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The Path Ahead 7
Overseas-
America ii
Australia 21
New Zealand 23
South Africa ... 24
India 24
Films Section —
Trade Shown Films of 1943 25
Renters' Offers of the Year 45
Films Registered under the Act—
British 51
Foreign 58
The Documentary Film and Its Public 75
M.O.I. Films of 1943 77
Film Libraries ... 86
Trade Organisations—
Amusement Caterers' Association
(Northern Ireland) ... 102
Associated Film Carriers of Great Britain,
Ltd 100
Association of Cine Technicians 98
Association of Realist Film Producers ... 10 1
Association of Short Film Producers ... 101
British Actors' Equity Association ... 97
British Board of Film Censors ... ... 102
British Film Institute 96
British Film Producers' Association ... 101
British Kinematograph Society ... 96
British Poster Advertising Association... 101
British Short Film Makers' Society, Ltd. 101
Christian Cinema & Religious Film
Society ... 97
Cinema Club, Glasgow 101
Cinema Managers' Association 99
Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association 88
Cinematograph Films Council ... ... 100
Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund 97
Cinematograph Trade Provident Insti-
tution 95
Cinema Veterans (1903) 102
Electrical Trades Union ... 96
Federated British Film and Stage Associ-
ation and Universal Filmgoers' League 100
Federation of Cinematograph Societies 100
Film Industry Employees' Council of the
A.C.T. and N.A.T.K.E., etc 101
Film Industry Publicity Circle .. . ... 102
Film Strippers' Association, Ltd. ... 102
Incorporated Association of Kinemato-
graph Manufacturers' Ltd 94
Institute of Amateur Cinematographers,,
Ltd. ... ... ... ... ... 99
Kinema Projectionists' and Engineers
Association ... 100
Kinematograph Renters' Society, Ltd.... 93
Lancashire's Cinema Old Boys' Associa-
tion ... 102
London Poster Advertising Association 101
London Scientific Film Society 102
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Motion Picture Producers and Distri-
butors of America, Inc. ... ... 102
Musicians' Union 100
National Association of Theatrical and
Kine Employees ... 98
News and Specialised Theatre Association
of Gt. Britain and Northern Ireland... 98
Newsreel Association of G.B. and Ireland,
Ltd. ... ... ... ... ... 99!
Officii! Data ... ... 103
Performing Right Society, Ltd.... ... 96
Phonographic Performance, Ltd. ... 100
Royal Photographic Society (Kinemato-
graph Section) ... ... 102
Screenwriters' Association 101
Society of Cinematurians 99
Sub-Standard Cinematograph Associa-
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Variety Artistes' Federation ... ... 102
Official Data —
Government Departments dealing with
the Film Industry ... ... ... 163
Legal Section —
The Legal Survey ... 106
Digest of Acts and Regulations : — -
Cinematograph Act, 1909 ... ... 109
Entertainments Tax ... ... ... 113
Transit by Rail... ... 114
Epitome of Other Film Legislation ... 115
Home Office Regulations, 1923 ... 124
Cinematograph Films Act, 1938 ... 125
In the Courts ... ... 145
Financial Section —
Bankruptcies, Liquidations, etc. ... 152
New Companies ... ... ... ... 154
Equipment and Technical Section —
The Kinematograph Theatre —
Film Exhibition and Kinema Tech-
nique in 1943 ... 164
Data for Kinematograph Technicians 223
Who's What in the Industry 230
British Production and Studios—
Studio Work in 1943 ... 263
British Studios 288
British Production Units 291
Directory Section —
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Classified Trade Directory 333
Our Leading Companies ... 353
Renting Companies' Personnel 357
Theatre Circuits ... ... 362
London Kinemas ... 381
English do. 399
Welsh do. .546
Scottish do. ... ... ... 558
Eire do. , ••• 584
Northern Ireland Kinemas ... ... 592
Index to Advertisements ... ... 598
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THE PATH AHEAD
By S. G. Rayment,
Editor of Kinematograph Weekly.
NOT to be out of step with other forward-thinking sections
of the country, the Film Trade has been, and is, showing
an increasing interest in the conditions that will have to be
faced in post-war days. No feeling of complacency has marked
the leaders of the industry, and in any case, little positive prepara-
tion has been possible, but it has been realised that a great
reorganisation of present-day ideas has, sooner or later, to be effected,
and it will be necessary to develop an outlook which will cover the
world-wide transfer of energy switched over from war to peace.
From time to time during 1943 a still small voice would be heard ;
often enough it was crying in the wilderness, but the quiet, insistent
message was to the same purport, no matter the source from which
it came. It called upon the leaders of the Trade to prepare ; the
time was steadily approaching when they would have to face a
new world. The conditions in which they were working, with
compulsory limitations in every direction — and these gave the
smallest possible encouragement to initiative or enterprise —
would pass. With the end of the war, they would find themselves
in a new set of circumstances, as far removed from those of the
war period as they themselves were from the strange, distant,
days which ended in September, 1939.
lHE kinema industry has always possessed an amazing flair for
1 improvisation, and for adapting itself to changing conditions,
but to rely on this faculty in the great upheaval which will inevitably
come is hardly in accord with the mood of the time. Post-war
planning is the demand of to-day, and courageous, imaginative
minds capable of devising a policy to harmonise with the unpre-
dictable future are hard to find.
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But the need for a planned course of action is recognised, and has
led to the proposal for the formation within the C.E.A. General
Council of a Planning Committee. When this suggestion was
first put forth the immediate attention it aroused quickly proved
that the trade as a whole was alert and ready to take up the idea.
However, the question of a practical job into which the committee
could get its teeth was a stumbling block, for good as was the
welcome for the abstract idea, the discussions which were held in
branches throughout the country failed almost completely to suggest
definite employment for it. The majority of people, in short, were
willing enough to bless it, but found it easier and safer to defer the
duty of getting down to work on it.
In this, the Trade has only been following the attitude of the
country's general commercial activities, as far as they have been
declared. But it is known that in many branches of the business
world a great deal of unadvertised research and planning have been
going on, and one might well expect the kinematograph industry
to have a feeling of growing urgency to tackle the problem.
A LTHOUGH the much discussed Planning Committee carried with
* - it the doom of the pigeon-hole, there was eventually revealed
a strong and influential move by one who has now established
himself as the biggest personality in the business — J. Arthur Rank.
Mr. Rank, with a dominating position in the exhibition and studio
worlds, and carrying very considerable weight in distribution, has
developed his understanding of the screen's value in cultural and
patriotic as well as commercial fields. For years he has studied
it from the angles of education and religion.
We have come to look upon him as one of the big characters, a
man whose horizon is not limited by petty ideas or straitened finance.
Every act and every plan of his is therefore watched not only be-
cause of its intrinsic importance, but as an indication of enterprise
to be emulated.
IDEALISING the pent-up energy that would seek expression in
the days when the war will have ceased to be the centre of
every man's thought, Mr. Rank has definite ideas upon the part
the British nation should play, and he has seen few indications of
unified policy building on the part of the trade or its constituent
members. He has therefore determined that to ensure a worthy
place for our own product on the screens of the world a positive
drive would be necessary, and that failing any other move he would
tackle the problem himself.
Accordingly he had conversations with executives from America,
experts in foreign sales, and eventually two companies were floated :
Eagle-Lion Distributors, Ltd., in this country, and Eagle-Lion
The Path Ahead
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Films, Inc., in the United States. His own renting organisation
here, General Film Distributors, will carry on normal work, but the
new companies will be particularly charged with the duty of selling
our productions overseas.
TN the great allied onslaught against the forces of the Axis, there
* has been a greater lesson in selfless co-operation than the world
has ever seen, but it would be out of all reason to calculate on any
such spirit animating the commercial activities of the nations
after the war has been brought to a satisfactory end. On the con-
trary, competition has always ruled, and it will undoubtedly
characterise our international trade again as soon as this becomes
possible. Consequently, we have to prepare as efficiently as we
can for a fight, even if it is a friendly fight, for the adequate presenta-
tion of our goods in foreign markets.
Of all foreign markets, America is outstandingly the most import-
ant. There are many reasons to account for our lack of success
hitherto, and it is no use ignoring the fact that quality is a con-
siderable one. And it is not often even our best pictures have an
irresistible appeal to U.S. patrons. Making full allowance for
these points, however, our producers have experienced a good deal
of sales resistance and somehow or other this must be overcome.
The natural bias of the American public for their own country's
output can be understood, but British producers feel they have had
Tess than a fair opportunity, and in selling goods which rely upon
novelty and variety of appeal, as films do, some playing time
might reasonably be expected. To establish a selling organisation
over there seems therefore an obvious first step, and Eagle-Lion
has been designed to carry out this policy.
The rest of the world must also represent an urgent call, and while
selection of subjects and treatment will have to be based upon
something like universal appeal — or as near to that ideal as we can
reach — there must also be the added handicap of language. How-
ever, dubbing is by now a highly developed art, and it will play its
part in the endeavour to let the rest of the globe share our ideas, our
culture, and above all, our entertainment. This last is, as always, the
executive word. A scheme for collective planning has been pro-
posed, but its welcome was not very cordial, and all indications
point to the necessity for individual action. Mr. Rank has the spirit,
and he has the resources to put up a fight in which the whole of the
British industry might have participated.
AA EANTIME, the Industry is having its full share of anxieties
about the present, and occasional lack of enthusiasm about
the future can be understood. Owing to the decline in output —
which is almost as marked in America as it is in our own studios,
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and is due to the same war shortage of men and materials — the
theatres have had to accept an unusual proportion of reissues. On
the whole, this expedient has been favourably received by the
public, for many excellent films have been revived which certainly
deserved a better fate than to be junked after running their normal
short careers. In disinterring useful and entertaining pictures the
Trade has done well, and nobody in the business would find it difficult
to propose lists of eligibles, but, of course, it is all rather depressing
to forward-thinking producers who want to work for the general
advancement of British films.
This method of filling in screen time has at least afforded a little
relief from the almost endless flow of war films, which led to a serious
public indigestion, not only here, but in the States. But, of course,
the worst of an overdose is that the reaction is often just as severe,
and nothing but time can ensure a return to well-balanced and
diversified entertainment. Variety of interest is the strongest appeal
of the screen and nothing should be allowed to shackle it,
\ 1 7AR conditions, while they have helped, have not brought to a
* V final and logical stage the control of Sunday Entertainments.
The Act of 1932, while satisfying the democratic demand for local
control, proved incompatible with the desire to cater for the masses
of Service men and women who were at a loose end on Sunday
afternoons and evenings, and the Defence Regulation, which gave
the initiative to commanding officers of the troops in the different
areas, was aimed at simplifying matters. Local co-operation has,
however, been, to say the least, patchy. Where permission for Sun-
day opening has been granted, it has frequently been so hedged
about with regulations and subject to such heavy charity contribu-
tions that it has become a burden rather than a privilege. Many
exhibitors with a sense of public service have found it very difficult
to carry on in view of their staffing and other problems and there
are cases when they have definitely declined to open. The urgent
need for Sunday opening on a national basis has been more and more
obvious, but there seems no prospect of Government action, nor is
a Trade campaign regarded as practical until after the war.
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AMERICA TO-DAY.
By James P. Cunningham.
THE American motion picture industry emerged from the second year of
its country at war standing in higher esteem than at any time in its
half-century, in the minds of the American public and Press, American
Government and American business. It has shown itself to be a public
servant of high capabilities for the public performance of a great duty in
helping to bring the war message home to the masses. And the public tribute
being accorded the screen now can only inevitably enhance its greater position
as a widespread medium to serve democracies in days of peace to come.
It has sold billions in bonds during the year ; it has, without profit,
implanted countless Government-and-war messages on its screens ; it has
contributed enormously of its time and talent to entertain servicemen both
here and abroad ; it has co-operated unstintingly with Government, the
services and war manufacturers to portray in scores of special pictures the
teachings and instructions which have helped so greatly in the rapid up-
building of men and machines for a tremendous war machine. And it has
sent thousands of its workers to the front to fight.
The Treasury has said that the box office is the cash register through
which passes fully ten per cent, of the billions being poured by the entire
country into war bonds for the common victory of the United Nations — -and
the box office is still growing in importance to the Government and the war
cause as a bond selling agent.
All of which is as it should be, for the screen has proven conclusively again
that it can carry a message to the masses more quickly and efficiently than
any other medium.
But the growing participation of the Government with the industry in
the all-out kinematic war effort poises an important piece of speculation :
Will t he Government and its scores of civilian and service agencies now inter-
mingling with all branches of motion pictures willingly withdraw from the
industry and allow it to continue on its own when peace comes ?
The war has given the Government reasons actually to censor films and
to " suggest " to Hollywood themes for pictures to be shown abroad where
they will do the most good, a precedent. And the war has made the Govern-
ment a producer, distributor and exhibitor of films in a manner in which it
has never before participated. What will happen about the Government in
film industry activity after the Avar is anyone's guess.
Within the industry itself the year has brought some significant develop-
ments, some important trends. One year ago there was much worry in
Hollywood over severe product curtailments expected by War Production
Board cuts in materials. The cuts came eventually, and so did product
curtailments. And Hollywood now likes it that way. Because a spending
market soon brought long queues to box office windows and Hollywood and
its distributor colleagues realised that the playing time for one picture could
be easily extended, in a large number of instances, to the playing time
previously given to two, three, even four productions.
In a number of cases, distributors forced increased admissions, forced
other concessions, including forced playing time. And from the answering
record rental intakes this year they have decided that it is not necessary to
I make as many pictures as heretofore, raw stock curtailments or no.
All of which has brought many complaints from subsequent run exhibitors
against higher rentals and against their inability to obtain new and better-
class product until long after earlier runs had completed their extended course.
So-called " temporary " product shortages have existed in many a sector
because of the latter practice.
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This fact remains : A new order-of-the-day has arrived. An order to
play those productions which are worth it, for all they are worth. Samuel
Goldwyn, many years ago, as an exponent of " high-class " product, shouted
to the hilltops to advance that theory.
Most important in this connection for a heavier and creamier liquidation
is the growing usage of expensive, high-powered showmanship promotions of
pictures intended for extended runs. It is not uncommon now for such a
production to ride in on a two or three-hundred thousand dollar advance
advertising and exploitation campaign. Best typifying the trend is the
statement made in New York near the year's end by Herbert J. Yates, owner
of Republic Pictures, that his company would spend $2,000,000 on show-
manship promotions alone of pictures in 1944. There was a time, not so many
years ago, when Republic did not spend that much to produce a whole
season's programme of pictures, let alone advertise them.
The trend, too, is away from the single-city " world premiere " of a key
attraction, and now runs toward day-and-date " world premieres " in as
many as 30 to 50 cities.
On the year's over-all picture, some mighty strange analogies were
witnessed. They found, among other items, the Government, Hollywood,
producers, distributors and exhibitors related very closely in spirit and in
force working gloriously in all war-winning efforts ; they found the Govern-
ment working feverishly to establish a $25,000-a-year ceiling on salaries,
obviously a heavy blow at the high salaries of Hollywood, and which Holly-
wood declare to be highly discriminatory because of the claims of talent of
comparative limitations of time for top earning power ; they found the Govern-
ment insisting that theatre ticket taxes be raised from 10 to 30 per cent., 'all
the while urging exhibitors to sell more war bonds to low income groups (at
this writing Congress was still debating this levy) ; they found Goverument
ruling, but later rescinding, temporarily, the amount of bonus which could be
paid to a film salesmen for his extra efforts in a film sales drive ; they found
Government refusing to issue permits for the purchase of new trucks to replace
trucks of film deliveries which had broken down — all the while whistling the
merry tune of the value of keeping theatres open to bolster public morale.
But, anyway, all hands are still on deck, and, like the expectant father
pacing the hospital corridor in anticipation of his first-born, all are " doing
nicely."
In exhibition, generally, there is being re-drawn, as elsewhere in many
parts of the world, a brand new pattern resulting from the outflux of scores
of thousands from non-war-manufacturing centres — hitting theatres therein- —
and the influx of those migrants to war-plant places where box offices are
booming for all-time highs. Significant is the fact that in some war-booming
districts where theatres have not benefitted as much as elsewhere because
of seven-day, round-the-clock overtiming, the Government is permitting a
switch to a six-day week and less overtime, giving workers more time for
recreation. The reason is the advanced stage of manufacturing in those
particular localities.
Coming at the year-end, and of high importance to the industries of both
England and America is the deep recognition of leaders on this side — and which,
we hear, is also recognised by leaders over there — of the advisability of laying
plans now about " who is going to get what in world film markets when it's
all over." On this subject, American leaders are not talking — at least not
any more. But they have been hearing a lot about the sentiments in this
connection from their cousins in England.
Scanning the headlines of the Year we note that the War Production
Board's quarterly raw stock allotment has been running about 320,000,000 ft.
of 35 mm. for the 11 largest Hollywood studios, for regular theatrical enter-
tainment, with the proviso that a new producer requires certification that he
has an actual distribution arrangement with one of the 11, in order to secure
film. Footage in addition is available to the 11 companies, and to others for
war films. Documentaries, of course, have been out from the very beginning
of the conflict, unless they, too, pertain sufficiently to the war effort.
Overseas.
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The usage of automobiles for amusement driving is pretty much out,
because of a lack of petrol for ordinary gas-consuming citizens. When those
with high petrol-rationing priorities are found to be using cars for amusement
driving their chances of losing the high rating is too great to attempt theatre-
going by auto.
That old debbil annual Government Report on America's highest-paid
individuals again disclosed that M-G-M's Louis B. Mayer was tops in the
preceding year, his 8935,866 being highest of any salary in any field in the
country.
The National Chairman of Roosevelt's Democratic Party was named
during the year — an exhibitor : Frank Comerford Walker, of the large
Comerford Circuit in Pennsylvania.
This winter, so far, threatens to be a repetition of last year's with severe
cold in many places and a fuel shortage in many more, and an earlier and more
widespread epidemic of influenza.
Among hundreds of Axis patents frozen here by the Government are scores
relating to motion pictures ; these have been made available for commercial
promotion by citizens.
Last complete year's ticket tax collection was reported by the Govern-
ment to be $146,372,271, some $58,553,000 over the previous year, with
indications of a tremendous further rise in the next twelvemonth.
Hollywood's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year,
like other industry agencies, turned most of its time to the war effort, its
technical branch contributing much to the training of servicemen in the
technicalities of picture-making. It interrupted its war attentions only long
enough to vote " Mrs. Miniver," M-G-M, as the most outstanding picture of
the previous year, and James Cagney and Greer Garson as the year's out-
standing performers. This year there will be no big banquet for award
presentations ; Academy members will get their " Oscars " in some Hollywood
theatre, in March.
Government orders curtailing paper usage has hit hard in press-book,
poster, billboard and paper accessory promotions. In Canada, paper cannot
be used for entertainment promotions except directly on a theatre's premises.
Candy sold in theatres has disappeared almost entirely, except for some non-
popular peanut and other items. Chocolate bars are going abroad.
New theatre equipment accessories are practically non-existent, except
in certain plastics. The repairing of projection room arts is a big problem.
With newspapers cutting down on advertising columns, distributors,
circuits and thousands of theatres are turning more to radio promotion of
product. Hundreds of newspapers have stopped large display theatre
advertising, permitting only small insertions. And in many places free-
publicity copy has gone by the board for the duration.
Theatres almost everywhere during the year adopted cut-rate admissions
for all servicemen and servicewomen, and in large cities downtown de luxe
houses, in addition, are providing service agencies with daily blocks of free
admissions. These are made available also to men in the service of the
United Nations. High Army officers have repeatedly praised films for their
aid to the morale of men in uniform, both here and abroad. Servicemen's
favourites are musicals and comedies — but definitely not war themes.
Union sensation of the year was the court-martial of half a dozen members
of the former Al (Chicago Gangster) Capone mob being tried for allegedly
being in cohoots with ex-projectionist union leaders George Browne and Willie
Bioff for extorting millions from the large film companies on threats of calling
strikes at their circuit houses.
Standing blackouts of threatres and other commercial establishments are
no longer required, even on the coasts, except that dimming is practised to
save fuel. And this, they call " brownout." Air-alert tests, of course,
bring occasional blackouts : theatres are among those establishments holding
a high degree of precision in responding to the alert alarms.
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The Government and the five largest distributors : Loew's-M-G-M,
Paramount, RKO, Twentieth Century-Fox and Warner Brothers were still
trying to get together at the year's end on a formula of trade practices accept-
able to both Government and small exhibitors. The Federal Court permission
granted three years ago to the five to conduct business under terms of a
Government stipulation in lieu of Department of Justice prosecution of them
as alleged violators of monopoly laws had expired in the Fall. The Govern-
ment can prosecute in court under monopoly laws at any time since the
expiration of that " consent decree " agreement.
Both Government and the five majors have been for months trying to
establish a formula for a new trade practice agreement which would preclude
the necessity for re-opening the trust suit.
Thousands of exhibitors had petitioned the Government that the original
agreement was not satisfactory. And, following a study of many briefs from
various organised exhibitor organisations, the Department of Justice set
forth certain demands upon the distributors for them to incorporate into a
new brief. At press time, both sides were trying to arrive at an acceptable
system, with the Government insisting that product of a company should be
spread around and not confined to the houses of a distributors' affiliate ;
that more liquid arbitration machinery be set up for settling disputes between
distributors and exhibitors ; that some control be established over the
determination of circuit expansion, etc. Additional trade practices are also
controlled.
Basically, the Department of Justice admits the right of a film buyer and
seller to do business normally under proper conditions : but if there are
possibilities of conditions interfering with a proper consummation of such
arrangements, the Department of Justice demands that those conditions be
eliminated by pre-agreement, if possible, or by prosecution, if necessary.
Probably no other practice in exhibition has passed into oblivion so
quickly and so ignominously, as a result of the war, as the widespread usage of
giveaways, free china nights, free grocery nights and other something-for-
nothings which were used as so-called incentives to build theatre-going
attendance.
There was noted a growing tendency to assess a small fee to free passes
(other than those to Servicemen) by several circuits for the purpose of building
their theatre employees' welfare funds, including retirement pensions.
Circuit expansion during the year hit a new all-time low, for several reasons :
The " Big Five " circuit operators — Loew's, Paramount, RKO, 20th Century
Fox-National Theatres and Warner Brothers — are forbidden b}^ the Govern-
ment to expand without U.S. approval ; theatres belonging to others are just
not being sold if they have any profit potentialities ; and those with little
earning power are not being bought, although there are comparatively few
of the latter.
Colour is definitely increasing in new production plans of Hollywood
producers. And it is headed for further inclusion in foreign post-war filming,
according to Dr. Herbert T. Kalmus, President of Technicolor, who recently
disclosed that Technicolor would establish its own laboratories abroad,
in addition to England.
Another war-time casualtv is the mass national sales conventions of
distributors' field forces. Regional meetings, quite compact, are now the
order ; and they are now held at least twice a year, with home office executives
going to the men in the field. Main reason is transportation difficulties and
inadequate hotel accommodations in large cities for large groups. The
transportation problem during the year also brought the necessity for film
salesmen in the field to conduct much of their business with exhibitor cus-
tomers far removed, by telephone instead of the previous prevalent visitations
by car.
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The trend at the year's end is away from double bills. Scores of
theatres which switched from doubles to singles when playing a particularly
outstanding picture are continuing with singles with no complaint from the
customers. Drive-in Theatres are pretty much in hibernation and probably
will be for the duration.
The educational films field is practically at a standstill in so far as new
development is concerned, but post-war possibilities appear tremendous as
a result of the general realisation of the value of the screen in teaching on
behalf of the war effort.
The Government has approved the manufacture of only 100 projectors
for 1944, and these will be " issued " only for replacements of machines
destroyed in fires or other catastrophes. Theatre supply dealers now are
required to obtain Governmental permission to sell even second-hand equip-
ment. Equipment manufacturers have adopted a plan whereby exhibitors
now place orders for post-war equipment anticipations for fulfilment in
sequence when manufacturing is permitted to resume. Necessity for
remodelling theatres, now prevented, is seen as a tremendous post-war item.
One of the biggest headaches of the year in physical theatre operation
has been the vandalism of juveniles which has cost untold damage in the
destruction of theatre fixtures — seats, washrooms, carpets, and such. At
the specific request of exhibitors, Hollywood studios have been producing
both features and shorts to influence the youngsters against such acts.
Canada has been similarly affected. Many cities have adopted nightly
curfews to keep children indoors, with stiff penalties for parents of those
found in violation. Principal reason for the behaviour is the lack of parental
jurisdiction because of the engagement of elders in war work, with war
hysteria and greater independence growing in youngsters working in war
plants and making high wages being contributing factors.
The manpower situation is, as would be expected, on the short side.
Theatre help is very limited and the turnover is terrific. Managers in some
places in the midwest, for example, have been forced to do their own furnace
firing. Because of the stringent limitations on new membership, preventing
the entrance into the unions of any large numbers of " young blood," the
prevailing age of projectionists is higher than draft requirements, resulting
in comparatively few losses in that class. Some distributors have been able
to secure service deferments of key exchange workers, because of the need
for keeping theatres running for morale purposes, as requested by frequent
Government expression. The industry throughout has been proceeding on
the premise that a supply of film should be maintained.
Twentieth Century-Fox during the year acquired the stock of Chase
National Bank in National Theatres, in which it was a partner, giving 20th
full control of more than 500 houses on the West Coast.
Movements of executive personnel during the year were numerous in the
direction of war services, but executive movements within the industry were
at a comparative low. Among changes were : Claude Saunders became
assistant to William F. Rodgers at M-G-M ; Stanley Shuford was named
Paramount advertising manager ; Al Sindlinger went from March of Time
to the Gallup Institute ; Paul Lazarus, Jnr., was named advertising-publicity
head of United Artists ; Maurice Silverstone assumed the post of foreign
executive for Twentieth Century-Fox ; Charles Koerner signed a new seven-
year contract as head of RKO studios ; William Goetz resigned as 20th-Fox
studio executive to form International Pictures ; W. J. Heineman be-
came sales manager for Samuel Goldwyn ; Joseph M. Schenck took over
2Qth-Fox production in Hollywood ; Darryl Zanuck returned to 20th
from Army service ; Louis DeRochemont resigned as head of March of Time
to become a 20th-Fox production executive ; his brother Richard suc-
ceeded him at MOT ; Stanton Grifhs left Paramount, as chairman of the
executive committee, to head-up the film bureau of the Office of War In-
formation ; Ben Pivar got a studio executive post at Universal.
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United States of America.
FILM COMPANIES (NEW YORK).
Acus Pictures Corp., 130, West 46th Street.
Advance Trailer Service Corp. , 630, Ninth Avenue.
Adventure Films, Inc., 1560, Broadway.
A.F.E. Corp., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Alliance Films Corp., 1270, Sixth Avenue,
/fcltec Service Corp., 250, West 57th Street.
American Display Corp., 525, West 43rd Street.
American Trading Association, 723, Seventh
Avenue.
Artkino Corp., 723, Seventh Avenue.
Amusement Supply Co,, 341, West 44th Street.
Artcinema Associates, Inc., 729. Seventh Avenue.
Astor Pictures Corp., 130, West 46th Street.
Atlas Film Exchange, 723, Seventh Avenue.
Audio Productions, Inc., 630, Ninth Avenue.
Auten, Harold, 152, West 42nd Street.
Bergere Pictures Corp., 1775, Broadway.
Blake, Inc., B.K., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Bonded Film Storage Corp., 1600, Broadway.
Bondy, A1, 630, Ninth Avenue.
Brandon Films, Inc., 1600, Broadway.
Bray Pictures Corp., 729, Seventh Avenue.
British & Continental Trading Corp., 1842,
Broadway.
J. E. Brulatour, Inc., 1540, Broadway.
Capitol Pictures, 723, Seventh Avenue.
Pat Casey Enterprises, Inc., 1600, Broadway.
Castle Film Co., 30, Rockefeller Plaza.
Catholic Movies, 220, West 42nd Street.
Celebrity Productions, Inc., 723, Seventh Avenue.
Central Film Co., 1790, Broadway.
Cinema Patents Co., Inc., 1776, Broadway.
Columbia Pictures Corp., 729, Seventh Avenue.
Commonwealth Pictures Corp., 729, Seventh
Avenue.
Consolidated Film Industries, Inc., 1790, Broad-
way.
Oopyright Protection Bureau, 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Cosmopolitan Productions, Inc., 1540, Broadway
Cosmopolitan Studios, 145, West 45th Street.
Crystal Pictures, 729, Seventh Avenue.
Cummins, Samuel, 126, West 46th Street.
Danubia Pictures, Inc., 729, Seventh Avenue.
Walt Disney Enterprises, 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Documentary Film Productions, Inc., 515,
Madison Avenue.
Dome Films, 67, West 44th Street.
Eddie Dowling, Inc., 246, West 44th Street.
Du Art Film Laboratories, 245, West 55th Street.
DuPont Film Mfg. Corp., 9, Rockefeller Plaza.
Eastern Service Studios, Inc., 35-", 35thA venue,
Long Island City.
Eastman Kodak Co., 350, Madison Avenue.
Educational Film Corp. of America, 1501,
Broadway.
Electrical Research Products, Inc., 195, Broadway.
English Films, Inc., 729, Seventh Avenue.
Equity Film Exchanges, Inc., 723, Seventh
Avenue.
Eshbaugh (Ted) Studios, Inc., 35, West 45th
Street.
Exclusive Pictures Corp., 729- Seventh Avenue.
Exhibitors Film Exchange, 630, Ninth Avenue.
F. & M. Stageshows, Inc., 133, W. 50th Street.
Fanchon & Marco, 50, Rockefeller Plaza.
Film Alliance of the United States, 1270, Sixth
Avenue.
Fortune Film Exchange, 630, Ninth Avenue.
French Film Exchange, 1775, Broadway.
French Motion Picture Corp., 78-02, Woodside
Avenue, Elmhurst, Long Island.
Fun Film Library, 480, Lexington Avenue.
General Film Library, Inc., 1600, Broadway.
General Register Corp., 1560, Broadwav.
General Talking Pictures, 220 West 42nd Street.
General Theatres Equipment, Inc., 92, Gold
Street.
Gerden Pictures, 729, Seventh Avenue.
Goldwitt Film Sales Co., 729, Seventh Avenue.
Goldwyn, Samuel, 729, Seventh Avenue.
Golgotha Corp., 250, West 57th Street.
Guaranteed Pictures Co., Inc., 729, Seventh
Avenue.
J. H. H Off berg Co., Inc., 1600, Broadway.
Hungaria Pictures, Inc., 1600, Broadwav.
Ideal Pictures Corp., 1600, Broadway.
International Projector Corp., 92, Gold Street.
Irish-American Film Corp., 1560, Broadway.
Jewel Productions, Inc., 126, West 46th Street.
Jewish-American Film Co., 723, Seventh Avenue.
Kassler, Frank, 41, West 53rd Street.
Keith-Ahee-Orpheum Corp., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
B.F. Keith Corp., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
King of Comedy Film Corp., 630, Ninth Avenue.
Lloyd, Edgar, 67, West 44th Street.
Lloyds Film Storage Corp., 729, Seventh Avenue
Loew's, Inc., 1540, Broadway.
Luminar Films, Inc., 723, Seventh Avenue.
Malchin, Leo, 1775, Broadway.
March Of Time, 369, Lexington Avenue.
Mayer & Burstyn, 14S1, Broadway.
Metropolis Pictures Corp., 45, John Street.
Modern Film Corp., 729, Seventh Avenue.
Mohawk Film Corp., 723, Seventh Avenue.
Monogram Pictures Corp., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Movietonews, Inc., 460, West 54th Street.
National Pictures Corp., 1501, Broadwav.
National Screen Service, 630, Ninth Avenue.
National Theatre Agency Co., 444, West 56th
Street.
National Theatre Supply Co., 92, Gold Street.
News of the Day, 450, West 56th Street.
Nu-Art Filmco, 145, West 45th Street.
Orlob, Harold, 1600, Broadway.
Pastime Pictures Corp., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Pathe Film Corp., 625, Madison Avenue.
Paths News, 625, Madison Avenue.
Paramount News, Inc., 544, West 43rd Street.
Paramount Pictures, Inc., 1501, Broadway.
Pax Films, Inc., 723, Seventh Avenue.
Pictorial Films, Inc., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Principal Film Exchange, Inc., 63o,Ninth Avenue.
Producers Releasing Corpn., 1501, Broadway.
Progress Films, Inc., 729, Seventh Avenue.
Prudential Film Distributors Corp., 630, Ninth
Avenue.
Radio-Keith-Orpheum Corp., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Radio Corporation of America, 3o, Rockefeller
RCA Mfg. Co., Inc., Camden, NJ. [Plaza.
Reliable Film Export Co., 1560, Broadway.
Reliance Pictures, Inc., 1501, Broadway.
RKO Radio Pictures, 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Republic Pictures Corp., 1790, Broadway.
Roma Film Co., 630, Ninth Avenue.
Rice, Grantlund, 22, West 48th Street.
Ritchey International Corp., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Roach, Hal, 729, Seventh Avenue.
Ross Federal Service, 18, East 48th Street.
Roxy Theatres Corp., 133, West 50th Street.
Sales-on-Sound Corp., 449, West 42nd Street.
Scandia Films, Inc., 220, West 42nd Street.
Screen Attractions, 630, Ninth Avenue.
Screencraft Pictures, Inc., 723, Seventh Avenue.
Serpia-Art Pictures Co., 2353, Seventh Avenue.
Small Productions, Edward, 729, Seventh
Avenue.
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Soundfilm Enterprises, Inc., 723, Seventh Avenue.
Stage & Screen Productions, Inc., 132, West
42nd Street.
Standard Pictures Distributing Co., Inc., 729,
Seventh Avenue.
Tapernoux, John S., 126, West 46th Street.
Technicolor, Inc., 15, Broad Street.
Terrytoons, Inc., 271, North Avenue, New
RocheUe, N.Y.
Times Pictures, Inc., 630, Ninth Avenue,
Time, Inc., March of Time Division, 369, Lexing-
ton Avenue.
Toddy Pictures Co., 729. Seventh Avenue.
Trans-Lux Daylight Pictures Corp., 1270, Sixth
Avenue.
Trans-Lux Movies Corp., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Trans-Oceanic Film Export Corp., 723, Seventh
Avenue.
Trio Films, Inc., 723, Seventh Avenue.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp., 444, West
56th Street.
United Artists Corp., 729, Seventh Avenue.
Universal News, 630, Ninth Avenue.
Universal Pictures Corp., 1250, Sixth Avenue.
University Film Productions, Inc., 1270, Sixth
Avenue.
University Productions, Inc., 1270, Sixth Avenue.
Variety Film Distributors, 33, WTest 42nd Street.
Variety Film Distributors, Inc., 33, West 42nd
Street.
Vitagraph, Inc. (Warner Brothers), 32r, West
44th Street.
Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc., 321, West 44th
Street.
Warner Brothers Theatres, Inc., 321, West 44th
Street.
Western Electric Co., 195, Broadway.
World Pictures Corp., 729, Seventh Avenue.
Yorke, Emerson, 130, West 46th Street.
FILM COMPANIES (HOLLYWOOD).
Aetna Film Corp., Talisman Studios, Hollywood,
Cal.
Alexander-Stern Productions, 6042, Sunset
Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Angelus Pictures, 9138, Sunset Boulevard, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Arnold Productions, 1000, North Las Palrnas,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Atlantis Films, 6066, Sunset Boulevard, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Banner Pictures, 4376, Sunset Drive, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Benny Productions, Jack, 360, North Camden
Drive, Beverly Hills, Cal.
Boland, John J., 1585, Cross-Roads-of-the-
World, Hollywood, Cal.
Boots and Saddles Pictures, Inc., c/o Hollywood
Athletic Club, Hollywood, Cal.
Borgeaus, Benedict, General Service Studios,
6625, Romaine Street, Hollywood, Cal.
Samuel Bronston Productions, Inc., 9336, West
Washington Boulevard, Culver City, Cal.
J. E. Brulatour, Inc. (of California), 6700, Santa
Monica Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Buell, Ted, Talisman Studios, 4516, Sunset
Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Cagney Productions, William and James, Gold,
wyn Studios, 1041, North Formosa Avenue,
Los Angeles, Cal.
California Studios, 5255, Clinton Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Capital Productions, California Studios, 5255,
Clinton Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
Cathedral Films, Inc., 11951, Ventura Boulevard,
Studio City, Cal.
Century Pictures Corp., 1426, North Beachwood
Drive, Hollywood, Cal.
Chadwick Productions, I. E., 6066, Sunset Boule-
vard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Charitable Productions, Inc., 780, North Gower
Street, Hollywood, Cal.
Charles Chaplin Film Corp., 1416, North La Brea,
Hollywood, Cal.
Church-in-Film, The, 9012, Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Cinecolor, Inc., 2800, South Olive Avenue, Bur-
bank, Cal.
Cinema Celebrities, 8822, Washington Boule ard,
Culver City, Cal.
Cinematone Studios, 1357, North Gordon Street,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Colonial Pictures Corp., RKO Studios, 780,
North Gower Street, Hollywood, Cal.
Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd., Columbia Square,
Hollywood, Cal.
Commander Productions, Talisman Studios,
4516, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Continental Pictures, 6362, Hollvwood Boulevard,
Hollywood, Cal.
Coronet Pictures, Inc., 8949, Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Cowan Productions, Lester, General Service
Studios, 6625, Romaine Street, Hollvwood,
Cal.
Crescent Pictures Corp., 4516, Sunset Boulevard,
Hollywood, Cal.
Criterion Productions, 6912, Hollywood Boule-
vard, Hollywood, Cal.
Darmour Studios, 5823, Santa Monica Boulevard,
Hollywood, Cal.
Cecil B. De Mille Productions, Inc., 2oio,DeMille
Drive, Hollywood, Cal.
Derr Productions, E. B., 4516, Sunset Boulevard,
Hollywood, Cal.
Walt Disney Productions, Burbank, Cal.
Dixie National Pictures, Talisman Studios, 4516,
Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Dunlap, Scott R., Monogram Studios, 4376, Sun-
set Drive, Los Angeles, Cal.
Eastman Kodak Co., 6706, Santa Monica Boule-
vard, Hollywood, Cal.
Este Pictures, Inc., 5255, Clinton Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.
FeSdman Productions, Charles K., 9441, Wilshire
Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Fine Arts Pictures, 7250, Santa Monica Boule-
vard, Hollywood, Cal.
Finney, Edward, 5255, Clinton Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.
FitzPatrick Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn Studios,
Culver City, Cal.
Forum Films, Inc., S913, Sunset Boulevard, Los
AngeLs, Cal.
Fox West Coast Theatres Corp., Los Angeles, Cal
Frenke, Eugen, 7250, Santa Monica Boulevard,
Hollywood, Cal.
Frey, Romer, 280, East Mariposa, Altadena, Los
Angeles, Cal.
General Film Co., Universal Studfos, Universal
City, Cal.
General Film Library of California, Inc., 1426,
N. Beachwood Drive, Hollywood.
General Service Studios, Inc., 6625, Romaine
Street, Hollywood, Cal.
Gillam Productions, Rodney, 7904- Santa Monica
Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Globe Productions, 9336, Washington Boulevard,
Culver City, Cal.
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Golden Productions, Edward A., RKO Radio
Studios, 780, North Gower Street, Hollywood,
Cal.
Goldstone Productions, Phil, 6912, Hollywood
Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Samuel Goldwyn, Inc., Ltd., 7210, Santa Monica
Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Alfred A. Grasso Productions, 6406, Sunset
Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Great Western Pictures, 4376, Sunset Drive, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Gross, Edward, 5255, Clinton Street, Los Angeles,
Cal.
Harman Productions, Hugh, 9713, Santa Monica
Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Hoffman, M. H., 8822, Washington Boulevard,
Culver City, Cal.
Hollywood Film Enterprises, Inc., 6060, Sunset
Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Hughes Production Co., 7000, Romaine Street,
Hollywood, Cal.
Hunt Productions, Hubbard, 1027, Highland
Avenue, Los Angeles, Cal.
K.B. Productions, 939, Seward Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Katzman, Sam, 4376, Sunset Boule.ard, Los
Angeles, Cal.
King Productions, Max, 4516, Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Korda, Alexander, General Service Studios,
6625, Romaine Street, Hollywood, Cal.
Morris M. Landres Productions, 1426, North
Beachwood Drive, Hollywood, Cal.
Lantz Productions, Walter, Universal Studios,
Universal City, Cal.
Lasky, Jesse L., c/o Warner Studios, 5842, Sun-
set Boulevard, Burbank, Cal.
Lesser Productions, Sol, 9336, Washington
Boulevard, Culver City, Cal.
Levey, Jules, General Service Studios, 6625,
Romaine Street, Hollywood, Cal.
Liberty National Pictures, 8822, Washington
Boulevard, Culver City, Cal.
Like Productions, Ralph, 436, Sunset Drive, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Harold Lloyd Corp., 8979, Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles.
Lloyd Productions, Harold, 1225, Benedict
Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, Cal.
Lyons, Inc., A. & S., 356, North Camden Drive,
Beverly Hills, Cal.
M. & H. Productions, 6066, Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Mascot Pictures Co., 6331, Hollywood Boulevard,
Hollywood, Cal.
Mayfair Productions, Inc., Universal Studios,
Universal City, Cal.
McGuire Productions, Neil, 1418, Commonwealth
Avenue, Los Angeles, Cal.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City,
Cal.
Mitchell Camera Corp., 665, North Robertson
Boulevard, West Hollywood, Cal.
Monogram Pictures Corp., 4376, Sunset Drive,
Hollywood, Cal.
Monogram Productions, Inc., 4376, Sunset Drive,
Hollywood, Cal.
Morris Productions, Boris, 10201, West Pica
Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Motion Picture Associates, Inc., 4516, Sunset
Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cal.
National Pictures Corp. (of California), General
Service Studios, Hollywood, Cal.
National Screen Service Corp., West Coast
Studios, 7026, Santa Monica Boulevard,
Hollvwood, Cal.
Nebenzal, Seymour, 9138, Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Neufeld, Sigmund, 1440, North Street, Holly-
wood, Cal.
North American Pictures Corp., 6912, Hollywood
Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Oswald Productions, Richard, 4276, Sunset
Drive, Los Angeles, Cal.
Pacific Films, 7250, Santa Monica Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Pal Productions, 1041, N. McCadden Place, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Paramount Pictures, Inc., 5451, Marathon Street,
Hollywood, Cal.
Parsons, Lindsley, 4376, Sunset Boulevard, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Pathe News, Inc., 9336, Washington Boulevard,
Culver City, Cal.
Mary Pickford Co., 9533, Brighton Way, Beverly
Hills, Cal.
Picture Corp. of America, 7250, Santa Monica
Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Pine-Thomas Productions, 7250, Santa Monica
Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Prescott Pictures, Inc., 8923, Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Pressburger, Arnold, 1000, North Las Palmas
Avenue, Los Angeles, Cal.
Principal Artists Productions, 8336, Washington
Boulevard, Culver Citv, Cal.
Producers Corp. of America, RKO Pathe Studio,
Culver City, Cal.
Producers Releasing Corp., 4516, Sunset Boule-
vard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Pyramid Pictures, RKO Pathe Studio, 9336, W.
Washington Boulevard, Culver City, Cal.
Rabinovitch, Gregor, General Service Studios,
6625, Romaine Street, Hollywood, Cal.
George Randol Productions, 4516, Sunset
Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Range Busters, Inc., 11315, Ventura Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Ray, Bernard B., 4516, Sunset Boulevard, Los
Angeles, Cal.
RCM Productions, 7250, Santa Monica Boule-
vard, Los Angeles, Cal.
RKO Radio Studios, Inc., 780, Gower Street
Los Angeles, Cal.
Reed Productions, Roland, 9336, Washington
Boulevard, Culver City, Cal.
Republic Productions, Inc., Republic Studios
4024, Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Cal,
Richmond, Ted, 4376, Sunset Boulevard, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Ripley-Monter Productions, 4516, Sunset Boule-
vard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Hal Roach Studios, Inc., Culver City, Cal.
Rogers Productions, Inc., Columbia Studio,
Hollywood, Cal.
S. & H. Productions, 1440, North Gower Street,
Hollywood, Cal.
Leon Schlesinger Productions, Warner Bros.
1351, North Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles,
Cal.
Schwarz Productions, Jack, 4516, Sunset Boule-
vard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Scientific Films, Inc., 6052, Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Screen Gems, Inc., 861, North Seward Street,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Selznick International Pictures, Inc., 9336,
Washington Boulevard, Culver City, Cal.
Selznick Productions, David, 9336, Washington
Boulevard, Culver City, Cal.
Harry Sherman Productions, 5255, Clinton Street,
Hollywood, Cal.
Sherw/ll Productions, 4516, Sunset Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Skirball Productions, Jack, Universal Studios,
Universal City, Cal.
Small, Edward, General Service Studios, 6625,
Romaine Street, Hollywood, Cal.
Sterling Productions, Hollywood, Cal.
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Stern, Alexander, 6042, Sunset Boulevard, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Stone, Andrew L., 6625, Romaine Street, Holly-
wood, Cal.
Stromberg Productions, Hunt, 6625, Romaine
Street, Hollywood, Cal.
Supreme Pictures, 1509, North Vine Street, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Talisman Studios, 4516, Sunset Boulevard, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Technicolor Motion Picture Corp., 6311, Romaine
Street-1016, North Cole Avenue, Hollywood,
Cal.
Technoprocess & Special Effects Corp., n 17,
North McCadden Place, Hollywood, Cal.
Theatre Attractions, Inc., 9336, Washington
Boulevard, Culver City, Cal.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp., Beverly
Hills, Cal.
United Artists Corp., 1966, South Vermont
Avenue, Los Angeles, Cal.
United Screen Associates, Inc., 7250, Santa
Monica Boulevard. Los Angeles, Cal.
Universal Pictures Corp., Universal City, Cal.
University Film Productions, Inc., 6233, Holly-
wood Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Vanguard Films, Inc., 9336, Washington Boule-
vard, Culver City, Cal.
Victoria Films, Inc., 9120, Sunset Boulevard,
West Hollywood, Cal.
Walter Wanger Productions, Inc., 1045, North
Formosa Avenue, Hollywood, Cal.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc., Burbank, Cal.
Warner Productions, Franklyn, 7250, Santa
Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, Cal.
Weeks, George W., 11315, Ventura Boulevard,
Los Angeles, Cal.
Williams, Sidney, 4376, Sunset Drive, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Wood Productions, Sam, 1438, North Gower
Street. Hollywood. Tal.
TRADE ORGANISATIONS.
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,
Taft Building, Hollywood, Cal.
Actors' Equity Association, 45, West 47th Street,
New York.
Allied States Association of Motion Picture
Exhibitors, 729, 15th Street, N.W., Washing-
ton, D.C.
Amateur Cinema League, Inc., 420, Lexington
Avenue, New York.
American Federation of Musicians, 570, Lexing-
ton Avenue, New York City.
American Federation of Radio Artists, 2, West
45th Street, New York City.
American Guild of Musical Artists, Inc., 2, West
45th Street, New York City.
American Guild of Variety Artists, 1650, Broad-
way, New York City.
American Society of Cinematographers, 1782, No.
Orange Drive, Hollywood, Cal.
American Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers, 30, Rockefeller Plaza, New York.
Artists' Managers Guild, 7046, Hollywood Boule-
vard, Hollywood, Cal.
Associated Actors and Artistes of America, 45,
West 47th Street, New York City.
Associated Motion Picture Advertisers, Inc., New
York City.
Association of Motion Picture Producers, 5504,
Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Cal.
Authors' Guild of the Authors' League of America,
6, East 39th Street, New York.
Authors' League of America, The, 6, East 39th
Street, New York.
Canadian Motion Picture Distributors' Associa-
tion (and Canadian Film Boards of Trade),
277, Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Canadian Motion Picture Pioneers, 227, Victoria
Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Catholic Actors' Guild of America, Hotel Astor,
New York.
Catholic Writers' Guild, 128, West 71st Street,
New York .
Central Casting Corporation, 5504, Hollywood
Blvd., Hollywood, Cal.
Chorus Equity Association, 701, Seventh Avenue,
New York City.
Conference of American Federation of Labor
Studio Unions, 6461, Sunset Boulevard, Los
Angeles, Cal.
Copyright Protection Bureau, 1270, Sixth Avenue,
New York.
Documentary Film Association, Inc., 20, West
47th Street, New York City.
Dramatists' Guild, 6, East 39th Street, New
York City.
Friars' Club, 226, West 47th Street, New York
City.
Independent Motion Picture Producers Associa-
tion, 6066, Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal.
Independent Publicists' Association, Inc.,
Guaranty Building, Hollywood, and Ivar
Boulevards, Hollywood, Cal.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Employes and M.P. Machine Operators of the
U.S. and Canada, 630, Fifth Avenue.
International Federation of Catholic Alumnae
Motion Picture Bureau, Mrs. James F. Looran,
4034, Hampton Street, Elmhurst, L.I., New
York.
Internationals' Committee on Studio Basic Labor
Agreement, 1651, Cosmos Street, Los Angeles,
Cal.
Lambs Club, 130, West 44th Street, New York
City.
Masquers, The, 1765, North Sycamore Avenue,
Hollywood, Cal.
Motion Picture Makeup Artists' Loeal Union
No. 31, 1627, No. Cahuenga Avenue, Holly-
wood, Cal.
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Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of
America, 28, West 44th Street, New York.
Motion Picture Research Council, in, Sutter
Street, San Francisco.
Motion Picture Theatre Owners of America, 1600
Broadway, New York.
Museum of Modern Art Film Library, n, West
53rd Street, New York City.
National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, 70,
Fifth Avenue, New York.
National Film Board of Canada, Corner of John
and Sussex Streets, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
National Film Society of Canada, 172, Wellington
Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
National Variety Artists, Inc., 223, West 46th
Street, New York City.
Permanent Charities Committee of the American
Motion Picture Industry, 9629, Brighton Way,
Beverly Hills, Cal.
Picture Pioneers, Inc., c 0 Jack Cohn, Columbia
Pictures, 729, Seventh Avenue, New York
City.
Screen Actors' Guild, Inc., 7046, Hollywood
Blvd., Hollywood.
Screen Directors' Guild, 1508, Cross-Roads-of-
the-World, Hollywood, Cal.
Screen Publicists' Guild, 15 15, Cross-Roads-of-
the-World, Hollywood, Cal., and 165, West
46th Street, New York City.
Screen Writers* Guild, 1655 No. Cherokee
Avenue, Hollywood, Cal.
Society of Independent Motion Picture Pro-
ducers, 1040, North Las Palmas, Hollywood,
Cal.
Society of Motion Picture Engineers, 33, West
42nd Street, New York.
Theatre Authority, Inc., 545, Fifth Avenue, New
York City.
Theatre Equipment Dealers' Protective Associa-
tion, 3238, Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo.
Variety Club, The, 711, Clark Building, Pltte-
burgh.
TRADE JOURNALS.
American Cinematographer, The, 1782, No.
Orange Drive, Hollywood, Cal.
Associated Publications, Inc. (Box-Office), 9,
Rockefeller Plaza, N.Y.
Better Theatres (Quigley Publications), 1270,
Sixth Avenue, N.Y.
Billboard, The, 1564, Broadway, N.Y.
Box Office, 9, Rockefeller Plaza, New York City.
Olnelandia (Spanish-American Publishing Co.),
1509, North Vine Street, Hollywood.
Clne-Mundial (Chalmbers Publishing Co.), 516,
Fifth Avenue, N.Y.
Educational Screen, 64, East Lake Street,
Chicago, 111.
Exhibitor, The, 1225, Vine Street, Philadelphia,
Penna.
Fame (Quigley Publications), 1270, Sixth Avenue,
N.Y.
Film Bulletin, 1239, Vine Street, Philadelphia,
Pa.
Film Daily, The, 1501, Broadway, N.Y.
Film Mercury, 7556, Melrose, Hollywood, Cal.
Film News, 630, Fifth Avenue, New York City.
Greater Amusements, 8th Floor, Lumber Ex-
change, Minneapolis, Minn.
Harrison's Reports, 1270, Sixth Avenue, N.Y.
Hollywood Reporter, 229, West 42nd Street,
N.Y. ; 6713, Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Cal.
Hollywood Screen World, 6303, Yucca Street,
Hollywood, Cal.
Hollywood Spectator, Box 349, North Holly-
wood, Cal.
Hollywood Variety, 1708, North Vine Street,
Hollywood.
Independent, The, Hotel Astor, N.Y.
International Photographer, 6461, Sunset Boule-
vard, Hollywood, Cal.
International Projectionist, 19, West 44th Street,
New York City.
Jay Emanuel Publications, 1225, Vine Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Journal of the Society of Motion Picture Engineers
c/o Society of Motion Picture Engineers, Hotel
Pennsylvania, New York City.
Motion Picture Almanac (Quigley Publications),
1270, Sixth Avenue, N.Y.
Motion Picture Daily (Quigley Publications),
1270, Sixth Avenue, N.Y.
Motion Picture Herald (Quigley Publications),
1270, Sixth Avenue, N.Y.
National Exhibitor, The, 1225, Vine Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
New York Exhibitor, The, 1225, Vine Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia Exhibitor, The, 1225, Vine Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Radio Daily, 1501, Broadway, New York City.
Showman's Trade Review, Inc., 1501, Broadway,
N.Y.
Studio News, The, 5730, Melrose Avenue, Holly-
wood, Cal.
Variety, 154, West 46th Street.
U4 M»ND
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THE EMPIRE OVERSEAS.
Australia.
Notwithstanding the proximity of the war in the Pacific and the conse-
quent heavy demands upon shipping space, a regular supply of films to
Australia continues to be maintained. In the course of the year there were
imported into the Commonwealth 1,485 standard films of all classes — scenic,
topical, educational, medical, commercial and dramatic. This represents
a decrease of 353 over the previous year and is chiefly accounted for by the
fact that fewer films were received from the United States owing to (1)
transport difficulties, (2) probable enemy action, and (3) other causes. For
instance, during the first two months of the year practically no films at all
arrived in Australia, and, although much of the shortage thus created was
later overcome, the slight decline in American film production was naturally
not without its effect on the Australian market.
Whilst the actual number of films imported has decreased, the problems
of censorship have become more intricate and varied with the growing impact
of wartime legislation. Of the 1,485 films examined, 392 were feature hims,
made up as follows: 355 (or 90 per cent^) from U.S.A.; 34 (or 8.7 per cent.)
from Great Britain ; and 3 (or .8 per cent.) from other countries. As a matter
of interest, the origin of all films for the past four years, with percentages,
is shown in the following table : — -
All Films.
1939
1940
1941
1942
U.S. A
United Kingdom . . .
Other countries
1,176 69.1
370 21.8
155 9.1
1,121 68.8
314 19.2
195 12.0
1,193 64.9
445 24.2
200 10.9
976 65.7
385 25.9
124 8.4
Totals
1,701
1,630
1,838
1,485
Of the 392 feature films dealt with by the Commonwealth Film Censor,
346 were passed without eliminations, 43 were passed with elimination, and
three were finally rejected ; this represented a percentage of final rejections
of .8, and is the lowest on record. The following comparisons are of interest :
Country of Origin.
Total
Imported.
Passed with
eliminations.
Finally rejected.
No.
Per cent.
No.
Per cent.
U.S.A. ...
355
30
8.4
3
.8
U.K
34
13
38.2
Other countries
3
Totals
392
43
3
The percentages of final rejections of feature films produced in Britain
and America during the last five years were : U.S.A. 1.7 (1938), 2.5 (1939),
2.48 (1940), 1.4 (1941) and .8 (1942) ; U.K. 1.7 (1938), 1.3 (1939), 3.2 (1940),
nil (1941) and nil (1942).
The decline in the import of sub-standard films into the Commonwealth
is due solely to war conditions, particularly since the entry of Japan, as many
films were received from the East and from people travelling from the United
States. The export of films, particularly newsreels to the Eastern market,
has likewise been affected since the latter areas are now under enemy control.
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Regarding the production of Australian feature films, this has been
practically discontinued, only one having been made during the year. During
recent months a " March of Time " series has been made in Australia and
exported to the United States. In addition, three major United States film
companies, by arrangement with the United States Government, have sent
cameramen to Australia for the purpose of filming material for newsreels
for release to the United States public after Army censorship in America.
These activities have provided good propaganda for the Commonwealth
besides promoting a better and closer understanding between the two countries.
For instance, the Censorship Board has devoted considerable time to collabora-
tion with that section of the United States Army Administration responsible
for recreational and other films for members of the United States Forces
serving in Australia.
PRODUCERS, DISTRIBUTORS, SUPPLIES, ETC.
NEW SOUTH WALES.
Argosy Filmi Pty., Ltd., nc, Castlereagh Street.
Associated Distributors Pty., Ltd., 35ia; Pitt
Street, Sydney.
Automatic Film Laboratories, Dowling Street,
Surry Hills.
Blanks, Chas. E. Pty., Ltd., 28, Barcom Aw,
Rushcutters Bav.
British Empire Films Pty., Ltd., 251A, Pitt
Street, Sydney.
Olnssound Productions Pty., Ltd., 65, Ebley
Street, Waverley.
Columbia Pictures Pty., Ltd., 251A, Pitt Street,
Sydney.
Commonwealth Film Censorship, Watson House,
Bligh Street, Svdney.
Commonwealth Film Laboratories, Wilton Street,
Sydney.
OummintJS and Wilson, Cinematograph Manu-
facturers, 39, Alberta Street, Sydney.
Famous Feature Films, Ltd., 499, Kent Street,
Sydney.
Fanfare Film Productions, 20, Hill St., North
Svdney.
Fllmeraft Laboratories Pty. Ltd.,Missenden Road,
Camperdown.
Fox Film Corpn. (Australia) Pty., Ltd., 43-5*.
Brisbane Street, Sydney.
FOX Movietone News, 43, Missenden Road,
Camperdown.
Qaument British Dominions Film Distributors,
Ltd. (Sydney Branch), 43-51, Brisbane Street,
eeneral Agency and Trust Co., Pty., Ltd., 49,
Market Street, Sydney.
Hamilton and Baker, Wilmot Street, Sydney.
Harringtons, Ltd., 388, George Street, Sydney.
Kinelab Laboratory, 484, George Street, Sydney.
Kodak (Australasia) Pty., Ltd., 379. George
Street, Sydney.
Metro-Qoldwyn-Mayer Pty., Ltd., so, Ch&lmen
Street, Sydney.
Motion Picture Dis. Assn. of Aust., M.L.C. Build-
ing, 46, Martin Place, Sydney.
National Films of N.8.W., 198-200, Pitt Street.
National Theatre Supply Co., 3314, Pitt Street,
Sydney.
Paramount Film Service Pty., Ltd., 33-37,
Brisbane Street, Sydney.
Parish, H. C, Cinecraft Studio, Reddy Street,
Rushcutters Bay, Sydnev.
Percival Film Laboratories, Buckland and Myrtle
Streets, Chippendale.
Raycophone, Ltd., 62, Booth Street, Annandale.
R.C.A. Photophone (Aust.) Pty., Ltd., 221,
Elizabeth Street, Sydney.
RKO-Radio Pictures (Australasia) Pty., Ltd.,
300, Pitt Street, Sydney.
Skylogue Film Productions Pty., Ltd., 43, Port-
land Street, Dover Heights, Sydney.
Southern Seas Productions, 19, Bligh Street,
Sydney.
United Artists (Australasia) Pty., Ltd., 221-3,
Elizabeth Street, Sydney.
Universal Pictures Pty., Ltd., 499-301,
Street, Sydney.
Warner Bros. First Nat. Piotures Pty.,
221-5, Elizabeth Street, Sydney.
Western Electric Co. (Aus.), Ltd., 49*.
Street, Sydney.
Kent
Ltd.,
King
VICTORIA.
Associated Distributors Pty., Ltd., 431. Bourke
Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Austral Argo Engineering Co., Pty., Ltd., 10,
Exploration Lane, Melbourne.
Austral Films Cinematograph Equipment, 426,
Central Road, Bentleigh.
British Dominions Distributors, Ltd. (of Aust.),
164, Flinders Street, Melbourne, C.I.
Campbell, D. R., 360, Lonsdale St., Melbourne,
C.i.
Cinema Operators' Board, 295, Queen St.,
Melbourne.
Cinematograph Exhibitors Association, 178,
Collins Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Cinesound Productions Pty., Ltd. (Herald-Cine-
sound News Review), Office, 178A, Flinders
Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Commerce Department, 419, Collir*. Street,
Melbourne, C.i ; Cinema and Photo Branch,
19, Bright Street South, Melbourne, S.C.i.
Columbia Pictures Pty., Ltd., 266, Queen St.,
Melbourne, C.i.
Dickinson-Monteath Studio, 296, Collins Street,
Melbourne, C.i.
Dychem Trading Co. Pty., Ltd., 573, Lonsdale
Melbourne, C.i.
Film Renters Association of Australia, Ltd.,
54, Market Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Filmads Pty., Ltd., 63, Russell Street, Mel-
bourne, C.i.
Fiimpro Film Service Co., Kings Arcade, Arma-
dale, Melbourne, S.E.3.
Fox Film Corpn. (Aust.) Pty., Ltd., 365, Lons-
dale Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Greater Union Theatres Pty., Ltd., 178A, Flinders
Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Harrington Pty., Ltd., 308A, Flinders Lane,
Melbourne, C.i.
HerschellS Pty., Ltd., 31, Agnes St., Jolimont,C.2.
Home Cinema Pty., Ltd., 230, Collins Street,
Melbourne, C.i.
Hoyts Theatres, Ltd., 191, Collins Street, Mel-
bourne, C.i.
Overseas.
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Kodak (Australasia) Pty., Ltd., 252. Collins
Street, Melbourne, C.i. (Laboratories, South-
ampton Crescent, Abbotsford, N.9.)
Ffletro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pty., Ltd., 2SS, Queen
Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Ovenden, D., 14, Cambridge Street, Auburn, E.a.
Paramount Film Stnrice Pty., Ltd., 256-260
King Street, Melbourne, C.i,
P.J.P. Productions, 18, Sou they St., St. Kilde,
S.E.3.
Recordit Pty., Ltd., 351, Elizabeth Street, Mel-
bourne, C.i.
RKO-Radio Pictures (Australasia) Pty., Ltd..
490, Bourke Street, Melbourne, C.i.
TRADE PUi
Australian Exhibitor, 387, George Street, Sydney.
Small. Herbert, Pty., Ltd., 308, Collini Street,
Melbourne, C.i.
Society for Visual Education Pty., Ltd., 947,
Latrobe Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Stevens, Cyril, 758, Hi?h St., Thornburv, X.17.
United Artists (Australasia) Pty., Ltd., 360,
Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Universal Pictures Pty., Ltd., 572-574. Lonsdale
Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Warner Bros. First National Pictures Pty., Ltd.,
260, Queen Street, Melbourne, C.i.
Western Electric Co. (Aust.), Pty., Ltd., 415.
Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Film Weekly, 136, Liverpool Street, Sydney.
New Zealand.
Duringthe year 1,668 films of all classes, totalling 4,421,510 ft., were exam-
ined by the Film Censorship. Of this number three were rejected outright,
three were deferred for the time being as unsuitable for exhibition owing to
the war situation, 125 were passed subject to excisions, 117 were passed with
recommendations that they were more suitable for adult audiences, and 24
were passed with the caution that they were not suitable for children. Xo
appeals were lodged in the case of the three films rejected, two of them being
short featurettes made in U.S.A. and the third a feature picture made in
Great Britain. An analysis of the 445 feature films shows that the countries
of origin were as follows : Great Britain, 28; Australia, 1 ; India, 1 ; Russia,
8 ; and U.S.A., 407. As compared with the previous year, the number of
rejections was three as against two, the number of films requiring amendment
was 125 as against 99, the number of films recommended as more suitable for
adults was 125 as against 172, the number considered to be definitely unsuitable
for young people was 24 as against 17 in the previous year.
Propaganda films were naturally much in evidence, both from Great
Britain and U.S.A., particularly since America's entry into the war. Propa-
ganda also forms a strong element in the feature films made by both nations
for public entertainment. It was also noted that many of the films received
from the U.S.A. presented stories of Japanese espionage activities in that
country prior to the attack on Manila. Minor inaccuracies in one or two
American short feature subjects dealing with New Zealand's war effort were
eliminated. There was a considerable increase in the number of miniature
films during the year ; of the 90 films examined the majority dealt with
health and educational subjects.
PRODUCERS, DISTRIBUTORS, ETC.
British Empire Films, Courtenay Chambers, N.Z. Motion Pictures Exhibitors' Assn., lire,
15, Courtenay Place, Wellington, C.3. 29A, Courtenay Place, Wellington, C.3.
Columbia Pictures Proprietary, Ltd., Levy Bldg., Paramount Film Service (N.Z.), Ltd., 87, Cuba
Manners Street, Wellington, C.5. Street, Wellington, C.2 ; al*o at Civic House,
De Forest Phonofilms, N.Z., Ltd., 45, Courtenav Que€n street> Auckland.
Place, also A.M.P. Building, Custom House RKO -Radio, "Evening Post'' Building, Willis
Quay C.i, Wellington, C.3. Street, Wellington C.i.
Filmeraft, Ltd., Miramar, Wellington, E.4. United Artists Films, 55, Courtenay Place
Film Exchanges Association (N.Z.), Inc., 87, Wellington, C3.
Cuba Street, Wellington, C.2. Universal Pictures Corpn., Film Distributors,
FOX Film Corpn. (A/lia), Ltd., Kent House, Nimmo's Building, Willis Street, Wellington.
Kent Tee, Wellington, C.3 ; also at Guthrie Vinsen, J. S., Cinema Photographer, 43a,
Brown Bldg., Albert Street, Auckland. Courtenav Place, Wellington.
m.*,«-o„ih-,v„ nim 1 n 7 1 |M Wnn, riKK^nc Warner Bros. First National Pictures, Ltd.,
ISetro-floIdwyn Flirt ■ (N-Z.). UJm Hope Gibbons Plumbers' Building, Wakefield Street,
Building, D-xon Street, Wellington, C.i. Wellington.
New-Aetion Pictures, De Luxe Theatre Bldg., Williamson (J.C.) Picture Corpn. Ltd., Dojainiou
Wellington. Building, Mercer Street, Wellington, C»i.
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South Africa.
There has been a fall of cinema attendances towards the, end of 1943.
Building restrictions together with the difficulties of obtaining equipment
have begun to give exhibitors a great deal of worry and concern. In some
instances, smaller shows have been closed down to preserve equipment for
bigger cinemas.
Running times have been reduced. Transport restrictions have aggra-
vated the position tremendously in central city houses, due to the fact that
.patrons living outside in suburbs cannot get home after 10 o'clock at night.
Cinemas now close at 9:30 p.m. More cass are going off the road every day,
and this makes matters worse.
Prospects for 1944 are not bright. Convoys do not touch the Cape any
more. Thus, stimulation which resulted from these occasional visits, is now
absent.
FILM PRODUCERS, BUYERS AND RENTERS.
African Consolidated Films, Ltd., Box 4552, United Artists' Corporation, S.A. (Pty.), Ltd.,
Johannesburg. Box 7582, Johannesburg.
African Consolidated Films, Ltd., Box 701, ., . „ . .. v ,„
Cape Town Un,on Fllm Productions (1939), (Pty.), Ltd.,
African Film Productions, Ltd., Box 2787, Box 87l8> Johannesburg.
Johannesburg - Universal Movies (Pty.), Ltd., Distributors Movie
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (South Africa), (Pty.), Equipment. Box 7645, Johannesburg.
Ltd., Box 5493 Johannesburg.
Twentieth Century-Fox Films, S.A. (Pty.), Ltd., Volkebioskope Maatskappy Beperk, Box 7391,
Box 3442, Johannesburg. Johannesburg.
KINEMA THEATRE COMPANIES.
African Caterers, Ltd., Box 1372, Johannesburg. Transvaal Theatre Enterprises, Ltd., Empire
African Consolidated Theatres, Ltd., Box 1574, Buildings, Johannesburg.
Johannesburg. T- * ™" Theatres, Ltd., Empire Buildings,
Cinema Theatres Investment (Pty.), Ltd., Corona TJeirtfXcentary-Fox Films, S.A. (Pty.), Ltd.,
tion Buildings, 23, Simmonds Street, Johan-
Box 8442, Johannesburg.
nesbur§- Union Theatres (Pty.), Ltd.,'Box 4919, Johannes-
Metro (M-G-M.), Box 5493, Johannesburg. burg.
New Era Theatres (Pty.), Ltd., Box 5675, Johan- Western Province Cinemas (Pty.), Ltd., Kimber-
nesburg. ley House, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town.
India.
India, during 1943, was less disturbed by war threats than in 1942,
and business was carried on with less difficulty. Restriction in the use of
film stock affected both production and the number of copies available for
distribution to civilian audiences. Troops were kept well supplied, both
with entertainment and newsreel films. Al priority was given to news-
reels, in some instances only three weeks behind London screenings.
Propaganda films (which include newsreels) are required to occupy 2,000
feet in each programme.
It was expected at the end of the year that 1944 would see an increase
in British films shown in India — contracts having been entered into to
screen a number of Britain's outstanding films.
The number of kinemas in India is 1,460. Of these, 927 show Indian films
exclusively, and 216 show foreign films exclusively.
FILM BUYERS AND RENTERS.
M. B. Bilimoria, Edward Theatre, Kalbadevi Paramount Films of India, Ltd., Humayan
Road, Bombay. Court, Lindsay Street, Calcutta.
M. B. Bilimoria, 395, Lamington Road, Bombay. B. I. Quality Film, Ltd., Grosyenor House, 21,
_ ... , „ ■ ... ' „ .. . ... ' Old Courthouse Street, Calcutta.
British Distributors (India), Ltd., 1, Humayan R-K 0- Radio pictures, Ltd., R.K.O. Building,
Place, Calcutta. 98e( Central Avenue South, Calcutta.
Columbia Films of India, Ltd., Humayan Court, Twentieth Century-Fox Corporation, India, Ltd.
Lindsay Street, Calcutta. Box 765, Bombay.
Empire Talkie Distributors, Elphinstone Street, United Artists' Corporation, Marshall Building,
Capitol Theatre Building, Karachi. Ballard Road, Bombay.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, India, Ltd., P.O. Box 837, Universal Pictures, India, Ltd., Mustafa Building,
Bombay. Sir Phirozshah Mehta Road, Fort Bombay,
Oriental Film Service, 3, Singanna Naick Street, Warner Bros. First National Pictures, Inc., Eros
Madras. Theatre Building, 42, Queen's Road, Bombay.
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The Films of 1943. 25
Trade Shown Films of 1943
British films and films made in British Colonies denoted by an asterisk (*),
Colour films by dagger (f). Trade show date in brackets. The Kine. date
given is that of the issue in which the review appeared. The length and
release are as supplied by the renters. List covers all films reviewed in
Kinematograph Weekly up to December 31, 1943.
Above Suspicion. (June 24.) Joan Crawford, Fred MacMurray
8,144 ft. A. " Kine." July 1, 1943. Rel. Aug. 16, 1943. M-G-M.
Action in the North Atlantic. (Aug. 11.) Humphrey Bogart, Raymond
Massey. 11,456 ft. A. " Kine." Aug. 19, 1943. Rel. Sept. 13, 1943.
Warner.
Adventures of a Rookie. (Dec. 15.) Wally Brown, Alan Carney.
5,853 ft. U. " Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. not fixed. RKO-Radio.
*Adventures of Tartu. (Sept. 8.) Robert Donat, Valerie Hobson.
9,287 ft. A. " Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. Nov. 15, 1943. M-G-M.
Aerial Gunner. (June 8.) Richard Arlen, Chester Morris. 6,760 ft.
A. " Kine." June 10, 1943. Rel. Aug. 16, 1943. Paramount.
After Midnight. (June 3.) Chester Morris, Richard Lane. 5,842 ft.
A. " Kine." June 10, 1943. Rel. Aug. 9, 1943. Columbia.
Air Force. (April 14.) John Garfield, Gig Young. 11,182 ft. A.
" Kine." April 15, 1943. Rel. June 28, 1943. Warner.
Air Raid Wardens. (May 13.) Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy. 5,994 ft.
U. " Kine." May 20, 1943. Rel. July 12, 1943. M-G-M.
Alaska Highway. (Aug. 31.) Richard Arlen, Jean Parker. 6,079 ft.
U. " Kine." Sept. 2, 1943. Rel. Dec. 27, 1943. Paramount.
All By Myself. (Aug. 17.) Rosemary Lane, Evelyn Ankers. 5,681 ft.
U. " Kine." Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. Nov. 15, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
Always a Bridesmaid. (Oct. 15.) The Andrew Sisters, Patric Knowles.
5,505 ft. U. " Kine." Oct, 21, 1943. Rel. Nov. 22, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal).
Amazing Mrs. Holliday, The. (March 30.) Deanna Durbin, Edmund
O'Brien. 8,790 ft. U. " Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. April 26, 1943.
G.F.D. (Universal).
Anchor, The. (Jan. 11.) Bill Elliott, Linda Winters. 5,200 ft. U.
" Kine." Jan. 14, 1943. Rel. April 12, 1943. Columbia.
Andy Hardy's Double Life. (Feb. 16.) Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone.
8,281 ft. U. " Kine." Feb. 18, 1943. Rel. April 19, 1943. M-G-M.
Appointment in Berlin. (Oct. 28.) George Sanders, Marguerite Chap-
man. 6,919 ft. U. " Kine." Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Jan. 10, 1944.
Columbia.
tArabian Nights. (Jan. 20.) Jon Hall, Maria Montez. 7,650 ft. A.
" Kine." Jan. 28, 1943. Rel. March 29, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
Arizona Bound. (March 23.) Buck Jones, Tim McCoy. 5,133 ft, U.
Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. May 17, 1943. Pathe.
Arizona Cyclone. (July 6.) Johnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy Knight.
5,096 ft. U. " Kine." July 8, 1943* Rel. July 12, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal).
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Assignment in Brittany. (May 12.) Pierre Aumont, Susan Peters.
8,605 ft. A. " Kine." May 20, 1943. Rel. July 19, 1943. M-G-M.
Attorney for the Defence. (June 9.) Frank Albertson, Maris Wrixon.
5,832 ft. A. " Kine." June 17, 1943. Rel. Aug. 23, 1943. Pathe.
Attorney's Dilemma, The. (Dec. 15.) Stanley Ridges, Bill Henry.
5,092 ft. A. " Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. Jan. 31, 1944. British
Lion-Republic.
Avalanche. (Nov. 5.) Johan Savat, Sonia Jenking. 4,601 ft. U.
" Kine." Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. floating. New Realm.
*B.B.C. Brains Trust, The. (Jan. 12.) Commander Campbell, Dr.
C. E. M. Joad, Dr. Julian Huxley. 3,050 ft. U. " Kine." Jan. 14, 1943.
Rel. Feb. 22, 1943. Anglo-American.
*B.B.C. Brains Trust No. 2. (Aug. 4.) Donald McCulloch and Members
of the Brains Trust. 3,100 ft. U. " Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. floating.
Anglo-American.
*B.B.C. Brains Trust No. 3. (June I.) Sir Wm. Beveridge and B.B.C.
Brains Trust. 3,100 ft. U. " Kine." June 3, 1943. Rel. floating.
Anglo-American.
Baby Face Morgan. (Dec. 30.) Richard Cromwell, Mary Carlisle.
5,419 ft. A. " Kine." Jan. 7, 1943. Rel. March 8, 1943. Pathe.
Background to Danger. (June 28.) George Rafc, Brenda Marshall.
7,196 ft. A. " Kine." July 1, 1943. Rel. Aug. 30, 1943. Warner.
Baltic Deputy. (Nov. 4.) N. K. Cherkassov, M. Domasheva. 8,320
ft. U. " Kine." Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. one copy only. S.W.N.F.A.
Bataan. (Aug. 4.) Robert Taylor, George Murphv. 10,265 ft. A.
" Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Sept. 27, 1943. M-G-M.
*Battle for Music. (Dec. 15.) London Philharmonic Orchestra and Dr.
Malcolm Sergeant. 6,750 ft. XJ. " Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. not fixed.
Anglo-American.
Battle Of Britain. (Sept. 24.)— 4,729 ft. U. " Kine." Sept. 23, 1943.
Rel. Oct. 11, 1943. United Artists.
*Before the Raid. (July 21.)— 3,109 ft. U. " Kine." July 29, 1943.
Rel. floating. M-G-M.
Behind the Rising Sun. (Oct. 6.) Margo, Tom Neal. 7,820 ft. A.
" Kine." Oct. 14, 1943. Rel. Feb. 7, 1944. RKO-Radio.
*Bell Bottom George. (Dec. 21.) George Formby, Anne Firth.
8,709 ft. U. " Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. Jan. 10, 1944. Columbia.
*Bells Go Down, The. (April 20.) Tommy Trinder. 8,000 ft. U.
" Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. May 17, 1943. United Artists.
Bells of Capistrano. (March 12.) Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette.
6,543 ft. U. " Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. June 7, 1943. British
Lion.
Below the Border. (June 8.) Buck Jones, Tim McCoy. 5,149 ft. TJ.
" Kine." June 10, 1943. Rel. Aug. 2, 1943. Pathe.
Best Foot Forward. (Nov. 11.) Lucille Ball, Virginia Weidler. 8,611 ft.
U. " Kine," Nov. 18, 1943. Rel. Jan. 3, 1944. M-G-M.
Black Raven, The. (Sept. 16.) George Zucco, Wanda McKay. 5,507 ft.
A. " Kine," Sept. 23, 1943. Rel. Nov. 8, 1943. Pathe.
Black Shadow. (Aug. 9.) Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter. 5,463 ft. U. " Kine,"
Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Aug. 16, 1943. Columbia.
f Black Swan, The. (March 16.) Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara. 7,375 ft.
A. " Kine," March 18, 1943. Rel. June 14, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Blackie Goes Hollywood. (Feb. 5.) Chester Morris, Constance Worth,
6,083 ft. A. " Kine," Feb. 11, 1943. Rel. May 17, 1943. Columbia.
Bombardier. (Aug. 19.) Pat O'Brien, Randolph Scott. 8,825 ft. A.
" Kine," Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. Nov. 29, 1943. RKO Radio.
Bomber's Moon. (July 13.) George Montgomery, Annabella. 6,299 ft.
U. " Kine," July 15, 1943. Rel. Dec. 13, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Boogie Man Will Get You, The. (Feb. 9.) Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre.
5,988 ft. A. " Kine," Feb. 11, 1943. Rel. May 3, 1943. Columbia.
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Border Patrol. (March 26.) William Boyd, Andy Clyde. Approx.
6,000 ft. U. " Kine," April 1, 1943. Rel. floating. United Artists.
Boss of Big Town. (July 6.) John Litel, Florence Rice. 5,803 ft. A.
" Kine," July 8, 1943. Rel. Sept. 20, 1943. Pathe.
Boss of Hangtown Mesa. (July 6.) Johnny Mack Brown, Fuzzy
Knight. 5,130 ft. U. 1 Kine," July 15, 1943. Rel. July 19, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal).
Bowery at Midnight. (April 16.) Bela Lugosi, Wanda McKav. 5,538 ft.
A. " Kine," April 22, 1943. Rel. June 28, 1943. Pathe.
Brand of the Outlaws. (Feb. 5.) Bob Steele, Margaret Marquis. 5,339 ft.
U. " Kine," Feb. 11, 1943. Rel. no details. Fidelity. — S. C. Allen, Receiver.
Bullets for O'Hara. (March 29.) Joan Perry, Roger Pryor. 4.462 ft. A.
" Kine," April 1, 1943. Rel. June 14, 1943. Warner.
*Biitler's Dilemma, The. (Aug. 4.) Richard Hearne, Francis Sullivan.
6,765 ft. U. "Kine," Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Nov. 29, 1943. Anglo-American.
By Hook or by Crook (Reviewed under title " I Dood It.") (Aug. 18.)
Red Skelton, Eleanor Powell. 9,210 ft. U. " Kine," Aug. 26, 1943. Rel.
Oct. 11, 1943. M-G-M.
Cabin in the Sky. (April 29.) Ethel Waters, Eddie "Rochester"
Anderson. 8,867 ft. A. " Kine." May 6, 1943. Rel. not fixed. M-G.M.
Calaboose. (Jan. 29.) Noah Beery, Jun., Jimmy Rogers. 4,057 ft. U.
" Kine." Feb. 4, 1943. Rel. floating. United Artists.
Call of the Canyon. (Aug. 24.) Gene Autry, Ruth Terry. 6,373 ft. U.
" Kine." Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. floating. British Lion-Republic.
^Candlelight in Algeria. (Dec. 7.) James Mason, Carla Lehmann. 7,689 ft.
U. " Kine." Dec. 9, 1943. Rel. March 13, 1944. British Lion.
Cargo of Innocents. (Feb. 17.) Robert Taylor, Brian Donlevy. 9,802 ft.
A. " Kine." Feb. 25, 1943. Rel. April 26, 1943. M-G-M.
Casablanca. (Jan. 12.) Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman. 9,225 ft.
U. " Kine." Jan. 14, 1943. Rel. Apfil 19, 1943. Warner.
Cat People. (Feb. 1L) Simone Simon, Kent Taylor. 6,544 ft. A.
" Kine." Feb. 18, 1943. Rel. April 12, 1943. RKO-Radio.
Charlie Chaplin Festival, The. (Aug. 5.) Charlie Chaplin, Edna
Purviance. 7,200 ft. U. " Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. floating. Anglo-
American.
Chatterbox. (July 13.) Joe E. Brown, Judy Canova. 6,847 ft. U.
" Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Oct. 4, 1943. British Lion-Republic.
Chetniks ! The Fighting Guerillas. (May 13.) Philip Dorn, Anna Sten.
6,576 ft. A. " Kine." May 13, 1943. Rel. Dec. 6, 1943. 20th Century-
Fox.
Cheyenne Round-Up. (July 9.) Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter.
5,328 ft. U. " Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Nov. 1, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal).
Childhood of Maxim Gorki, The. (Dec. 2.) Alyosha Lyarksy, V. C.
Massa Litinova. 9,070 ft. A. " Kine." Dec. 9, 1943. Rel. One copy only.
S.W.N.F.A.
China. (June 18.) Loretta Young, Alan Ladd. 7,098 ft. A. " Kine."
June 24, 1943. Rel. July 5, 1943. Paramount.
China Girl. (March 4.) Gene Tierney, George Montgomery. 8,615 ft.
A. " Kine." March 11, 1943. Rel. May 31, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Cinderella Swings It. (Aug. 18.) Guy Kibbee, Gloria Warren. 6,269 ft
U. " Kine." Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. Feb. 21, 1944. RKO-Radio.
Circus, The. (Feb. 17.) L. P. Orlova, C. D. Stolyarov. 8,000 ft. A.
" Kine." Feb. 25, 1943. Rel. One copy only. Soviet Film Agency.
City of Missing Girls. (Aug. 4.) H. B. Warner, Astrid Allwyn. 5,171 ft.
A. "Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. floating. Renown.
City of Silent Men. (March 22.) Frank Albertson, June Lang. 5,702 ft.
A. " Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. May 10, 1943. Pathe.
City Without Men. (May 27.) Linda Darnell, Michael Duane. 6,782 ft.
A. " Kine." June 3, 1943. Rel. Sept. 6, 1943. Columbia.
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Clancy Street Boys. (July 14.) East Side Kids, Lita Ward. 5,930 ft. U.
" Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Aug. 2, 1943. Pathe.
Claudia. (Oct. 13.) Dorothy McGuire, Robert Young. 8,245 ft. A.
" Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Jan. 3, 1944. 20th Century-Fox.
*Close Quarters. (June 29.) Officers and Men of Submarine Service.
6,770 ft. U. "Kine/' July 1, 1943. Rel. Aug. 9, 1943. Ealing Dist.
Colt Comrades. (Oct. 5.) William Boyd, Andy Clyde. 6,080 ft. U.
" Kine." Oct. 7, 1943. Rel. floating. United Artists.
Commandos Strike at Dawn. (March 31.) Paul Muni, Anna Lee.
8,973 ft. A. " Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. May 17, 1943. Columbia.
fConey Island. (July 7.) Bettv Grable, George Montgomery. 8,671 ft.
U. 'Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Oct. 4, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Corregidor. (Dec. 7.) Otto Kruger, Elissa Landi. 6,611 ft. A.
" Kine." Dec. 9, 1943. Rel. Feb. 21, 1944. Pathe.
Cowboy in Manhattan. (Aug. 5.) Robert Paige, Frances Langford
5,340 ft. U. " Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Aug. 23, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal).
fCrash Dive. (June 16.) Tyrone Power, Anne Baxter. 9,449 ft. U.
" Kine." June 24, 1943. Rel. Aug. 30, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Crazy to Kill. (July 1.) Lionel Barrymore, Van Johnson. 8,003 ft.
A. " Kine." July 8, 1943. Rel. Sept. 13, 1943. M-G-M.
Crime Doctor. (Oct. 22.) Warner Baxter, Margaret Lindsay. 5,939 ft.
A. " Kine." Oct. 28, 1943. Rel. Nov. 29, 1943. Columbia.
Crime Smasher. (July 7.) Frank Graham, Mantan Moreland. 5,525 ft.
A. " Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Sept. 27, 1943. Pathe.
Criminal Investigator. (March 30.) Robert Lowery, Edith Fellows.
5,503 ft. A. "Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. May 3, 1943. Pathe.
Cry Havoc. (Dec. 22.) Margaret Sullavan, Ann Sothern. 8,370 ft.
A. " Kine." Dec. 30, 1943. Rel. Jan. 10, 1944. M-G-M.
Crystal Ball, The. (March 30.) Ray Milland, Paulette Goddard. 7,323 ft.
U. " Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. July 19, 1943. United Artists.
Daring Young Man, The. (Jan. 15.) Joe E. Brown, Marguerite Chap-
man. 6,300 ft. U. " Kine." Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. April 5, 1943. Columbia.
*Dark Tower, The. (June 10.) Ben Lyon, Anne Crawford. 8,190 ft. A.
" Kine." June 10, 1943. Rel. Oct. 18, 1943. Warner.
Dawn on the Great Divide. (Sept. 15.) Buck Jones, Mona Barrie. 5,951ft.
U. " Kine." Sept. 23, 1943. Rel. Nov. 15, 1943. Pathe.
*Deadlock. (Nov. 2.) John Slater, Cecille Che vreau. 5,373 ft. A. "Kine."
Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. floating. International.
*Dear Octopus. (Aug. 25.) Margaret Lockwood, Michael Wilding.
7,707 ft. A. " Kine." Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. Sept. 20, 1943. G.F.D.
Deep in the Heart of Texas. (July 7.) Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter.
5,464 ft. U. "Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Aug. 9, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
"^Demi-Paradise, The. (Nov. 25.) Laurence Olivier, Penelope Ward.
10,304 ft. U. " Kine." Nov. 18, 1943. Rel. Dec. 20, 1943. G.F.D.
tDesert Song, The. (Nov. 24.) Dennis Morgan, Irene Manning. 8,536 ft.
U. " Kine." Dec. 2, 1943. Rel. May 21, 1944. Warner.
"Desert Victory. (March 3.) Eighth Army, Royal Navy, R.A.F.
5,400 ft. U. " Kine." March 11, 1943. Rel. March 15, 1943. G.F.D.
tDesperadoes, The. (June 2.) Randolph Scott, Glenn Ford. 7,772 ft. U.
" Kine." May 27, 1943. Rel. July 5, 1943. Columbia.
Destroyer. (Oct. 20.) Edward G. Robinson, Glenn Ford. 8,947 ft. XJ.
"Kine." Oct. 28, 1943. Rel. Jan. 17, 1944. Columbia.
Devil's Price, The. (Nov. 1.) Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter. 5,153ft. U. "Kine."
Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Nov. 22, 1943. Columbia.
Divide and Conquer. (Oct. 27.)— 5,563 ft. U. " Kine." Nov. 4, 1943.
Rel. Dec. 13, 1943. Anglo-American.
tDixie. (Aug. 13.) Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour. 8,082 ft. U. " Kine."
Aug. 19, 1943. Rel. Oct, 25, 1943. Paramount.
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Dixie Dugan. (April 22.) Lois Andrews, James Ellison. 5,996 ft. U.
" Kine." April 29, 1943. Rel. Oct. 11, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant. (Jan. 20.) Lionel Barrymore, Susan Peters.
7,897 ft. A. " Kine." Jan. 28, 1943. Rel. April 5, 1943. M-G-M.
fDu Barry Was a Lady. (July 14.) Red Skelton, Lucille Ball. 9,057 ft.
U. " Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Sept. 20, 1943. M-G-M.
Dudes Are Pretty People. (March 25.) Jimmy Rogers, Noah Beery, Jr.
4,146 ft. U. " Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. floating. United Artists.
*Dummy Talks, The. (March 10.) Jack Warner, Claude Hulbert. 7,682 ft.
" Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. Oct. 25, 1943. Anglo-American.
Edge of Darkness, The. (May 18.) Errol Flynn, Ann Sheridan. 10,731ft.
A. " Kine." May 13, 1943. Rel. July 12, 1943. Warner.
^Escape to Danger. (July 22.) Eric Portman, Ann Dvorak. 8,120 ft. A.
" Kine." July 29, 1943. Rel. Oct. 18, 1943. RKO Radio.
Everything Happens To Us. (March 16.) The Ritz Brothers, Jane Frazee.
5,465 ft. U. " Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. April 26, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal).
Falcon in Danger, The. (Oct. 8.) Tom Conway, Jean Brooks. 6,326 ft.
U. "Kine." Oct. 14, 1943. Rel. Jan. 17, 1944. RKO Radio.
Falcon Strikes Back, The. (June 23.) Tom Conway, Harriet Hilliard.
5,937 ft. A. " Kine." July 1, 1943. Rel Nov. 8, 1943. RKO Radio.
Fallen Sparrow, The. (Dec. 14.) John Garfield, Maureen O'Hara.
8,432 ft. A. " Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. not fixed. RKO Radio.
False Clues. (Jan. 18.) Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter. 5,402 ft. U. " Kine."
Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. May 17, 1943. Columbia.
Fangs of the Wild. (April 9.) Dennis Moore, Luana Walters. 5,240 ft.
U. "Kine." April 15, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distribution.
Fargo Kid, The. (Oct. 28.) Tim Holt, Ray Whitley. 5,717 ft. U. "Kine."
Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Jan. 17, 1944. RKO Radio.
tFiesta. (March 26.) Ann Ayars, George Negrete. 3,993 ft. U. " Kine."
April 1, 1943. Rel. Sept. 27, 1943. United Artists.
Fin du Jour, La. (April 15.) Victor Francon, Louis Jouvet. 8,400 ft. A.
" Kine." April 22, 1943. No general release. Studio One.
Fired Wife. (Sept. 2.) Robert Paige, Diana Barrymore. 6,578 ft, A.
•" Kine." Sept. 9, 1943. Rel. Nov. 27, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
*Fires Were Started. (April 1.) Members of the N.F.S. Approx. 5,000 ft.
•U. " Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. April 12, 1943. G.F.D.
First Comes Courage. (Oct. 26.) Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne. 7,727 ft,
U. " Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Dec. 13, 1943. Columbia.
Five Graves to Cairo. (July 2.) Franchot Tone, Akim Tamiroff. 8,683 ft.
A. " Kine." Julv 8, 1943. Rel. Aug. 23, 1943. Paramount.
^Flemish Farm, The. (Aug. 18.) Clive Brook, Clifford Evans. 7,353 ft.
U. " Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Sept. 6, 1943. G.F.D.
Flesh and Fantasy. (Nov. 9.) Edward G. Robinson, Charles Boyer.
8,360 ft. A. "Kine." Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. Jan. 3, 1944. G.F.D. (Universal).
Flight For Freedom. (April 29.) Rosalind Russell, Fred MacMurray.
9,135 ft. U. " Kine." May 6, 1943. Rel. July 12, 1943. RKO Radio.
Flying Tigers. (March 11.) John Wayne, John Carroll. 8,800 ft. A.
" Kine." March 11, 1943. Rel. March 29, 1943. British Lion.
Flying With Music. (Dec. 30.) Marjorie Woodworth, George Givot.
4,150 ft. U. " Kine." Jan. 7, 1943. Rel. April 19, 1943. United Artists.
Follies Girl. (Dec. 9.) Wendy Barrie, Gordon Oliver. 6,040 ft, U.
" Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. March 13, 1944. Pathe.
Follow the Band. (Oct. 15.) Eddie Quillan, Leon Errol. 5,478 ft. U.
Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Dec. 6, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
fFor Whom the Bell Tolls. (Nov. 9.) Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman.
15,411ft. A. "Kine." Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. not fixed. Paramount.
Forbidden Trails. (May 11.) Buck Jones, Tim McCoy. 5,347 ft, U.
" Kine." May 13, 1943. Rel. July 5, 1943. Pathe.
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Foreign Agent. (April 14.) John Shelton, Gale Storm. 5,596 ft. A.
" Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. June 7, 1943. Pathe.
Forever and a Day. (May 6.) All-star cast. 9,434 ft. U. " Kine."
May 13, 1943. Rel. Aug. 2, 1943. RKO Radio.
Gals, Incorporated. (Nov. 24.) Leon Errol, Harriet Hilliard. 5,517 ft.
U. " Kine." Dec. 2, 1943. Rel. Jan. 3, 1944. G.F.D. (Universal).
Gentle Gangster, A. (Aug. 26.) Barton MacLane, Mollv Lamont. 5,152 ft.
A. " Kine." Sept. 2, 1943. Rel. Dec. 27, 1943. British Lion.
*Gentle Sex, The. (April 13.) Jean Gillie, Joyce Howard. 8,370 ft. U.
" Kine." April 8, 1943. Rel. May 24, 1943. G.F.D.
Gentleman Jim. (Sept. 14.) "Errol Flvnn, Alexis Smith. 9,383 ft. U.
" Kine." Sept, 16, 1943. Rel. Nov. 8, 1943. Warner.
fGet Cracking. (March 23.) George Formby, Edward Rigbv. 8,604 ft.
U. " Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. May 3, 1943. Columbia.
Get Going. (Nov. 19.) Robert Paige, Grace MacDonald. 5,331 ft. U.
" Kine." Nov. 25, 1943. Rel. March 27, 1944. G.F.D. (Universal).
Ghost and Guest, The. (Dec. 8.) James Dunn, Florence Rice. 5,339 ft.
A. " Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. Feb. 28, 1944. Pathe.
Ghosts in the Night. (Sept, 21.) East Side Kids, Bela Lugosi. 5,828 ft.
U. " Kine." Sept, 23, 1943. Rel. Nov. 22, 1943. Pathe.
Girl Crazy. (Oct. 6.) Mickev Roonev, Judv Garland. 8,872 ft. U. ' Kine."
Oct. 14, 1943. Rel. Dec. 27, 1943. M-G-M.
Girl in Overalls, The. (June 30.) Ann Sothern, James Craig. 7,765 ft. U.
" Kine." July 8, 1943. Rel. Nov. 1, 1943. M-G-M.
Girl Trouble. (March 30.) Don Ameche, Joan Bennett. 7,364 ft. U
'■ Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. Julv 19, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Glory of Sebastopol, The. (May 26.)— 3,497 ft. U. " Kine." May 27,
1943. Rel. Oct. 4, 1943. G.F.D.
Good Fellows, The. (Julv 22.) Cecil Kellaway, Helen Walker. 6,332 ft.
U. " Kine." July 29, 1943/ Rel. Oct. 18, 1943. "Paramount.
Good Luck, Mr. Yates. (Oct. 27.) Claire Trevor, Jess Barker. 6,215 ft.
U. " Kine." Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Dec. 20, 1943. Columbia.
Good Morning, Judge. (Oct. 19.) Dennis O'Keefe, Louise Allbritton.
6,103 ft. U. "Kine" Oct 21,1943. Rel. Jan. 10, 1944. G.F.D. (Universal).
Great Gildersleeve, The. (Feb. 12.) Harold Pearv, Jane Darwell. 5,621ft.
U. "Kine." Feb. 18, 1943. Rel. April 5, 1943. RKO Radio.
*Greek Testament. (April 16.) Vrassidas Capernaros. 4,137 ft. U.
w> Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distribution.
Guadalcanal Diary. (Dec. 28.) Preston Foster, Lloyd Nolan. 8,390 ft.
A. " Kine." Dec. 30, 1943. Rel. Feb. 7, 1944. 20th Century-Fox.
Guerillas and Heroes. (April 6.) Russian Cast, 6,050 ft. A. " Kine."
April 8, 1943. Rel. immediate. Anglo-American.
Gunman From Bodie, The. (April 14.) Buck Jones, Tim McCoy. 5,665 ft.
A. " Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. June 14, 1943. Pathe
Hangmen Also Die. (June 10.) Brian Donlevy, Anna Lee. 11,790 ft. A.
" Kine." June 3, 1943. Rel. July 12, 1943. United Artists.
*Happidrome. (March 10.) Harry Korris, Robbie Vincent. 7,895 ft. XJ.
" Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. June 7, 1943. M-G-M.
tHappy-Go-Lucky. (Feb. 2.) Mary Martin, Dick Powell, 7,032 ft. TJ.
" Kine." Feb. 4, 1943. Rel. Feb. 22, 1943. Paramount.
Harvest Days. (May 24.) The Weaver Bros., Elviiy. 6.312 ft. U.
" Kine." May 27, 1943. Rel. floating. British Lion-Republic.
He Hired the Boss. (April 2.) Stuart Erw in, Evelyn Venable. 6,534 ft.
U. " Kine." April 8, 1943. Rel. Oct. 25, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
He's My Guy. (March 9.) Irene Hervey, Dick Foran. 5,879 ft. TJ.
• Kine." March 11, 1943. Rel. April 5, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal.)
Headin' for God's Country. (Dec. 14.) William Lundigan, Virginia
Dale. 7,007 ft. U. " Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. not fixed British
Lion-Republic.
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^Headline. (Nov. 16.) David Farrar, Anne Crawford. 6,815 ft. A.
" Kine." Nov. 18, 1943. Rel. Jan. 24, 1944. Ealing Dist.
Heart of the Golden West. (Sept. 9.) Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette.
5,865 ft. U. " Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. Dec. 27, 1943. British Lion.
tHeaven Can Wait. (Aug. 4.) Gene Tierney, Don Ameche. 10,097 ft.
A. 'Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Nov. 1, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Hello, Beautiful. (March 31.) George Murphy, Anne Shirley. 8,437 ft.
U. " Kine." April 8, 1943. Rel. July 26, 1943. United Artists.
tHello, 'Frisco, Hello. (June 3.) ~ Alice Fay, John Payne. 8,920 ft.
U. " Kine." June 10, 1943. Rel. Aug. 2, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Henry Gets Glamour. (May 26.) Jimmy Lydon, Chas. Smith. 6,470 ft.
U. " Kine." June 3, 1943. Rel. Nov. 22, 1943. Paramount.
Henry Haunts a House. (Oct. 27.) Jimmy Lydon, Chas. Smith. 6,636 ft.
j A. " Kine." Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Feb. 14, 1944*. Paramount.
Henry Plays Cupid. (July 26.) Jimmy Lydon, Diana Lynn. 5,786 ft.
U. " Kine." July 29, 1943. Rel. Jan. 3, 1944. Paramount.
Henry Swings It. (June 9.) Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith. 5,808 ft.
U. " Kine." June 17, 1943. Rel. Aug. 30, 1943. Paramount.
Here Comes Kelly. (Dec. 10.) Eddie Quillan, Joan Woodbury. 5,772 ft.
U. "Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. Feb. 14, 1944. Pathe.
Hers to Hold. (Aug. 17.) Deanna Durbin, Joseph Cotten. 8,487 ft.
U. "Kine." Aug. 19, 1943. Rel. Oct. 4. 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
Hi, Buddy. (Mar. 10.) Dick Foran, Harriet Hilliard. 6,119 ft. U.
" Kine." Mar. 18, 1943. Rel. March, 29, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
Hi, Diddle, Diddle. (Oct. 19.) Dennis O'Keefe, Adolphe Menjou.
6,616 ft. A. "Kine." Oct. 24, 1943. Rel. Dec. 20, 1943. United Artists
High Explosive. (May 27.) Chester Morris, Jean Parker. 5,730 ft. U.
"Kine." June 3, 1943. Rel. July 12, 1943. Paramount.
Hit Parade of 1943. (May 18.) John Carroll, Susan Hayward. 7,776 ft.
U. " Kine." May 20, 1943. Rel. Aug. 30, 1943. British Lion.
Hit the Ice. (July 13.) Bud Abbott, Lou Costello. 7,424 ft. U.
" Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Aug. 16, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
Hitler— Dead or Alive. (Nov. 5.) Ward Bond, Dorothy Tree. 6,504 fc.
A. "Kine.' Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. floating. International.
Sitler'S Children. (April 20.; Tim Holt, Bonita Granville. 7,377 ft.
A. " Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. June 7, 1943. BKO-Radio.
Hitler's Madman. (July 21.) Paxricia Morison, John Carradine. 7,500 ft.
A. "Kine." July 29, 1943. Rel. Oct. 4, 1943. M-G-M.
Holy Matrimony. (Oct. 12.) Monty Woolley, Gracie Fields. 7,702 ft.
U. "Kine." Oct. 11, 1943. Rel. Nov. 22, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Honeymoon Lodge. (Oct. 28.) Harriet Hilliard, David Bruce. 5,699 ft.
A. " Kine." Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Jan. 24, 1944. G.F.D. (Universal).
Hoppy Serves a Wiit. (Oct. 1.) William Bovd, Andy Clyde. 6,052 ft.
U. " Kine." Oct. 7, 1943. Rel. Nov. 22, 1943. United Artists.
Hostages. (Nov. 11.) Luise Rainer, William Bendix. 7,859 ft. A.
" Kine." Nov. 18, 1943. Rel. March 13, 1944. Paramount.
House of Mystery. (March 17.) Bela Lugosi, Lionel Atwill. 5,712 ft.
A. " Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. April 19, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
How's About It. (April 29.) The Andrew Sisters, Robert Paige.
5,520 ft. U. " Kine." May 6, 1943. Rel. June 28, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal)
Human Comedy, The. (May 19.) Mickey Rooney, Frank Morgan.
10,486 ft. U. " Kine." May 27, 1943. Rel. Aug. 2, 1943. M-G-M.
I Escaped from the Gestapo. (Sept. 14.) Dean Jagger, John Carradine.
6,747 ft. A. " Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. Dec. 13, 1943. Pathe.
I Married a Witch. (March 19.) Fredric March, Veronica Lake.
6,800 ft. A. "Kine." March 25, 1943. ReL April 19, 1943. United Artists.
I Walked with a Zombie. (June 22.) James Ellison, Frances Dee.
6,186 ft. A. " Kine." June 24, 1943. Rel. Sept. 6, 1943. RKO-Ralio.
*I Want to be an Actress. (Dec. 18.) Marv Matthews, Anne Farrer.
3,279 ft. TJ. "Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. March 6, 1944. Paramount.
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It'll Sell My Life. (Aug. 10.) Rose Hobart, Michael Whale. 5,400 ft. A.
" Kine." Aug. 19, 1943. Rel. floating. Renown.
♦I'll Walk Beside You. (April 20.; Richard Bird, Leslev Brook. 7,902 ft.
U. " Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. Aug. 2, 1943. Butcher.
Ice Capades Revue. (.Ian. 20.) Ellen Drew, Richard Denning. 7,163 ft.
U. " Kine." Jan. 28, 1943. Rel. April 12, 1943. British Lion-Republic
Idaho (July 14.) Rov Rogers, Smiley Burnette. 6,119 ft. U. " Kine."
July 22, 1943. 'Rel. Oct.' 11, 1943. British Lion-Republic.
' Immortal Sergeant. (Feb. 2.) Henrv Fonda, Maureen O'Hara. 8,163 ft.
A. 'Kine." Feb. 4, 1943. Rel. April 5, 1943. 20Tn Century-Fox.
Iron Road, The. (Aug. 9.) Richard Dix, Jane Wyatt. 6,883 ft. A.
• Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Jan. 3, 1944. United Artists.
Isle of Forgotten Sins. (Dec. 8.) John Carradine, Gale Sondergaard.
7,435 ft. A. " Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. Jan. 31, 1944. Pathe.
Isle of Missing Men. (Dec. 31.) John Howard, Helen Gilbert. 5,904 ft.
A. " Kine." Jan. 7, 1943. Rel. March 15, 1943. Pathe.
It's a Great Life. (Oct. 19.) Pennv Singleton. Arthur Lake. 6.329 ft.
U. " Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Jan. 17, 1944. Columbia.
*It's in the Bag. (Dec. 3.) Elsie and Doris Waters. Ernest Butcher.
7,219 ft. U. " Kine." Dec. 9, 1943. Rel. Jan. 24, 1944. Butcher.
*lt's That Man Again. (Feb. 3.) Tommy Handlev, Greta Gvnt.
7,538 ft. U. " Kine." Feb. 11, 1943. Rel. March 22, 1943. G.F.D.
Jacare. (March 23.) James M. Dannaldson, Miguel Rojinsky. 5,881ft.
U. " Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. Nov. 1, 1943. United Artists.
Jane Eyre. (Nov. 30.) Orson Welles, Joan Fontaine. 8,662 ft.
A. " Kine." Dec. 2, 1943. Rel. Feb. 21, 1944. 20th Century-Fox.
Jitterbugs. (July 16.) Oliver Hardv, Stan Laurel. 6,691ft. U. " Kine."
July 22, 1943. Rel. Oct. 18, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Johnny Doughboy. (May 20.) Jane Withers, Henrv Wilcoxon. 5,746 ft.
U. " Kine." May 27, 1943. Rel. July 19, 1943. British Lion-Republic.
Journey for Margaret. (Jan. 6.) Robert Young, Laraine Dav. 7,276 ft.
A. " Kine." Jan. 14, 1943. Rel. April 12, 1943. M-G-M.
Journey into Fear. (Oct, 26.) Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten. 6,378 ft.
A. " Kine." Oct. 28, 1943. Rel. Jan. 31, 1944. RKO-Radio.
Jungle Siren. (Jan. 29.) Ann Corio, Buster Crabbe. 5,988 ft. A. "Kine."
Feb. 4, 1943. Rel. April 19, 1943. Pathe.
Junior Army. (March 26.) Freddie Bartholomew, Billv Halop. 6,218 ft.
U. " Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. June 28, 1943. Columbia.
Kansan, The. (Nov. 29.) Richard Dix, Jane Wyatt. 7,163 ft. U.
"Kine." Nov. 18, 1943. Rel. Feb. 14, 1944. United Artists.
Keep 'Em Slugging. (May 12.) Dead End Kids, Little Tough Guys.
5,531ft. A. "Kine." May 20, 1943. Rel. May 24, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
Keeper of the Flame. (Feb. 18.) Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy.
9,039 ft. A. " Kine." Feb. 25, 1943. Rel. Mav 3, 1943. M-G-M.
Kid Dynamite. (Mav 14.) East Side Kids, Pamela Blake. 5,962 ft. A.
" Kine." May 20, 1943.' Rel. July 26, 1943. Pathe.
King of the Cowboys. (Dec. 9.)' Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette. 5,491 ft.
U. "Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. not fixed. British Lion-Republic
Ladies' Day. (Oct. 27.) Lupe Velez, Eddie Albert. 5,594 ft. U. "Kine."
Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. not fixed. RKO-Radio.
Lady Bodyguard. (Jan. 15.) Eddie Albert, Anne Shirley. 6,220 ft.
U. " Kine." Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. March 1, 1943. Paramount.
Lady from Chungking. (Jury 7.) Anna Mav Wong, Harold Huber.
6,220 ft. A. " Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Nov. 1, 1943. Pathe.
Lady Takes a Chance. (Oct. 5.) Jean Arthur, John Wayne. 7,729 ft.
A. " Kine." Oct. 14, 1943. Rel. Dec. 13, 1943. RKO-Radio.
*Lamp Still Burns, The. (Oct. 27.) Rosamund John. Stewart Granger
8,118 ft. A. " Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Nov. 29, 1943. G.F.D.
*Land of Living Death. (Aug. 3.) 3,750 ft. U. "Kine" Aug.
1943. Rel. floating. Majestic.
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Larceny With Music. (Sept. 7.) Allan Jones, Kittv Carlisle. 5,764 ft. U.
• Kine." Sept. 9, 1943. Rel. Jan. 10, 1944. G.F.D. '(Universal).
fLassie Come Home. (Nov. 10.) Roddv McDowall. Donald Crisp.
8.023 ft. U. -Kine." Nov. 18, 1943. Rel. not fixed. M-G-M;
Last Command, The. (Jan. 26.) Alan Baxter, Gertrude Michael. 5,846 ft.
A. '• Kine." Jan. 28, 1943. Rel. March 29, 1943. Pathe.
Laugh Your Blues Away. (March 25.) Jinx Falkenburg, Bert Gordon.
6,268 ft. U. l' Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. July 5, 1943. Columbia.
Leather Burners. (Oct. 5.) William Boyd, Andy Clyde. 6,051 ft. U.
• Kine." Oct. 7, 1943. Rel. Nov. 22, 1943^ United Artists.
Lend Me Your Ear. (April 13.) James Dunn, Joan Woodburv. 5,480 ft.
A. " Kine." April 15, 1943. Rel. Mav 31, 1943. Pathe.
Lenin in 1918. (May 13.) B. V. Schukin, M. G. Gelovani. 11,933 ft.
A. " Kine." May 20, 1943. Rel. One copv onlv. Soviet Film Agency.
Lenin in October. (Dec. 31.) B. V. Schukin, E. N. Shatrova. 9,000 ft.
A. " Kine." Jan. 14, 1943. No general release. Soviet Film Agency.
Leopard Man, The. (Oct. 7.) Dennis O'Keefe, Margo. A. 5,955 ft.
■ Kine." Oct. 14, 1943. Rel. Jan. 24, 1944. RKO-Radio.
Let's Face It. (Oct. 21.) Bob Hope, Bettv Hutton. 6,861 ft. U. " Kine."
Oct. 28, 1943. Rel. Dec. 27, 1943. Paramount.
Lido Mystery, The. (Feb. 3.) William Gargan, Margaret Lindsav.
5,743 ft. A. "Kine." Feb. 11, 1943. Rel. June 7, 1943. Columbia/
*tLife and Death ci Colonel Blimp, The. (June 8.) Roger Livesev,
Deborah Kerr. 14,701 ft. TJ. " Kine." June 10. 1943. Rel. July 26, 1943.
G.F.D.
Light of Heart. (March 31.) Monty Woollev, Ida Lupino. 7,586 ft.
A. " Kine." April 8, 1943. Rel. June 7, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
*Little Hump-Backed Horse. (April 7.) I. Aleynikov, M. Kovalyoua.
Approx. 8,000 ft. U. "•Kine." April 15, 1943. No general release. S.W.N.F.A.
Little Joe, The Wrangler. (Julv 8.) Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter.
5,468 ft. U. " Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Sept, 13, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal.)
Lone White Sail. (Oct. 7.) Boris Runge, Ivor Boot. 7.787 ft. A.
" Kine." Oct. 14, 1943. Rel. Immediate. S.W.N.F.A.
Lost Canyon. (March 29.) William Boyd, Andy Clyde. 5,500 ft. U.
•; Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. floating. United Artists.
Lucky Jordan. (April 22.) Alan Ladd, Helen Walker. Approx.
7,000 ft. A. " Kine." April 29, 1943. Rel. May 17, 1943. Paramount.
Lucky Legs. (Feb. 4.) Jinx Falkenburg, Russell Havden, 5,783 ft.
U. " Kine." Feb. 11, 1943. Rel. March 8," 1943. Columbia.
Mademoiselle France. (Feb. 19.) Joan Crawford, John Wayne.
9,345 ft. U. " Kine." Feb. 25. 1943. Rel. Mav 24, 1943. M-G-M.
Man and His Mate. (March 22.) Victor Mature, Carole Landis. 6,879 ft.
A. " Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. June 21, 1943. United Artists.
Man From Down Under, The. (Oct. 7.) Charles Laughton, Binnie
Barnes. 9,287 ft. A. " Kine." Oct. 14, 1943. Rel. Nov. 29, 1943.
M-G-M.
*Man in Grey, The. (Julv 14.) Margaret Lockwood, Phyllis Calvert.
10,458 ft. A. " Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Aug. 23, 1943. G.F.D.
Man in the Trunk, The. (Julv 12.) Lynne Roberts, George Holmes.
6,300 ft. A. "Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Sept. 27, 1943. 20th Cent. Fox.
Man of Courage. (June 8.) Barton MacLane, Charlotte Wynters.
5,966 ft. A. 'Kine." June 10, 1943. Rel. Oct. 11, 1943. Pathe.
Man on America's Conscience. The. (March 11.) Van Heflin, Ruth
Hussey. 9,301ft. TJ. "Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. not fixed. M-G-M.
Man Without a Conscience, The. (March 23.) Jean Parker, Ricardo
Cortez. 5,700 ft. A. " Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. May 17, 1943.
Pathe.
Man's World, A. (Jan. 13.) William Wright, Marguerite Chapman.
5,621 ft. TJ. " Kine." Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. March 8, 1943. Columbia.
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Manila Calling. (Jan. 20.) Lloyd Nolan, Carole Landis. 7,25? ft. A.
" Kine." Jan. 28, 1943. Rel. March 22, 1043. 20th Century-Fox.
Mantrap. (July 16.) Henrv Stephenson, Lloyd Corrigan, 5,205 ft. U.
" Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel.' Nov. 1, 1943. British Lion-Republic.
Margin for Error (April 21.) Joan Bennett, Milton Berle. 6,686 ft.
A. "Kine." April 29, 1943. Rel. Sept. 13, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Mashenka. (March 17.) Valentina Karaveyeva, M. Kuznetzov. Apprcx.
8,000 ft. " Kine." March 25, 1943. No general release. S.W.N.F.A.
Masquerade. (Aug. 19.) Nikolai Mordvinov, Tamara Makarova. 10,000 ft.
A. " Kine." Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. One copy only. S.W.N.F.A.
Meanest Man in the World, The. (April 20.) Jack Benny, Priscilla Lane.
5.133 ft. U. 1 Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. Aug. 30, 1943. 20th Cen-
tury-Fox.
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event. (Aug. 17.; Leon Errol, Lupe Velez.
5,698 ft. A. " Kine." Aug. 19, 1943. Rel. not fixed. RKO-Radio.
"Millions Like Us. (Sept. 22.; Eric Portman, Patricia Roc. 9,057 ft.
U. " Kine." Sept. 30, 1943. Rel. Nov. 15, 1943. G.F.D.
Miracle of Morgan's Creek. (Sept. 23.) Eddie Bracken, Betty Hutton.
8,822 ft. A. " Kine." Sept. 30, 1943. Rel. Jan. 17, 1944. Paramount.
*Miss London, Ltd. (May 4.) Arthur Askev, Evelyn Dall. 8,934 ft. U.
" Kine." May 6, 1943. Rel. June 14, 1943. " G.F.D.
Miss V From Moscow. (June 10.) Lola Lane, Noel Madison. 5,986 ft.
A. "Kine." June 17, 1943. Rel. Aug. 30, 1943. Pathe.
Mission to Moscow. (July 26.) Walter Huston, Ann Harding. 10,900 ft.
U. " Kine." July 29, 1943. Rel. Aug. 23, 1943. Warner. " .
Mister Big. (Sept. 23.) Donald O'Connor, Gloria .leans. 6,644 ft. U.
" Kine." Sept. 30, 1943. Rel. Oct. 25, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal.)
Mr. Lucky. (Aug. 24.) Cary Grant, Laraine Dav- 8,941 ft. A.
" Kine." Aug. 19, 1943. Rel. Sept. 27, 1943. RKO-Radio.
Money for Jam. (March 10.) Bud Abbott, Lou Costello. 7,250 ft. U.
" Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. May 10, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal.)
Moon and Sixpence, The- (Jan. 19.) George Sanders, Herbert Marshall.
7,995 ft. A. "Kine." Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. March 1, 1943. United
Artists.
Moon is Down, The. (May 12.) Cedric Hardwicke, Henry Travers.
8.134 ft. A. 1 Kine." May 20, 1943. Rel. Aug. 16, 1943. 20th Cen-
tury-Fox.
More the Merrier, The. (July 14.) Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea. 9,365 ft.
U. t; Kine." July 8, 1943. Rel. Aug. 9, 1943. Columbia.
Mug Town. (April 30.) Billy Halop, Huntz Hall. 5.361 ft. A.
" Kine." May 6, 1943. Rel. June 21, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal.)
Murder in Times Square. (July 15.) Edmund Lowe, Marguerite Chap-
man. 5,871 ft. A. " Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Sept. 20, 1943.
Columbia.
fMy Friend Flicka. (July 14.) Roddy McDowall, Preston Foster.
7,900 ft. U. " Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Nov. 8, 1943. 20th Century-
Fox.
*My Learned Friend. (July 27.) Will Hay, Claude Hulbert. 6,832 ft.
U. k' Kine." Aug. 5, 1943. Rel. Oct. 25, 1943. Ealing Distrib.
My Sister Eileen. (Jan. 12.) Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne. 8,709 ft.
U. tk Kine." Jan. 14, 1943. Rel. Feb. 1, 1943. Columbia.
My Son, the Hero. (Dec. 6.) Patsy Kelly, Roscoe Karns. 5,843 ft. U.
kt Kine." Dec. 9, 1943. Rel. Feb. 7, 1944. Pathe.
*Nazis Strike, The. (Nov. 3.)— 3,924 ft. A. ' Kine." Nov. 11, 1943.
Rel. April 10, 1944. G.F.D.
'Neath Brooklyn Bridge. (March 24.) The East Side Kids, Anne Gillis.
5,503 ft. A. "Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. May 24, 1943. Pathe.
Never a Dull Moment. (Dec. 1.) The Ritz Brothers, Frances Langford.
4,932 ft. A. " Kine." Dec, 9, 1943. Rel. Feb. 21, 1944. G.F.D.
(Universal).
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The Films of 1943.
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Night for Crime, A. (Jan. 27.) Glenda Farrell, Lyle Talbot. 6,750 ft.
A. " Kine." Feb. 4, 1943. Rel. April 5, 1943. Pathe.
*Night Invader. (Sept. 8.) Anne Crawford, David Farrar. 7,328 ft. U.
" Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. Dec. 6, 1943. Warner.
Night is Ending, The. (Dee. 1.) George Sanders, Brenda Marshall.
7,626 ft. A. " Kine." Dec. 9, 1943. Rel. Jan. 31, 1944. 20th Century-
Fox.
Night Plane from Chungking. (April 14.) Robert Preston, Ellen Drew.
6,291 ft. A. " Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. May 10, 1943. Paramount.
Night to Remember, A. (March 24.) Loretta Young, Brian Aherne.
8,259 ft. A. " Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. May 24, 1943. Columbia.
*Nine Men. (Jan. 27.) Jack Lambert, Gordon Jackson. 6,040 ft. A.
" Kine." Jan. 28, 1943. Rel. Feb. 22, 1943. United Artists.
No Place for a Lady. (June 4.) William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay.
5,916 ft. A. " Kine." June 3, 1943. Rel. July 12, 1943. Columbia.
No Time for Love. (March 19.) Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray.
7,716 ft. U. "Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. May 10, 1943. Paramount.
Nobody's Darling. (Dec. 10.) Mary Lee, Louis Calhern. 6,419 ft. U.
" Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. not fixed. British Lion (Republic).
North Star. (Dec. 7.) Anne Baxter, Dana Andrews. 9,090 ft. A.
" Kine." Dec. 9, 1943. Rel. Feb. 14, 1944. RKO-Radio.
Now, Voyager. (Sept. 9.) Bette Davis. Paul Henreid. 10,562 ft. A.
" Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. Jan. 3, 1944. Warner.
Off the Beaten Track. (March 11.) The Ritz Brothers, Carol Bruce.
5,410 ft. A. " Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. April 5, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal).
Old Chisholm Trail, The. (Julv 9.) Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter.
5,450 ft. U. " Kine." July 15^ 1943. Rel. Oct. 11, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal).
*01d Mother Riley, Detective. (Jan. 13.) Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane.
7,175 ft. U. " Kine." Jan. 14, 1943. Rel. May 31, 1943. Anglo-
American.
*01d Mother Riley Overseas. (Dec. 16.) Arthur Lucan, Kittv McShane.
7,200 ft. U. " Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. not fixed. Anglo-American.
Once Upon a Honeymoon. (Feb. 9.) Ginger Rogers, Cary Grant.
10,362 ft. A. " Kine." Feb. 18, 1943. Rel. March 29, 1943. RKO-
Radio.
One Dangerous Night. (March 29.) Warren William, Marguerite
Chapman. 6,897 ft. A. " Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. Sept. 13, 1943.
Columbia.
One Day of War. (Jan. 27.)— 6,476 ft. A. " Kine." Feb. 4, 1943.
Rel. Feb. 15, 1943. Pathe.
*£100 Window, The. (Nov. 17.) Anne Crawford, David Farrar.
7.557 ft. U. "Kine." Nov. 25, 1943. Rel. March 20, 1944. Warner.
Operational Height. (Feb. 5.)— 3,010 ft. U. "Kine." Feb. 11,
1943. Rel. April 26, 1943. Butcher.
Over My Dead Body. (Feb. 25.) Milton Berle, Mary Beth Hughes.
6,117 ft. A. "Kine." March 4, 1943. Rel. May 24, 1943. 20th Century-
Fox.
Pay-Off, The. (July 8.) Lee Tracy, Tom Brown. 6,494 ft, A. "Kine."
July 15, 1943. Rel. Sept. 6, 1942. Pathe.
Petticoat Larceny. (June 25.) Joan Carroll, Ruth Warwick. 5,509 ft.
U. "Kine." July 1, 1943. Rel. Oct. 4, 1943. RKO-Radio.
Phantom Killer. (Jan. 28.) Dick Purcell, Joan Woodbury. 5,483 ft.
A. " Kine." Feb. 4, 1943. Rel. April 12, 1943. Pathe.
f Phantom of the Opera. (Nov. 30.) Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster.
8,338 ft. A. " Kine." Dec. 2, 1943. Rel. March 27, 1944. G.F.D.
(Universal).
Phantom Ranger. (Sept. 29.) Tim McCoy, Suzanne Kaaren. 4,578 ft.
IJ. " Kine." Oct. 7, 1943. Rel. floating. New Realm.
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BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
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The Kinematograph Year Book.
"Pictorial Revue for 1943. (Aug. 5.) Tommy Handley, Hutch. 3,600 ft.
U. " Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. immediate. " Pathe.
Pilot Ho. 5. (June 10.) Franchot Tone, Marsha Hunt. 6,351 ft. A.
"Kine." June 17, 1943. Rel. Aug. 30, 1943. M-G-M.
"Pinnacle of Fame. (May 26.)— 3,245 ft. A. "Kine.'' June 3, 1943.
Rel. Sept. 20. 1943. Paramount.
Pittsburgh. (Feb. 9.) Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott. 8,220 ft.
A. "Kine." Feb. 11, 1943. Rel. March 8, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
"Playtime for Workers. (April 2.) Gerrv Wilmot, Kay Cavendish.
4,584 ft. U. " Kine." April 8, 1943. Rel. April 5, 1943. Federated.
Police Bullets. (Jan. 1.) John Archer, Joan March. 5,524 ft. A.
" Kine." Jan. 7, 1943. Rel. March 22, 1943. Pathe.
Power of the Press. (May 28.) Guy Kibbee, Gloria Dickson. 5,747 ft.
A. " Kine." June 3, 1943. * Rel. Aug. 2, 1943. Columbia.
Prairie Chickens. (March 25.) Jimmy Rogers, Noah Reery, Jr. 4.241 ft.
U. " Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. Aug. 2, 1943. United Artists.
Prairie Law. (Dec. 17.) George O'Brien, Virginia Vale. 5.323 ft. U.
" Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. not fixed. RKO-Radio.
Presenting Lily Mars. (June 9.) Judv Garland, Van Heflin. 9,319 ft.
U. " Kine." June 17, 1943. Rel. Aug. 9, 1943. M-G-M.
Prison Mutiny. (July 8.) Edward Norris, Joan Woodbury. 5,766 ft. A.
" Kine." July 15, 1943/ Rel. Sept. 13, 1943. Pathe.
Purple V, The. (Sept. 13.) John Archer, Mary McLeod. 5,219 ft. A.
" Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. floating. British Lion.
Queen of Broadway. (July 13.) Rochelle Hudson, Buster Crabbe. 5,839 ft.
U. " Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Oct. 25, 1943. Pathe.
Quiet Please, Murder. (March 1.) George Sanders, Gail Patrick. 6,304 ft.
A. " Kine." March 4, 1943. Rel. May 3, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Raiders of San Joaquin. (Oct. 13.) Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter.
5,365 ft. U. "Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Oct. 25, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
Random Harvest. (Dec. 30.) Ronald Colman, Greer Garson. 11,370 ft.
U. v Kine." Jan. ?, 1943. Rel. March 8, 1943. M-G-M.
Redhead From Manhattan. (July 16.) Lupe Velez, Michael Duane.
5,796 ft. U. " Kine." July 22, 1943. " Rel. Aug. 30, 1943. Columbia.
Reveille With Beverly/ (June 1.) Ann Miller, William Wright. 6,989 ft.
U. " Kine." June 3, 1943. Rel. Aug. 23, 1943. Columbia.
Rhythm of the Islands. (April 29.) Allan Jones, Jane Frazee. 5,335 ft.
U. " Kine." May 6, 1943. Rel. May 10, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
Rhythm Parade. (May 13.) Gale Storm, Robert Lowery. 6,166 ft. U.
" Kine." May 20, 1943. Rel. Sept. 5, 1943. Pathe.
*Rhythm* Serenade. (July 27.) Vera Lynn, Peter Murray Hill. 7,864 ft.
U. " Kine." July 29, 1943. "Rel. Oct. 11, 1943. Columbia.
Riders of Death Valley. (Feb. 5.) Dick Foran, Leo Carrillo. Fifteen
chapters. U. "Kine." Feb. 11, 1943. Rel. March 6, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
Ridin' Down the Canyon. (July 20.) Roy Rogers, Linda Hayes. 4,492 ft.
U. " Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. floating. British Lion (Republic).
Rogues' Gallery. (Nov. 1.) Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter. 5,441ft. U. "Kine."
Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Nov. 9, 1943. Columbia.
Romance of the Rockies. (Aug. 31.) Tom Keene, Beryl Wallace. 4,801 ft.
U. " Kine." Sept. 2, 1943. Rel. floating. New Realm.
Romance on the Range. (March 17.) Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes. 5,627 ft.
U. "Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. floating. British Lion (Republic).
Russian Guerrillas. (April 19.) V. Vanin, Marina Ledinina. 8,100 ft. A.
1 Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distributors.
Sahara. (Dec. 17.) Humphrey Bogart, J. Carrol Naish. 8,775 ft. A.
" Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. Feb. 28, 1944. Columbia.
fSaludos Amigos. (Nov. 4.) Walt Disney and familiar cartoon characters.
3,795 ft. U. " Kine." Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. Dec. 6, 1943. RKO-Radio.
Salute For Three. (June 4.) MacDonald Carey, Betty Rhodes. 6,774 ft.
U. " Kine." June 10, 1943. Rel. June 21, 1943. Paramount.
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fSalute to the Marines. (Aug. 5.) Wallace Beery, Fay Bainter. 9,134 ft.
A. " Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Oct. 18, 1943. M-G-M*
*San Demetrio, London. (Dec. 7.) Walter Fitzgerald, Mervyn Johns.
9,480 ft. U. " Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. Feb. 21, 1944. Ealing Dist.
Sarong Girl. (Sept. 22.) Ann Corio, Tim Ryan. 5,640 ft. U. " Kine.1'
Sept. 30, 1943. Rel. Dec. 6, 1943. Pathe.
*Schweik's New Adventures. (Aug. 27.) Lloyd. Pearson, Margaret
McGrath. Approx. 7,000 ft. U. " Kine.'' Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Nov. 1, 1943.
Eden Films.
Secret Enemies. (Nov. 19.) Craig Stevens, Faye Emerson. 5,160 ft. A.
" Kine." Nov. 25, 1943. Rel. Feb. 7, 1944. Warner.
Secret Motive. (July 19.) John Abbott, Mary McLeod. 5,260 ft. A.
• Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Oct. 11, 1943. British Lion (Republic).
Secrets of the Underground. (March 16.) John Hubbard, Virginia Grev. 6,366
ft. U. "Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. July 12, 1943. British Lion (Republic).
Seven Miles From Alcatraz. (Feb. 10.) James Craig, Bonita Granville.
5,589 ft. A. " Kine." Feb. 18, 1943. Rel. April 19, 1943. RKO-Radio.
Seventh Victim, The. (Dec. 16.) Tom Conway, Kim Hunter. 6,381 ft.
A. " Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. not fixed. RKO-Radio.
Shadow Of a Doubt. (March 11.) Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten. 9,715 ft.
A. " Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. May 3, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal^.
Shantytown. (Sept. 15.) Mary Lee, John Archer. 5,971 ft. U. " Kine."
Sept. 23, 1943. Rel. floating. British Lion.
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror. (Oct. 13.) Basil Rathbone,
Nigel Bruce. 5,073 ft. A. "Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Nov. 22, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal).
♦Shipbuilders, The. (Dec. 14.) Clive Brook, Morland Graham. 8,026 ft.
A. 1 Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. not fixed. Anglo-American.
*Silent Village, The. (June 17.)— 3,267 ft. U. '.' Kine." June 17, 1943.
Rel. Aug. 9, 1943. Ealing Dist.
Silent Witness, The. (May 12.) Otto Kruger, Tina Thaver. 5,960 ft. A.
" Kine." May 20, 1943. Rel. July 12, 1943. Pathe.
♦Silver Fleet, The. (Feb. 24.) Ralph Richardson, Googie Withers. 7,883 ft.
U. " Kine." March 4, 1943. Rel. March 15, 1943. G.F.D.
Silver Queen. (Feb. 26.) George Brent, Priscilla Lane. 7,274 ft. A.
'• Kine." March 4, 1943. Rel. March 5, 1943. United Artists.
Silver Skates. (April 13.) Kenny Baker, Patricia Morison. 7,281 ft. U.
" Kine." April 15, 1943. Rel. July 19, 1943. Pathe.
69th Parallel. (July 7.)— 2,952 ft. U. " Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Oct. 18,
1943. Butcher's.
Sky's the Limit, The. (Oct. 15.) Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie. 8,091 ft. TJ.
" Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Jan. 10, 1944. RKO-Radio.
Slightly Dangerous. (April 28.) Lana Turner, Robert Young. 8,465 ft.
U. " Kine." May 6, 1943. Rel. June 21, 1943. M-G-M.
So Proudly We Hail. (Sept. 9.) Claudette Colbert, Paulette Goddard.
11,298 ft. A. "Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. Nov. 15, 1943. Paramount.
Social Enemy No. 1. (Feb. 25.) Leon Ames, Luana Wallers. 6,800 ft. A.
Kine." March 4, 1943. Rel. March 22, 1943. Anglo-American.
Someone to Remember. (Sept. 7.) Mabel Paige, John Craven. 7,210 ft.
U. " Kine." Sept. 9, 1943. Rel. Nov. 8, 1943. British Lion.
Something to Shout About. (May 20.) Don Ameche, Janet Blair. 8,090 ft.
U. " Kine." May 27, 1943. Rel. June 21, 1943. Columbia.
♦Somewhere in Civvies. (Aug. 20.) Frank Randle, Suzette Tarri. 7,894 ft.
U. " Kine." Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. Oct. 25, 1943. Butcher.
Song of Texas. (Nov. 25.) Roy Rogers, Sheila Ryan. 6,236 ft. XJ. "Kine."
Dec. 2, 1943. Rel. Jan. 10, 1944. British Lion (Republic).
Sons of the Pioneers. (March 29.) Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes. 5,514 ft.
U. " Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. floating. British Lion (Republic).
Spider Returns, The. (March 22.) Warren Hull, Mary Ainslee. 7,724 ft.
A. " Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. July 5, 1943. Columbia.
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fSpringtime in the Rockies. (Jan. 14.) Betty Grable, John Payne. 8,070 ft.
U. 'k Kine." Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. April 26, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Spy Ship. (Nov. 18.) Craig Stevens, Irene Manning. 5,579 ft. A. "Kine."
Nov. 25, 1943. Rel. not fixed. Warner.
Spy Train. (Dec. 10.) Richard Travis, Catherine Craig. 5,510 ft. A.
" Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. March 20, 1944. Pathe.
Stage Door Canteen. (Sept. 14.) Lon McCallister, Cheryl Walker. 11,960 ft.
U. " Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. Nov. 22, 1943. United Artists.
Stage to Chino. (Aug. 20.) George O'Brien, Virginia Vale. 5,332 ft. U.
" Kine." Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. Sept. 20, 1943. RKO-Radio.
Stand By All Networks. (Jan. 14.) John Beal, Florence Rice. 5,837 ft.
A. " Kine." Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. Feb. 1, 1943. Columbia.
Star Spangled Rhythm. (March 5.) Betty Hutton, Victor Moore. 9,020 ft.
U. " Kine." March 11, 1943. Rel. April 12, 1943. Paramount.
Steel Against the Sky. (Sept. 7.) Lloyd Nolan, Alexis Smith. 6,082 ft.
A. " Kine." Sept. 9, 1943. Rel. Nov. 15, 1943. Warner.
Stormy Weather. (July 15.) Lena Home, Bill Robinson. 6,970 ft. XJ.
" Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Oct. 18, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Story of Stalingrad, The. (April 16.)— 5,600 ft. A. " Kine." April 15,
1943. Rel. May 17, 1943. Paramount.
Strange Death of Adolf Hitler, The. (Nov. 10.) Ludwig Donath, Gale
Sondergaard. 6,642 ft. A. " Kine." Nov. 18, 1943. Rel. Jan. 10, 1944.
G.F.D. (Universal).
Strange Incident. (April 1.) Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews. 6,772 ft. A.
" Kine." April 8, 1943. (Reviewed under " Ox-Bow Incident.") Rel. Jufy 26,
1943. 20th Century-Fox.
*Strange to Relate. (Aug. 31.) Wally Patch, Mabel Poulton. 3,039 ft.
XJ. " Kine." Sept. 9, 1943. Rel. floating. New Realm.
Stranger In Town, A. ( Oct. 20.) Frank Morgan, Richard Carlson. 6,029 ft.
U. " Kine." Oct. 28, 1943. Rel. Dec. 13, 1943. M-G-M.
Striptease Lady. (July 22.) Barbara Stanwyck, Michael O'Shea. 8,214 ft.
A. " Kine." July 29, 1943. Rel. Sept. 13, 1943. United Artists.
Submarine Alert (Feb. 19.) Richard Arlen, Wendy Barrie. 6,125 ft.
A. " Kine." Feb. 25, 1943. Rel. May 3, 1943. Paramount.
Sunset Serenade. (May 25.) Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes. 5,229 ft. U.
" Kine." May 27, 1943. Rel. floating. British Lion (Republic).
tSweet Rosie O'Grady. (Nov. 4.) Bettv Grable, Robert Young. 6,826 ft.
TJ. " Kine." Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. Jan. 24^ 1944. 20th Century-Fox.
Swing Your Partner. (Sept. 10.) Esther Dale, Vera Vague. 6,533 ft. U.
lk Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. Dec. 27, 1943. British Lion.
Tahiti Honey. (July 15.) Simone Simon, Dennis O'Keefe. 6,295 ft. U.
" Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Sept. 13, 1943. British Lion (Republic).
Tanya- (July 23.) Lubov Orlova, Yevgeny Samoilov. 6,508 ft. U.
" Kine." July 29, 1943. Rel. Nov. 8, 1943. Butcher's.
Tarakanova. (July 12.) Pierre Richard Willm, Annie Vernay. 8,199 ft.
A. " Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Nov. 1, 1943. Film Traders.
Tarzan Triumphs. (April 13.) Johnny Weissmuller, Frances Gifford.
6,843 ft. A. " Kine." April 15, 1943. Rel. May 31, 1943. RKO-Radio.
Taxi, Mister ? (March 29.) William Bendix, Grace Bradley. 4,135 ft. U.
" Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. June 14, 1943. United Artists.
Texas to Tokyo. (Nov. 4.) Richard Quine, Anne Gwynne. 9,273 ft. U.
" Kine." Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. Feb. 21, 1944. G.F.D. (Universal).
Thank Your Lucky Stars. (Sept. 22.) Eddie Cantor, Joan Leslie. 11,440 ft.
U. " Kine." Sept. 30, 1943. Rel. Jan. 31, 1944. Warner.
That Other Woman. (Jan. 19.) Virginia Gilmore, James Ellison. 6,850 ft.
U. " Kine." Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. March 29, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
*Theatre Royal. (May 18.) Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen. 8,200 ft. XJ.
" Kine." May 20, 1943. Rel. July 26> 1943. Anglo-American.
♦There's a Future In It. (Dec. 17.) Ann Dvorak, Barry Morse. 3,250 ft.
U. " Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. March 20, 1944. Paramount.
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They Came to Blow Up America. (June 17.) George Sanders, Anna Sten-
6,585 ft. U. " Kine." June 24, 1943. Rel. Sept. 6, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
They Got Me Covered. (May 7.) Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour. 8,372 ft.
A. " Kine." May 13, 1943. Rel. Aug. 16, 1943. RKO-Radio.
*They Met in the Dark. (Aug. 11.) James Mason, Joyce Howard. 9,365 ft.
U. " Kine." Aug. 19, 1943. Rel. Nov. 1, 1943. G.F.D.
Thirteen, The. (Feb. 2.) Novoseltsev, Kusmina. 7,000 ft. A. " Kine."
Feb. 4, 1943. Rel. One copy only. Soviet Film Agency.
fThis is the Army. (Dec. 1.) George Murphy, Joan Leslie. 10,325 ft.
U. " Kine." Dec. 9, 1943. Rel. Feb. 28, 1944. Warner.
This Land is Mine. (June 24.) Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara.
9,293 ft. A. " Kine." July 1, 1943. Rel. July 19, 1943. RKO-Radio.
Three Hearts for Julia. (March 3.) Ann Sothern, Melvyn Douglas.
8,092 ft. A. "Kine." March 11, 1943. Rel. May 31, 1943. M-G-M.
Thumbs Up. (Sept. 8.) Brenda Joyce, Richard Fraser. 6,064 ft. IT.
" Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. Nov. 1, 1943. British Lion.
fThunder Birds. (Feb. 18.) Gene Tierney, Preston Foster. 6,947 ft. U.
" Kine." Feb. 25, 1943. Rel. June 28, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Thursday's Child. (March 24.) Wilfrid Lawson, Sally Ann Howes.
7,363 ft. U. "Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. Aug. 16, 1943. Pathe.
Time to Kill. (Feb. 26.) Llovd Nolan, Heather Angel. 5,477 ft. A.
" Kine." March 4, 1943. Rel. June 14, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
To-night We Raid Calais. (June 15.) Annabella, John Sutton. 6,311 ft.
A. " Kine." June 17, 1943. Rel. Sept. 20, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
Top Man. (Nov. 11.) Donald O'Connor, Suzanna Foster. 7,432 ft. U.
" Kine." Nov. 18, 1943. Rel. Feb. 7, 1944. G.F.D. (Universal).
Tornado. (Oct. 28.) Chester Morris, Nancy Kelly. 7,451 ft. A. " Kine."
Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. not fixed. Paramount.
Traitor Within, The. (May 21.) Donald M. Barry, Jean Parker. 5,231 ft.
A. " Kine." May 27, 1943. Rel. Aug. 9, 1943. British Lion (Republic).
Troubles Through Billets. (Feb. 10.) Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake.
6,411 ft. U. " Kine." Feb. 18, 1943. Rel. May 17, 1943. Columbia.
True To Life. (Oct. 26.) Mary Martin, Franchot Tone. 8,442 ft. U.
"Kine." Oct. 28, 1943. Rel. Dec. 6, 1943. Paramount.
Two Senoritas. (Oct. 29.) Joan Davis, Jinx Falkenburg. 6,126 ft. U.
" Kine." Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Dec. 13, 1943. Columbia.
Two Tickets to London. ( Oct. 14.) Michele Morgan, Alan Curtis. 6,786 ft.
U. " Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Dec. 6, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
^Typhoon Treasure. (May 21.) Campbell Copelin, Gwen Munroe. 6,156 ft.
A. " Kine." May 27, 1943. Rel. immediate. I.F.R.
♦Undercover. (June 17.) John Clements, Tom Walls. 7,925 ft. A.
" Kine." June 24, 1943. Rel. Aug. 9, 1943. United Artists.
Undercover Man, The. (March 22.) William Boyd, Andy Clyde. 6,162 ft.
U. " Kine." March 25, 1943. Rel. floating. United Artists.
Underground Agent. (Feb. 11.) Bruce Bennett, Lesley Brooks. 6,078 ft.
A. " Kine." Feb. 18, 1943. Rel. April 12, 1943. Columbia.
*Up With the Lark. (Nov. 23.) Ethel Revnell, Gracie West. 7,469 ft.
U. " Kine." Nov. 25, 1943. Rel. floating. New Realm.
♦Variety Jubilee. (Feb. 26.) Reginald Purdell, Leslie Brook. 8,243 ft.
U. " Kine." March 4, 1943. Rel. May 24, 1943. Butcher.
fVictory Through Air Power. (Sept. 8.) Major Alexander P. de Seversky.
6,210 ft. U. " Kine." Sept. 16, 1943. Rel. Oct. 25, 1943. United Artists.
♦Volunteer, The. (Nov. 5.) Ralph Richardson, Pat McGrath. 4,000 ft.
U. " Kine." Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Jan. 10, 1944. Anglo-American.
War Dogs. (April 15.) Billy Lee, Ace (The Wonder Dog). 5,826 ft. U.
" Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. June 21, 1943. Pathe.
*Warn That Man. (July 13.) Gordon Harker, Raymond Lovell. 7,354 ft.
A. " Kine." July 15, 1943. Rel. Dec. 20, 1943. Pathe.
Warrior of Russia. (Jan. 20.) N. K. Cherkasov. 7,000 ft. U. " Kine."
Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. floating. Anglo-American.
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Watch on the Rhine. (Aug. 12.) Bette Davis. Paul Lukas. 10.058 ft.
U. Kine." Aug. 19, 1943. Rel. Sept. 27, 1943. Warner.
*We Dive at Dawn. (April 15.) John Mills, .Eric Portman. 8.794 ft.
U. " Kine." April 22, 1943. Rel. June 28, 1943. G.F.D.
What's Buzzin', Cousin (Oct. 21.) Ann Miller, John Hubbard. 6.764 ft.
U. " Kine." Oct. 28, 1943. Rel. Jan. 3, 1944. Columbia.
When Johnny Comes Marching Home. (March 9.) Allan Jones. Gloria
Jean. 6,634 ft. U. " Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. May 31, 1943. G.F.D.
(Universal).
*When We are Married. (March n ) Sidnev Howard, Llovd Pearson.
8,700 ft. U. •• Kine/' March 18, 1943. Rel.' July 5, 1943. Anglo-
American.
Where Trails Divide. (Sept. 2.) Tom Keene, Eleanor Stewart. 5.400 ft.
U. " Kine.'' Sept. 9. 1943. Rel. Sept. 1943. Carlyle.
fWhite Captive. (Aug. 19.) Sabu, Maria Montez. 6.809 ft. A.
" Kine." Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. Oct. 25, 1943. G.F.D. (Universal).
Wings Over the Pacific. (Dec. 9.) Inez Cooper, Edward Norris.
5.482 ft. U. " Kine." Dec. 16, 1943. Rel. March 6, 1944. Pathe.
Wintertime. (Oct. 14.) Sonja Henie, Jack Oakie. 7,430 ft. U.
" Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Dec. 27, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
*World Of Plenty. (July 30.)— 4,133 ft. U. " Kine."* Aug. 5, 1943.
Rel. Nov. 15, 1943. Paramount.
Wrongly Accused. (Aug. 9.) Chas. Starrett. Russell Havden. 5,269 ft.
U. •■ Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Aug. 9, 1943. Columbia.
Yanks are Coming, The. (July 6.) Marv Healv. Henrv King. 5,733 ft.
U. "Kine." July 8, 1943. Rel. Oct. 18/ 1943.' Pathe.
* Yellow Canary. (Oct. 19.) Anna Xeagle. Richard Greene. 8.843 ft.
U. " Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. Nov. 22, 1943. RKO-Raeio.
You Were Never Lovelier. (Feb. 2.) Fred Astaire. Rita Hav worth.
8,750 ft. U. " Kine." Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. March 1, 1943. Columbia.
Young and Willing. (March 24.) Wm. Holden. Eddie Bracken.
7,493 ft. U. '■ Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. Julv 19, 1943. U.A.
Young Ideas. (Aug. 3.) Susan Peters, Herbert Marshall. 6,917 ft. U.
li Kine." Aug. 5, 1943. Rel. Oct. 25, 1943. M-G-M.
Youngest Profession, The. (June 2.) Virginia Weidler, Edward Arnold.
7,356 ft. U. " Kine." June 10, 1943. Rel. Julv 26, 1943. M-G-M.
Youth on Parade. (March 15.) John Hubbard.' Ruth Terrv. 6,526 ft.
U. " Kine." March 18, 1943. Rel. March 29, 1943. British Lion
( Republic).
Youth Takes a Hand. (Sept. 17.) Alan Baxter, Gertrude Michael.
5,658 ft. U. " Kine." Sept. 23, 1943. Rel. Oct. 4, 1943. Pathe.
REISSUES
tAdventures of Robin Hood, The. Errol Flvnn, Olivia de Havilland.
9,292 ft. U. " Kine." Aug. 26. 1943. Rel. 'Dec, 1943. Warner.
Algiers. Charles Boyer, Hed\ Lamarr. 8,750 ft. A. "Kine." Feb. 18,
1943. Rel. June 7, 1943. United Artists.
Angels with Dirty Faces. James Cagney, Pat. O'Brien. 8.427 ft. A.
" Kine." April 15, 1943. Rel. not fixed. Warner.
Anthony Adverse. Fredric March, Olivia de Havilland. 12.800 ft. A.
" Kine." April 8, 1943. Rel. not fixed. Warner.
Arms and the Girl. Robert Young, Barbara Stanwyck. 6,291 ft. U.
" Kine." Jan. 28, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distrlb.
Bachelor Mother. Ginger Rogers, David Xiven. 7,360 ft. A. " Kine."
Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. Dec. 13, 1943. RKO-Radio.
Black Doll, The. Nan Grey, Donald Woods. 5,921 ft. A. " Kine."
Aug. 5, 1943. Rel. floating. Premier Distrib.
Bolero. George Raft, Carole Lombard. 7,385 ft. A. " Kine." July 22,
1943. Rel. Oct. 4, 1943. Paramount.
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Captain Blood. Errol Flynn, Olivia de Haviliand. 10,829 ft. U.
" Kine.'" April 15, 1943. Rel.*May 17, 1943. Warner.
Captain Fury. Brian Aherne, Victor McLaglen. 8,338 ft. A. " Kine."
Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Oct. 18, 1943. Renown.
Captains Courageous. Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracv. 10,488 ft.
U. " Kine." Dec. 9, 1943. Rel. Jan. 17, 1944. M-G-M.
Case of the Missing Blonde. Preston Foster, Patricia Ellis. 6,182 ft.
A. " Kine." Aug. 5, 1943. Rel. floating. Premier Distrib.
Cat and the Canary. Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard. 6,630 ft. A.
• Kine." May 27, 1943. Rel. Jan. 17, 1944. Paramount.
*Catherine the Great. Douglas Fairbanks, Jnr., Elizabeth Bergner.
8,650 ft. A. " Kine." May 6, 1943. Rel. floating. Premier Pictures.
*Charmer, The. Eric Portman, Chas. Farrell. 4,468 ft. U. " Kine."
Oct. 7, 1943. Rel. floating. Anglo-American.
♦Chick. Sydney Howard, Aubrey Mather. 6,446 ft. U. " Kine."
May 27, 1943. Rel. floating. Equity-British.
Chump at Oxford, A. Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy. 5,600 ft. U. "Kine."
Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Dec. 20, 1943. Renown.
Clive of India. Ronald Colman, Loretta Young. 8,414 ft. A. " Kine."
July 8, 1943. Rel. Sept. 6, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
*Come on, Geoige. George Formby, Pat Kirkwood. 7,981ft. U. "Kine."
Sept. 23, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Dist.
*Convcy. Clive Brook, John Clements. 8,010 ft. A. " Kine."
April 8, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distrib.
Count of Monte Cristo. Robert Donat, Elissa Landi. 10,379 ft. U.
" Kine." Jan. 21, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distrib.
Danger on the Air. Donald Woods, Nan Grey. 6,010 ft. A. " Kine."
Aug. 5, 1943. Rel. floating. Premier Distrib.
*Danny Boy. Wilfrid Lawson, Ann Todd. 6,634 ft. U. " Kine."
Nov. 18, 1943. Rel. Feb. 7, 1944. Butcher's.
*Dark Journey. Conrad Veidt, Vivien Leigh. 6,930 ft. U. " Kine."
Sept. 2, 1943. Rel. Sept. 27, 1943. Anglo-American.
Doctor Takes a Wife, The. Loretta Young, Ray Milland. 7,930 ft. A.
; " Kine." Dec. 2, 1943. Rel. Nov. 29, 1943. Columbia.
*Dreams Come True. Frances Day, Nelson Keyes. 6,500 ft. A.
" Kine." Oct. 7, 1943. Rel. Dec. 19, 1943. British Australasian.
♦Elephant Boy. Sabu, Walter Hudd. 7,300 ft. TL " Kine." Mar. 11,
: 1943. Rel. floating. Anglo-American.
*fFour Feathers, The. John Clements, June Duprez. 10,381 ft. A.
■ Kine." Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. Nov. 1, 1943. Ealing Distrib.
*French Without Tears. Rav Milland, Ellen Drew. 7,757 ft. A.
' Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Sept" 6, 1943. Paramount.
♦Garrison Follies. Barry Lupino, Nancy O'Neil. 6,457 ft. U. "Kine."
Oct. 14, 1943. Rel. not fixed. Sherwood Films.
Gay Desperado, The. Nino Martini, Leo Carillo. 7,944 ft. A. " Kine."
May 6, 1943. Rel. immediate. Independent Pictures.
*Girl in the Taxi, The. Frances Day, Lawrence Grossmith. 6,469 ft. A,
" Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distrib.
*Gone to the Dogs. George Wallace, John Dobbie. 5,700 ft. A. " Kine."
April 1, 1943. Rel. floating. Renown.
Great Snozzle, The. Jimmv Durante, Lupe Velez. 7,816 ft. A. "Kine."
Sept. 9, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distrib.
Great Waltz, The. Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravet. 9,317 ft. U. "Kine."
June 10, 1943. Rel. July 5, 1943. M-G-M.
I Cover the Waterfront. Claudette Colbert, Ben Lyon. 6,400 ft. A.
, " Kine." April 15, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distrib.
*I See Ice. George Formby, Kay Walsh. 7,348 ft. U. "Kine." April 15,
1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distrib.
Irish in Us, The. James Cagney, Pat O'Brien. 7,621 ft. U. " Kine*"
Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. Oct., 1943. Warner.
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It's Love I'm After. Bette Davis, Leslie Howard. 8,193 ft. A.
" Kine." April 15, 1943. Rel. not fixed. Warner.
*Jail Birds. Albert Burdon, Shaun Glenville. 6,079 ft. U. " Kine."
April 1, 1943. Rel. immediate. Sherwood.
Jailbirds. Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy. 5,097 ft. U. " Kine." June 24,
1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Dist.
*Laburnum Grove. Edmund Gwenn, Cedric Hardwicke. 6,622 ft. A.
" Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Dist.
*Lambeth Walk, The. Lupino Lane, Sally Grey. 7,478 ft. U. "Kine."
May 20, 1943. Rel. not fixed. British Lion.
*Laugh It Off. Tommy Trinder, Jean Colin. 7,020 ft. U. " Kine."
July 29, 1943. Rel. floating. Anglo-American.
*Law and Disorder. Barry K. Barnes, Diana Churchill. 6,657 ft. A.
" Kine." May 13, 1943. Rel. immediate. Independent Pictures.
*Little Dolly Daydream. Binkie Stuart, Jane Welsh. 6,019 ft. U.
" Kine." April 1, 1943. Rel. immediate. Sherwood.
Little Lord Fauntleroy. Freddie Bartholomew, C. Aubrey Smith. 9,361 ft.
U. " Kine." Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Dec. 27, 1943. Grand National.
Made for Each Other. Carole Lombard, James Stewart. 8,539 ft. A.
" Kine." Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. Jan. 3, 1944. Grand National.
Man About Town. Jack Benny, Dorothy Lamour. 7,952 ft. A. "Kine."
July 22, 1943. Rel. Sept. 6, 1943. Paramount.
*Man Who Could Work Miracles, The. Roland Young, Ralph Richard-
son. 7,300 ft. U. " Kine." June 24, 1943. Rel. floating. Premier.
Melody Lingers On, The. Josephine Hutchinson, George Houston.
6,000 ft. A. " Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. floating. Key Films.
*Men are Not Gods. Miriam Hopkins, Rex Harrison. 8,105 ft. A.
" Kine.'' June 24, 1943. Rel. not fixed. British Lion.
Minstrel Carnival (originally entitled " Kentucky Minstrels.") 6,711 ft.
U. "Kine." March 4, 1943. Rel. floating. New Realm.
Mutiny in the Big House. Charles Bickford, Barton MacLane. 7,400 ft.
A. " Kine." Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. immediate. Pathe.
Mutiny on the Bounty. Charles Laughton, Clark Gable. 11,933 ft. A.
" Kine." Dec. 23. 1943, Rel. Jan. 24, 1944. M-G-M.
New Gulliver, The. 6,770 ft. U. Rel. floating. S.W.N.F.A.
New Moon. Nelson Eddy, Jeanette MacDonald. 9,421ft. U. " Kine."
Sept. 9, 1943. Rel. Oct. 4, 1943. M-G-M.
*No Lady. Lupino Lane, Lola Hart. 6,474 ft. U. " Kine." May 20,
1943. Rel. floating. Equity-British.
*Paradise I or Two. Jack Hulbert, Patricia Ellis. 6,120 ft. U. " Kine."
Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. floating. Key Films.
Petrified Forest, The. Leslie Howard, Bette Davis. 7,490 ft. A.
" Kine." Aug. 19, 1943. Rel. Sept., 1943. Warner.
*Please, Teacher. Bobb\ Howes, Rene Ray. 6,961 ft. U. " Kine."
March 4, 1943. Rel. immediate. I.F.R.
Pluck o£ the Irish. James Cagney, Mae Clarke. 6,600 ft. A. " Kine."
Sept. 2, 1943. Rel. Dec. 6, 1943. Anglo-American.
*Proud Valley, The. Paul Robeson, Simon Lack. 6,930 ft. A. " Kine."
Jan. 28, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distrib.
*Quiet Welding. Margaret Lockwood, Derek Farr. 7,237 ft. A.
" Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Sept. 13, 1943. Paramount.
Rains Came, The. Myrna Loy, Tyrone Power. 9,193 ft. A. " Kine."
Feb. 11, 1942. Rel. Sept. 20, 1943. 20th Century-Fox.
*Rat, The. Ruth Chatterton, Anton Walbrook. 6,510 ft. A. " Kine.'
Dec. 9, 1943. Rel. Jan. 10, 1944. Anglo-American.
*Rembrandt. 7,650 ft. A. Rel. not fixed. British Lion.
*Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel, The. Barry Barnes, Sophie Stewart.
7,589 ft. U. " Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. floating. Key Films.
Road to Singapore. Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour. 7,689 ft. U.
" Kine." July 22, 1943. Rel. Feb. 28, 1944. Paramount.
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Road to Zanzibar. Bing Crosby, Bob Hope. 8,285 ft. U. " Kine."
July 29, 1943. Rel. April 3, 1944. Paramount.
*Sailors Three. Tommy Trinder, Claude Hulbert. 7,640 ft. U. "Kine."
June 175 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Dist.
*Saloon Bar. Gordon Harker, Elizabeth Allan. 6,834 ft. A. " Kine."
Oct. 7, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Dist.
*Sanders oJt the River. Paul Robeson, Leslie Banks. 8,764 ft. U.
" Kine." March 4, 1943. Rel. floating. Anglo-American.
*Sheepdog of the Hills. David Farrar, Philip Friend. 6,330 ft. U.
" Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. immediate. Sherwood Films.
*Show Goes On, The. Gracie Fields, Owen Nares. 8,466 ft. U. " Kine."
Sept. 9, 1943. Rel. not fixed. Equity-British.
Sing, You Sinners. Bing Crosby, Fred MacMurray. 8,091 ft. U.
" Kine." May 27, 1943. Rel. Aug. 9, 1943. Paramount.
Sisters, The. Bette Davis, Errol Flynn. 8,887 ft. A. " Kine."
Aug. 26, 1943. Rel. Nov., 1943. Warner.
So Ends Our Night. Fredric March, Margaret Sullivan. 10,999 ft. A.
" Kine." Nov. 11, 1943. Rel. immediate. International.
*South Riding. Edna Best, Ralph Richardson. 8,188 ft. A. " Kine."
Oct. 7, 1943. Rel. floating. Anglo-American.
*Spellbound. Derek Farr, Vera Lindsay. 6,002 ft. A. " Kine,"
March 4, 1943. Rel. immediate. I.F.R.
*Squeaker, The. Edmund Lowe, Sebastian Shaw. 7,075 ft. A.
" Kine." Dec. 23, 1943. Rel. floating. Key Films.
Stage Coach. Claire Trevor, John Wayne. 8,627 ft. U. " Kine."
May 6, 1943. Rel. immediate. I.F.R.
Stand In. Leslie Howard, Joan Blondell. 8,175 ft. A. " Kine."
May 6, 1943. Rel. immediate. I.F.R.
Star is Born, A. Janet Gaynor, Fredric March. 10,083 ft. A. "Kine."
Nov. 4, 1943. Rel. Dec. 13, 1943. Grand National.
*Storm in a Teacup. Vivien Leigh, Rex Harrison. 7,894 ft. A.
" Kine." March 11, 1943. Rel. floating. Anglo-American.
*Talk of the Devil. Ricardo Cortez, Sally Eilers. 7,021 ft. A. " Kine."
May 27, 1943. Rel. floating. Equity-British.
" There Goes My Heart. Fredric March, Virginia Bruce. 7,694 ft. U.
" Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. Sept. 6, 1943. Renown.
*There Goes the Bride. 7,185 ft. U. Rel. floating. Equity-British.
*Things to Come. 6,850 ft. U. Rel. floating. Exclusive.
*Thunder in the City. Edward G. Robinson, Lulu Deste. 7,900 ft. U.
" Kine." Feb. 25, 1943. Rel. immediate. I.F.R.
Topper Takes a Trip. Constance Bennett, Roland Young. 7,219 ft. A.
" Kine." Aug. 12, 1943. Rel. floating. Renown.
Trade Winds. Fredric March, Joan Bennett. 8,450 ft. A. " Kine."
May 6, 1943. Rel. immediate. I.F.R.
Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round. Jack Benny, Nancy Carroll. 8,234 ft.
A. " Kine." Jan. 28, 1943. Rel. floating. Ealing Distrib.
*Turkey Time. Tom Walls, Ralph Lynn. 6,600 ft. A. " Kine."
... May 20, 1943. Rel. floating. Equity-British.
*Two's Company. Ned Sparks, Gordon Harker. 6,400 ft. TJ. "Kine."
May 27, 1943. Rel. floating. Equity-British.
*Under the Red Robe. Conrad Veidt, Annabella. 7,398 ft. TJ. "Kine."
Aug. 5, 1943. Rel. floating. Anglo-American.
*Under Your Hat. Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge. 6,994 ft. U.
" Kine." Oct. 21, 1943. Rel. floating. British Lion.
Westland Case, The. Preston Foster, Frank Jenks. 5,490 ft. A.
" Kine." Aug. 5, 1943. Rel. floating. Premier Distrib.
Wolf Call. Movita, John Carroll. 5,533 ft. U. "Kine." Nov. 11,
1943. Rel. immediate. Pathe.
Yesterday's Hero. Mickey Roonev, Ann Nagel. 5,950 ft, U. " Kine."
March 4, 1943. Rel. immediate. I.F.R.
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Anglo-American Film Corporation, Ltd.
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Jan.
12.
Old Mother Riley, Detective.
12.
B.B.C. Brains Trust, The.
A "cr
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Somewhere in Civvies
20.
Warrior of Russia.
Dec.
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It's in the Bag
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Social Enemy No. 1.
Mar.
IO.
Dummy Talks, The.
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When We Are Married.
Sept.
Where Trails Divide.
?o!
Guerillas and Heroes.
May
18.
Theatre Royal.
Columbia Pictures.
June
B.B:C. Brains Trust, No. 3.
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Butler's Dilemma, The:
My Sister Eileen
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Man's World A.
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Charlie Chaplin Festival, The.
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Stand Bv All Networks.
Oct.
27.
Divide and Conquer.
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Daring Young Man, The.
Nov.
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Volunteer, The.
18.
F'tlse Clues.
Dec.
14.
Shipbuilders, The.
Feb.
You Were Never Lovelier.
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Battle for Music.
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Old Mother Riley, Overseas.
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Luckv Legs
Blackie Goes tlollywood.
British Lion Film Corporation. Ltd.
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Jan.
20.
Ice Capades Revue.
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Troubles Through Billets
Mar.
11.
Flying Tigers.
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Underground Agent.
12.
Bells of Capistrano.
Mar.
22.
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Youth on Parade.
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Get Cracking '
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Secrets of the Underground.
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Romance on the Range.
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Laugh Your Blues Away
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Sons of the Pioneers.
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junior Anny
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Hit Parade of 1943.
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Johnny Doughboy.
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Commandos Strike at Dawn.
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Traitor Within, The.
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Something to Shout About.
24.
Harvest Days.
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Tahiti Honey.
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Mantrap.
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Secret Motive.
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IVIore the Merrier, The.
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Ridin' Down the Canyon.
IVIurder in Times Square.
Aug.
24.
Call of the Canyon .
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Redhead from Manhattan.
26.
Gentle Gangster, A.
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Rhvthm Serenade.
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Someone to Remember.
Aug.
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Wrongly Accused.
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Thumbs Up.
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Heart of the Golden West.
Oct.
19.
It s a Great Life.
10.
Swing Your Partner.
Destroyer.
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Purple V, The.
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What's Buzzin', Cousin ?
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Shantytown.
22.
Crime Doctor.
Nov.
25.
Song of Texas.
26.
First Comes Courage.
Dec.
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Candlelight in Algeria.
27.
Good Luck, Mr. Yates.
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King of the Cowboys.
28.
Appointment in Berlin.
10.
Nobody's Darling.
29.
Two Senoritas.
14.
Hsadin' for God's Country.
Nov.
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Rogues' Gallery.
Attorney's Dilemma, The.
1.
Devil's Price, The.
29.
In Old Oklahoma.
Dec.
17.
Sahara.
21.
Bell Bottom George.
Feb.
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd.
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Ealing Distribution, Ltd.
April
26.
Variety Jubilee.
April
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Fangs of the Wild.
20.
I'll Walk Beside You.
16.
Greek Testament.
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April 19. Russian Guerrillas.
June 17. Silent Village, The.
,, 29. Close Quarters.
July 27. My Learned Friend.
Nov. 16. Headline.
Dec. 7. San Demetrio, London.
Eden Films, Ltd.
Aug. 27. Schweik's New Adventures.
Federated Film Corporation, Ltd.
April 2. Playtime for Workers.
Fidelity Distributors, Ltd.
(S. C. Allen, Receiver).
Feb. 5. Brand of the Outlaws.
Film Traders, Ltd.
July 12. Tarakanova.
General Film Distributors, Ltd.
Jan. 20. Arabian Nights.
Feb. 3. It's That Man Again.
5. Riders of Death Valley.
,, 9. Pittsburgh.
,, 24. Silver Fleet, The.
Mar. 3. Desert Victory.
,, 9. He's My Guy.
,, 9. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
,, 10. Hi, Buddy.
10. Money for Jam.
,, ir. Off the Beaten Track.
,, ir. Shadow of a Doubt.
,, 16. Everything Happens to Us.
,, 17. House of Mystery.
,, 30. Amazing Mrs. Holliday, The.
April r. Fires Were Started.
,, 13. Gentle Sex, The.
,, 15. We Dive at Dawn.
„ 29. Rhythm of the Islands.
,, 29. How's About It ?
30. Mug Town.
4. Miss London, Ltd.
12. Keep 'em Slugging.
26. Glory of Sebastopol, The.
8. Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, The.
6. Arizona Cyclone.
6. Boss of Hangtown Mesa.
7. Deep in the Heart of Texas.
8. Little Joe, The Wangler.
9. Old Chisholm Trail, The.
9. Cheyenne Round-up.
13. Hit the Ice.
14. Man in Grey, The.
5. Cowbov in Manhattan.
„ 11. They Met in the Dark.
,, 17. Hers to Hold.
„ 17. All by Myself.
,, 18. Flemish Farm, The.
,, 19. White Captive.
,, 25. Dear Octopus.
Sept. 2. Fired Wife.
,, 7. Larceny with Music.
,, 22. Millions Like Us.
„ 23. Mister Big.
Oct. 13. Raiders of San Joaquin.
,, 13. Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of
Terror.
14. Two Tickets to London.
,, 15. Always a Bridesmaid.
,, 15. Follow the Band.
,, 19. Good Morning, Judge.
,, 27. Lamp Still Burns, The.
,, 28. Honeymoon Lodge.
Nov. 3. Nazis Strike, The.
,, 4. Texas to Tokyo.
,, 9. Flesh and Fantasy.
,, 10. Strange Death of Adolf Hitler, The.
,, 11. Top Man.
,, 19. Get Going.
„ 24. Gals, Incorporated.
Nov: 25. Demi-Paradise, The.
„ 30. Phantom of the Opera, The.
Dec. 1. Never a Dull Moment.
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21. Typhoon Treasure.
2. Deadlock.
5. Hitler — Dead or Alive.
Majestic Films, Ltd.
3. Land of Living Death.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd.
6. Journey for Margaret.
Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant.
Andy Hardy's Double Life.
Cargo of Innocents.
Keeper of the Flame.
Mademoiselle France.
Three Hearts for Julia.
Happidrome.
Man on America's Conscience, Th
Slightly Dangerous.
Cabin in the Sky.
Assignment in Brittany.
Air Raid Wardens.
Human Comedy, The.
Youngest Profession, The.
Presenting Lily Mars.
Pilot Number 5.
Above Suspicion.
Girl in Overalls, The.
Crazy to Kill.
Du Barry Was a Lady.
Hitler's Madman.
Before the Raid.
Young Ideas.
Bataan.
Salute to the Marines.
By Hook or By Crook.
Adventures of Tartu.
Girl Crazy.
Man From Down Under,
Stranger in Town, A.
Lassie Come Home.
Best Foot Forward.
Cry Havoc.
Lost Angel.
The.
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June
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New Realm Pictures, Ltd.
Romance of the Rockies.
Strange to Relate.
Phantom Ranger.
Avalanche.
Up With the Lark.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd.
Lady Bodyguard.
Happy -go-Lucky.
Submarine Alert.
Star Spangled Rhythm.
No Time for Love.
Night Plane from Chungking.
Story of Stalingrad, The.
Lucky Jordan.
Henry Gets Glamour.
Pinnacle of Fame.
High Explosive.
Salute for Three.
Aerial Gunner.
Henry Swings It.
China.
Five Graves to Cairo.
Good Fellows, The.
Henry Plays Cupid.
World of Plenty.
Dixie.
Alaska Highway.
So Proudly We Hail.
Miracle of Morgan's Creek.
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True to Life.
Henry Haunts a House.
Tornado.
For Whom the Bell Tolls.
Hostages.
There's a Future in 1 1 .
I Want to be an Actress.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd.
Police Bullets.
Last Command, The.
Night for Crime, A.
One Day of War.
Phantom Killer.
Jungle Siren.
City of Silent Men.
Arizona Bound.
Man Without a Conscience, The.
'Neath Brooklyn Bridge.
Thursday's Child.
Criminal Investigator.
Lend Me Your Ear.
Silver Skates.
Gunman From Bodie, The.
Foreign Agent.
War Dogs.
Bowery at Midnight.
Forbidden Trails.
Silent Witness, The.
Rhythm Parade.
Kid Dynamite.
Below the Border.
Man of Courage.
Attorney for the Defence.
Miss V from Moscow.
Yanks are Coming, The.
Boss of Big Town.
Crime Smasher.
Lady from Chungking.
Pay Off, The.
Prison Mutiny.
Queen of Broadway.
Warn That Man.
Clancy Street Boys.
Pictorial Review for 1943.
I Escaped from the Gestapo.
Dawn on the Great Divide.
Black Raven, The.
Youth Takes a Hand.
Ghosts in the Night.
Sarong Girl.
My Son, the Hero.
Corregidor.
Ghost and Guest, The.
Isle of Fogotten Sins.
Follies Girl.
Wings Over the Pacific.
Here Comes Kelly.
Spy Train.
RKO Radio Pictures, Ltd.
Once Upon a Honeymoon.
Seven Miles from Alcatraz.
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Cat People.
Great Gildersleeve, The.
Tarzan Triumphs.
Hitler's Children.
Flight for Freedom.
Forever and a Day.
They Got Me Covered.
I Walked With a Zombie.
Falcon Strikes Back, The.
This Land is Mine.
Petticoat Larceny.
Escape to Danger.
Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event.
Cinderella Swings It. .
Bombardier.
Stage to Chino.
Mr. Lucky.
Lady Takes A Chance, A.
Behind the Rising Sun.
Leopard Man, The.
Falcon in Danger, The.
Sky's the Limit, The.
Yellow Canary.
Journey Into Fear.
Ladies' Day.
Fargo Kid,' The.
Saludos Amigos.
North Star.
Fallen Sparrow, The.
Adventures of a Rookie.
Seventh Yictim, The
Prairie Law.
Renown Pictures Corporation, Ltd.
Aug. 4. City of Missing Girls.
„ 10. I'll Sell My Life.
Soviet War News Film Agency.
Feb.
Thirteen, The.
Mar.
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Circus, The.
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Mashenka.
April
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Little Humpbacked Horse.
May
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Aug.
19.
Masquerade.
Oct.
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Lone White Sail.
Nov.
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Baltic Deputy.
Dec.
2.
Childhood of Maxim Gorki, The.
Studio One Distributors, Ltd.
April 15. Fin du Jour, La.
20th Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd.
Jan. 14. Springtime in the Rockies.
,, 19. That Other Woman.
,, 20. Manila Calling.
Feb. 2. Immortal Sergeant.
,, 18. Thunder Birds.
,, 25. Over My Dead Body.
,, 26. Time to Kill.
Mar. 1. Quiet Please, Murder.
,, 4. China Girl.
,, 16. Black Swan, The.
,, 30. Girl Trouble.
„ 31. Light of Heart, The.
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Hello, 'Frisco, Hello !
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To-night We Raid Calais.
„
16.
Crash Dive.
July
17.
They Came to Blow Up America.
7.
Coney Island.
12.
Man in the Trunk, The.
»
13-
Bomber's Moon.
14.
My Friend Flicka.
„
15-
Stormy Weather.
,,
Aug.
16.
Jitterbugs.
4-
Heaven Can Wait.
Oct.
12.
Holy Matrimony.
"
x3-
Claudia.
14.
Wintertime.
Nov.
4-
Sweet Rosie O'Grady.
30.
Jane Eyre.
Dec.
1.
Night is Ending, The.
"
28.
Guadalcanal Diary.
United Artists' Corporation, Ltd.
Jan.
19.
Moon and Sixpence, The.
„
27.
Nine Men.
„
Feb.
29.
Calaboose.
26.
Silver Queen.
Mar.
19.
I Married a Witch.
>i
22.
Man and His Mate.
22.
Undercover Man, The.
23-
Jacare.
24.
Young and Willing.
25-
Dudes are Pretty People.
25.
Prairie Chickens.
26.
Border Patrol.
Mar.
26.
Fiesta.
29.
Lost Canyon.
29.
Taxi-, Mister ?
30.
Crystal Ball, The.
.>
3i.
Hello, Beautiful.
April
20.
Bells Go Down, The.
June
10.
Hangmen Also Die.
July
17.
Undercover.
22.
Striptease Lady.
Aug.
9-
Iron Road, The.
Sept.
8.
Victory Through Air Power.
14.
Stage Door Canteen.
Oct.
24.
Battle of Britain.
1.
Hoppy Serves a Writ.
"
5.
Colt Comrades.
Leather Burners.
19.
Hi, Diddle Diddle.
Nov.
29.
Kansan, The.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd.
Tan.
12.
Casablanca.
Mar.
29.
Bullets for O'Hara.
April 14.
Air Force.
May
18.
Edge of Darkness, The.
June
10.
Dark Tower, The.
July
28.
Background to Danger.
26.
Mission to Moscow.
Aug.
Sept.
11.
Action in the North Atlantic.
12.
Watch on the Rhine.
7-
Steel Against the Sky.
8.
Night Invader.
9-
Now, Voyager.
14.
Gentleman Jim.
22.
Thank Your Lucky Stars.
Nov.
17.
£100 Window, The.
18.
Spy Ship.
19.
Secret Enemies.
24.
Desert Song, The.
Dec.
1.
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UNDER the new Films Act, Section 6, the Board of Trade must keep a register
of films to which the Act applies. By the courtesy of the Editor of the Board of
Trade Journal, we are enabled to present a list covering the period from January 1 ,
1943, to December 31, 1943.
Films, the names of which appear in italics, are parts of series (or serials) .
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since the original registration and the corrected figures now appear. Other corrections
as notified by the Board of Trade have been made : Br. before the Registered No.
indicates a British Film ; F., a Foreign Film; and E. is British, but not available
for British quota.
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Br. /R. indicates " Registered for the exhibitors' and renters' quotas."
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the renters' quota.
Br./Tr. indicates "Registered for the exhibitors' quota and trebled for
the renters' quota.
BRITISH
Registered by.
Butcher'
Title of Film.
JANUARY 4.
Flowing Waters
JANUARY 11.
Pathe Pictorial Nos. 339/351 :—
Pathe Pictorial No. 351 Pathe ..
JANUARY 16.
Pathe Pictorial Nos. 352 /364 (series) :—
Pathe Pictorial No. Zoo Pathe ..
JANUARY 18.
Fisher-Folk of North- Paramount
umbria.
JANUARY 20.
A Queen is Born . . G.F.D
The B.B.C. Brains Trust Anglo-American
JANUARY 21.
Light Up and See
Looking Around
JANUARY 22.
Vanishing Wild
Next Stop New York . .
The Soho Murders . .
JANUARY 23.
Passing Events
JANUARY 26.
Malta G.C.
JANUARY 27.
Pathe Pictorial Nos.
352 /364 (series)—
Pathe Pictorial No.
356.
Columbia
20th Century-
Fox.
Columbia
Warner
Pathe
Maker's Name.
Germain Burger 1,864 Br. /R. 6012
Length No.
(feet).
Pathe
Pathe
Beaumont Pro-
ductions.
G.B. Inst.
Strand Film .
British Founda-
tion.
Associated In-
dependent
Producers.
British Founda-
tion.
B.S. Prod.
Crown Film
Unit.
815 Br. /R. 6025
830 Br. /R. 6028
1,850 B./R.6031
1,687 Br./R.6032
3,065 Br./E.6037
1,807
Br. /R.6038
1,593 Br./R.6039
821 Br./R.6052
1,662 Br./R,6053
1,572 Br./R,6054
1,486 Br. R.6058
1821 Br./R.6070
Pathe
Br./R.6071
The Kinematograph Year Book.
Title of Film.
Registered by.
Maker's Name.
Length No.
(feet).
JANUARY 29.
Spey Salmon
A.B.F.D.
Byron Pictures
958
Br. /R.6075
Into Battle, No. 2—
-N .S.S. rroa. . .
British Movieto-
1,244
Br./E.6077
Invincible.
news.
t ■ p i) n r ' i T_> A " -|
iEBKUA-Kx 1.
Scottish Mazurka
M-G-M. .
Seven-League
1,690
Br./R.6078
Prod.
Learning to Live
Merton Park
1,263
Br. /R.6079
Studios.
FEBRUARY 8.
It's That Man Again . .
Paramount
Gainsborough. .
7.540
Br. /Dr. 6111
FEBRLARY 10.
Operational Height . .
Butcher s
R.AJ. .bum
3,010
Br./E. 6112
Prod.
The Parrot Remembers
>>
Associated Inde-
3,282
Br. /E. 6113
pendent Pro-
_• _
ducers.
By Rocks and Marsh
G.F.D. . .
G.-B. Inst.
1.694
Br./R. 6114
Birds of a Feather
" .
British Founda-
1,476
Br. /R. 6115
tion.
FEBRUARY 11.
The Mask of Nippon . .
1 mtea Artists
J\ ational Film
1.804
Br. , E. 6122
Board of
Canada.
Nine Men
Ealing Studios
6.100
Br. /Dr. 6124
FEBRUARY 16.
Old Mother Riley De-
Anglo-American
British National
7,198
Br. /Dr. 6141
tective.
FEBRUARY 17.
Pathe Pictorial Nos.352 364 (series) :
Pathe Pictorial Xo. 357
Pathe..
Pathe
825
Br./R. 6142
Pathe Pictorial Nos. 378 '390 (series) :
Pathe Pictorial No. 378
815
Br. R. 6143
Pathe Pictorial No. 379
,,
826
Br./R. 6144
Pathe Pictorial No. 380
885
Br./R. 6145
MARCH 2.
Pathe Pictorial Nos. 352 364 (series) :
Pathe Pictorial No. 358
Pathe..
Pathe . .
910
Br. /R. 6165
Pathe Pictorial No. 359
845
Br. /R. 6166
Pathe Pictorial No. 360
925
Br./R. 6167
MARCH 3.
Into Battle, No. 3—
N.S.S. Prod. . .
Spe c ta tor
1.260
Br./E. 6168
Battle is Our Busi-
ness.
MARCH 4.
John Bull
M-G-M
884
Br. R. 6169
Fields of Blue
Columbia
British Founda-
1,513
Br. R 6170
tion.
Catch the Sunbeams . .
,,
1,460
Br./R. 6171
MARCH 8.
Kill or be Killed
N.S.S. Prod. . .
Realist
1,702
Br. /E. 6180
MARCH 10.
Hot Air
G.F.D
G.-B. Inst.
1.575
Br./R. 6181
Back to the Land
1,643
Br. /R. 6182
Man Against Mountain
1.634
Br./R. 6183
The Silver Fleet
Independent
7,883
Br. Dr. 6189
Producers
MARCH 11.
Desert Yictory
G.F.D
Armv Film Unit
5 400
"Rr IV A1QO
MARCH 13.
Spirit o' Burns
20th Century-Fox
Associated . .
1,815
Br./R. 6192
Independent
Producers
MARCH 15.
The People's Land
M-G-M
Strand..
975
Br./R. 6196
Watling Street
20th Century-Fox Associated
1,689
Br. R. 6219
Independent
Producers.
GLO AMERICAN emLfn. BRITAIN'S LEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Films Registered under the Act.
53
Title of Film.
MARCH 15:— continued.
Murder in Mayfair
MAECH 16.
Variety Jubilee
MARCH 24.
Get Cracking
Registered by.
Maker's Name.
20th Century-Fox British Founda-
tion.
Butcher'
MARCH 29.
Thursday's Child
Pathe Pictorial Nos. 352/364
PathePictorial Vo.361
Pathe Pictorial Vo.362
Pathe Pictorial Vo.363
Columbia
Pathe . .
MARCH 30.
The Night Invader
When We are Married
The Dummy Talks .
APRIL 1.
Into Battle No. 4. — .
These are the Men.
APRIL 8.
Chain Gang . .
Zoo's Who
APRIL 15.
Subject for Discussion
Playtime for Workers
APRIL 20.
Greek Testament
APRIL 22.
Happidrome
We Dive at Dawn . .
Pathe Pictorial Nos.
352 /364 (Series)—
Pathe Pictorial No.
364.
APRIL 28.
The Gentle Sex
Butcher's
Columbia
Associated Brit.
Pathe ..
Warner . . Warner
Anglo-American British National
N.S.S. Prod.
Warner
N.S.S. Prod. . .
Federated Film
A.B.F.D.
M-G-M. .
G.F.D.. .
Pathe . .
G.F.D.. .
Strand
British Founda-
tion.
Associated In-
dependent
Producers.
Seven League. .
Federated Film
Ealing
Harold Gran-
ville Boxall.
Gainsborough. .
Pathe
Two Cities
Length No.
(feet).
1,606 Br./R. 6220
8,342 Br R. 6221
8.604 Br. /Dr. 6257
7,363 Br./R. 6270
768 Br./R. 6277
890 Br./R. 6278
860 Br./R. 6279
7.334 Br. /Dr. 6280
8.711 Br./R. 6281
7,682 Br /R. 6282
1,075 Br./E. 6296
1,437 Br./R. 6307
1,551 Br /R. 6308
1,305 Br. E. 632:
4,584 Br./E. 632J
4,137 Br./E. 6329
7,895 Br. /Dr. 6331
8,794 Br./Tr. 6332
Br./R.
APRIL 30.
Quebec — Path of Con- United Artists
quest
The Bells Go Down
MAY 1.
Fires Were Started
G.F.D.
8,371 Br./Tr. 6344
1533 Br./E. 6350
8,010 Br./Tr. 6351
Crown Film Unit 5,683 Br. /R, 6352
The National
Film Board of
Canada.
Ealing Studios
MAY 5.
Pathe Pictorial Nos. 365/377 :
PathePictorialNo.368 Pathe
Pathe PictorialXo.3Q9
MAY 7.
I'll Walk Beside You
MAY 13.
The Safe Blower
MAY 19.
Miss London Ltd.
MAY 26.
Typhoon Treasure
Butcher';
20th Centurv^
Fox
Pathe
Butcher's
British Founda-
tion
G.F.D Gainsborough.
International
Film Renters
Commonwealth
Film Labora-
tories.
779 Br./R, 6354
920 Br./R. 6355
7,902 Br./R. 6374
1,907 Br./R. 6376
8,934 Br. /Dr. 6386
6,094 Br./E. 6395
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
54
The Kinematograph Year Book.
Title of Film.
MAY 27.
Harry Parry and His
Radio Rhythm Club
Sextet.
Swing-O-Nometry
MAY 28.
Flying Boots
Seeing Things
MAY 29.
Pinnacle of Fame
Salute to the British
Workers.
Registered by
Paramount
Columbia
Paramount
Independent
Pictures.
Maker's Name. Length. No.
(feet)-
Inspiration Pic- 1,452 Br./R. 6400
tures.
.. 1,650 Br./R. 6401
British Founda- 1,473 Br./R. 6409
tion.
.. 1,566 Br./R. 6410
B.S. Prod. .. 3,245 Br. /E. 6420
G. Burger Prod. 1,683 Br./R. 6427
JUNE 7.
Theatre Royal. .
Pathe Pictorial No. 365 /377
(96ri6s) *
PathePictorial iVo.370 Pathe
PathePictorial iVo.371
Pathe Pictorial Nos. 391 /403
(series) : —
Pathe Pictorial ATo.391 Pathe
Pathe Pictorial Vo.392
Pathe Pictorial #0.393
Anglo-American British National 9,085 Br. /Dr. 6431
The Dark Tower
JUNE 17.
War in the Pacific
JUNE 21.
Pathe Pictorial —
Nos. 365 /377
Pathe Pictorial —
No. 372 ..
Pathe Pictorial —
No. 373 . .
Pathe Pictorial —
No. 374 . .
JUNE 23.
The Silent Village
Control Room
JUNE 28.
The Life and Death of
Colonel Blimp.
JULY 2.
Undercover
Close Quarters. .
Warner
N.S.S. Prod.
Pathe
Ealing Dist.
N.S.SfProd.
G.F.D.
United Artists
Ealing Dist. .
Pathe
Pathe
Warner
825 Br./R. 6432
840 Br./R. 6433
912 Br./R. 6434
795 Br./R. 6435
890 Br./R. 6436
8,392 Br. /Dr. 6437
Shell Refining 1,400 Br. /E. 6459
& Marketing
Co.
Pathe . . . . 855 Br./R. 6464
835 Br./R. 6465
„ 780 Br./R. 6466
Crown FilmUnit 3,267 Br. /E. 6469
Shell Refining & 2,073 Br. /E. 6470
Marketing Co.
Independent 14,676 B./Tr. 6490
Producers.
Ealing Studios 7,925 Br. <'Tr. 6493
Crown Film Unit 6,770 Br./R. 6494
JULY 8.
The B.B.C. Brains Trust
No. 3.
Boxing for Victory . .
JULY 10.
Road to Tokyo
Anglo-American
New Realm . .
United Artists
Fighting Freighters . .
Battle is their Birthright
JULY 12.
Village by the Sea
JULY 14.
Mills of Men . .
JULY 15.
Vendetta
Up from Somerset
Warner
G.F.D.
20th Century-
Fox.
Strand Film .. 3,001 Br. /E. 6500
Norman's Film 1,606 Br./R. 6503
Service.
The National 1,729 Br. /E. 6505
Film Board of
Canada.
. . 1,751 Br. /E. 6506
.. 1,484 Br. /E. 6507
B.S. Prod.
1,530 Br./R. 6508
British Founda- 1,590 Br./R. 6527
tion Pictures.
1,755 Br./R. 6535
Associated In- 1,725 Br./R. 6536
dependent
Producers.
ANGLO AMERICAN coKtd BRITAIN'S LEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Films Registered under the Act.
55
Title of Film.
JULY 23.
Warn that Man
Death by Design
JULY 24.
The Man in Grey
JULY 28.
Reflections
JULY 30.
Highlands
Misty Island . .
Escape to Danger
Registered by,
Pathe . .
Butcher's
G.F.D.. .
M-G-M
Columbia
RKO-Radio
Maker's Name. Length No.
(feet).
Assoc. British 7,354 Br. /Dr. 6557
Guild Films .. 1,727 Br. /R. 6559
Gainsborough.. 10,458 Br. /Dr. 6561
Associated In- 1,564 Br./R. 6569
dependent
Producers.
British Founda- 1,624 Br./R. 6570
tion.
.. 1,621 Br./R. 6571
RKO-Radio .. 8,170 Br. /Tr. 6577
AUGUST 4.
Pathe Pictorial Nos. 365 /377 (series)
Pathe Pictorial No. 375 Pathe ..
Pathe Pictorial No. 376 „
Pathe Pictorial No. 37 7
Power on the Land . .
Rhythm Serenade
AUGUST 9.
My Learned Friend . .
AUGUST 10.
The Butler's Dilemma
Animal Antics
AUGUST 11.
Pathe Pictorial Nos. 378 /390 (series)
Pathe Pictorial No. 381 Pathe .
Pathe Pictorial No. 382
Pathe Pictorial No. 383
AUGUST 20
They Met in the Dark G.F.D. .
M-G-M
Columbia
Ealing Dist.
Anglo-American
International
Film Renters.
Pathe .. .. 760
„ .. .. 875
„ .. .. 865
Raylton Prod. 1,413
Columbia . . 7,836
Br./R. 6581
Br./R. 6582
Br./R. 6583
Br./R. 6584
Br. /Dr. 6585
Ealing Studios 6,626 Br. /Tr. 6586
British National 6,765 Br. /R. 6591
Bertram Hyams 1,175 Br./R. 6593
Pathe . .
Independent
Producers.
800 Br./R. 6594
825 Br./R. 6595
897 Br./R. 6596
),368 Br. /Dr. 6612
Pictorial Revue of 1943
Pathe
Pathe
3,602
#r./E. 6613
AUGUST 25.
Before the Raid
M-G-M
Crown Film Unit
3,109
Br./E. 6615
The Crown of the Year
N.S.S. Prod. . .
Verity
1,310
Br. /E. 6616
AUGUST 26.
Men from the Sea
N.S.S. Prod. . .
Spectator
1,387
Br./E. 6617
King of the Keyboard
RKO-Radio . .
Delman Pictures
1,445
Br./R. 6618
AUGUST 30.
Schweik's New Adven-
Eden Films . .
Eden Films . .
7,500
Br./R. 6632
tures.
Dear Octopus
G.F.D
Gainsborough. .
7,707
Br./Tr. 6633
Quiz Crime No. 1
Paramount
British Founda-
1,240
Br. /R. 6634
tion.
SEPTEMBER 3.
The B.B.C. Brains Trust
Anglo-American
Strand Film . .
3,054
Br./E. 6649
No. 2.
The Flemish Farm . .
G.F.D
Two Cities . .
7,353
Br./Tr. 6650
SEPTEMBER 6.
Strange to Relate
New Realm . .
Film Sales
3,019
Br./E. 6651
Piggie Wiggie
Columbia
British Founda-
1,747
Br./R. 6653
tion.
Yesterday and To-
1,578
Br./R. 6654
morrow.
It's Just the Way It Is
N.S.S. Prod. . .
Two Cities . .
950
Br./E. 6668
Somewhere in Civvies
Butcher's
Butcher's and
7,894
Br./R. 6671
T. A. Welsh Prod
Tale of a Dog . .
Butcher's . . .
1,606
Br./R. 6672
SEPTEMBER 10.
Dick Turpin's Trail . .
20th Century-
Associated- In-
1,725
Br./R. 6676
Fox
dependent.
Yorkshire Relish
1,801
Br./R. 6677
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
56
The Kinematograph Year Book.
Title of Film. Registered by. Maker's name. Length No.
(feet).
SEPTEMBER 16.
Pathe Pictorial (Nos.
404-416) Series —
Pathe Pictorial No. 404
Pathe ..
. . Pathe
781
Br
/R, 6686
Pathe Pictorial No. 405
820
Br
/R. 6687
Pathe Pictorial No. 406
775
Br
/R. 6688
Little Ships of England
M-G-M
Spectator Short
1,185
Br
/R. 6690
London, 1942
. . Verity
1,282
Br
/R. 6691
SEPTEMBER 20.
Pathe Pictorial (Nos.
378 /390) Series—
Pathe Pictorial No. 384 Pathe . .
. . Pathe . .
830
Br
/R.
6715
Pathe Pictorial No. 385 , ,
810
Br
/R
6716
Pathe Pictorial No . 386
700
Br
/R
6717
Pathe Pictorial No. 387
865
Br
/R.
6718
SEPTEMBER 24.
Canada Bombs .. Warner .. R.C.A.F. (Over- 1,075 Br. /E. 6719
seas) Film Unit.
SEPTEMBER 30.
World of Plenty .. Paramount .. Paul RothaProd. 4,158 Br. /E. 6725
OCTOBER 1.
Adventures of Tartu . . M-G-M . . M-G-M British 9,286 Br. /Tr. 6726
OCTOBER 8.
Millions Like Us .. G.F.D Gainsborough.. 9,057 Br. /Tr. 6729
OCTOBER 14.
Sentinel Isle .. .. Sinograph .. B.S. Prod. .. 1,530 Br. /R. 6741
Dist.
OCTOBER 15.
Pathe Pictorial Nos.
378 /390 (series)—
Pathe Pictorial No. 388 Pathe . . .. Pathe.. .. 842 Br. /R. 6742
Pathe Pictorial No. 389 „ . . .. 929 Br./R. 6743
OCTOBER 18.
The Battle of Britain . . United Artists Ministry of In- 5,061 Br. /E. 6751
formation.
OCTOBER 20^
Yellow Canary .. RKO-Radio .. RKO-Radio 8,843 Br. /Tr. 6757
British Prod.
OCTOBER 25.
Pathe Pictorial Nos. 378/390 (Series) :—
PathePictorialNo.%90 Pathe .. .. Pathe .. .. 898 Br./R, 6761
OCTOBER 28.
Your Dog's Tale .. Warner .. Asso. Indepen- 1,540 BR/R.6777
dent Prod.
OCTOBER 29.
The Biter Bit .. N.S.S. Prod. .. Coombe Prod. 1,289 BR /E. 6784
NOVEMBER 1.
Workers' Week-end . . .. Crown Film U. 1,235 BR /E.6790
NOVEMBER 3.
Pathe Pictorial No. 394 Pathe .. .. Pathe.. .. 808 Br./R. 6799
Pathe Pictorial No. 395 „ . . .. 841 Br./R. 6800
NOVEMBER 4.
Deadlock
NOVEMBER 6.
Divide and Conquer . .
NOVEMBER 10.
The Nazis Strike
NOVEMBER 11.
Pathe Pictorial No. 396
Pathe Pictorial No. 397
The Lamp Still Burns. .
NOVEMBER 15.
The Old Iron Way . ..
Pathe Pictorial No. 398
International
Film Renters.
Anglo-American
G.F.D
Pathe .. ..
G.F.D '
RKO-Radio . .
British Founda- 5,373
tion Pictures.
United States 5,563
Signal Corps.
United States 3.924
Signal Corps.
Pathe . .
782
788
Two Cities . . 8,118
British Founda- 1.361
tion Pictures.
890
Br./R. 6301
Br. /E. 6805
Br. /E. 6809
Br./R, 6810
Br. /R. 6811
Br./Tr.6813
Br../R6823
Br./R. 6824
ANGLO AMERICAN cm1". BRITAIN'S LEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Films Registered tinder the Act.
57
Title of film.
NOVEMBER 24.
Cameramen at War
Headline
NOVEMBER 26.
Pathe Pictorial Nos.
391 /403 (series)—
Pathe Pictorial No. 39!
NOVEMBER 27.
' The Volunteer
Registered by. Maker's name.
N.S.S. Prod. . . Realist. .
Ealing Dist. . . John Corfield
Prod.
Pathe .
Pathe
Anglo-American Archers Film
Prod.
NOVEMBER 30.
The Hundred Pound Warner
Window.
Warner
Length No.
(feet).
1,322 Br. /E. 6836
6,815 Br. /R. 6837
835 Br. /R. 6838
;,991 Br. /R. 6839
,557 Br./Dr.6841
DECEMBER 2.
Pathe Pictorial Nos.
391/403 (Series):—
Pathe Pictorial No. 400 Pathe ..
Dainty Dishes for the Renown
Queen.
Pathe ..
Scottish Film
870 Br. /R. 6843
530 Br. /E. 6846
DECEMBER 3.
Up With the Lark
New Realm
New Realm
7,439 Br. /R. 6847
DECEMBER 6.
Tre, Pol and Pen
Devon by the Sea
Twentieth Cen- Associated In- 1,797 Br. /R. 6850
tury Fox. dependent
Prod.
.. 1,623 Br. /R. 6851
DECEMBER 8.
Pathe Pictorial Nos.
391 /403 (Series) :—
Pathe Pictorial No. 401 Pathe ..
Pathe Pictorial Nos.
417 /429 (Series)—
Pathe Pictorial No. 417 Pathe ..
Pathe Pictorial No. 418 „
Pathe Pictorial No. 419
Pathe . .
Pathe ..
870 Br. /R. 6870
766
812
899
Br. /R. 6871
Br. /R. 6872
Br. /R. 6873
DECEMBER 13.
The Demi-Paradise
Guess What ? No. 1
In the Sound of Big Ben 20th Century
Fox.
DECEMBER 14.
Candlelight in Algeria
G.F.D Two Cities . . 10,304 Br. /Tr. 6878
.. British Pictorial 1,599 Br. /R. 6879
Prod.
Associated In- 3,292 Br. /E. 6880
dependent
Prod.
British Lion .. British Aviation 7,689 Br. /Dr. 6881
DECEMBER 20.
Pathe Pictorial Nos.
391/403 (Series) :—
Pathe Pictorial No. 402 Pathe ..
Power for the Highlands N.S.S. Prod.
DECEMBER 22.
San Demetrio — London Ealing Dist.
I Want to be an Actress Paramount
Pathe .. .. 900 Br. /R. 6892
Paul Rotha Prod. 1,400 Br. /E. 6893
Ealing Studios 9,480 Br. /Tr. 6896
B.S. Prod. .. 3,279 Br. /E. 6900
DECEMBER 23.
It's in the Bag
The Snake Poison
Mystery.
Butcher's .. Butcher's .. 7,219 Br. /R. 6903
.. British Founda- 1,971 Br. /R. 6904
tion.
DECEMBER 24.
Roaming Around
DECEMBER 29.
London Terminus
. Columbia
. M-G-M. .
Raylton Prod.
1,670 Br. /R. 6911
1,455 Br. /R. 6920
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
58
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FOREIGN
Title of Film.
JANUARY 5,
Hold 'Em Jail. .
Show Horse . .
JANUARY 6.
Derriere La Facade
Random Harvest
JANUARY 7.
A Yank In Libya
Baby Face Morgan
Isle of Missing Men
Police Bullets . .
My Sister Eileen
JANUARY 8.
Mv Son Alone
Flying With Music . .
Journey for Margaret. .
JANUARY 14.
Casablanca
Beyond the Line of Duty
JANUARY 16.
Lady Bodyguard
Speaking of Animals in
the Circus.
Registered by.
RKO-Radio
Maker's Name. Length
fleet).
RKO-Radio
Pathe News Inc.
Studio One Film Francinex
Dis.
M-G-M
Pathe
Columbia
M-G-M
1.630
839
7,000
11,370
United Artists
M-G-M ..
Warner . .
Paramount
Producers Releas- 5,930
ing Corp.
. . 5,419
Monogram . . 5,904
.. 5.524
Columbia . . 8,709
Paramount . . 7,300
Hal Roach Studios 4.178
, . 7,276
M-G-M .
Warner . .
Paramount
9,225
1,944
,339
804
No.
F. 6013
F. 6014
F. 6015
F. 6016
F. 6017
F. 6018
F. 6019
F. 6020
F. 6021
F. 6022
F. 6023
F. 6024
F. 6026
F. 6027
F. 6029
F. 6030
JANUARY 20.
Canadian Patrol
Crater City
Master Carver
Tom Thumb Church . .
JANUARY 21.
A Man's World
Stand by all Networks
The Daring Young Man
Community Sing No. 51
What's the Matador . .
A Battle for a Bottle
Tennis Rhythm
Oddities
Screen Snapshots No. 105
Trotting Kings
Fit to Fight
The Anchor
JANUARY 22.
Filming Big Thrills . .
Filming Nature's Won-
ders.
Springtime in the
Rockies.
G.F.D.
Columbia
Universal
Columbia
20th Century-Fox 20th Century-Fox
832
853
837
5,621
5,837
6,544
812
1,466
591
845
891
797
980
962
5,200
848
800
F. 6033
F. 6034
F. 6035
F. 6036
F. 6040
F. 6041
F. 6042
F. 6043
6044
6045
6046
6047
6048
6049
6050
F,
F.
F.
F.
F.
F,
F.
F. 6051
F. 6055
F. 6056
8,170 F. 6057
JANUARY 23.
You Were Never Columbia
Lovelier.
Kitchen Quiz No. 2 . . „
Community Sing No. 52 .,
How Sprv I Am
Wolf Cha'ses Pigs
Journey to Denali
False Clues . . . . Columbia (British)
Ice Capades Revue . . British Lion
JANUARY 26.
Dr. Gillespie's New M-G-M
Assistant.
Arabian Nights . . G.F.D
Hatteras Honkers . . Warner
Columbia
Republic Produc-
tions.
M-G-M ..
Universal Pic-
tures.
Warner
8,750
1.442
'928
1,632
653
923
5,402
7,163
7,897
7,650
F. 6059
F. 6060
F. 6061
F. 6062
F. 6063
F. 6064
F. 6065
F. 6066
F.6067
F. 6068
F. 6069
ANGLO AMERICAN corSd BRITAIN'S LEADING DISTRiBOTORS
Films Registered under the Act.
59
Title of Film.
JANUARY 27.
That Other Woman
Manila Calling . .
JANUARY 29.
Moon and Sixpence
Registered by.
20th Century-Fox
United Artists . .
Teach Your Dog Tricks A.B.F.D.
FEBRUARY 1.
The Greatest Gift . . M-G-M
The Film That Was Lost „
Famous Boners . . „
The " Bowling Alley-
Cat."
Bats in the Belfry . .
Listen Boys ! . . . . „
FEBRUARY 3.
Last Command
A Night for Crime
Jungle Siren
Phantom Killer
FEBRUARY 5.
Mail Trouble
Two for the Money . .
Dear Deer
Picture People. .
Jerry Wald and His
Orchestra.
Johnny Long and His
Orchestra.
Public Sport No. 1
Byron Nelson
Polo Pony
Record Breakers
Touchdown Tars
Winter Setting
Ray McKinley and His
Orchestra.
Dick Stabile and His
Orchestra.
FEBRUARY 6.
The Lido Mystery
Lucky Legs
Screen Snapshots, No.
106.
Ted Powell 1280 Club. .
Bulldog and the Baby
FEBRUARY 8.
Happy Go Lucky
Immortal Sergeant . .
Pathe
RKO-Radio
Columbia
Paramount
20th Century-Fox
FEBRUARY 10.
Chasin' the Blues . . G.F.D.
Mysterious Fountain of „
Health.
Jail Hostess . . . . „
Riders of Death Valley(serial) :
Ep. 1. Death Marks „
the Trail.
Ep. 2. The Menacing „
Herd.
Ep.3. The Plunge of
Peril.
FEBRUARY 11.
Calaboose
FEBRUARY 15.
Once Upon a Honey-
moon.
United Artists
RKO-Radio
Maker's Name. Length
(feet).
20th Century-Fox 6,850
. . 7,257
A. David, L. Loew 7,976
and Albert
Lewin Inc.
E. W. Mammons 885
M-G-M
913
719
629
984
F. 6072
F. 6073
F. 6074
F. 6076
F. 6080
F. 6081
F. 6082
F. 6083
F. 6084
F. 6085
Producers Helens-
5,846
F.
6086
ing Corp.
6,676
F.
6087
5,988
F.
6088
Monogram
5,483
F.
6089
RKO-Radio
1,667
F.
6090
L555
f!
6091
1,547
F.
6092
Pathe
914
F.
6093
830
F.
6094
»
779
F.
6095
846
F.
6096
728
F.
6097
792
F.
6098
777
F.
6099
762
F.
6100
745
F.
6101
697
F.
6102
759
F.
6103
Columbia
5,743
F.
6104
5,783
F.
6105
813
F.
6106
887
F.
6107
609
F.
6108
Paramount
7,302
F.
6109
20th Century-Fox
8,163
F.
6110
Universal Pictures
1,350
F.
6116
794
F.
6117
817
F.
6118
1,792
F.
6119
1,704
F.
6120
1,738
F.
6121
Hal Roach Studios 4,057 F. 6123
RKO-Radio .. 10,362 F. 6125
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
60
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Title of Film.
Resist ered by
FEBRUARY 15— cont:
Seven Miles from
Alcatraz.
Donald's Garden
Sleep Walker
How to Fish
Pluto at the Zoo
The Vanishing Private
Pittsburg
Blackie Goes Hollywood Columbia
The Boogie Man Will
Get You.
Troubles Through Billets ,,
Underground Agent . . ,,
Cajuns of the Teche .. ,,
Screen Snapshots No. 107 ,,
Old Blackout Joe
Hollywood Detour
RKO-Radio
G.F.D.
Makers' Name.
RKO-Radio
Walt Disnev
Universal
Columbia
Length No.
(feet).
o,o»y
673
660
662
704
681
8,220
6,083
5,988
6,411
6,075
959
963
532
724
F. 6126
F. 6127
F. 6128
F. 6129
F. 6130
F. 6131
F. 6132
F. 6133
F. 6134
F. 6135
F. 6136
F. 6137
F. 6138
F. 6139
F. 6140
FEBRUARY 18.
Andv Hardy's Double M-G-M
Life.
M-G-M
J.281 F. 6146
FEBRUARY 19.
Cat People
The Great Gildersleeve
RKO-Radio
FEBRUARY 22.
Thunder Birds. .
Riders of Death Valley (serial) :
Ep. 4. Flaming Fury G.F.D.
Ep. 5. The Avalanche „
of Doom.
Ep.6. Blood and Gold
Ep.7. Death Rides ,,
the Storm.
Ep.S. Descending Doom ,,
Ep.9. Death Holds
the Reins.
Ep. 10. Devouring „
Flames.
Ep. 11. The Fatal G.F.D.
Blast.
Ep. 12. Thundering
Doom.
Ep. 13. The Bridge: of
Disaster.
FEBRUARY 23.
Cargo of Innocents .. M-G-M
Mademoiselle France . . ,,
Keeper of the Flame . . ,,
FEBRUARY 25. W
Submarine Alert
20th Century-Fox
Paramount
MARCH 2.
Brand of the Outlaws. . Fidelity .
MARCH 4.
Community Sing No. 53 Columbia
What Makes Lizzy Dizzy ,,
Matriphony . . . . ,,
MARCH 5.
Silver Queen . .
Time to Kill
Over My Dead Body .
MARCH 6.
Star-Spangled Rhythm Paramount
Three Hearts for Julia M-G-M . .
United Artists . .
20th Century-Fox
RKO-Radio .. 6,544 F. 6147
5.621 F. 6148
20th Century- Fox
Universal
Universal
M-G-M ..
Paramount
Supreme Corp.
Columbia
6,947
1.671
1,743
1,765
1,578
1.742
1,757
1.592
1,673
1.580
1,602
9.802 F. 6160
9,345 F. 6161
9.039 F. 6162
United Artists . . 7,27-
20th Centurv-Fox 5,477
6.11'
F. 6149
F. 6150
F. 6151
F. 6152
F. 6153
F. 6154
F. 6155
F. 6156
F. 6157
F. 6158
F. 6159
5.125 F.
.5.339
861 F.
1.520 F.
1.542 F.
6163
6164
6172
6173
6174
6175
6176
6177
Paramount
M-G-M . .
9,020 F. 6178
8,092 F. 9179
MARCH 10.
Double Talk Girl
Spirit of Democracy
Human Sailboat
Call of the Sea
Arsenal of Might
G.F.D.
Universal
831
903
817
807 F.
924 F.
6184
6185
6186
6187
6188
ANGLO AMERICAN cor"lltd BRITAIN'S LEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Films Registered under the Act.
61
Title of Film.
MARCH 12.
Der Fuehrer's Far?
Registered by
RKO-Ra,dio
Maker's name. Length. . Xo.
(feet)
Walt Disney
722 F. 6191
MARCH 13.
Quiet Please, Murder. .
China Girl
20th Centurv-Fox
20th Century-Fox 6,301 F.6193
.. 8,615 F.6194
MARCH 15.
Alexander Xevsky
Madero of Mexico
Modern Mexico City . .
Picturesque Patzcuaro
Picturesque Massachu-
setts.
People of Russia
Unexpected Riches . .
Calling All Pa's
First Aid
Glimpses of Ontario . .
Keep 'Em Sailing
Marines in the Making
Mighty Lak a Goat . .
The Man on America's
Conscience.
Hedda Hopper's Holly-
wood Xo. 6.. .
Speaking of Animals at
the Dog Show.
McFarland Twins and
Their Orchestra.
Speaking of Animals in
South America.
Timber Athletes
We Refuse to Die
Setting the Pace
Guardians of the Sea
Winss of Defence
Anglo-American
M-G-M . .
Paramount
20th Century-Fox
Mosfllm
M-G-M
Paramount
20th Centurv-Fox
6,582
859
835
791
908
979
823
930
803
1.803
818
873
9,301
816
826
814
853
1,350
931
863
944
F. 6195
F. 6197
F. 6198
F. 6199
F. 6200
F. 6201
F. 6202
F. 6203
F. 6204
F. 6205
F. 6206
F. 6207
F. 6208
F. 6209
F. 6210
F. 6211
F. 6212
F. 6213
F. 6214
F. 6215
F. 6216
F. 6217
F. 6218
MARCH 16.
Social Enemy Xo. 1
Anglo-American. . University Films
MARCH 17.
Circus Town
He's My Guy
When Johnny Comes
Marching Home.
Hi, Buddy
Money for Jam
Shadow of a Doubt . .
Off the Beaten Track. .
Xew Realm
G.F.D. . .
Galma Films
Universal
1,124
5.879
6,634
6,119
7,250
9,715
5,410
622:3
6224
6225
6226
6227
6228
6229
MARCH 19.
Hands of Women . . Paramount
Sports I.Q. . . . . ,,
A Hull of a Mess
Johnny " Scat " Davis ,,
and His Orchestra.
Alona of the Sarong Seas ,,
The Fighting Spirit . . ,,
Scrap the Japs . . ,,
Modern Vikings . . ,,
Quiz Kids Xo. 6
The Fighting Spirit of British Lion
France.
Flying Tigers . . . . ,,
Bells of Capistrano .. ,,
Youth on Parade . . „
Secrets of the Under-
ground.
Romance on the Range ,.
The House of Mystery G.F.D. ..
Everything Happens „
To Us.
Paramount
Fighting French
Film Unit.
Republic
Universal
1.009
920
596
924
638
885
561
867
881
827
8,800
6.534
6,526
5,627
5,712
5.465
F. 6230
F. 6231
F. 6232
F. 6233
F. 6234
F. 6235
F. 6236
F. 6237
F. 6238
F. 6239
F. 6240
F. 6241
F. 6242
F. 6243
F. 6244
F. 6245
F. 6246
MARCH 20.
Land of Toy-
Anglo-American Mosfllm Studios .
F. 6247
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
62
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Title of Film.
Registered by
MARCH 24.
Pipeye, Pupeye, Poop- Paramount
eye an' Peepeye.
No Time for Love . . ,,
The Spider Returns . . Columbia
Tireman Spare My Tires ,,
Olaf Laughs Last . . „
Wacky Wigwams . . ,,
Hal Mclntyre . . . . ,,
Wizard of the Fairway ,,
ScreenSnapshotsNo.109 ,,
MARCH 26.
Winter Paradise . . „
ScreenSnapshotsNo.108
MARCH 27.
Land of Contrasts
I Married a Witch
Kinograph
United Artists
Ma kers Name.
Paramount
Columbia
Length No,
(feet).
574 F. 6248
Swiss Film
United Artists
7,556
7.724
1,648
1.507
722
885
939
852
897
931
1,425
6.886
F. 6249
F. 6250
F. 6251
F. 6252
F. 6253
F. 6254
F. 6255
F. 6256
F. 6258
F. 6259
F. 6260
F. 6261
MARCH 29.
Undercover Man
Young and Willing
Border Patrol . .
Man and His Mate
Fiesta
Dudes are Pretty People
Prairie Chickens
Jacare
Gentleman Jim . . Warner
Now, Vovager
City of Silent Men . . Pathe
Man Without a Con- „
science.
Arizona Bound . . ,,
'Neath Brooklyn Bridge „
MARCH 30.
Bullets for O'Hara . .
Sons of the Pioneers . .
Call of the Canyon
Rough on Rents
Enric Madrigeura and
his Orchestra
(Jamboree No. 5).
Lost Canyon
Crystal Ball
Taxi, Mister . . . . ,,
The Amazing Mrs Holli- G.F.D.
day.
MARCH 31.
Sunset Serenade . . British Lion
Heart of the Golden West ,,
Watch on the Rhine . . Warner . .
Hello ! Beautiful ! . . United Artists
APRIL 2.
A Night to Remember Columbia
Laugh Your Blues Away
Junior Army . . . . ,,
One Dangerous Night ,,
Commandos Strike at „
Dawn.
Three Smart Saps . . ,,
Woodman Spare that
Tree.
Song of Victory .. ,,
Norway's Fate . .
Criminal Investigator Pathe
Warner . .
British Lion
RKO-Radio
United Artists
Hal Roach
Mayfair .
Warner .
Producers' Re-
leasing Corp.
Monogram
Warner
Republic
RKO-Radio
Pathe News
United Artists
Universal
Republic
Warner . .
Rogers . .
Columbia
6.162
7.493
5^39
6.879
3.993
4,146
4.421
5.881
9,383
10,562
5,702
5.133
5,529
4,462
5,514
6,353
1,614
765
5,541
7,323
4,135
8,790
5,229
5,865
10,058
8,437
8,259
6.268
6,212
6,897
8,973
1,501
664
Norwegian Govern- 874
ment.
Monogram . . 5,503
F. 6262
F. 6263
F. 6264
F. 6265
F. 6266
F. 6267
F. 6268
F. 6269
F. 6271
F. 6272
F. 6273
5,700 F. 6274
APRIL 8.
Goofy Groceries
Henry Busse and Or-
chestra.
Warner
Warner
811
877
F. 6275
F. 6276
F. 6283
F. 6284
F. 6285
F. 6286
F. 6287
F. 6288
F. 6289
F. 6290
F. 6291
F. 6292
F. 6293
F. 6294
F. 6295
F. 6297
F. 6298
F. 6299
F. 6300
F. 6301
F. 6302
F. 6303
F. 6304
F. 6305
F. 6306
F. 6309
F. 6310
ANGLO AMERICAN JK™. BRITAIN S LEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Films Registered under the Act.
63
Title of Film.
APRIL 8— cont.
Hunting Dogs at Work
Porky's Prize Pony
Six Hits and a Miss
Sniffles Bells the Cat
Wedding Yells
He Hired the Boss
The Black Swan
The Light of Heart
Girl Trouble . .
The Ox-Bow Incident
APRIL 13.
Air Force
APRIL 16.
King Salmon . .
Guerillas and Heroes .
Registered by.
20th Century-Fox
Maker's Name.
Warner
20th Century-Fox
Length
(feet).
775
633
800
720
,861
,534
,375
,586
,364
,772
Warner
Warner
Anglo-American .
Warner
Warner . . 769
Moscow and Tash 6,050
Kent Film Stud-
ios.
APRIL 17.
Night Plane from Chung- Paramount
king.
La Fin Du Jour . . Studio One
RKO-Radio
A.B.F.D..
Pathe
Paramount
Ealing Dis.
APRIL 19.
Tarzan Triumphs
APRIL 21.
Fangs of the Wild
APRIL 22.
Lend Me Your Ear
Silver Skates . .
Gunman from Bodie
Foreign Agent
War Dogs
Bowery at Midnight
APRIL 23.
Donald's Tire Trouble RKO-Radio
Pluto and the Armadillo ,,
APRIL 27.
Lucky Jordan
APRIL 28.
Russian Guerillas
APRIL 29.
The Meanest Man in the
World
Dixie Dugan
Margin for Error
APRIL 30.
Cabin in the Sky
Slightly Dangerous . .
MAY 1.
Hitler's Children
MAY 5.
Woody Woodpecker . .
Knock Knock
Syncopated Sioux
Hit June Jamboree . .
King of '49ers
The New Era in India
How's About It ?
Rhythm of the Islands
Mug Town
MAY 6.
Fair To-day
Western Whoopee
Let Huey Do It
Boogie Woogie Bugle
Boy of Company " B."
Paramount
Francinex
Principal Artistes
Independent Pic-
tures.
Monogram
Walt Disney
Paramount
Central United
Cinema Studios
6,291
8,400
6,843
5,271
5,480
7,281
5,665
5,596
5,826
5,538
683
665
6,555
8,559
M-G-M
RKO-Radio
G.F.D.
M-G-M . .
RKO-Radio
Universal
G.F.D.
Universal
5,996
6,686
8,867
8,465
7,37,
623
627
622
1,350
799
783
5.520
5,335
5,361
612
785
817
623
No.
F. 6311
F. 6312
F. 6313
F. 6314
F. 6315
F. 6316
F. 6317
F. 6318
F. 6319
F. 6320
11,182 F. 6321
F. 6324
F. 6325
F. 6326
F. 6327
F. 6328
F. 6330
F. 6333
F. 6334
F. 6335
F. 6336
F. 6337
F. 633 ,
F. 6340
F. 6341
F. 6342
F. 6343
20th Century-Fox 20th Century-Fox 5,133 F. 6345
F. 6346
F. 6347
F. 6348
F. 6349
F. 6353
6356
6357
6358
6359
6360
6361
6362
6363
6364
F. 6365
F. 6366
F. 6367
F. 6368
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
64
The Kinematograph Year Book.
Title of Film.
MAY 6— cont.
Mother of Presidents . .
Designed by Fannie
Hurst.
Salt Water Daffy
A Fight to Death
The Harvest of Hate . .
MAY 10.
Flight for Freedom . .
MAY 13.
Edge of Darkness
Borrah Minevitch and
His Harmonica
School Jfo. 2.
MAY 14.
Fury of the North
Air Raid Wardens
Assignment in Brittany
MAY 15.
Forever and a Day . .
They Got Me Covered
MAY 18.
Chetniks— The Fighting
Guerillas.
The Moon is Down . .
MAY 19.
Keep 'Em Slugging . .
MAY 20.
The Human Comedy
Registered by,
G.F D.
RKO-Radio
Warner . .
M-G-M
RKO-Radio
G.F.D.
M-G-M
MAY 21.
Something to Shout Columbia
About.
Tollbridge Troubles
MAY 22.
Forbidden Trails . . Pa'the
Rhythm Parade . .
The Silent Witness . . ,,
Kid Dynamite. . . . „
MAY 27.
Hit Parade of 1943 . . British Lion
Johnny Doughboy . . „
Traitor Within
Harvest Days . . . . „
The Raven . . . . Paramount
Mitchell Ayres and His „
Orchestra.
Me Musical Nephews „
Superman in the Arctic „
Giant.
Speaking of Animals „
and Their Families.
MAY 28.
The Glory of Sebastopol G.F.D. ..
Swingtime Blues . . ,,
Community Sing No. 54 Columbia
Study in Socks . .
Even as I.O.U.
Tito's Guitar . . . .
Community Sing No. 57
Phony Cronies . . .. ,,
Carry Harry . . . . ,,
College Belles . . . . ,,
The Desperadoes . . „
Maker's name.
Universal
RKO-Radio
Warner . .
M-G-M . .
RKO-Radio
Samuel Gold
Prod.
Universal
M-G-M
Columbia
Monogram
Producers' Releas-
ing Corp.
Monogram
Republic Prod. . .
Length
(feet).
No.
Paramount
Public Relations
. Dept., Soviet
Army.
Universal
Columbia
837
F.
6369
818
F.
6370
614
F.
6371
1,904
F.
6372
1,719
F.
6373
9,135
F.
6375
10,731
F.
6377
830
F.
6378
5,079
F.
6379
5,994
F.
6380
8,605
F.
6381
9,483
F.
5682
8,422
F.
6383
6.576
F.
6384
8,134
F.
6385
5,531
F.
6387
10,486
r .
DOOO
8,090
F.
6389
646
F.
6390
0,34/
1 .
6391
6,116
V
X .
6392
5,960
F.
6393
5,962
F.
6394
7 776
F.
6396
5J46
F.'
6397
5,231
F.
6398
6 152
L297
J
811
F
599
F.
767
F
800
F.
64%
3,497
F.
6407
1,319
850
1,569
1,409
648
833
1,475
1,534
1,436
7,772
F. 6408
F. 6411
F. 6412
F. 6413
F. 6414
F. 6415
F. 6416
F. 6417
F. 6418
F. 6419
ANGLO AMERICAN corpTtd. BRITAIN'S LEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Films Registered under the Act.
65
Registered by
Paramount
Columbia
Title of Film.
MAY 29.
Henry Gets Glamour
City Without Men
No Place for a Lady . ,
Power of the Press
Dumb Conscious Mind
Gullible Canary
JUNE 5.
The Youngest Profession M-G-M
Plan for Destruction . . ,,
Rhapsody in Eivets . . Warner
JUNE 8.
Hello, Frisco, Hello . .
Sports Immortals
JUNE 9.
Salute for Three
Reveille With Beverly
After Midnight
Screen Snapshots No.
111.
Screen Snapshots No.
112.
Old and Modern New
Orleans.
Cholly Polly
Kiss and Wake Up . .
Great Glover
Lightning Strikes Twice
Ladies' Day in Sport
JUNE 10.
Aerial Gunner
JUNE 11.
Presenting Lily Mars . .
Pilot No. 5
20th Century-Fox
Paramount
Columbia
Paramount
M-G-M
Warner
RKO-Radio
JUNE 15.
The Spirit of West Point
Private Pluto
The Flying Jalopy . .
JUNE 16.
Hangmen Also Die . . United Artists
JUNE 21
Below the Border . . Pathe
Attorney for the Defence ,,
Man of Courage . . „
Miss V / from Moscow
1 Gipsies
3 i >NE 22.
The More the Merrier. .
hfE 23.
V.ey Came to Blow Up
America.
To-night We Raid Calais
Crash Dive
JUNE 24.
Henry Swings It
China
Spinach for Britain . .
New Realm
Columbia
20th Century-Fox
Paramount
Maker's Name.
Length
(feet)
No.
Paramount
Columbia
6,470
6,782
5,916
5,747
619
630
F. 6421
F. 6422
F. 6423
F. 6424
F. 6425
F. 6426
M-G-M
Warner
7,356
1,927
707
F. 6429
F. 6430
F. 6438
20th Century-Fox
"
8,879
941
F. 6439
F 6440
Paramount
Coluinbici . .
6,774
6 989
5^842
807
F. 6441
F 6442
F! 6443
F. 6444
913
F. 6445
961
F. 6446
579
1,591
1,677
929
872
F. 6447
F. 6448
F. 6449
F. 6450
F. 6451
Paramount
6,760
F. 6452
M-G-M
9,319
6,351
F. 6453
F. 6454
Warner
Walt Disney Prod.
Arnold Press-
burger.
Monogram
Producers Releas-
ing Corp.
Ideal Picture Corp.
Columbia
20th Century-Fox
} F. 6455
5 F. 6456
3 F. 6457
12,101 F. 6458
5,149
5,632
5,966
JUNE 25.
Benjamin Franklin, Jr. M-G-M
Barney Bear's Victory ,,
Garden
Chips Off the Old Block
The Early Bird Dood It
Family Troubles
Fine Feathered Friend
Hollywood Daredevils
,311
,449
5,808
7,098
565
982
692
726
793
981
703
840
F.6460
F. 6461
F. 6462
F. 6463
F. 6467
F. 6468
,585 F. 6471
F. 6472
F. 6473
F. 6474
F. 6475
F. 6476
F. 6477
F. 6478
F. 6479
F. 6480
F. 6481
F. 6482
F. 6483
c
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
66
The Kinematograph Year Book.
Title of Film.
JUNE 25 — cont.
Portrait of a Genius
Sufferin' Cats . .
Wild Horses . .
Registered by. Maker's name
M-G-M
M-G-M
Length No.
(feet).
978 F. 6484
699 F. 6485
699 F. 6486
JUNE 26.
I Walked with a Zombie EKO-Eadio
The Falcon Strikes Back
Education for Death . . „
EKO-Eadio.
Walt Disnev Prod.
.186 F. 6487
,937 F. 6488
925 F. 6489
JUNE 30.
Background to Danger
Above Suspicion
JULY 3.
Petticoat Larceny
This Land is Mine
Warner
M-G-M
BKO-Radio
Warner
M-G-M
EKO-Eadio
7,196 F. 6491
8,144 F. 6492
5,509 F. 6495
9,293 F. 6496
JULY 6.
Crazy to Kill . . . . M-G-M . .
The Girl in Overalls
Five Graves to Cairo Paramount
JULY 8.
Arizona Cyclone . . G.F.D. . .
Boss of Hangtown Mesa „
JULY 10.
Deep in the Heart of „
Texas.
M-G-M . .
Paramount
Universal
8.003
7.765
8.683
5.096
5.206
F. 6497
F. 6498
F. 6499
F. 6501
F. 6502
5,464 F. 6504
JULY 12.
A Coy Decoy . . . . Warner
Sniffer Soldiers . . „
Carl Hoff and Orchestra
No. 4.
Argentine Horses . . „
U.S. Army Band . . „
A Ship is Born
Youth Takes a Hand Pathe
The Yanks are Coming ,,
Boss of Big Town .. „
The Crime Smasher . . „
Lady from Chungking „
The Payoff
Prison Mutiny . . „
JULY 13.
Dizzy Detectives . . Columbia
Malice in Slumberland „
Ham and Yeggs . .
Community Sing No. 58 ,,
Sappy Pappy . . . . ,,
Warner
Producers'
ing Corp
Eeleas-
Monogram
Producers' Eeleas-
ing Corp.
Monogram
Columbia
686
901
1.936
5,658
5. -.'3
5.525
6,220
6.494
5,766
1.671
572
1,516
849
1,441
F. 6509
F. 6510
F. 6511
F. 6512
F. 6513
F. 6514
F. 6515
F. 6516
F. 6517
F. 6518
F. 6519
F. 6520
F. 6521
F. 6522
F. 6523
F. 6524
F. 6525
F. 6526
JULY 14.
Little Joe. the Wrangler G.F.D Universal . . 5,468 F. 6528
Chevenne Eoundup . . „ . . . . „ . . . . 5.328 F. 6529
The* Old Chisholm Trail , „ . . . . 5.450 F. 6530
After Work . . . . Soviet Film Agencv Central News Eeel 900 F. 6531
JULY 15.
Coney Island
Along the Texas Bange
Well Bowed Harvard
Tarakanova
20th Centurv-Fox 20th Centurv-Fox 8,671 F. 6532
, „ .. .. 910 F. 6533
817 F. 6534
Film Traders . . Nero Films . . 8,199 F. 6537
JULY 16.
Du Barry was a Lady M-G-M .
JULY 17.
Diving Daredevils . Columbia
Screen Snapshots No. 110 ,,
Sla3" it with Flowers . . „
Murder in Times Square „
Bedhead from Manhattan .,
M-G-M .
Columbia
9,057 F. 6538
819
897
655
5,871
F. 6539
F. 6540
F. 6541
F. 6542
F. 6543
ANGLO AMERICAN co'^td.BRITAIN'SLEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Films Registered under the Act.
67
Title of Film.
JULY 19.
Chatterbox
Idaho
Tahiti Honey
Mantrap
JULY 20.
Bomber's Moon
Jitterbugs
My Friend Flicka
Stormy Weather
The Man in the Trunk
JULY 22.
Secret Motive . .
Ridin' Down the Can-
yon.
JULY 23.
Queen of Broadway . .
Clancy Street Boys . .
69th Parallel
JULY 24.
Hit the Ice
JULY 27.
Striptease Lady
JULY 28.
Mission to Moscow
Young and Beautiful
Hitler's Madman
Fala
Who's Superstitious ?
Calling All Kids
JULY 30.
Sock-a-Bye Baby
Screen Snapshots No.
113.
His Wedding Scare . .
They Stooge to Conga
Tanya
AUGUST 3.
Henry Plays Cupid . .
The Good Fellows
Trading Blows. .
AUGUST 9.
Paderewski
Bataan
Salute to the Marines. .
Young Ideas
AUGUST 10.
Heaven Can Wait
AUGUST 11.
Wrongly Accused
Black Shadow
Blitz on the Fritz
Socks Appeal . .
The Iron Road
AUGUST 13.
Action in the North
Atlantic.
Notes to You . .
Registered by.
British Lion
Maker's Name. Length No.
(feet).
Republic Prod.
6,847 F. 6544
6,119 F. 6545
6,295 F. 6546
5,205 F. 6547
20th Century-Fox 20th Century-Fox
British Lion
Pathe
Butcher's
G.F.D. . .
United Artists
Warner . .
M-G-M . .
Columbia
Butcher's
Paramount
Anglo-American .
M-G-M . .
Republic
6,299
6,691
7,969
6,970
6,300
5,260
4,992
Producers Re- 5,839
leasing Corp.
Monogram . . 5,930
Central News 2,952
Studios.
Hunt Stromberg
Warner . .
M-G-M . .
Columbia
10,900
1,782
7,550
695
919
981
1,603
885
.. 1,475
1 393
Mosfilm Studios!.' 6,'508
Paramount
Pall Mall.
M-G-M .
5,786
6,332
845
F. 6548
F. 6549
F. 6550
F. 6551
F. 6552
F. 6553
F. 6554
F. 6555
F. 6556
F. 6558
Universal Pictures 7,424 F. 6560
,214 F. 6562
F. 6563
F. 6564
F. 6565
F. 6566
F. 6567
F. 6568
F. 6572
F. 6573
F. 6574
F. 6575
F. 6576
F. 6578
F. 6579
F. 6580
1,501 F. 6587
10,265 F. 6588
9,134 F. 6589
6,917 F. 6590
20th Century-Fox 20th Century-Fox 10,097 F. 6592
Columbia
United Artists
Warner
Columbia . . 5,269 F. 6597
. . 5,463 F. 6598
. . 1,654 F. 6599
. . 1,483 F. 6600
United Artists . . 6,883 F. 6601
AUGUST 14.
Cowboy in Manhattan G.F.D.
Daughter of Rosie Warner
O'Grady.
I'll Sell My Life . . Renown
City of Missing Girls ,,
Warner
Universal
Warner
. . 11,456 F. 6602
652 F. 6603
5,340 F. 6604
1,726 F. 6605
Merrick-Alexander 5,400 F. 6606
, 5,171 F. 6607
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
68
The Kinematograph Year Book.
Title of film,
AUGUST 16.
Dixie . .
AUGUST 18.
Hers to Hold
Kegistered by.
Paramount
G.F.D. . .
Maker's name. Length No.
(feet).
AUGUST 19.
All by Myself . . . . ,,
AUGUST 20.
By Hook or by Crook M-G-M
AUGUST 23.
The White Captive . . G.F.D.
Paramount
Universal
M-G-M .
Universal
. . 8,082 F. 6608
.. 8,487 F 6609
. . 5,681 F. 6610
.. 9,210 F. 6611
. . 6,809 F. 6614
AUGUST 26.
Cinderella Swings It
Mexican Spitfire's
Blessed Event.
Bombardier . .
Stage to Chino
Mr. Luckv
Pretty Dolly . .
Duck Soup
Double Up
Hold Your Temper
Q Men
Ski Trails
Golf Limited . .
It's Tommy Tucker
Time (Jamboree No. 6),
RKO-Radio
Pvramid
RKO-Radio
Pathe
6,269
5,698
5,825
8,332
8,941
1,570
1,575
1,653
1,572
733
695
773
700
F. 6619
F. 6620
F. 6621
F. 6622
F. 6623
F. 6624
F. 6625
F. 6626
F. 6627
F. 6628
F. 6629
F. 6630
F. 6631
AUGUST 30.
Too Weak to Work . .
Hike or Bike
Speaking of Animals at
a Bird Farm.
Ina Ray Hutton and Her
Orchestra.
A Jolly Good Furlough
Speaking of Animals in
Current Events.
Tumble Bugs
Unusual Occupations—
Ll-1
Ll-2
Popular Science —
Jl-1
Jl-2
Paramount
Paramount
630
870
781
668
794
953
963
964
F. 6635
F. 6636
F. 6637
780 F. 6638
F. 6639
F. 6640
846 F.6641
F. 6642
F. 6643
F. 6644
F. 6645
AUGUST 31.
A Gentle Gangster
British Lion
Republic
5,152 F. 6646
SEPTEMBER 3.
Alaska Highwav
Fall Out Fall In
Paramount
RKO-Radio
Paramount . . 6,079
Walt Disney Prod. 674
SEPTEMBER 6.
Romance of the Rockies New Realm . . Monogram
Piano Mooners . . Columbia . . Columbia
Vitamin G Man
Two Saplings
Community Sing No. 59
Maid Made Mad
Spook Louder
Kindly Scram
His Girl's Worst Friend
Aqua Thrills
Boobs in the Night . .
My Wife's an Angel . .
Duty and the Beast . .
Ski Soldiers
(World of Sport.)
She's A.l in the Navy G.F.D. . . . . Universal
Fired Wife
4,801
1,555
581
1,559
823
1,395
1,439
548
1,627
841
1,537
2,047
551
954
828
6,578
F. 6647
F. 6648
F. 6652
F. 6655
F. 6656
F. 6657
F. 6658
F. 6659
F. 6660
F. 6661
F. 6662
F. 6663
F. 6664
F. 6665
F. 6666
F. 6667
F. 6669
F. 6670
ANGLO AMERICAN c^t. BRITAIN'S LEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Films Registered under the A ct.
69
Title of Film.
SEPTEMBER 9.
Steel Against the Sky-
Rear Gunner
Larceny with Music . .
SEPTEMBER 10.
Climbing the Peaks . .
Back to Bikes
Steelhead Fighters
SEPTEMBER 11.
So Proudly We Hail . .
Little Isles of Freedom
Tortoise Beats the Hare
Registered by.
G.F.D.
20th Century-Fox
Paramount
Warner . .
Maker's name. Length
(feet).
Warner .
Universal
6,082
1,836
5,764
20th Centurv-Fox 787
808
Paramount
Warner . .
.. 11,298
. . 1,756
709
No.
F. 6673
F. 6674
F. 6675
F. 6678
F. 6679
F. 6680
F. 6681
F. 6682
F. 6683
SEPTEMBER 14.
Victory Through
Power
SEPTEMBER 15.
Where Trails Divide
Air U.A.
Carivlf
Walt Disney
5,869 F. 6684
5,470 F. 6885
SEPTEMBER 16.
Hunter's Paradise . . Warner
Don't You Believe It. . M-G-M
Dog House . . . , ,,
Farm Hands . . . . ,,
Forgotten Treasure . . ,,
Heavenly Music . . ,,
Here at Home . . ,,
Inca Gold . . . . ,,
Land of Orizaba . . „
Mighty Niagara . . ,,
Nursery Rhyme Mys-
teries. . . . . . ,,
Seeing Hands . . . . ,,
Sky Science . . . . ,,
Trifles That Win Wars
That's Why I Left You
SEPTEMBER 17.
Stage Door Canteen . . U.A.
Someone to Remember
Thumbs Up
Swing Your Partner . .
The Purple V . .
Shantytown
SEPTEMBER 20.
I Escaped from the
Gestapo
Dawn on the Great
Divide
The Black Raven
British Lion
Pathe
Warner . . . . 945
M-G-M .. .. 928
900
952
867
1,944
970
966
767
847
940
859
779
964
850
Sol Lesser Produc- 11,960
tions Inc.
Republic
Monogram
P.R.C. Pic. Inc.
7,210
6,064
6,533
5,219
6,149
F. 6689
F. 6692
F. 6693
F. 6694
F. 6695
F. J696
F. 6697
F. 6698
F. 6699
F. 6700
6701
6702
6703
6704
6705
F. 6706
F. 6707
F. 6708
F. 6709
F. 6710
F. 6711
6,747 F. 6712
5,951
5,507
F. 6713
F. 6714
SEPTEMBER 24.
Thank Your Lucky Stars Warner
SEPTEMBER 25.
Mister Big . . . . G.F.D. . .
Miracle of Morgan's Creek Paramount
Warner
Universal
Paramount
11,440 F. 6720
6,644
8,822
F. 6721
F. 6722
SEPTEMBER 27.
Ghosts in theNight
Sarong Girl
Pathe
Monogram
5,828
5,640
F. 6723
F. 6724
OCTOBER 4.
Phantom Ranger
Love's a Wow
OCTOBER 9.
Hoppy Serves a Writ.
New Realm
United Artists
OCTOBER 11.
A Lady Takes a Chance RKO-Radio
Behind the Rising Sun
Monogram
Galma Films
United Artists
Frank Ross, Inc.
RKO-Radio
4,578
1,296
7,729
7,830
F. 6727
F. 6728
6,052 F. 6730
F. 6731
F. 6732
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
70
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Title of Film. Kegistered by
OCTOBER 12.
The Man from Down M-G-M . .
Under.
Girl Crazy
OCTOBER 13.
Little Clayton Farm- G.F.D. . .
front Wonder.
Swing that Band . . ,,
Mr. Chimp Goes to Town „
Smoke Rings . . . . „
OCTOBER 14.
Colt Comrades. . . . United Artists
Leather Burners . . ,,
OCTOBER 18.
Mirror of Submarine G.F.D. . .
Life.
Any Chickens To-day
Shepherd of the Round- „
house.
Two Tickets to London „
Always a Bridesmaid. . ,,
Raiders of San Joaquin ,,
Sherlock Holmes and the „
Voice of Terror.
Maker's name.
M-G-M
Universal
United Artists
Universal
Length
(feet).
821
1,323
826
1,335
854
832
818
5.505
5.365
5,073
No.
F. 6733
F. 6784
F. 6735
F. 6736
F. 6737
F. 6738
6,080 F. 6739
6,051 F. 6740
F. 6745
F. 6746
F. 6747
F. 6748
F. 6749
F. 6750
OCTOBER 19.
Holy Matrimony
Claudia
Winter-time
The Falcon in Danger
The Leopard Man
OCTOBER 21.
Follow the Band
20th Century-Fox
RKO-Radio
20th Century-Fox 7,702 F. 6752
. . 8,245 F. 6753
. . 7,430 F. 6754
RKO-Radio . . 6,326 F. 6755
. . 5,955 F. 6756
G.F.D.
Universal
5,478
OCTOBER 22.
The Sky's the Limit . .
OCTOBER 25.
Let's Face It . .
It's a Great Life
Destroyer
What's Buzzin' Cousin
Crime Doctor
Three Little Twirps . .
Screen SnapshotsNo.114
Jump, Fish, Jump
Willoughby's Magic Hat
OCTOBER 26.
Hi Diddle Diddle
OCTOBER 28.
King of the Archers . .
Wackv Wild Life
U.S. Navy Band
Farm Frolics . .
Childhood Davs
Men of the Sky
Good Morning, Judge
First Comes Courage . .
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
There's Something About
a Soldier
Screen Snapshots,No.ll5
A Stranger in Town . .
NOVEMBER 1.
True to Life
Henry Haunts a House
Tornado
Journey into Fear
Ladies'* Day
RKO-Radio
Paramount
Columbia
RKO-Radio
Paramount
Columbia
United Artists
Warner
G.F.D. .
Columbia
M-G-M
Paramount
RKO-Radio
Andrew Stone
Prod.
Warner
Universal
Columbia
M-G-M . .
Paramount
Mercurv Prod.
RKO-Radio
6,861
6,329
8,947
6,754
5.939
1,392
863
791
750
836
740
889
720
914
1,798
6,103
7,727
6/215
591
902
6,029
8,442
6,636
7,451
6,378
5.594
F. 6759
F. 6760
F. 6762
F. 6763
F. 6764
F. 6765
F. 6766
F. 6767
F. 6768
F. 6769
6,616 F.6770
F.6771
F.6772
F.6773
F.6774
F.6775
F.6776
F.6778
F.6779
F.6780
F.6781
F.6782
F.6783
F.6785
F.6786
F.6787
F.6788
F.6789
ANGLO AMERICANS BRITAIN'S LEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Films Registered under the Act.
71
Title of Film.
NOVEMBER 2.
Appointment in Berlin
Two Senoritas
Rogues Gallery
The Devil's Price
Men Working Together
Farmer for a Day
I Spied for You
Back from the Front . .
Registered by.
Maker's name.
Length
No.
(feet).
Columbia
Columbia
. 6,919
F.
6791
6 126
F
6792
. 5',441
F
6793
. 5,153
F
6794
982
F.
6795
. 1,581
F.
6796
. 1,594
F.
6797
. 1,607
F.
6798
NOVEMBER 4.
The Fargo Kid
Honeymoon Lodge
NOVEMBER 6.
The Avalanche
RKO-Radio
G.F.D. ..
New Realm
NOVEMBER 8.
Texas to Tokyo . . G.F.D
Sweet Rosie O' Grady . . 20th Century-Fox
Three Sisters of the Moors ,,
RKO-Radio
Universal
Swiss-Cine-
Alliance.
5,7i:
5,69<
F. 6802
F. 6803
4,621 F. 6804
Universal . . 9,273 F. 680 1
20th Century-Fox 6,826 F. 6807
. . 1,858 F. 6808
NOVEMBER 11.
Saludos. .
RKO-Radio
NOVEMBER 15.
The Strange Death of G.F.D
Adolf Hitler.
Top Man . .
Flesh and Fantasy . . ,,
Tom Thumb in Person ,,
Gem-Jams
Indian Signs
Radio Runaround
Hot Foot
Duke Ellington and His
Orchestra (Jamboree
No. 7)
NOVEMBER 17.
Lassie Come Home
Best Foot Forward
RKO-Radio
M-G-M . .
Paramount
"Walt Disney
Universal
RKO-Radio
Pathe News
M-G-M . .
Paramount
3,795
6,642
7,432
8,360
814
1,618
1,520
1,648
1,586
783
$,023
M81
r,859
F.6812
F.6814
F.6815
F.6816
F.6817
F.6818
F.6819
F.6820
F.6821
F.6822
F. 6825
F. 6826
F. 6827
NOVEMBER 18.
Hitler Dead or Alive . .
Russian Revels
The Armless Dentist . .
The Amazing Metropolis
International Film
Renters.
G.F.D
Charles House . .
Prod.
Universal
6,504
1,336
807
852
F. 6828
F. 6829
F. 6830
F. 6831
NOVEMBER 22.
Get Going
Ski Patrol
NOVEMBER 23.
Spy Ship
Secret Enemies
G.F.D
Ealing Dist.
Warner
Universal
Norwegian Govern-
ment Informa-
tion Office.
Warner
5,331
980
5,579
5,160
F. 6832
F. 6833
F. 6834
F. 6835
NOVEMBER 27.
The Desert Song
8,536
F. 6840
DECEMBER 1.
Plenty Below Zero
Columbia
Columbia
640
F. 6842
DECEMBER 2.
Song of Texas
Gals, Incorporated
British Lion
G.F.D
Republic
Universal
6,236
5,517
F. 6844
F. 6845
DECEMBER 3.
The Kansan
This Is the Army
United Artists . .
Warner
United Artists . .
Warner
7,163
10,325
F. 6848
F. 6849
DECEMBER 6.
The Phantom of the
Opera.
Never a Dull Moment
G.F.D
Universal
8,338
4,932
F. 6852
F. 6853
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE
72
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Title of Film.
DECEMBER 7.
When Winter Calls
Jane Eyre
Secret of the Fjord
The Night is Ending
The Bird Tower
Registered by.
Maker's name. Length
(feet).
20th Century-Fox 20th Century-Fox
801
8,662
844
7,626
585
No.
F. 6854
F. 6855
F. 6856
F. 6857
F. 6858
DECEMBER 8.
Brief Interval
Election Daze
Fixin' Tricks . .
Journey to Yesterday
The Last Lesson
Little Miss Pinkerton.
Ode to Victory
Scrap Happy . .
Seventh Column
The North Star
Sahara
Western Cowgirl
Who's Next ? . .
The Cactus Artist
Yukon Outpost
M-G-M
RKO-Radio
Columbia
G.F.D. .
M-G-M
Samuel Goldwyn
Prod.
Columbia
Universal
911
859
976
884
961
964
740
840
,550
,775
816
881
843
837
6859
6861
6862
F
F
F
F
F
F. 6864
F. 6865
F. 6866
F. 6867
F. 6868
F. 6869
F. 6874
F. 6875
F. 6876
F. 6877
DECEMBER 14.
King of the Cowboys
Nobody's Darling
British Lion
Republic
5,491
6,419
F. 6882
F. 6883
DECEMBER 20.
My Son, The Hero . .
Corregidor
The Ghost and the Guest
Isle of Forgotten Sins
Follies Girl
Rings over the Pacific
Here Comes Kelly
Spy Train
The Attorney's Dilemma
Headin' for God's
Country.
Pathe
P.R.C. Pictures
Independent Pict
Monogram
Republic
5,843
6,611
5,339
7,435
6,040
5,482
5,772
5,510
5,092
7,007
F. 6884
F. 6885
F. 6886
F. 6887
F. 6888
F. 6889
F. 6890
F. 6891
F. 6894
F. 6895
DECEMBER 22.
For Whom the Bell Tolls Paramount
The Cowboy
Mardi Gras . . . . ,,
The Fallen Sparrow . . RKO-Radio
The Adventures of a „
Rookie.
Paramount
Unity
Paramount
RKO-Radio
15,411
1,563
1,744
8,432
5,853
F. 6897
F. 6898
F. 6899
F. 6901
F. 6902
DECEMBER 24.
Film Vodvil No. 1
Blonde and Groom . .
Wolf in Thief's Clothing
Community Sing No.61
Community Sing No. 62
Screen Snapshots No. 116
Columbia
Columbia
954
1,375
1.642
951
911
915
F. 6905
F. 6906
F. 6907
F. 6908
F. 6909
F. 6910
DECEMBER 28.
The Seventh Victim
Prairie Law
RKO-Radio
RKO-Radio
6,381 F. 6912
5,323 F. 6913
DECEMBER 29.
Cry Havoc
Storm
Stork's Holiday
Three Smart Guys
To My Unborn Son
War Dogs
DECEMBER 31.
The Autobiography of
a Jeep.
In Old Oklahoma
Dangerous Blondes . .
M-G-M
British Lion
Columbia
M-G-M
U.S. Office of War
Information.
Republic Prod. . .
Columbia
8,754
675
704
962
765
617
9.191
7,263
F. 6914
F. 6915
F. 6916
F. 6917
F. 6918
F. 6919
F. 6921
F. 6922
F. 6923
ANGLO-AMERICAN .^T». BRITAIN'SLEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Films Registered under the Act. 73
LATE ADJUSTMENTS.
In the course of the year certain corrections have been published concerning
details in the length, title or description of films registered. Where thes ■ alterations
affect films in the 1943 list, the necessary corrections have been made ; appended we
give notification of alterations which affect films registered on earlier dates.
ALTERATIONS OF LENGTH
Original
Amended
Title of Film.
Registration
No.
length
length
(feet).
(feet).
Little Dolly Daydream
. .Br./E. 371
6,900
6,019
Jail Birds
. .Br./E. 2572
6,670
6,079
Garrison Follies
. .Br./E. 3280
7,171
6,457
Sheepdog of the Hills
. .Br./E. 4553
6,890
6,330
Oh No Doctor
Br. 9776
5,660
5,500
Little Stranger
Br. 9941
4,605
4,505
Man Without a Face
Br. 12159
5,500
5,010
Catch as Catch Can
Br. 14903
6,428
6,228
Wise Guys
Br. 15076
6,009
6,000
Jenifer Hale
Br. 15342
5,987
5,840
East of Ludgate Hill
Br. 15636
4,269
4,200
Last Barricade
Br. 16086
5,279
5,079
Murder of Edward Graham . .
F. 15376
5,579
5,500
The registered length of " Spellbound" (Br. /R. 3740) of January 23, 1941, has
been altered to 6,002 feet.
The registered length of the film "Danny Boy" (BR/E.4068), notification of
which appeared in the " Board of Trade Journal " of May 15, 1941, has been amended
to 6,634 feet.
The registered title and length of the film " Moonlight Sonata " (Br 14305),
notification of which appeared in the Board of Trade Journal of February 18, 1937,
have been altered to " The Charmer," 4,468 feet.
The registered length of the film " Circonstances Attenuantes " (F. 3893), noti-
fication of which appeared in the " Board of Trade Journal " of March 20, 1941, has
been altered to 6,095 ft.
ALTERATIONS OF TITLES
Title of Film.
Down Our Alley
Handle with Care
Sam Small Leaves Town
Second Thoughts
Hearts of Humanity . .
Go Get 'Em Haines . .
Registration No.
Br./E. 2116 . .
Br. 11442
Br. 15463
Br. 16123
F. 8324
F. 15376
Amended Title.
Gang Show.
Look Out Mr. Haggis.
It's Sam Small Again.
Crime of Peter Frame.
Back Street Boy.
Murder of Edward Graham.
The registered title of the film " Old Mother Riley in Paris " (Br. /E. 995), noti-
fication of which appeared in the " Board of Trade Journal " of November 24, 1938,
has been altered to " Old Mother Riley Captures a Quisling."
The registered title of the film " Iceland " (F. 5956), registered on December 8,
1942, has been altered to " Katina."
CANCELLATION
The entry in the Register of the film " Undercover Man " (F. 5722), registered in
the name of Paramount Film Service, Ltd., on October 1, 1942, has been cancelled.
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS -THE BEST
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Strand Films
General Manager - Michael Hankinson
Production Manager - - - Jessie Goodwin
Research & Contracts - - - Joyce Davis
Unit Manager - Arthur Barnes
Directors - Gilbert Gunn
Roger McDougal
Scenario - - - Jack Common
Chief Cameraman - - - - A. H. Luff
Cameramen - Cyril Bristow
H. N. Edwell
Supervising Editor - Ralph Kemplen
Editors - Frederick Weiss
Joan Mason
Assistant Editor - Patricia Murray
THE STRAND FILM COMPANY LTD.
G. W. PARISH (Chairman), LADY YULE, LOUIS JACKSON
18, OLD BURLINGTON STREET. Regent 0611
NATIONAL STUDIOS, BOREHAM WOOD
Elstree 1644
Documentary Films.
75
THE DOCUMENTARY FILM
AND ITS PUBLIC
IT has taken a war to prove to kinema owners that, factual films are not
only acceptable to +he average picturegoer, but that they can be an
attraction, rivalling in box-office appeal some of the biggest all-star
features. For this documentary producers should at least be thankful
and it should be their post-war aim to see that the goodwill so built up will
not again be killed by allowing prejudice to play a part in destroying the
enthusiasm resultant from documentaries like " Target for Tonight,"
" Divide and Conquer," and " The Battle of Britain."
True, at the time of writing, there is a falling off in public taste for this
type of stuff, but it cannot be too emphatically stated that the public re-
action is against war films in general and not against documentaries in par-
ticular. Any exhibitor will tell you that the biggest all-star fictional offering,
if it deals with the war, is more likely to be a nop ; but what ws should be
careful to see is that exhibitors are not allowed to get the impression that
this attitude is a revulsion of feeling aimed purely against documentaries,
which obviously, at this time, must almost inevitably deal with some aspect
of the war.
After many years we have broken down the prejudice against
what was once termed " Interest " or " Educational Subjects," like " The
Sex Life of the Earwig." If it is allowed to rise again it will be a much more
difficult business breaking it down, so let us hope that our documentary
producers have on the agenda for their post-war programme plans to con-
tinue in peacetime the excellent work, for the most part, they have done in war.
In the post-war world documentaries can prove a profitable and in-
fluential source of propaganda for the British Empire and its Industries, but
originality and initiative are essential in guaranteeing this type of subject
world distribution. At war the documentaries have put up a better show
than most of the feature production companies, for they have regularly
broken into the American market with pictures that have cost infinitely
less than any of the feature subjects that have failed to get a showing on the
other side.
While the American market is problematical, so far as British feature films
are concerned, for the obvious reason that they just cannot afford the screen-
ing time, it has been proved that a British short, provided it has originality
and showmanship appeal, can get a hundred per cent, screening.
If a film dealing with events at Bomber Command in war time can get a
widespread showing throughout the States, surely a film dealing, in a novel
fashion, with English, Irish, Welsh or Scottish village life could be made to
prove sufficiently interesting to get American distribution in peace time ?
Stories of our industries, and our people, given an American angle, without
prejudice to its origin, could in peace time do a tremendous amount to cement
good relations between ourselves and the States. One must bear in mind
that as a result of the overwhelming number of American pictures shown in our
kinemas we know almost every aspect of American life from the penthouses
of the rich New Yorkers to the shacks of the backwoods. We know their
taxi-drivers, their bell hops, their cops, forest rangers and newspaper men,
and we can almost distinguish the dialects of the various States, but how
much do the Americans know about us ? Take a look at the average American
picture that is supposed to portray English life, and the caricature that in-
variably meets you will show that they don't know a thing. This is just one
aspect of the peace time possibilities of the documentary.
There is one danger. For years British producers have led in the docu-
mentary field, but suddenly the Americans seem to be wakening up to its
possibilities, and more and more the M. of I., which once depended solely on
British producers for this type of subject, are turning to America for subjects
like "Battle of Britain" and "Divide and Conquer," There was nothing
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SYDNEY BOX
has pleasure in announccing that Donald F. Taylors new Gryphon
Unit will work within the Verity organisation, which now includes
the Greenpark Unit, the Technique Unit and the following
technicians:—
PRODUCERS & •
DIRECTORS
Kenneth Annakin
Dan Birt
Louise Birt
Henry Cass
Ralph Keene
Lister Laurance
Max Munden
J. Neill Brown
Ronald H. Riley
Cossar Turfery
Julian Wintle
WRITERS
Muriel Baker
Colin Brisland
F. Brown
Legh Clowes
Reg Groves
W. C. Hardman
Francis King
Paul Potts
Dylan Thomas
CAMERAMEN •
Eric Cross
Peter Cutler
Ray Elton
Peter Hennessy
Jack Hildyard
Jo Jago
Bernard Lewis
Morton Lewis
T. B. Stack
R. G. Still
A. T. Willis
Reg Wyer
ASSISTANTS
D. Bigg
D. Bjorck
T. Fader
D. Holmes
W. L. Hughes
J. Marks
P. Myall
M. Picot
A. Scobie
EDITORS
Compton Bennett
Carmen de Beliaeff
Robert Hill
Alan Osbiston
Peter Tanner
CUTTING ROOM
M. Barden
H. E. A. Holding
D. A. Hopper
C. Mason
L. Shepherd
L. South
PRODUCTION
MANAGEMENT
Betty Taylor
A. H. Rayner
UNIT MANAGERS
William McQuitty
Gerald O'Hara
Peter Price
H. Reubin
VERITY FILMS LIMITED
Joint Managing Directors : SYDNEY BOX & A. T. BURLINSON
2-6 WEST STREET, W.C.2. TEMPLE BAR 0135-0136-5664-566$
Documentary Films.
11
at all to stop our producers making a picture comparable to either of these,
for most of the stuff was available over here. It is a brilliant example of the
manner in which enemy propaganda can be turned against the enemy, and a
sample of the ingenuity that our producers must cultivate if they hope to
keep their top position in the documentary world.
The M. of I. has done a tremendous amount to encourage this type of
work, but this same Ministry has been largely responsible for the lack of
initiative now becoming apparent among our shorts producers. No doubt
the M. of I. has too many enthusiastic amateurs busy on the job and their
sense of public requirements cannot be better illustrated than by the groan
that goes up from the audience when " The M. of I. presents . . . "is flashed
upon the screen. Because thay know that the M. of I. has the final say in
the subject, presentation and even choice of staff, because they know that their
films, when made for the Ministry, get by irrespective of merit, many of our
producers are beginning not to worry at a time when that is just what they
should be starting to do.
M.of I. FILMS ISSUED DURING 1943.
Reproduced by Courtesy of the Ministry of Information.
THEATRICAL AND NON-THEATRICAL RELEASES
Abbreviations : — T — Mainly Theatrical. NT — Mainly Non-Theatrical. I — Mainly Instructional.
AS— Allied Service. W — Withdrawn. 0 — Despatched Overseas. 00— Primarily for Overseas Use.
000 — Overseas Use Only.
Lengths are recorded in feet of ^ymm. gauge, or in minutes of i6-mm. gauge.
* Indicates a five-minute film.
Title.
Autumn On the Farm
(TO)
Before the Raid (TO) ...
*Biter Bit, The (T)
Boiler House Practice (I)
Breathing Space (OO) ...
Britain Beats the Clock
(OOO)
Browned Off (TO)
Butterfly Bomb (NT) ...
"Cameramen at War (T)
Canteen Command (OOO)
Catering (I)
Cereal Seed Disinfection! I )
China (NTO)
Cine. Sports Magazine,
Nos. 3—i2 (OOO)
Clean Milk (10)
Close Quarters (TO)
Clyde Built (NTO)
Coalminer (O)
Come Again (OOO)
Commissioning a Battle-
ship (W)
Common Cause (NTO) ...
Convoy to Malta
♦Crown of the Year (TO)
Danger Area (NTO)
Debris Clearance (10) ...
Debris Tunnelling (10) ...
Defeat Tuberculosis (NTO)
Dig For Victory (2) (OOO)
Doing Without (OOO) ...
Factory Fire Guard (10)...
Fire Guard Plan (10) ...
Fires Were Started (TO)
First Aid On the Spot (10)
Floating Men (OOO) ...
Garden Friends and Foes
(I)
Hello, West Indies (000)
Prod. Unit.
Producer.
Director.
Length.
Ft.
Green Park
R. Keene
1,300
Crown
I. Dalrymple ...
J.Weiss
3,H3
Coombe
Sir A. Korda ...
1,290
C.W.S
G. Wynn
2,374
Strand ... ' ...
A. Shaw
2,845
Paramount
T. Cummins ...
1,464
Strand
D. Taylor
C. Delatour ...
3,359
Verity
L. Birt
442
Realist
Len Lye
i,3i3
Spectator ...
M. Hankinson
Gunn
1,034
Spectator
M. Hankinson
G. Gunn
... 1,843
Films ol G.B.
A. Buchanan ...
1,131
P. Rotha Prods. ...
D. Alexander ...
Budge Cooper...
1,410
G.B.I
Average 930
Realist
M. Thomson ...
1,395
Crown ,
I Dalrymple ...
J. Lee ...
6,770
Spectator
M. Hankinson
R. Carruthers
2,060
Strand
B.Wright
C. Delatour ...
... 1,384
Crown
R. Elton
1,564
G.B. News
957
Verity
H. Cass
1,048
See " Malta Convoy.'
Green Park
R. Keene
1,300
Verity
H. Cass
H. Cass
1,934
Shell
E. Anstey
A. Womersley
1,034
Shell
E. Anstey
K. Mander
1,651
Seven League
H. Nieter
903
Spectator ...
595
Spectator ...
M. Hankinson
G. Gunn
1,214
G.B.S.S. ...
F. Cadman
i,373
Verity
S. Box
L. Birt
. ••• 2,847
Crown
I. Dalrymple
H.Jennings ...
6,027
G.B.S.S
F. Searle
1,504
Films of G.B.
A. Buchanan
700
G.B.I
D. Catling
954
P, Rotha Prods, ...
D. Alexander
J. Page
2,139
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1943-44
HAVE PRODUCED FILMS FOR
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION
fin Arabian, Persian, Russian, Portuguese, S. American Spanish;
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
MINISTRY OF FOOD
ROARD OF TRADE
ADMIRALTY
BRITISH COUNCIL
PARK STUDIO,
PUTNEY PARK LANE, MANAGING
LONDON, S.W.I 5 DIRECTOR:
putney 62 74 ANDREW BUCHANAN
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79
Title. Prod. Unit.
In Which We Live (NTO) Pub. Relationship
Films
^Invincible ? (TO) ... Movietone ...
*lt's Just the Way It Is Two Cities
(TW)
King and His People, The Movietone ...
(OOO)
Lifting (I) C.W.S.
Making Good Hay (10) ... Realist
Malta Convoy (OO, NT) Movietone ...
Manpower (NT) Strand
Maltese Land Girl (000) Movietone ...
Mechanical Vultures(OOO) Films of G.B.
*M en From the Sea (Ti ... Spectator ...
Middle EastCartoon(OOO) Halas-Batchelor
No. i
No. 2
Milk Production in Britain Films of G.B.
(000)
Motive Power (OOO) . . . Films of G.B.
Moving Forts (OOO) ... Films of G.B.
Nations Within a Nation Paramount
(000)
Neuro-Psychiatry (00) ... Spectator ...
New Zealand's Home Films of G.B.
Front (OO)
Of One BlOOd (NTO) ... Seven League
Order of Lenin (OOO) ... Spectator ...
Pots and Pans (LI) ... Films of G.B.
Radio in Battle (NTO) ... Shell
Raid Report (OO) ... Movietone ...
Red Army Day (OOO) ... Newsreel Assoc.
Report from China (00) Movietone ...
Reseeding for Better Grass Realist
(10)
Ride with Uncle Joe, A. Verity
(NTO)
Salute to the Red Army Newsreel Assoc.
(OOO)
Saving Your Own Seeds (O) Realist
Scabies (10) Spectator ...
Seeds and Science (OO) Strand
Silent Village, The (TO) Crown
Simple Fruit Pruning (IO) Realist
South Africa (NTO) ... Crown
Sport (OOO) Strand
Steel Shows (000) ... Films of G.B.
Stcoking and Stacking Realist
(NTO)
Summer on the Farm Verity
(NTO)
There's a Future In It (TO) Strand
They Fight by Night (000) Movietone ...
♦These Are the Men (TO) Strand
Turkish Ambassador's Movietone ...
Visit (000)
(Turkish) Honoured Movietone ...
Guests (000)
Turkish Production Mis- Movietone ...
sion (OOO)
Until The Morning (000) Spectator ...
Up Periscope
Vegetable Seed Growing Strand
(10)
Volunteer, The (TO) ... The Archers
*War in the Pacific (TO) Shell
War Review, No. 1, No. 2 Movietone ...
. (NT)
Wartime Shipment of Shell
Packed Petroleum (10)
Wartime Shipment of Shell
Packed Petroleum (Fire
Precautions and Fire
Fighting)
Welding Helps the Farmer Films of G.B.
(10)
♦West Indies Calling (TO) P. Rotha Prods.
Producer.
L. Grant Wal-
lace
Director.
R. Massingham
L. Fenton
Length.
Ft.
1,155
i,245
946
977
A. Shaw
G. Wynn
M. Thomson ...
A. Buchanan ...
G. Gunn
1,790
839
1,117
75i
779
642
... 1,389
—
-
A. Buchanan ...
819
730
... 1,718
A. Buchanan ...
A. Buchanan ...
674
433
1,382
B.Wright
M. Hankinson
6,155
997
M. Hankinson
E. Anstey
—
H. Nieter
G. Gunn
A. Buchanan ...
Napier Bell . . .
—
... 1,348
864
1,039
1,021
1,110
M. Thomson . . .
792
940
M. Munden ...
K. Annikin ...
982
947
D.Taylor
H. Jennings ..
R. Hunter ..
M. Thomson ...
R. Carruthers
A. Osibston ...
H.Jennings ...
R. Hunter ...
R. Bond
A. Buchanan ...
1,533
3,202
1,126
3,275
1,766
1,240
604
1,171
—
R. Keene
1,077
L. Fen ton
D. Taylor
L. Fenton
3,144
927
i,075
400
850
900
See Close Quarters
A. Shaw ... P. Graham Scott
i,H5
1,230
M. Powell and
Pressburger
(E. Anstey) ..
(G. Thorp) ...
4,012
1,388
900
E. Anstey
Napier Bell . . .
1,800
E. Anstey
Napier Bell . . .
1,701
A. Buchanan ...
873
D. Alexander
J. Page
1,302
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Title.
Winter Work in the Gar-
den (IO)
Women of Britain (OOO)
Worker and Warfront
N05. 5-9 (NTO)
^Workers' Weekend
(TO)
World of Plenty (TO) ...
Youth (OOO)
Prod. Unit.
Realist
Spectator ...
P. Rotha Prods.
P. Rotha Prods.
Verity
Producer. Director.
B. Pearl
J. Monck ... R.Elton
P. Rotha ... —
Lengtt
Ft.
930
1,012
Avg. 913
1,265
4.133
Trailers (in Order of Release), January 1st to October 31st, 1943.
t Indicates a Cartoon.
Title
Guy Fawkes
Any Questions
Planned Crops
Blackout Sense
Blitz Pacts
Nero
tSalvage Saves Shipping
Black Diamonds
Pre-Blitz Precautions
Diphtheria III
Don't Travel at Rush
Hours
Garden Pests
Shorter Trunks
Bicycle Made for Two...
Harry at the Matches
Make Do and Mend
Parties
The Berries
"Contraries
Compost Heaps
Random Harvest
Nightingales
"Diphtheria IV
Model Sorter
Anti-Personnel Bomb...
Get the Coke Habit ...
Censorship of Prisoners'.
Mail.
Brains Trust
Here We Go Gathering
Spuds
Paper Chase
How to Use Your Doctor
No Fire Without Smoke
Blood Will Out
ti Stopped, I Looked
Sternutation ...
Fyffe's Film ...
tEarly Digging
Production Unit
Nettlefold
N.S.S.
Realist
Rotha
Spectator
McDougall & MacKendrick
Film Traders
Verity
Spectator ...
Larkins & Co.
Rotha
Film Traders
Strand
G.B.I.
Argyle British Productions
Byron
Nettlefold ..
Film Traders
Byron
McDougall & MacKendrick
Halas Batchelor ...
Public Relationsip Films
Concanen ...
Larkins & Co.
Halas Batchelor
Verity
Crown
Byron
Spectator ..
Spectator ..
Byron
Strand
Nettlefold ..
Film Traders
Halas Batchelor
Spectator . . .
Gainsborough
Halas Batchelor
Director
H. Hughes ...
Miss Davies
L. Lye
McDougall &
MacKendrick
G. M. Hollering
K. Anakin ...
W. M. Larkins
R. Loew ...
G. M. Hollering
A. Harper ...
J. Argyle ...
J. Raymond
B. Peake ...
G. M. Hollering
J. Raymond
McDougall &
MacKendrick
R. Massingham
D. de Marney
W. M. Larkins
D. Birt
J. Raymond
M. Hankinson
J. Raymond
P. Price
B. Peake ...
G. M. Hollering
M. Hankinson
L. Arliss
Government
Department
M. of F. & P.
Campaigns Div. M.O.I.
M. of Ag. & Fish.
M. of W. T.
M. of H. S.
Min. of Fuel & Power
M. of Supply
M. of F. & P.
M. of H. S.
M. of Health
M. of W. T.
M. of F. & P.
M. of Supply
M. of A. & F. -
G.P.O.
M. of Supply
Fire Offices Committee
Board of Trade
Scot. Office.
M. of Supply
M. of A. & F.
Scot. Office
Ministry of Labour
M. of Health
M. of Supply
M. of H. S.
M. of F. & P.
Postal and Telegraph
Censorship
M. of Home Security
Scottish Office
M. of Supply
M. of Health
Fire Offices Committee
M. of Health
Min. of War Transport
Ministry of Health
Scottish Savgs. Comm.
Min. of Agric. & Fish.
COLONIAL FILM UNIT.
Silent 16 m. Films.
Title
Charlie The Rascal
Heroic Malta
Farming in Russia
Machi Gaba
Mobile Library
Katsina Tank
*Take Cover
Timbermen from Honduras
The British Empire at War No.
The British Empire at War No.
The British Empire at War No.
The British Empire at War No.
The British Empire at War No. 5
Length
Ft.
180
385
220
411
372
300
,152
453
334
343
367
311
296
Length
Ft.
• 347
395
360
378
328
452
479
52
352
507
* "Take Cover" is also released in 35 mm. and
16 mm. Sound and Silent.
Title
The British Empire at War No. 6
Land and Water (1 reel)
The British Empire at War, Nos. 7, 8 & 9
P /O Peter Thomas
Colonial Centre
Donf't Neglect Your Bicycle
Blind People
The British Empire at War No. 10
The British Empire at War No. 11
We Want Rubber
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81
MERTON
PARR
STUDIOS
269 KINGSTON ROAD,
S.W.19
Apply for rates and terms
to A. C. SNOWDEN,
Studio Manager
Telephone: Liberty 4291 (xolines)
A convenient,
compact, ^well-equipped
Service Studio
for all types of
Film Production
Two Stages
Four W.E. Recording Channels
(2 mobile)
Dubbing and Scoring Theatre
(4 dubbing heads)
Two Review Theatres
Cutting Rooms
Diagrammatic and Cartoon Dept.
Western Elecmc
MICROPHONIC
SOUND SYSTBM
Nearest Stations : Wimbledon
Town by Southern or District
Railway. South Wimbledon by
Morden Line — thence by bus.
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G.-B. Instructional. — At the present time G.B.I, are busy with work
making training films for the War Office and Admiralty. In addition, they
have in hand several productions for the British Council, which include a
series of films on British surgery, and a subject on colliery practice, also
various instructional geographical subjects. They have just completed
a new series of " Secrets of Nature," and are about to commence the 24th
Annual Series. It is anticipated that work of this type will continue until
the end of the war.
No definite arrangements have yet been made for post-war activities,
although plans are in preparation for further theatrical subjects, and it is
expected that work will continue with the British Council in their films
designed to show British life to countries overseas.
Strand Films, Ltd. — -With the recent reorganisation, the company
started 1944 in a particularly strong position. New appointments include
Michael Hankinson, formerly chief of production of Spectator Films, as
general manager. Jessie Goodwin, now production manager, has worked
with Mr. Hankinson for some considerable time. Research and contacts
are now in the hands of Joyce Davis. Arthur Barnes, the unit manager,
is probably one of the best known figures on the production side of the In-
dustry, and at various times has worked as production manager to most
of our well-known stars and directors, both English and American, as also
with Spectator. Gilbert Gunn, who will direct, came from Welwyn, where
he was scripting to direct a film of the Royal Observer Corps, of which he is
a member. This first directorial effort proved so successful that he remained
with Spectator Films, the producers of this subject, in the capacity of director.
Roger McDougal is new to directing but gained instantaneous fame when he
gave up his work in a Glasgow newspaper office to become co-author of
" This Man is News " and a number of other successes directed by David
Macdonald. Jack Common will be working on scenarios, while A. H. Luff,
better known as Billy, who takes over as chief camerman, has had 23 years'
experience as a feature camerman. He has worked with Mr. Hankinson
previously, as has also camerman Cyril Bristow, who at B. and D. filmed
the very successful screen version of the Anthony Kimmins stage hit, " While
Parents Sleep." Ralph Kemplen takes over as supervising editor, and this
renews his association with National Studios, where he worked for British
National as editor. Frederick Weiss and Joan Mason are the other editors.
Patricia Murray will be assistant editor. Strand will continue to work at
National Studios, Elstree, but Mr. Hankinson operates from his office at 1,
Golden Square.
Merton Park Studios, Ltd.— During the past year the steady progress
of this centre of documentary and short film production has been well
maintained. Under F. A. Hoare (managing director), ably assisted by
A. C. Snowden (now a director of the company as well as studio manager),
the studios' facilities and services have been extended and a large number
of tenant-producers (features as well as shorts) testify to its increasing
efficiency. Edgar Law is now in charge of the sound department, which
handles a large amount of foreign language dubbing. The editing
department, under C. E. Beaumont, has been re-equipped.
The company's production schedule for the immediate future is larger
than ever, while the year just completed was a record one for output, mainly
for Government Departments, British Council, National Savings Committee,
and for a number of industrial sponsors. E. P. L. Pelly (chairman of the
group) is now lining up an impressive series of pictures for 1944.
Harold Purcell, who heads the scenario department, has just completed
the direction of the first film to be made in the country with Spanish dialogue,
employing South American actors. Cecil Musk has directed a number of
films, including one for the Free French. A. C. Hammond's assignments as
director and editor include pictures for the War Office and for the Air Ministry.
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EALING STUDIOS LTD.
MICHAEL 6ALC0N IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION
EALING GREEN, LONDON, W.5
Phone: EALING 6761
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T. R. Thumwood, in charge of the Cartoon and animation department, has
kept up a remarkable output of high quality work in training films. Jimmy
Rogers, camerman-director, has turned out several brilliant jobs. Others
who have contributed to the Company's successes in 1943 are W. H. Williams
(production manager), H. Watson (art director), E. W. Beckett, A, Travers,
C. Miller, C. Tasto, C. Mason, J. Saward, Mary Benedetta, Geo. Cooper and
T. Phelan.
British Films, Ltd.— Whilst the film unit of the company has continued
to be fully occupied with production for the Air Ministry, the company
is conducting a nation-wide campaign in the exhibition of specially produced
sound films to encourage War Savings on behalf of the National Savings
Committee. The films are 16 mm., projected through the latest arc-equipment
(rear projection), and are shown by a large fleet of daylight Mobile Talking
Kinemas.
Films Of Great Britain, Ltd. — Each year the company has been in existence
its output has increased. Last year Andrew Buchanan's organisation
produced a large number of subjects — -in Arabic, Persian, Russian, Portugese,
and Spanish for the Ministry of Information. Other Government Departments
for whom they have produced have been the Ministries of Agriculture and
Food, Board of Trade, the Admiralty, and the British Council. Plans have
been completed for the further expansion of the firm's activities, which are
designed to cater, not only for the immediate future, but for the period when
hostilities cease.
Ealing. — -O. H. Cornelius, famous South African director, has joined
Ealing Studios to make a series of semi-documentary films. The first will
deal with the ballet, the script for which has been written by Mrs. D. Langley
Moore, author of the ballet " The Quest," which is part of the Sadlers Wells
repertory. The ballet film will tend to show the development of a dancer
against a background of world events, with special reference to the history
of ballet and the recent general increase in its popularity. It is hoped that
the film will contribute to a wider public appreciation of the difficulties
existing in the intricate processes of creating this delightful form of entertain-
ment. " Painted Boats," a story of the canals of Britain, forms the subject
of the second documentary. The original screen play has been written by
Stephen Black, co- writer of " The Bells Go Down." The third in this docu-
mentary series is tentatively called " A Film of a Film," which will take the
public behind the scenes of film-making.
B.S. Productions. — -Under the direction of Paul Barralet, this old
established firm of short film producers has considerably extended. In
two successful four-reelers — -"The Pinnacle of Fame" and "I Want to be
an Actress" — the vast possibilities have been exploited of blending acted
sequences with scenes of actuality. Several important two-reelers have
been produced for Government departments "and a number of other subjects
are scheduled. A post-war programme of feature films is in preparation by
Paul Barralet and Granville Squiers.
Concanen Recordings, Ltd. — -Derrick de Marney is carrying out a big
programme of documentary shorts for both the Ministry of Information
and the Polish Government. The Company has also been doing extensive
research work on an important post-war subject. Mr. de Marney plans at
least one other feature film during 1944.
Verity Films, Ltd. — During the past few years Verity have so expanded
its activities that it is recognised as the largest short-film producer
in Europe. Recently Donald F. Taylor, formerly of Strand, joined up with
Sidney Box ; his new unit is known as Gryphon films ; other units associated
with Verity are Gieenpark and Technique. During the past year
one short film every week has been produced for one or another of the
several Government departments who have commissioned product,
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85
The building of Mobile Cinemas and the exhibition of
Sound Films in the open air and in daylight, of which
we were the pioneers, is not our only activity. One
important and ever-growing department is that devoted
to the production of all types of sponsored and publicity
films and their exhibition to theatre, open air tour, or
specialised audiences, for which last, if you have no
projection equipment available, we are able to supply or
hire as required. The BRIMAIN Generator Unit is also
an exclusive British Films development, and is specially
built for the provision of A.C. current supply to 16 mm.
Portable Sound Film Projectors. Our co-operation and
advice on the economic and effective application of any
of our products is freely at your disposal.
Head Office: 199 PICCADILLY, LONDON, W.l. Telephone: REGent 2828
Works: 260 HIGH ROAD, BALHAM, LONDON, S.W.17. Tel.: BATtersea 8506
86 The Kinematograph Year Book.
FILM LIBRARIES
H. — A hire charge is made. F. — Free distribution. Sd. — Sound. St. — Silent.
(Reproduced by permission of Film Centre, Ltd.)
Association of Scientific Workers, 30,
Bedford Row, W.C.i. Graded list of scientific
films.
Austin Film Library. Motoring interest,
industrial, technical and travel. Available
only from the Educational Films Bureau, Tring,
Herts. 35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. & St. F.
Australian Trade Publicity Film Library.
Australian life and scenery. Available from the
Empire Film Library. 35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd.
& St. F. 3, sound films on 9.5 mm. available from
Pathescope.
British Commercial Gas Association, Gas
Industry House, 1, Grosvenor Place, S.W.i.
Social subjects, domestic science, manufacture of
gas. 35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. & a few St. F.
British Council Film Department, 25,
Savile Row, W.i. Films of Britain. Catalogue
for overseas use only.
British Film Institute, 4, Great Russell St.,
London, W.C.i. (a) National Film Library Loan
Section Copies of film classics. 35 mm., 16 mm..
Sd. & St. H. (b) Collection of Educational Films.
35 mm., 16 mm. Sd. & St. H.
British Instructional Films, hi, Wardour
Street, W.i. Feature films ; Pathe Gazettes and
Pathetones ; nature films. 16 mm. Sd. & St.
H.
Canadian Pacific Film Library. Life and
scenery. Available from the Empire Film
Library. 16 mm. Sd. & St. F.
Canadian Government Exhibitions and
Publicity. Wide variety of films. Available
from the Empire Film Library.
Central Council for Health Education.
Catalogue films, mostly of a specialist health
nature. 35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. &St. H. & F.
Central Film Library, Imperial Institute,
S.W.7- Has absorbed the Empire Film Library
and the G.P.O. Film Library. Also new M.O.I,
non- theatrical films. 35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd.
& St. F.
Coal Utilisation Joint Council, General
Buildings, Aldwych, London, W.C.2. Pro-
duction of British coal and miners' welfare.
35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. F.
Crookes' Laboratories, Gorst Road, Park
Royal, N.W.10. 35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. F.
Dartington Hall Film Unit, Totnes, South
Devon. Classroom films on regional and eco-
nomic geography. 16 mm. St. H.
Dominion of New Zealand Film Library,
415, Strand, W.C.2; 22 films of industry, scenery
and sport. 16 mm. St. F.
Educational Films Bureau, Tring, Herts.
All types of film. 35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. & St. F.
Educational General Services, 37, Golden
Square, W.i. A wide selection, particularly of
overseas interest. Some prints for sale. 16 mm.
& St. H.
Electrical Development Association, 2,
Savoy Hill, Strand, W.C.2. Films of electrical
interest. Films of direct advertising appeal are
available to members of the Association only.
16 mm. Sd. & St. F,
Empire Film Library. Now merged with
the Central Film Library. 16 mm. and a few
35 mm. Sd. & St. F.
Film Centre, 34, Soho Square, W.i. Mouve-
ments Vibratoires. A film on simple harmonic
motion. French captions. 35 mm. & 16 mm.
St. H.
Ford Film Library, Dagenham, Essex.
Some travel, engineering, scientific and comedy
interest. 35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. & St. F.
Gaumont-British Equipments, Film House,
Wardour Street, W.i. Scientific subjects,
geography, hygiene, history, language, natural
history, sport. Also feature films. 35 mm.
& 16 mm. Sd. & St. H.
G.P.O. Film Library. Communications.
Now merged with the Central Film Library.
35 mm., 16 mm. Sd. & St. F.
Kodak, Ltd., Kingsway, W.C.2 (a) Koda-
scope Library. Instructional, documentary,
feature, western, comedy. Strong on early
American comedies. 16 mm. & 8 mm. St. H.
(A number of educational films have teaching
notes.) (b) Medical Film Library. Some prints
for outright sale. 16 mm. St. H.
March of Time, Dean House, 4, Dean Street,
W.i. Selected March of Time items. 16 mm.
Sd. H.
Mathematical Films. Available from
B. G. D. Salt, 5, Carlingford Road, Hampstead,
N.W.3, and R. A. Fairthorne, Kirk Michael,
Hillfield Road, Farnborough, Hants. Mathe-
matical films for senior classes. 16 mm. &
9.5 mm. St. H.
Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co.,
Ltd., Trafford Park, Manchester 17. Films
available for technical and educational groups.
16 mm. Sd. F.
Pathescope, North Circular Rd., Cricklewood,
N.W.2. Cartoons, comedies, drama, docu-
mentary, travel, sport. 9.5 mm. Sd. & St. H.
Petroleum Films Bureau, 15, Hay Hill,
Berkeley Square, W.i. Technical and docu-
mentary films. 35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. & St. F.
Religious Film Library, Church Walk,
Dunstable, Beds. Religious and temperance.
35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. & St. H.
Scottish Central Film Library, 2, Newton
Place, Charing Cross, Glasgow, C.3. Teaching
films. Library available to groups in Scotland
only. 16 mm. Sd. & St. H.
Sound-Film Services, 27, Charles Street,
Cardiff. Selected films. Some have French
commentaries. 16 mm. Sd. H.
South African Railways Publicity and
Travel Bureau, South Africa House, Trafalgar
Square, W.C.2. Travel and general interest.
35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. & 4 St. versions. F.
Southern Railway, General Manager's
Office, Waterloo Station, S.E.i. Films on
seaside towns, etc. 16 mm. St. F.
Wallace Heaton, Ltd., 127, New Bond St.,
W.i. Three catalogues. American feature
films and shorts. 16 mm. & 9.5 m.m. Sd.
& St. H.
Workers' Film Association, Ltd. Transport
House, Smith Square, London, S.W.r. Films
of democratic and co-operative interest.. Some
prints for sale. 35 mm. & 16 mm. Sd. & St. H .
TRADE
ORGANISATIONS
(ASSOCIATIONS, SOCIETIES, UNIONS, ETC.)
INDEX
PAGE
Amusement Caterers' Association (Northern Ireland) ... ... ... 102
Associated Film Carriers of Great Britain, Ltd 300
Association of Cine Technicians 98
Association of Realist Film Producers ... ... ... ... ... 101
Association of Short Film Producers 101
British Actors' Equity Association ... --- 97
British Board of Film Censors 102
British Film Institute 96
British Film Producers' Association ... ... ... ... ... 101
British Kinematograph Society ... ... ... ... ... ... 96
British Poster Advertising Association ... ... ... ... ... 101
British Short Film Makers' Society, Ltd. 101
Christian Cinema and Religious Film Society 97
Cinema Club, Glasgow ... 101
Cinema Managers' Association ... ... ... ... ... ... 99
Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association ... ... ... ... 88
Cinematograph Films Council 100
Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund 97
Cinematograph Trade Provident Institution ... ... ... ... 95
Cinema Veterans (1903) 102
Electrical Trades Union ... 96
Federated British Film and Stage Association and Universal Film-
goers' League ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 100
Federation of Cinematograph Societies ... ... ... ... ... 100
Film Industry Employees' Council of the A.C.T. and N.A.T.K.E., etc. 101
Film Industry Publicity Circle 102
Film Strippers Association, Ltd. ... ... ... ... ... ... 102
Incorporated Association of Kinematograph Manufacturers, Ltd. ... 94
Institute of Amateur Cinematographers, Ltd. ... ... ... ... 99
Kinema Projectionists' and Engineers Assoc 100
Kinematograph Renters' Society, Ltd 93
Lancashire Cinema Old Boys' Association ... ... ... ... 102
London Poster Advertising Association ... ... ... ... ... 101
London Scientific Film Society ... ... ... ... ... ... 102
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc 102
Musicians' Union 100
National Association of Theatrical and Kine. Employees ... ... 98
News and Specialised Theatre Association of Gt. Britain and Northern
Ireland 98
Newsreel Association of G.B. and Ireland, Ltd 99
Official Data 103
Performing Right Society, Ltd. ... ... ... ... ... ... 96
Phonographic Performance, Ltd 100
Royal Photographic Society (Kinematograph Section)... ... ... 102
Screenwriters' Association ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 10.1
Society of Cinematurians ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 99
Sub-Standard Cinematograph Association ... ... ... ... 97
Variety Artists' Federation ... ... ... ... ... ... 102
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Trade Organisations.
The Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association of
Great Britain and Ireland.
Reg. No. 1622T.
Registered under Trade Union Acts.
Offices : 127, Wardour Street, W.l.
'Phone : Gerrard 7362/4.
Telegraphic Address : Ceabilrex 'Phone London.
GENERAL COUNCIL.
PRESIDENT :
Sidney W. Clift, 5, Union Street, Birmingham.
VICE-PRESIDENT :
G. H. Scarborough.
HON. TREASURER:
E. J. Hinge, 147-149, Northumberland Street,
Newcastle-on-Tyne.
GENERAL SECRETARY :
W. R. Fuller, 127-133, Wardour Street, London, W.l.
(Telephone : Gerrard 7362/3/4.)
IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT :
Coun. Henry Simpson, The Homestead, Kilner Park, Ulverston.
SOLICITOR :
Norman Hart, B.A., Broadmead House, 21, Panton Street, Haymarket,
S.W.I.
DELEGATES.
Birmingham and Midlands. — B. T. Davies, Leslie Holderness, E. Mitchell, K. F. Jones, E. B.
Gold, T. McDermott. Bradford and District. — -A. S. Hyde, J. W. Richardson, T. Armitage.
Bristol and West of England. — Coun. F. G. W. Chamberlain, E. C. Rogers, J. D. Saunders. Devon
and Cornwall. — Leslie G. Hill, Maurice Prince, P. Myott. Eastern Counties. — Douglas F.
Bostock. Hants and East Dorset.— Aid. G. W. A. Wright, Coun. H. P. E. Mears. Hull and
District. — Brinley Evans. Kent County. — Morris M. Levy, S. H. Parsons. Leeds and District.
■ — C. H. Whincup, Charles P. Metcalfe, H. Hopkins, W. Prodgers, H. Masterman. Leicestershire. — •
G. H. Scarborough, A. W. Black. London and Home Counties. — C. G. Bernstein, J. H. Davis,
R. H. Dewes, Thomas N. France, A. Freedman, Coun. A. W. Green, Roland Lea, E. H. Lundy, C. A.
Mathes, C. H. Russ, S. K. Lewis, A. J. Gale. Manchester, Salford and District. — H. Newbould,
A. Caplan, T. E. Robinson, F.C.I. S. Northern.— W. Carr, W. S. Gibson, E. J. Hinge, F. W.
Morrison, T. H. Scott, Thomas Thompson, C. Chipchase, F. Jordan. North Lincolnshire. — ■
Charles Clow. North Staffordshire. — F. V. Chambers, Coun. G. L. Barber. North Western. —
P. Inkester, W. Eastaway Smith, E. H. Whittell, R. P. Rutherford, W. J. Speakman, J. R. Saronie,
G. Dudley West, F.C.A. Nottinghamshire and Derby.— J. Pollard, J.P. ; Fred A. Prior, F.S.S.A. ;
H. Elton, Coun. J. Drew. Portsmouth and I.O.W. — F. B. B. Blake, C. Clarke. Scottish. — Alex.
B. King, C.B.E., J.P. ; George Singleton, Lord Provost James Welsh, D. A. Stewart, J.P. ; H. J.
Green, J.P. ; L. D. Dickson, Ritson Bennell, Miss M. F. Mcintosh, W. N. Cameron, J. S. Dunbar;
J. McBride. Sheffield and District. — Coun. H. S. Gent, E. C. Clayton, A. R. Favell. South and
East Lancs. District. — -J. J. McCracken, J. Mather, Charles Littler, Coun. W. Woolstencroft, Coun.
J. C. Whitaker. Southern Midlands. — Dennis C. Walls, R.' Chetham, W. H. Thornton. South
Wales and Monmouthshire. — B. A. Lobley, W. Berriman, A. B. Watts, F.S.A.A. ; J. Morgan.
Sussex. — Coun. R. E. Richards, G. C. K. Dicker. West Lancashire. — Coun. Henry Simpson,
J. F. Dobson.
ANGLO AMERICAN corplltd BRITAIN'S LEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Trade Organisations,
89
OBJECTS.
The objects of the Association are : —
(a) To promote good will and a good understanding between all Proprietors
of Kinemas and other places of entertainment, and between them and such
persons as work for them, and between them and the Manufacturers and
Renters of Films.
(b) To provide a fund for the protection of the interests of the Members
of the Association and to protect them from oppression.
(c) To secure unity of action among Proprietors of cinemas and other places
of entertainment and in particular to secure that film rentals paid or payable
by Members of the Association shall not exceed the maximum sums fixed
from time to time by the Council of the Association in accordance with these
Rules.
(d) To promote by all lawful means the adoption of fair working rules and
customs of the Trade.
(e) To organise means to secure and if at any time considered necessary
themselves supply means whereby a free and unrestricted circulation of films
and other Trade requisites may be secured for Members of the Association.
(/) To resist by all lawful means the imposition by public authorities or
other persons of terms and conditions upon the Trade which are unreasonable
or unnecessary.
(g) To secure legislation for the protection of the interests of Members,
and to promote or oppose and join in promoting or opposing Bills in
Parliament.
(h) To adopt such means of making known the operations of the Association
as may seem to the Council expedient.
(*) To promote a good understanding between all local authorities and the
Members of the Association, and to take any steps in furtherance thereof
in matters which are the subject of local government, and which in the
opinion of the Council may be in the interests cf, or for the protection of, the
Members.
{]) To adopt any means which in the opinion of the Council may be
incidental or conducive to the above objects.
BRANCHES.
Birmingham and Midlands Branch. — Central House, 75, New Street, Birmingham, 2. —
Chairman, B. T. Davis, Lombard House, Great Charles Street, Birmingham. Vice-Chairman,
T. McDermott. Immediate Past-Chairman, C. H. Russ. Treasurer, W. H. Bull, 43, Franklin Road,
Bournville, Birmingham, 30. Secretary, B. C. Muggleton, A.C.A., Central House, 75, New Street,
Birmingham. Trustees, H. B. Lane, ; S. W. Clift ; W. H. Bull. Committee, B. T. Davis ; Lt.-Col.
S.K.Lewis; W.H.Bull; E. B. Gold, Alhambra Theatre, Moseley Road, Birmingham ; T.McDermott,
Plaza Cinema, Bromsgrove ; K. F. Jones, c /o Cinema Accessories, Ltd., 6, Corporation Street, Bir-
mingham ; H. B. Lane, ; A. G. May, Bristol Cinema, Bristol Road, Birmingham. Delegates, C. H.
Russ; B.T.Davis; L. Holderness ; E.Mitchell; K.F.Jones; E. B. Gold ; T.McDermott.
Bradford and District Branch. — 23, Piccadilly, Bradford. — Chairman, A. S. Hyde, "Four
Winds," Ferncliffe Drive, Baildon. V ice-Chairman, T. Armitage. Immediate Past-Chairman,
A. Cansfield. Treasurer, J. E. Rouse, "Travellers' Rest," Hotel Duckworth Lane, Bradford.
Secretary, H. Goldsbrough, F.C.R.A., 23, Piccadilly, Bradford. Trustees, L. Kitchen ; G. A. Ridler ;
A. S. Hyde. Committee, A. S. Hyde; A. Cansfield; J. E. Rouse; H, Goldsbrough, F.C.R.A. ;
T. Aimitage, "Ellwood," Bradford Road, Brighouse ; W. A. Berry, Theatre Royal Manningham
Lane, Bradford ; E. W. Bentley, Towers Hall Picture House, Manchester Road, Bradford ; D.
Heughan ; H. Parkin ; H. Upton ; L. Kitchen ; J. J. Normanton ; N. Roberts ; W. Prodgers ;
T. Lund, 44, Silverhills Drive, Bradford ; G. A. Ridler, New Victoria Cinema, Bradford ; H. E.
Holland, Odeon Theatre, Leeds. Delegates, A. S. Hyde ; J. W. Richardson.
Bristol and West of England Branch. — 16, John Street, Bristol, 1. — Chairman. Councillor
F. G. W. Chamberlain, Gaiety Cinema, Knowle, Bristol, 4. V ice-Chairman, E. C. Rogers, Hippodrome,
Gloucester. Treasurer, G. H. Blackburn, New Palace, Baldwin Street, Bristol Secretary, S. W.
Savery, A.C.I.S., A.C.R.A., 16, John Street, Bristol, 1. Trustees, A. B. Atkinson, 32, Salisbury Road,
Redland, Bristol, 6 ; G. Allen, 424, Stapleton Road, Eastville, Bristol ; O. J. Pugsley, 206, Cranbrook
Road, Bristol, 6. Committee, Councillor F. G. W. Chamberlain ; E. C. Rogers ; G. H. Blackburn ;
S. W. Savery, A.C.I. S., A.C.R.A. ; G. Allen ; A. B. Atkinson ; V. E. Cox, Picture House, Clevedon ;
O. J. Pugsley, Councillor G. Rees, Regent Picture House, Highbridge, Som. ; J. D. Saunders, 15,
Middle Street, Yeovil ; F. A. Seal, 5, Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, 8 ; P. W. Teed, The Cinema,
Glastonbury ; Councillor H. F. Wren, J. P., Regal Picture House, Staple Hill, Bristol. Delegates,
Councillor F. G. W. Chamberlain ; J. D. Saunders ; E. C. Rogers,
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Devon and Cornwall Branch. — 49 North Street, Plymouth. — Chairman, Leslie G. Hill, Palace
Theatre, Bodmin. Vice-Chairman, Maurice Prince, Regal Cinema, Barnstaple. Treasurer and Secre-
tary, C. H. Rundle, 49, North Street, Plymouth. Trustees, Major A. O. Ellis, "Sutherland Tower,"
Higher Warberry Road, Torquay ; W. P'ickles, J.P., Picture House, Buckfastleigh, S. Devon ; W. F.
Gilley, Regent Cinema, Paignton. Committee, Leslie G. Hill ; G. K. Allerton, Roval Theatre, Abbev
Road, Torquay ; Major A. O. Ellis ; W. Pickles, J.P. ; W. F. Gilley ; H. B. Mather, 79, Thornhill
Road, Plymouth ; H. E. Gilley, Odeon, Plymouth ; F. Wheeler, State Cinema, St. Budeaux, Plymouth ;
T. J. R. Taylor, Alexandra Theatre, Newton Abbot ; F E. Bowen, Lloyds Bank Chambers. Torquay ;
P. Myott, 1, Vaughan Parade, Torquay ; J. D. Saunders, 15, Middle Street. Yeovil ; Harry J. Watkins;
Capitol Cinema, St. Austell ; R. C. Hill, Palace Cinema, Truro ; C. Drage, Royal Cinema, St. Ives ;,
Maurice Prince ; H. M. Williams, The Glyn Cinema, South Street, Lostwithiel'. Delegates, Leslie G.
Hill ; Maurice Prince ; P. Myott.
Eastern Counties Branch. — -54, Marine Parade, Gorleston-on-Sea. — Chairman, V. E.
Harrison, M.B.E. Vice-Ouxirman, D. M. Attree. Treasurer, E. H. Field, 16, South Quay:
Great Yarmouth. Secretary, Alderman Ernest Y. Barr, 54, Marine Parade, Gorleston-on-Sea:
Trustees, Alderman E. V. Barr ; D. M. Attree ; E. H. Field. Committee, D. M. Attree ;
Councillor Y. E. Harrison, M.B.E. ; Douglas F. Bostock ; E. H. Field; .Mrs. E. E.
Hipperson, Riversdale, Beccles, Suffolk ; G. F. Allen, 87, North Denes Road, Great Yarmouth.
F. Graves, The Playhouse, Buttermarket, Bun- St. Edmunds ; R. Pareezer, Theatre de Luxe,
St. Andrew's Street, Norwich; H. W. Pinchon, 45, Chevalier Street, Ipswich; J. H. Troughton,
J. P., " Cardigan," Newmarket ; R. J. Atherton, The Grand Cinema, London Road, Lowestoft ; W. S.
Hudson, Regent Theatre, Norwich. Delegate, Douglas F. Bostock.
Hampshire and East Dorset Branch. — 1, Fernlea Gardens, Bassett, Southampton. — Chairman,
Alderman G. W. A. Wright, Regal Theatre, Eastleigh. V ice-Chairman, G. Bravery, The Regent
Theatre, Poole. Treasurer, G. H. Clement, Regent Cinema, Southampton. Secretary, H. H. C.
Mitchener, F.L.A.A., 1, Fernlea Gardens, Bassett, Southampton. Trustees, Alderman G. W. A.
Wright ; Councillor H. P. E. Mears, 303, Wimborne Road, Bournemouth ; S. H. Parsons, Rialto
Cinema, Southampton. Committee, Alderman G. W. A. Wright ; G. Bravery ; G. H. Clement ;
H. H. C. Mitchener, F.L.A.A. ; Councillor H. P. E. Mears ; E. Turnbull, Regent Theatre, Bourne-
mouth ; S. H. Parsons ; A. T. S. Adams, Tivoli Cinema, Wimborne ; — • Colman ; — De Jong ; B. L.
Maver, Palladium, Southampton ; W. E. Mouland, Lvric Cinema, L%Tnington ; A. H. Sowerbutts,
Hythe Cinema, Hythe, Hants. Delegates, Alderman G' W. A. Wright ; H. P. E. Mea
Hull and District Branch. — Bank Chambers, Church Street, Goole.— Chairman, Alderman
R. W. Wheeldon, 95, Swanland Road, Hessle, East Yorkshire. V ice-Chairman, Brinley Evans,
Criterion Theatre, George Street, Hull. Treasurer, T. J. Morton, Princes, Hull. Secretary, Councillor
Wallace Rockett, Bank Chambers, Church Street, Goole. Trustees, Alderman R. W. Wheeldon ;
E. Seaton, 150, Cottingham Road, Hull ; H. Yaughan Evans, County Buildings, Land of Green
GiDger, Hull. Committee, Alderman R. W. Wheeldon ; Brinley Evans ; T. J. Morton ; Councillor
Wallace Rockett ; H. V. Evans ; E. Lamb, Waterloo Cinema, Hull ; A. Spinks, 10a, Spring Street,
Hull ; W. Prodgers, Regal Cinema, Hull ; G. Allenby, Priory Cinema, Hull ; B. Hewson, 23, Anlaby
Road, Hull. Delegate, Brinley Evans.
Kent County Branch. — The Palace, Bexleyheath, Kent. — Chairman, J. Armes. Vice-
Chairman, F. B. Salt. Immediate Past-Ouiirman, F. B. Salt. Treasurer, Reginald Y. Crow, 127,
Wardour Street, London, W.I. Secretary, Harry Quinton, The Palace, Bexleyheath. Trustees.
Morris M. Levy, Westminster Lodge, 34, Highfield Gardens, London, N.W.i. ; F. B. Salt ;
A. Spencer -May, Snr., The Commodore, High Street, Orpington. Committee, The business of the
branch to be conducted by meeting duly summoned when Special Committees may ba elected to deal
with any sparine business. Delegates, Morris M. Lew ; S. H. Parsons.
Leeds and District Branch. — 7, Headingley Crescent, Leeds, 6. — Chairman, C. H. Whincup,
Tower Cinema, New Briggate, Leeds. Vice-Chairman, H. Hopkins, Palace Cinema, Meadow Road,
Leeds. Immediate Past-Uliairman, W. Prodgers, The Ritz Cinema, Yicar Lane, Leeds, 1. Treasurer,
G. Hylton, C.A., 10, East Parade, Leeds, 1. Secretary, E. M. Rush, 7, Headingley Crescent, Leeds, 6.
Trustees, A. Cunningham, Tower Crest, Heysham ; H. Hopkins ; J. Jesson. Committee, C. H.
Whincup ; H. Hopkins ; G. Hylton ; A. E. Shaverin, Tatler Theatre, Leeds, 1 ; J. T. Beaumont,
Cinema, Longroyd Bridge. Huddersneld ; E. Freedman, 23, Park Row, Leeds, 1 ; — Sykes ; —
Greenwood ; — - Turnbull ; — - Wall ; — ■ Reed ; — Smith ; — Stevens ; Mrs. Beards all ; j. Jesson,
Town Hall, Penistone ; Mrs. Gaines, Haddon Hall, Leeds ; Councillor F. Gummersall, Picture House,
Beeston, Leeds. Delegates, C. H. Whincup; Chas. P. Metcalfe; H. Hopkins; W. Prodgers; H.
Masterman.
Leicestershire Branch. — National Chambers, 4, Horsefair Street, Leicester. — Chairman,
A. W. Black, " Redwinter," Toller Road, Leicester. Vice-chairman, G. H. Scarborough, " Ashfield,"
Elmfield Avenue, Leicester. Immediate Past-Chairman, G. H. Scarborough. Treasurer,
P. Gorton, City Cinema, Market Place, Leicester. Secretary, S. J. Gunby, A.S.A.A., National
Chambers, 4, ' Horsefair Street, Leicester. Trustees, F. F. Stafford, Ayleston Cinema'
Leicester ; A. W. Black ; Councillor G. Smith, Ritz Cinema, South Wigston, Leicester. Committee,
A. W. Black ; G. H. Scarborough ; P. Gorton ; S. J. Gunby, A.S.A.A. ; C. Wheatman, Savoy Cinema,
Belgrave Gate, Leicester ; F. T. Towers, Olympia Cinema, Narborough Road, Leicester ; G. G.
Baum, Rock Cinema, Mountsorrel, Near Leicester ; Mrs. G. M. Yates, Mere Road Cinema Co., Ltd.,
57, Waterloo Street, Leicester ; J. H. Potter, Odeon Cinema, Queen Street, Leicester ; C. K. Deeming,
Grand Cinema, Coalville; C. H. Russ, West End Cinema, Birmingham, 1. Delegates, G. H.
Scarborough ; A. W. Black.
London and Home Counties Branch. — 127 133, Wardour Street, London, W.i. — Chairman,
C. G. Bernstein, 36, Golden Square, London, W.i. Vice-Chairman, C. Mathes. Immediate Past-
Chairman, A. J. Gale. Treasurer, Major A. J. Gale, O.B.E., J.P. Secretary, Arthur Taylor, 127-133,
Wardour Street, W.i. Trustees, Reginald Y. Crow, 127, Wardour Street, W.i ; Thomas
France, 59, Woodland Rise, Muswell Hill, N.io; C. Mathes, Committee, Reginald Y.
Crow ; Squadron - Leader J. W. Davies. (on active service) ; Major A. Davis, Marble Arch
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Pavilion, 531, Oxford Street, W.i ; J. H. Davis, Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, W.i ; R. H.
Dewes, Odeon Theatres, Ltd., Marlow, Bucks ; Major T. H. Fligelstone, M.C. (on active service) ;
Thomas France ; A. Freedman ; Councillor A. W. Green, Regal Cinema, 495, Hale End Road,
Highams Park, E.4 ; Councillor T. L. Harrold, Crown Hotel, Penn, Bucks. ; A. Brown ; S. K. Lewis ;
S. Hart, Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, W.i ; Councillor E. A. Huddleston,
The Palace Cinema, Witney, Oxon. ; Sid. Hyams, Eros House, Piccadilly Circus, London,
W.i ; D. J. James, Cinema House, 225, Oxford Street, W.i ; Commander A. W. Jarratt,
30/31, GoldenSquare, London, W.i ; R. Lea, Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
W.i ; Morris M. Levy, 34, Highfield Gardens, Golders Green, N.W. ; E. H. Lundy, New Gallery
House, Regent Street, W.i ; L. Morris, 52, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i ; A. J. Gale ; C. H. Russ ;
S. H. Parsons, Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, W.i ; B. Tyne, Regal Cinema, High Street,
Putney, S.W.15. Delegates, C. G. Bernstein ; J. H. Davis ; R. H. Dewes ; Thomas France ; A.
Freedman; Councillor A. W. Green ; S.K.Lewis; R.Lea; E. H. Lundy ; C. A. Mathes ; C. H. Russ.
Manchester, Salford and District Branch. — Cromford House, Cromford Court, Market
Street, Manchester, 4. — Chairman, H. Newbould, Emery Film Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Man-
chester, 2. V ice-Chairman, T. S. Dawson, Warston Cinemas, 20, Brazennose Street, Manchester, 2.
Immediate Past-Chairman, A. Caplan, Ivydene, Grindleford, Near Sheffield. Treasurer, A. Snape,
A.S.A.A., 14, John Dalton Street, Manchester, 2. Secretary, T. E. Robinson, F.C.I.S., The Regal
Cinema, Oxford Road, Manchester, 1. Trustees, H. Newbould ; T.S.Dawson; A. Caplan. Committee,
H. Newbould ; T. S. Dawson ; A. Snape, A.S.A.A. ; T. E. Robinson, F.C.I.S. ; A. Caplan ; C. W.
Fennell, Tatler News Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester, 1 ; W. Eastaway Smith, Odeon Theatre,
Leeds ; R. Fox, Princes Cinema, Monton, near Manchester ; E. Hanson, 120, Heaton Moor Road,
Stockport ; W. A. Hockman, Gaumont Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester, 1 ; L. Lewis, Apollo
Cinema, Ardwick, Manchester ; W. Millward ; H. Abbott ; G. Dewhurst ; G. Jones. Delegates,
H. Newbould ; A. Caplan ; T. E. Robinson, F.C.I.S.
Northern Branch. — Grainger Chambers, 104, Grainger Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1. —
Chairman, W. Carr, Queen's Hall, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland. Vice-Cfuiirman, E. R. Eadie,
Apollo Cinema, Birtley, Co. Durham. Immediate Past-Chairman, W. S. Gibson, 4, Palladium Build-
ings, Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough. Treasurer, S. Bamford, 9, Eldon Square, Newcastle-on-
Tyne. Secretary, Alfred Smith, F.C.I.S., Grainger Chambers, 104, Grainger Street, Newcastle-on-
Tyne. Trustees, W. S. Gibson, 4, Palladium Buildings, Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough ; W. Carr ;
J. H. Dawe. Committee, C. Chipchase, "Lathbury," Cotherstone, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham;
F. M. Horsfall, Havelock Chambers, Fawcett Street, Sunderland; J. C. Bell, Brighton Electric
Cinema, Newcastle-on-Tyne ; C. Crowe, 52, Stowell Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne ; F. C. Ewing, The
Cinema, High Street, Stockton-on-Tees ; R. Gilbertson, Royalty Cinema, Gosforth, Newcastle-on-
Tyne ; T. F. Massicks, Smelts Theatres, Ltd., 125, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne ; W. Clemin-
son ; B. Renwick, Bamboro Electric Theatre, Byker, Newcastle-on-Tyne ; J. S. Snell, 147-49, North-
umberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne ; E. S. Smith, Imperial Cinema, FeUing-on-Tyne ; The Hon.
W. Westwood, 147-49, Northumberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Delegates, W. Carr ;
W. S. Gibson; E. J. Hinge; F. W. Morrison; T. H. Scott; Thos. Thompson; C. Chipchase;
F. Jordan.
Northern Ireland Branch. — -41, Cooldarragh Park, Belfast. — Chairman, B. K. McGuigan, 9,
Castle Street, Londonderry. Vice-Chairman, L. Hyman. Immediate Past-Chairman, T. H.
McDermott. Treasurer, J. Quinn, Gaiety Theatre, North Street, Belfast. Secretary, S. M. Goldstein,
41, Cooldarragh Park, Belfast. Committee, T. H. McDermott, ; B. K. McGuigan ; J. Quinn ; S. M.
Goldstein ; J. D. Russell ; Jam^s Curran, 405, Antrim Road, Belfast ; G. Lodge, Imperial Picture
House, 18-24, Corn Market, Belfast ; H. Wilton, Troxy Cinema, Shore Road, Belfast ; D. Finney,
Windsor Cinema, Donegall Road, Belfast ; Edmond E. Bryans, Coleraine Picture Palace, 27, Garfield
Chambers, Belfast. Trustees, P. M. Bass ; B. K. McGuigan.
North Lincolnshire Branch.- — Plaza Cinema, 128, Cleethorpes Road, Grimsby. — -Chairman,
T. Dawson Bell, Theatre Royal Cleethorpes. Vice-Chairman, Vincent Burton, Tower Cinema,
Grimsby. Treasurer, Ryall B. Jones, Globe Cinema, Grimsby. Secretary, Charles Clow, Plaza
Cinema, Grimsby. Trustees, T. Dawson Bell ; Mrs. R. Bass, New Lyric Cinema, Victoria Street,
Grimsby ; Councillor W. H. Webster, Grand Cinema, Brigg. Committee, T. Dawson Bell ; Vincent
Burton ; Chas. Clow ; W. Prodgers ; D. Heughan ; J. Edmundson, Regal Cinema, Freeman Street,
Grimsby ; A. Thompson, Pavilion, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe ; Councillor W. H. Webster.
Delegate, Chas. Clow.
North Staffordshire Branch. — -17, Albion Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. — Chairman,
F. V. Chambers, Roxy Cinema, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. V ice-Chairman : J. Barrington. Treasurer,
L. Myatt, The Alhambra, Normacott, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Secretary, T. A. Grant, A.C.A..
17, Albion Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Trustees, J. Barrington ; L. Myatt ; T. A. Grant, A.C.A..
Committee, J. Barrington ; F. V. Chambers ; L. Myatt, T. A. Grant, A.C.A. ; M. A. Vachon,
Plaza Cinema, Nelson Square, Newcastle, Staffs.; N. Dean, Regal Cinema, Newcastle, Staffs ;
H. Grice, Alexandra Palace, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ; Councillor G. L. Barber, Regent Hall,
Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent ; C. Wheatman, Savoy Cinema. Leicester ; E. W. Simmonds, Picture
House, Stafford. Delegates, F. V. Chambers ; Councillor G. L. Barber.
North Western Branch. — Lloyds Bank Buildings, 11-13, Victoria Street, Liverpool, 2.
Chairman, R. P. Rutherford, Queens Cinema, Poulton Road, Wallasey. Vice-Chairman, P. Inkester.
Immediate Past-Chairman, E. H. Whittell. Treasurer and Secretary, G. Dudley West, F.C.A., Lloyds
Bank Buildings, n/13, Victoria Street, Liverpool, 2. Trustees, P. M. Hanmer, 51a, Rodney Street,
Liverpool; J. R. Saronie, Scala Cinema, Prestatyn, N. Wales; W. J. Speakman, Capitol Cinema,
Overton Street, Liverpool, 7. Committee, E. H. Whittell ; W. J. Speakman ; G. Dudley West ; E. H.
James, The Luxor Cinema, Llanrwst, N. Wales ; J. R. Saronie ; E. Appleton, Moreton Picture House,
Moreton, Wallasey ; C. Burns, Gem Picture House, Vescock Street, Liverpool, 5 ; W. G. Crawford,
Savoy Cinema, Birkenhead ; A. W. Cottrell, Garrick Picture House, Westminster Road, Liverpool, 4;
Llew Edwards, J.P., Plaza Cinema, Rhyl, N. Wales; C. W. Elliott, The Palladium, Price Street,
Birkenhead ; A. Gregory, Capitol Super Cinema, Wallasey • P. E. Giles, Grand Cinema, Lord Street,
Southport ; P. M. Hanmer; P. Inkester, Commodore Cinema, Stanley Road, Liverpool, 20
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A. Keen, 3, Rialto Buildings, Upper Parliament -Street, Liverpool, 8 ; J. C. Kenneliy. Savoy Cinema,
Birkenhead ; I. Merriman, King's Cinema, London Road, Liverpool, 3 ; VV. J. McAree, Plaza Cinema,
Borough Road, Birkenhead ; J. Roberts, Princes Cinema, Granbv Street, Liverpool, 8 ; N. Snell, 3,
Rialto Buildings, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, 8 ; J. Ward, 3, Rialto Buildings, Upper Parlia-
ment Street, Liverpool, 8 ; Alderman R. Duncan French, J. P., F.S.A.A., 17, North John Street,
Liverpool, 2 ; W. Eastaway Smith, Olson Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester ; F. Stollard; E.
Tuffery; H.Griffiths. Delegates, E. H. Whittell ; R.P.Rutherford; W. J. Spsakman ; J. R.Saronie;
G. Dudley West, F.C.A. ; Councillor Llewelyn Edwards, J. P., "Englefield." Russell Road, Rhvl,
North Wales ; P. Inkester ; W. Eastaway Smith.
Notts, and Derby Branch. — -General Buildings, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham. — Chairman,
F. A. Prior. Vice-Chzirmin, J. Langham Brown, The Empire Cinema, Long Eaton. Immediate
Past-Chairmzn, J. Pollard. Treasurer, Councillor Joseph Drew. Secretary, Maj. R. F. Prior, A.C.A.,
General Buildings, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham. Trustees, J. Pollard, J. P. ; Fred. A. Prior,
F.S.A.A. ; J. Langham Brown. Committee, Nottingham : J. Pollard, J. P., J. Langham Brown ;
Councillor J. Drew ; Fred. A. Prior, F.S.A.A. ; J. E. Harmston, Imperial Picture House, Wilford
Road, Nottingham ; E. C. Morris, Scala Tneatre, Market Street, Nottingham ; R. J. Black, Boulevard
Electric Theatre, Nottingham ; A. Shortland, The Highbury Cinema, Bulwell, Nottingham. Notting-
hamshire : H. Elton, Commerce Chambers, Elite Buildings, Nottingham ; A. H. Shapeero, Palladium,
Bseston, Notts. ; C. Wheatman, Savoy Cinema, Belgrave Gate, Leicester ; G. Kasoni, The Regent,
Barker's Pool, Sheffield, 1. Derbyshire : Councillor J. Drew ; E. Mitchell ; Mrs. J. G. Austin Reed ;
H. V. B. Goodsen, The Coliseum, Derbv ; E. Rudge, Victoria Picture House, Knifesmith Gate,
Chesterfield. Delegates, J. Pollard, J. P., Fred. A. Prior, F.S.A.A. ; H. Elton ; Councillor J. Drew.
Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Branch. — -75, West Street, Fareham, Hants.— Chairman,
A. Levison, Forum Cinema, Portsmouth. V ice-Chairman, Charles Clarke. Immediate Past-Chairman,
P. J. Milsom. Treasurer, F. B. B. Blake, Empire Cinema, Havant. Secretary, A. Daniels, F.S.A.A.,
75, West Street, Fareham, Hants. Trustees, Charles Clarke ; P. J. Milsom ; W. C. Elliott. Committee,
P. J. Milsom ; W. C. Elliott ; F. B. B. Blake ; A. Daniels, F.S.A.A. ; A. Levison, Forum Cinema,
Portsmouth ; V. Badman ; E. E. Brock ; A. C. Salter, Odeon Theatre, Festing Road, Southsea ;
C. Clarke, Theatre Royal, Portsmouth. Delegates, F. B. B. Blake ; C. Clarke.
Scottish Branch. — -Gordon Chambers, 90, Mitchell Street, Glasgow, C.i. — Chairman, W. N.
Cameron, Dominion Cinema, Edinburgh. Vice-Chairman, J. McBride. Immediate Past-Chairman,
D. A. Stewart. Treasurer, H. J. Green, J. P., Playhouse Buildings, Renfrew Street, Glasgow.
Secretary, John R. Turner, C.A., 9c, Mitchell Street, Glasgow. Trustees, R. V. Singleton, J. P., Cosmo
Cinema, Rose Street, Glasgow ; James Welsh, 1, Endfield Avenue, Glasgow, W.2 ; A. S. Albin,
Embassy Cinema, Edinburgh. Committee, Glasgow and West of Scotland ; W. B. O. McDougall,
J. Wallace, Geo. Taylor, H. Winocour, Geo. Kemp ; Edinburgh : Wm. H. Albin, J.P.,
R. McLaughlin, C.A., ' J. Maguire ; Dundee: Wm. Page ; Aberdeen: Ritson Bennell. Delegates,
Alex. B. King, C.B.E., J. P., 190, West Recent Street, Glasgow; Geo. Singleton, Cosmo Cinema,
Rose Street, Glasgow ; James Welsh ; D. A. Stewart, J. P. ; H. J. Green, J.P. ; J. McBride ; W. N.
Cameron; J.S.Dunbar; L. D. Dickson, Hippodrome, Boness ; Ritson Bennell ; Miss M. F. Mcintosh.
Sheffield and District Branch. — Hoole's Chambers, 47, Bank Street, Sheffield. Chairman,
E. C. Clayton, 535, Fulwood Road, Sheffield. Vice-Chairman, W. C. Harte, Premier Picture Palace,
Kimberworth Road, Rotherham. Immediate Past-Chairman, J. W. Keeton, 572, City Road, Sheffield.
Treasurer, D. Craig, 3, Hartshead, Sheffield, 1. Secretary, Arnold R. Favell, A.S.A.A., 47, Bank
Street, Sheffield, 1. Trustees, T. F. McDonald, 352, Sharrow Lane, Sheffield; L. Shaw, Sheffield
Picture Palace, Union Street, Sheffield ; E. C. Clayton. Committee, E. C. Clayton ; W. C. Harte ;
J. W. Keeton ; D. Craig ; Arnold R. Favell, A.S.A.A. : S. Kirkham, 269, Dobcroft Road, Sheffield, n ;
C. Phoenix, Theatre, Hillsborough, Sheffield, 6 ; L. Shaw, Sheffield Picture Palace, Union Street, Shef-
field ; J. T. Dobson, 461, Abbey Lane, Sheffield, 7 ; Councillor H. S. Gent, 12, Kenbourne Road,
Sheffield ; D. Heughan, The Regent, Barkers' Pool, Sheffield ; D. C. Walls ; W. C. Brindley ; F. S.
Neale, Unity Picture Palace, Langsett Road, Sheffield. Delegates, Councillor H. S. Gent; E. C.
Clayton ; A. R. Favell, 275, Dobcroft Road, Sheffield, 11.
South and East Lancs. District Branch. — -Cromford House, Cromford Court, Market Street,
Manchester, 4. — Chairman, Councillor W. Woolstencroft, The Hippodrome, Leigh. V ice-Chairman,
J. C. Whitaker. Immediate Past-Chairman, J. J. McCracken ; Treasurer, R. L. Stott. Secretary,
Chas. Littler, 32, Cromford House, Cromford Court, Manchester, 4. Trustees, J. J. McCracken;
J. Mather, La Scala Cinema, Spring Street, Bury ; A. Peel, Barleydale, Higherford, Nelson.
Committee, J. J. McCracken; Councillor W. Woolstencroft ; T. Lewis; J. Mather; A. Peel;
W. W. Lloyd, Savoy Cinema, Oldham ; Councillor J. C. Whitaker, Empire Cinema, Oswaldtwistle ;
H. Lyons, 84, Walton Lane, Nelson ; W. Hodgson, Palace Cinema, Bury Old Road, Bolton ; W. E.
Ellwood, Plaza Cinema, Stockport ; R. Stott, Scala Cinema, Hyde, Cheshire. Delegates, J. J.
McCracken ; J. Mather ; Chas. Littler ; Councillor W. Woolstencroft ; J. C. Whitaker.
Southern Midlands Branch. — Central Cinema, Cheshunt, Herts. — Chairman, Dennis C,
Walls, Midland Bank House, 26, Cross Street, Manchester, 2. Vice-Chairman, A. J. Gale,
Immediate Past-Chairman, N. A. Ayres, Astonia Cinema, Baldock, Herts. Treasurer, R. Chetham.
The Plaza, Bedford. Secretary, Ernest J. Carpenter, Central Cinema, Cheshunt, Herts. Trustees.
Councillor L. Salmons, J. P., Electric Theatre, Newport Pagnall ; W. Southan Morris, 37-38, Golden
Square, W.i ; H. D. Pascoe, Cinema de Luxe, Northampton. Committee, Dennis C. Walls ; N. A.
Ayres; R. Chetham ; Ernest J. Carpenter ; Major A. J. Gale, O.B.E., J.P., 9, North Drive, Streatham
Park, S.W.16 ; R. H. Dewas, Odeon Theatres, Ltd., Old County Cinema, Marlow, Bucks. ; S. K.
Lewis; E. H. Lundy ; H. W. Trendgrouse ; C. E. At trill, Eastern Cinemas, Ltd., 127, Wardour
Street, W.i. Delegates, Dennis C. Walls ; R. Chetham ; N. A. Ayres.
South Wales and Monmouthshire Branch. — 3, Park Place, Cardiff. — -Chairman, J. Morgan,
Workmen's Hall, Gilfach Goch, Tonvrefail. Vice-Chairman, F. Kensall. Immediate Past-Chairman,
B. A. Lobley. Treasurer, A. B. Watts, F.S.A.A., 12, Museum Place, Cardiff. Secretary, W. J. Fooks,
F. S.A.A., 3, Park Place, Cardiff. Trustees, F. A. Cam ; B. A. Lobley ; W. Berriman. Mount Pleasant,
Maesycoed, Pontypridd. Co mm ittee . B. A. Lobley :J. Morgan A. Morgan ; A. B. Watts F.S.A.A.
ANGLO AMERICAN corpTtd BRITAIN'SLEADING DISTRIBUTORS
Trade Organisations.
93
W. J. Fooks. F.S.A.A. ; W. Lewis Smith, New Theatre, Mountain Ash ; F. A. Cam, New Hall,
Bargoed ; A. J. Attwood, The Grand Cinema, Newbridge ; H. Jones, Welfare Hall, Glyn Neath ; J. E.
Tavlor, 5, Milborne Chambers, Merthvr Tvdfil ; W. Hvman, 43, Eaton Crescent, Swansea. Delegates,
B. A. Lobley ; W. Berriman ; A. B. Watts, F.S.A.A.
Sussex Branch. — 75, West Street, Fareham, Hants. — -Chairman, A. J. Sadler, The Astoria,
Brighton. V ice-Chairman, R. Briggs, 2, Paddock Terrace, Lewes, Sussex. Immediate Past-Chairman.
Councillor R. E. Richards, Picturedrome, Langney Road, Eastbourne. Treasurer, R. Briggs. Secre-
tary, A. Daniels, F.S.A.A., 75, WestStreet, Fareham, Hants. Trustees, D. Benjamin ; Councillor R. E.
Richards ; C. A. Seebold, The Rivoli, Worthing. Committee, A. J. Sadler ; R. Briggs ; Councillor
R. E. Richards ; A. Daniels, F.S.A.A. ; D. Benjamin, Princes Cinema, North Street, Brighton ;
S. H. Parsons, 49, Park Lane, London, W.i ; H. Jacobs, Regal Cinema, Western Road, Brighton ;
G. C. K. Dicker, Regal Cinema, London Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea ; P. G. Lundy, Savoy Cinema,
East Street, Brighton ; F. C. Maplesden ; H. Philpot. Delegates, Councillor R. E. Richards ; A. J.
Sadler.
West Lancashire Branch. — -"Ceair," 39, South Avenue, Morecambe. — Chairman, Councillor
Henry Simpson, "The Homestead," Kilner Park, Ulverston. Vice-Chair man, Councillor H. R. A-
Addenbrooke, Tower Theatre, Morecambe. Immediate Past-Chairman, James Atroy, Picturedrome
Church Street, Lancaster. Treasurer and Secretary, Harry Hargreaves, " Ceair." 39, South Avenue,
Morecambe. Trustees, Councillor Henry Simpson ; Councillor H. R. V. Addenbrooke ; Harry Har-
greaves. Com mittee, Councillor Henry Simpson ; Councillor H. R. V. Addenbrooke ; H. Hargreaves ;
Jas. Atroy, Picturedrome, Church Street, Lancaster ; T. J. Reardon, 13, Dalton Square, Lancaster;
E. Angers, Palladium, Church Street. Preston ; J. V. Sanders ; T. G. Ribble ; J. F. Dobson, 75, Duke
Street, Barrow-in-Furness. Delegates, Councillor Henry Simpson ; J. F. Dobson.
The Kinematograph Renters' Society Ltd.
General Offices: 30, OLD COMPTON STREET, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 4383-90.
OFFICERS.
Major R. P. Baker, F.C.A. (President) ; F. W. Baker (Hon. Treasurer)
Frank Hill, F.C.I.S. (Secretary).
COUNCIL.
Anglo-American Film Corporation, Paramount Film Service, Ltd.
Ltd- „ ^ T ^ Pathe Pictures, Ltd.
British Lion Film Corporation, Ltd. -d-^ ^ ,. -n- . T , ,
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd. RKO-Radio Pictures, Ltd.
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Ltd. Twentieth Century Fox Film Co.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd.
Ltd.
General Film Distributors, Ltd. United Artists Corporation, Ltd.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd. Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd.
SOLICITOR.
Hugh V. Harraway, 2, Field Court, Gray's Inn, W.C.I.
LIST OF MEMBERS
LONDON.
Anglo-American Film Corporation, Ltd. National Screen Service, Ltd.
British Lion Film Corporation, Ltd. Paramount Film Service, Ltd.
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd. Pathe Pictures, Ltd.
Columbia Pictures Corporation. Ltd. RKO-Radio Pictures, Ltd.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd. Sherwood Films, Ltd.
General British Distributors, Ltd. Twentieth Century Fox Film Co., Ltd.
International Film Renters, Ltd. United Artists Corporation, Ltd.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd. Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd.
PROVINCIAL CENTRES.
Manchester. — Mancunian Film Corporation, Ltd.
Glasgow.— Centred at 227, West George Street. (Secretary, A. Levy.)
Dublin— Centred at 13, St. Andrew Street. (Secretaries, Taylor, Son and Robinson.)
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OBJECTS.
To promote and protect in every possible legal manner the interests,
financial welfare and success of the kinematograph film-renting trade, and
to devise means to promote co-operation amongst those engaged in the
kinematograph industry for the protection of their mutual interests.
To watch and keep records for reference and comparison of all matters
in any way affecting the kinematograph industry and of all developments
thereof, and by the united opinion and experiences of the members of the
Society to decide upon and initiate and support proper methods for dealing
with any contingency affecting the kinematograph trade or the members of
the Society that may arise.
To procure information for members of the Society as to the standing
and responsibility of parties with whom they propose to transact business.
To give legal advice to members of the Society.
To promote, organise and carry on such charitable institution work of
funds and for such purposes as shall be thought fit.
The Incorporated Association of Kinematograph
Manufacturers, Ltd.
Offices : Carlisle House (Circa 1670), Soho, London, W.l.
Temporary Address : 51, Lincoln's Inn Fields, W.C.2.
Phone : Holborn 2683.
OFFICERS.
Chairman : ... ... ... Tom E. Davies, J. P.
Treasurer : ... ... ... Major C. G. Fox, M.B.E.
Secretary : ... ... ... J. Brooke Wilkinson.
Secretary (Equipment Section) : L Wakefield.
COUNCIL.
E. E. Blake, c/o Kodak, Ltd., Kingsway, W.C.2.
H. R. A. de Jonge, Little Bartons, Old Bath Road, Sonning, Berks.
E. F. Lyons, G.B., Kalee Ltd., 60, Wardour Street, W.l.
P. A. Turnor, R.C.A. Photophone, Ltd., Electra House, Victoria Embank-
ment, W.C.I.
E. W. Woods, Ross Ltd., 4, North Side, Clapham, S.W.4.
OBJECTS.
To promote the consideration and discussion of all questions affecting
and generally to watch over, protect, and advance the interests of the trade
of manufacturers and/or publishers and/or sellers of kinematograph films
(in this memorandum called the " said trade," which expression shall
include all ancillary and allied trades and every branch of such trade and
whether such trade or trades shall be carried on in England or elsewhere),
to promote economy, efficiency and excellence in the said trade, and to
facilitate the operations thereof, and to co-operate with members of the
Association of the various branches of the said trade for the promotion of
mutual interests.
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EQUIPMENT SECTION.
Chairman :
E. E. Blake.
Secretary :
Leslie Wakefield.
Executive Committee :
H. R. A. DE JONGE.
J. Hasselkus; C.B.E.
E. Oram.
J. W. Perkins.
P. Rigby.
F. W. Tims.
P. A. Turnor.
CONSTITUTION.
The Circle has been formed to combine the responsible publicity directors
and managers of producing, exhibiting and renting companies into an
association designed to represent and protect the film industry as a whole
in its public and Press relations.
The Circle neither seeks nor desires trade union status, and will not
affiliate with any trade union or similar body.
Its aims shall be : —
1. To counteract propaganda hostile to the film industry.
2. To cultivate and promote close and coidial relations with the
Critics' Circle, and with editorial and advertising representatives
of newspapers, etc. ; and to assist the industry as a whole in its
relations with the Press and the public.
3. To promote greater cohesion and unity of puipose and method
between the three main branches of the industry, so that it may
be possible to achieve overall publicity campaigns for films
throughout production, distribution and exhibition.
4. To incorporate the Central Clearing House, which for seven
years has so excellently organised Press show arrangements, and
in respect of them substituted order for chaos.
THE CINEMATOGRAPH TRADE PROVIDENT
INSTITUTION.
F. W. Baker. W. J. Gell, C.B.E
Capt. R.S.Bromhead. F. T. Harv«y.
Arthur Cunningham. J. Brooke Wilkinson.
President : Sir William F. Jury.
Major T. H. Fligelstone.
Registered under the Friendly Societies Act,
1896. (Registered No. 1667.) Affiliated to
The Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund.
Secretary and Offices:
Reginald C. O. Viveash, 52, Shaftesbury
Avenue, London, W.i.
Hon. Treasurer : J. Brooke Wilkinson.
Trustees :
Sir William F. Jury; Lt.-Col. A. C. Brom-
head, C.B.E., J. P. ; J. Brooke Wilkinson.
Telephone : Gerrard 4104
Committee :
Reginald C. Bromhead, Chairman.
E Ayres. E. W. Fredmak.
Full particulars of membership of thi* Trade
Friendly Society can be obtained on application
to the Secretary.
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THE BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE.
President : The Duke of Sutherland, K.T.
Board of Governors. — Capt. Sir William Brass,
M.P. (Chairman) ; F. W. Baker, Sir W. Ross
Barker, K.C.I.E., C.B., W. R. Fuller,
W. Glenvil Hall, M.P. ; A. C. Cameron, M.C.,
M.A. ; Hon. Eleanor Plumer, M.A. ; Lt.-Col.
Sir Thomas Moore, M.P. ; Dr. J. E. Smart, M.C. ,
M.A., B.Sc.
Offices :
Great Russell Street, London, W.C.i.
Director : Oliver Bell, M.A.
Secretary : Miss Olwen Vaughan.
Telephone : Museum 0607-8.
The main object of the British Film Institute
is to encourage the use and development of
the cinematograph as a means of entertain-
ment and instruction and to this end undertakes:
(a) To act as a clearing house for information
on all matters affecting films at home and
abroad.
(£>) To influence public opinion to appreciate
value of films as entertainment and instruction.
(c) To advise educational and other institu-
tions on the supply, use and exhibition of films.
(d) To act as a means of liaison between the
trade and cultural and educational interests.
(e) To undertake research into the various
uses of the film and of allied visual and auditory
apparatus.
(/) To maintain a national repository of films
of permanent value.
(g) To catalogue educational and cultural
films.
(h) To give advice to Government Depart-
ments concerned with films.
(*') To certify films as educational, cultural
or scientific.
(j) To undertake similar duties in relation to
the Empire.
(ft) To establish branches and local associa-
tions to promote the objects of the Institute.
BRITISH KINEMATOQRAPH 800IETY.
President: A. G. D. West.
Vice-President :■ I. D. Wratten.
Hon. Secretary : E. Oram.
Hon. Treasurer : P. H. Bastie.
Executive Committee :
C. H. Champion ; R. T. Dealey ; G. B.
Harrison ; L. J. Hibbert ; A. S. Newman ;
A. W. Watkins ; F. Watts.
Organising Secretary : R. Howard Cricks.
Executive Office : Dean House, 2 Dean Street,
London, W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 7368.
Australasian Representative : Alan Williamson
General Film Distributors, Ltd., Liverpool
House, Sydney, N.S.W. Indian Representative :
Y. A. Fazalbhoy, Bombay.
The Scientific and Technical Society of the
Industry. Its meetings are held normally from
October io April in the Gaumont British Theatre
Wardour Street, and comprise lectures and
demonstrations on all subjects of technical
interest. The Society also provides courses of
specialised technical instruction for its members,
and is responsible for organising the course in
Kinematography at the Regent Street Poly-
technic.
The Society works in close co-operation with
the C.E.A., the British Standards Institution,
and the International Standards Association, by
whom the Society is recognised as the technical
representative of the British Film Industry.
The Journal, in which appear full reports of
its meetings, is published quarterly.
Active, Associate or Colonial membership of
the Society is open to any person engaged in the
Film Industry ; Student membership is open
to persons under 21 taking an approved course
in Kinematography.
THE PERFORMING RIGHT SOCIETY
LIMITED.
Copyright House, 33, Margaret Street.
London, W.i.
Telephone: Langham 3864 (five lines).
Telegrams : Perforight, Wesdo, London.
An Association of Composers, Authors, and
Publishers of copyright musical works, estab-
lished to issue licences for the public performance
of such works. The Society is not concerned
with plays, sketches, or other works of a non-
musical character, nor with opsras, musical
plays or other dramatico-musical works per-
formed in their entirety and by living persons
on the stage, but it is concerned inter alia,
with performances of music in conjunction
with cinematograph films.
The Copyright Act of 19 11 prohibits any
public performance without the Written per-
mission of the Copyright Owners, and the
Society's licence gives the permission required
by the Act for the works not only of the Society's
members, but also those of members of the
similar Societies of U.S.A., France, Spain,
Sweden, Italy, Germany, and most other
countries of Europe and the American con-
tinent (the Society's control of works of enemy
origin continuing notwithstanding the war.)
The total number of composers, authors and
music publishers thus represented is approxi-
mately 60,000.
Licences are required for any public per-
formance, whether given by mechanical means
or othenvise, and are granted not to musical
directors, vocalists or musicians as such, but to
proprietors of premises at which music is
publicly performed or to the promoters of
musical entertainments.
ELECTRICAL TRADE8 UNION.
Affiliated to the Trades Union Congress and the
Labour Party.
General Office : Ollerenshaw Hall, Whaley Bridge,
Stockport, Cheshire. London Area Office:
324, Gray's Inn Road, W.C.i.
Teleplwne : Terminus 51 15-6.
General Secretary : E. W. Bussey, Ollerenshaw
Hall, Whaley Bridge, Stockport, Cheshire.
Telephone: Whaley Bridge 227.
Over 400 Branches in every important town
in Gt. Britain and Northern Ireland. Projec-
tionists branches meet in London every Sunday
Morning at 11.30 a.m. at : —
Studio No. 1 Branch meet at Bush Hotel,
Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, W.i 2.
Motion Picture Projectionists South — Father
Red Cap, 319, Camberwell Road, London, S.E.5
London Cinema Operators — The Newcastle-
on-Tyne, Lexington Street, W.i.
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THE CINEMATOGRAPH TRADE
BENEVOLENT FUND.
Patron : His Majesty the King.
President: Sir William F. Jury.
Trustees :
Sir William F. Jury, Lt.-Col. A. C.
Bromhead, C.B.E., J. P. ; and J. Brooke
Wilkinson.
Board of Management.
Reginald C. Bromhead, Chairman.
J. Brooke Wilkinson, Hon. Treasurer.
Vice-Presidents or Life Members.
Edward Ayres.
F. W. Baker.
Major F. Stanley Bates.
E. E. Blake.
Captain R. S. Bromhead.
S. F. Ditcham.
TV N. France ... Hon. Liaison Officer.
Ernest W. Fredman.
W. J. Gell, C.B.E.
D. E. Griffiths.
Commander Arthur W. Jarratt, R.N.V.R.
Max Milder.
Arthur S. Moss.
Mark Ostrer.
Councillor Henry Simpson, President C.E. A.
Major Reginald P. Baker, F.C.A., President,
K.R.S.
W. R. Fuller • ... Secretary C.E. A.
Frank Hill, F.C.I.S. Secretary K.R.S.
N. A. Ayres Southern Midlands.
Alderman E. V. Barr Eastern Counties.
G. H. Blackburn ... Bristol.
Arthur Cunningham Leeds.
F. S. Dobson, F.C.I.S. West Lancashire.
Herbert Elton ... Notts, and Derby.
A. S. Hyde Bradford.
Charles Littler ... South Lancashire.
F. W.Morrison ... Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
H. Newbould ... Manchester.
Councillor Randolph E. Richards, Sussex.
Arthur Taylor ... London.
Arthur B. Watts, F.S.A.A., Cardiff.
G. Dudley West, F.C.A., Liverpool.
Alderman G. W. Wheeldon, Hull.
Alderman G. W. A. Wright, Hampshire.
MajorT. H. Fligelstone, C.T.P.I.
F. T. Harvey, C.T.P.I.
Secretary and Offices :
Reginald C. O. Viveash, 52, Shaftesbury
Avenue, London, W.i.
THE CHRISTIAN CINEMA AND RELIGIOUS
FILM SOCIETY.
Offices : Jasper Road, Norwood, S.E.19.
Telephone : Gipsy Hill, 2255.
President: The Archbishop of Canterbury.
Hon. Treasurer : Philip Inman.
Hon. Secretaries : Rev. Benjamin Gregory,
D.Litt., and Rev. R. E. Parsons, M.A.
C hairman of Management Committee : T. E.
Marks, J. P.
General Secntary : R. N. F. Evans.
(Barrister-at-Law).
/ice- Presidents : The Archbishop of York;
The Bishop of Lichfield ; The Bishop of
Liverpool ; The Dean of Chichester ; Rev.
S. M. Berry, M.A., D.D. ; the Moderator of the
Federal Council of Free Churches ; The Right
Hon. Lord Daryngton, P.C. ; The Right Hon.
Is\ac Foot, P.C. ; Mr. Arthur Rank, D.L., J.P.
SUB-STANDARD CINEMATOGRAPH
ASSOCIATION.
Office: 34, Soho Square, London, W.i.
Telephone: Gerrard 1510.
Chairman: F. A. Hoare.
Vice-Chairman: H. Bruce Woolfe.
Objects :
To represent and promote the interests of the
Sub-Standard Cinematograph Industry and
kindred activities within Great Britain, Northern
Ireland, Eire, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man.
This will include such action as is necessary :
(a) To secure and extend the use of Sub-
S tandard Films and Equipment.
(b) To extend by all proper means the use of
Sub-Standard Films and Equipment for educa-
tional and general purposes.
(c) To direct public attention to the
educational, commercial, industrial, and
general value of Sub-Standard Films and
Equipment.
(d) To watch over the interests of producers,
manufacturers and users of Sub-Standard Films
and Equipment with a view to the improvement
of producing, manufacturing and general trading
conditions, the obtaining of increased facilities
for the use of these films and equipment, and the
prevention of unnecessary limitations of the same.
(e) To co-operate and render mutual assistance
when and where possible.
THE BRITISH ACTORS' EQUITY
ASSOCIATION.
(Incorporating The Stage Guild. Registered
No. 1973T.)
Office: Imperial Buildings, 56, Kingsway,
London, W.C.2.
Telephone : Chancery 6924.
Telegrams : Britequity, Westcent, London.
Cables: Britequity, Westcent, London.
All communications should be addressed to the
General Secretary.
President : Lewis Casson.
Vice-Presidents : Beatrix Lekmann, Franklin
Dyall.
Treasurer: Frank Cellier.
General Secretary : Llewellyn Rees.
Hon. Adviser : Alfred M. Wall.
Council :
Dennis Arundell *John Gielgltd
Peggy Ashcroft Gordon Harker
Felix Aylmer Leslie Henson
Angela Baddeley Bobby Howes
Leslie Banks ♦Beatrix Lehmann
♦Pearl Bentley *Elliot Mason
*Honor Blair *Mary Merrall
Daphne Blake Cecil Parker
Patricia Burke Hartley Power
Jean Cadell ♦Michael Redgrave
♦Lewis Casson Athene Seyler
♦Frank Cellier Ronald Squire
♦Constance Cummings *Patricia Stokoe
Florence Desmond *Sybil Thorndike
Robert Donat Austin Trevor
♦I-ranki.in Dyall . . - „
♦Edith Evans ♦Andre van Gyse«hem
Marjorie Fielding *Guy Verney
Gerry Fitzgerald Barbara Wood
♦Ronald Frankau Diana Wynyard
♦Members of Executive Committee.
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THE NEW8 AND SPECIALISED THEATRE
ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN AND
NORTHERN IRELAND,
(Registered under the Trade Linions Acts.)
Chairman ... ... H. C. C. Carlton, C.C.
Vice-Chairman ... J. Cohen.
Treasurer ... ... J. Diamond, F.C.A.
General Secretary ... Miss D. M. Vaughan,
B.A., A.C.A.
Offices : 31, Dover Street, Piccadilly, W.i.
Telephone : Regent 2787.
The more important objects of the Association
may be summarised as follows : — -
1. To promote goodwill and understanding
between the members, and secure legislation for
the benefit of members and oppose measures
detrimental to their mutual interests.
2. To ensure that the members shall maintain
a high standard of service to the public ; the
minimum requirements to be determined by the
Council from time to time.
3. To take steps to secure news films for pre-
sentation to the public which shall be free from
censorship, political bias or propaganda, bearing
in mind that in times of extreme national crisis,
censorship from within or without the industry
may be necessary in the interests of the State.
4. To encourage the production and circula-
tion of short British and Foreign Films which
have an Entertainment or Educational value,
and to investigate and encourage the develop-
ment of scientific research which is calculated
to assist the members in the course of their
business.
MEMBERS.
Aberdeen, Topical News Cinema, Diamond
Street.
Birmingham, News Theatre, High Street.
Tatler, Station Street.
Bristol, News Theatre, Peter Street.
Bournemouth, Premier, 2, Albert Road
Chester, Tatler, Foregate Street.
Glasgow, Cosmo, Rose Street.
Leeds, News Theatre, City Road.
Tatler, Boar Lane.
Liverpool, Tatler, 25, Church Street.
London, Cameo Polytechnic Theatre, 307,
Regent Street, W.i.
Cameo, 152, Victoria Street, S.W.i.
Cameo, 43, Great Windmill Street, W.i.
Classic, Baker Street.
Classic, Belle Vue Road, Brent Street, N.W.4
Classic, South Croydon.
Classic, Hammersmith, W.i.
Classic, Upper Tooting Road, S.W.17.
Embassy, 87, Notting Hill Gate, W.2
Eros, Piccadilly, W.i.
Vogue, 1 6a, High Street, S.W.17.
Victoria Station News Theatre, S.W.i.
Waterloo Station News Theatre, S.E.i.
World's News Theatre, Praed Street, W.2.
Manchester, News Theatre, 16, Oxford Street.
Tatler, Oxford Street.
Newcastle-on-Tyne, The New House, Pilgrim
Street.
Tatler, Northumberland Street.
Nottingham, The News Theatre, 92, Upper
Parliament Street.
Portsmouth, Classic, Commercial Road.
South amp ton, Classic, Above Bar.
ASSOCIATION OF CINE-TE0HNICIAN8.
Address : 9, Bromefield, Stanmore, Middlesex.
Telephone: Edgware 3119 and 7668.
President :
(Post Tempcrarily Vacant).
Vice-Presidents :
Sidney Cole, Thorold Dickinson, Kenneth
Gordon, Ralph Bond, S. Bremson.
Hon. Treasurer :
R. K. Neilson Baxter.
General Secretary :
George H. Elvin, F.C.I.S.
Organiser :
H. Craik.
Catering for film technicians of all departments
and grades, including the following : — Camera,
Sound, Editing and Cutting, Art, Still, Floor
and Production Staff, Scenario, Laboratory,
Television, Newsreel, Raw Stock Manufacture.
Objects and Activities :
Affiliated to the Trades Union Congress and
the Labour Party. Negotiation on behalf of
members in all matters pertaining to salaries,
hours, and other conditions of employment.
Establishment and maintenance of Professional
Status.
Employment Bureau with accurate records of
disengaged technicians of all departments and
grades.
Health and Hospital Benefits.
Consultation with Authorities on employment
of foreign technicians.
Publication of The Cine Technician (six issues
per annum).
Educational Facilities, including Lectures and
Film Shows.
Social Activities, co-operation with kindred
organisations in Great Britain and abroad.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRICAL
AND KINE EMPLOYEES.
(Incorporating Cinema and Film Studio
Operatives and Projectionists).
Head Office : Russell House, 71, South End
Road, Hampstead, N.W.3.
Telephone : Hampstead 7671-2.
Telegraphic Address: "Stageland," Haver,
London.
General President : R. Finnigan.
General Vice-President : J. Smith.
General Secretary : T. O'Brien.
Divisional Secretaries.
Blackpool : A. Chambers, 23, Penrose Avenue,
Marton, Blackpool.
Birmingham : A. J. Thompson, 74, Kedlestone
Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, 28.
Bristol : A. J. Singlehurst, 17, Avening Road,
Kingswood, Bristol.
Brighton : J. Gibbs, 2, Grove Street, Brighton.
Glasgow : W. Brown, 20, Bath Street, Glasgow,
C.2.
Leeds : F. L. Furey, 7, Lofthouse Terrace,
Leeds, 2.
London : Miss D. A. Young, 60, Chandos Place,
Strand, W.C.2.
Manchester : F. Donovan, 28, Oxford Road,
Manchester.
Newcastle-on-Tyne : S. Jackson, 50, Gras-
mere Avenue, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Nottingham : C. B. Kirk, 36, Russell Avenue,
Woollaton, Notts.
Sheffield : J. Ingham, Cockshutt Farm,
Norton Lees, Sheffield, 8.
South Wales : B. George, 93, Leonard Street,
Neath.
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South-Easx : J. Stubberfield, " Cornerways, "
Grange Court Drive, Bexhill.
South-West : A. J. Stephens, 14, Broyle Road,
Chichester, Sussex.
In addition to the above Divisional Officers
there are over 150 Branch Secretaries.
Affiliated to the British Trade Union Congress.
Scottish Trade Lnion Congress, National
Federation of Professional Workers, Labour
Research Department, London Trades Council,
and Provincial Trades Councils.
The only Union engaged exclusively in organi-
sation of workers in the Entertainment Industry,
and the only Union nationally recognised by
the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association of
Great Britain and Ireland and the Theatre
Proprietors' Associations as the Trade Union
for the purposes of negotiating wages and
conditions for all Cinema and Theatre employees.
Over 175 Branches throughout England,
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland of
members engaged in Film Studios, Theatres,
Music Halls, and Cinemas.
CINEMA MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION.
(Incorporated in the National Association of
Theatrical and Kine Employees).
Russell House, 71, South End Road,
Hampstead, London, N.W.3.
Telephone : Hampstead 7671/7672.
President :
A. High am-C owen, Manager, Ritz, Muswell Hill.
Vice-President :
Robert H. George, Manager, Plaza, Bridgeton.
National Secretary :
W. L. Pember.
Objects :
1. To provide an organisation for cinema
managers, relief managers and assistant managers
designed to elevate their status and improve
their economic conditions as a body of pro-
fessional workers
2. To promote and protect the interests of its
members ; regulate the relations between
members and their employers, and between
members and other members ; provide legal and
other assistance for members considered by the
Association to have been subjected to unfair
treatment or wrongful dismissal ; and to pro-
mote or combine with other organised bodies
in promoting such legislation as may from time
to time be deemed necessary to advance the
interests of members and protect the interests
of the profession generally.
NEWSREEL ASSOCIATION OF GREAT
BRITAIN AND IRELAND, LTD.
Offices : 20th Century House, 31-32, Soho
Square, W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 3177 and 7766.
Council and Representatives : — British Movie-
tonews, Ltd, Sir Gordon Craig. Gaumont-
British Distributors, Ltd., L. Castleton
Knight. Paramount Film Service, Ltd.,
G.T. Cummins. Pathe Pictures, Ltd., F. Watts.
Universal Pictures, Ltd., S. F. Ditcham.
Secretary : Ernest Long Maddox.
Objects : To promote and protect the interests,
welfare and business of associates engaged in the
production and distribution of cinematograph
films depicting current events, kDown as News-
reels, and to bring about and maintain co-opera-
tion between them.
SOCIETY OF CINEMATURIANS.
President :
T. S. Dawson (Vice-Chairman, Manchester and
Salford Branch, C.E.A.).
Vice-President :
W. J. Gell, C.B.E.
Chairman :
W. J. Speakman (President, C.E.A., 1942-3).
Hon Treasurer :
A. Bennett, Regal Cinema, Manchester.
Hon. Secretary ;
S. W. Pink, 20th Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd.,
Manchester.
Hon. Auditor:
Harry Moorhouse, A.C.A., Imperial Buildings,
Oxford Road, Manchester.
Hon. Solicitor :
Norman Hart, B.A., 21, Panton Street, London,
W.i.
Council :
H. Abbott, Regent Cinema, Fallowneld.
W. Gordon Smith, 20th Century-Fox Film Co.,
Ltd., Manchester.
J. Gomersall, L.R.I.B.A., Architect and
Cinema Director.
S. Bedford, General Film Distributors, Ltd.
Manchester.
T. E. Robinson, F.C.I.S. (Secretary, Manchester
and Salford C.E.A.), Regal Cinema, Man-
chester.
H. Brooks, General Film Distributors Man-
chester.
J. Brearley (Chairman, L.C.O.B.), Brearley
Film Booking Agency.
W. Hockman, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester.
F. A. W. Stanbury, Warner Bros. Pictures,
Ltd., Manchester.
L. B. Fancourt, Odeon Theatre, Manchester.
W. Chilton, J. Frank Brockliss, Ltd., Man-
chester.
Objects :
The promotion of goodwill amongst the
Members, and the cultural advancement of the
Trade. The Society aims to provide oppor-
tunities for its members to meet for social and
topical discussion on matters of mutual interest.
The Society shall be non-political, non-
sectarian.
INSTITUTE OF AMATEUR CINEMA-
TOGRAPHERS, LTD.
Offices :
50, High Street, Epsom, Surrey.
Telephone : Epsom 2092.
Secretary : Leslie M. Froude, A.C.A.
Objects :
To promote the general advance of Amateur
Cinematography, moving pictures, sound on
film, sound records and their applications, and
secure for such amateurs a recognised amateur
status and to raise the standard of cinematic
art generally.
The Institute, in pursuing the attainment of
its general objects, encourages research in
cinematography, sound on film, sound recordf,
makes investigations from time to time into
particular conditions or problems affecting the
amateur, and provides general and special
information for the use of its Fellows, Members,
Affiliated Societies and Associates.
The Institute is the representative body for
Great Britain in the Union Internationale
du Cinema d'Amateur.
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THE KINEMA PROJECTIONISTS' AND
ENGINEERS' ASSOCIATION.
Incorporated in the National Association of
Theatrical and Kine Employees).
Established 1890. Reg. Trade Union No 759.
Head Office:
71, South End Road, Hampstead, London,
N.W.3.
Telephone : Hampstead 7671 2.
General Secretary : T. O'Brien.
London District Office:
60, Chandos Place, Strand, London, W.C.2.
Telephone : Temple Bar 3931.
President: S. T. Perry.
Vice-Presidents :
A. H. Moodie (Scotland), A. Wilson (England
and Wales).
Affiliated to the English and Scottish Trades
Union Congresses, The National Federation of
Professional Workers and Trades Councils.
Bankers : Co-operative Wholesale Society
Ltd., London. Midland Bank Ltd., London.
Barclays Bank, Ltd., London.
Solicitors : Kenneth Brown, Baker, Baker,
Essex Street, Strand, London, W.C.2.
Auditors: Wood, Albery and Co. Chartered
Accountants: 64, Coleman Street, E.C..2
MUSICIANS' UNION.
General and Registered Offices: 23, Sicilian
Avenue, Southampton Row, London, W.C.i.
Telephone: Holborn 1238.
Telegrams : Amuse, Phone, London.
General Secretary : F. Dambman.
London District Branch Office: 7, Sicilian-
Avenue, Southampton Row, London, W.C.i.
Telephone: Holborn 2218.
Secretary : J. T. Dearlove.
Branches in most of the important towns.
This organisation is a Trade Union composed
mainly of members of Symphony, Theatre,
Kinema. Music Hall Orchestras and Dance Bands.
ASSOCIATED FILM CARRIERS OF GREAT
BRITAIN, LTD.
82, victoria Street, S.W.i.
Telephone : Victoria 5069.
Officers :
President : A. G. Dolphin.
\~ ice- President : A. H. Middleton.
Secretary: J. F. Buckingham.
Hon. Treasurer : F. H. Richards.
Objects :
To promote, protect and develop the
general interests of the film transport industry
and persons and bodies engaged in, or con-
cerned with, the supply and transport of
cinematograph films and accessories by road.
THE FEDERATION OF CINEMATOGRAPH
SOCIETIES
in alliance with
'I he Royal Photographic Society of Great
Britain.
Chairman : T. S. Lutas, A.R.P.S.
Hon. Treasurer: William Sugden, A.R.P S.
Hon. Film Librarian and Hon. Secretary :
G. Wain, 170, Dowson Road, Hyde, Cheshire.
The Federation caters for Amateur Film
Societies, using sub-standard, non-flam film.
PHONOGRAPHIC PERFORMANCE,
LIMITED.
Office :
"The Willows," Wargrave, Berks.
Teleplwne : Wargrave 196.
Directors :
Sir Robert McLean, F. B. Duncan, E. R.
Lewis, R. Warn ford-D avis, Brian Bram all.
General Manager : H. M. Lemoine.
A Company founded by the British phono-
graphic industry to control the rights of the
leading manufacturers of gramophone records
and to issue Licences for the public performance
of all records bearing the following names and
marks :
Ariel, Beltona, Bosworth, Boosey &
Hawkes, Broadcast, Brunswick, Columbia,
Crown, Crystalate, Decca, Edison Bell,
Eclipse, Electron, Forum, Fourtune
(4-in-i), H.M.V., His Master's Voice, Homo-
chord, Imperial, Imperial-Broadcast, Kid-
Kord, Odeon, Panachord, Parlophone, Parlo-
phone-Odeon, Peacock, Plaza, Polydor, Regal,
Regal-Zono, Rex, Solex, Sterno, Vocalion,
Winner, Zonophone.
The Copyright Act (19 n) prohibits public
performances by means of Gramophone Records,
without the consent of the manufacturers, and
the licence of Phonographic Performance, Ltd.,
gives the permission required by the Act.
The Catalogues controlled by Phonographic
Performance, Ltd., contain about 100,000
different records of all classes of music by world-
famous Artistes ; and about 200 new records are
published every month.
THE FEDERATED BRITISH FILM AND
8TAGE ASSOCIATION AND UNIVERSAL
FILMGOER8' LEAGUE.
Headquarters :
32, Amesbury Avenuf, Streatham Hiil,
London, S.W.2.
Telephone: Tulse Hili 4858.
Club Premises : Reopening later.
Secretary : Miss K. Costello.
Objects :
To support all the best British and American
Films, Plays, and Artists, and to link up the
audiences of every kiuema and theatre in Great
Britain and the Dominions for this object. Also
to act as the voice of the filmgoer and support
their interests.
CINEMATOGRAPH FILM8 COUNCIL.
Appointed under the provisions of The Cine-
matograph Films Act, 1938.
Independent Members: Sir Frederick
Whyte, K.C.S.I. (Chairman), Lady Apslly M.P.
P. Guedalla ; A. Palache ; The Hon.
Eleanor Plumer ; F. Wilkinson, M.A. ;
Denzil Branch ; Sir Walter Citrine, K.B.E. ;
Lewis Jones, M.P. ; Prof. Arnold Plant.
Trade Members : Michael Balcon, F. W.
Baker, Com. A. W. Jarratt, C. P. Metcalfe,
T. O'Brien, F. A. Hoare. S. Eckman, A. B.
King, C.B.E. ; R. E. Richards, G. H. Elvin,
F.C.I.S.
Secretary : E. Sutton.
Board of Trade, Millbank, S.W.i.
Assistant Secretary :
Miss J. Brewster.
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BRITISH FILM PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION.
17, Waterloo Place, S.W.i.
Telephone: Abbey 6472 and 7322.
President :
J. Arthur Rank, J. P.
Vice-President :
W. Glenvil Hall, M.P.
Chairman of Labour Sub-Committee :
A. W. Watkins, A.M.I. E.E., F.R.P.S.
Secretary :
E. Wingrove, A.C.I.S.
Objects :
(a) To protect and assist its Members in all
ways affecting them as Film Producers and or
Film Studio Owners.
(b) To enter into agreements and or under-
taking on their behalf.
(c) To appoint individuals to represent them
and or the Film Production Industry on Councils,
Committees, Deputations, Panels and other
bodies.
(d) To regulate the inter-relationship between
Members of the Association.
(e) To provide for the consideration and settle-
ment of all matters affecting the Film Production
Industry that may arise.
(/) To promote the interests and advance-
ment of the British Film Production Industry in
Great Britain and overseas.
(g) To do all such other lawful things as may
be incidental to the carrying out of the above
objects.
The Association has also instituted a scheme
for the Registration of Film Titles for the mutual
information and protection of its members, and.
further, acts as agent on behalf of the Board of
Trade for the issue of rationed clothing and other
material to film studios.
SGRE EN WRITERS' ASSOCIATION.
Affiliated to The Incorporated Society of Authors,
Playwrights and Composers, and The League of
British Dramatists).
Offices :
Briarlea House, Mortimer, Berks.
Hon. Secretary : Frank Launder.
Hon. Treasurer : Wolfgang Wilhelm.
Committee :
Rodney Ackland. J. O. C. Orton.
Leslie Arliss. Emeric Pressburger.
Sidney Gilliat. Leslie s (m }
Frank Launder. tt „„ v '
Angus MacPhail. Harry Watt"
R. J. Minney. Wolfgang Wilhelm.
Doreen Montgomery J- B. Williams.
(Miss) . Howard Irving Young.
THE BRITISH SHORT FILM MAKERS'
SOCIETY, LIMITED.
(By Guarantee.)
Chairman :
Ronald Haines, 171, Shaftesbury Av., W.C.r.
Hon. Treasurer :
F. T. Lenton, F.A.I.A., 26/27, D'Arblav Street,
W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 4148.
Objects :
■ To promote and protect by all legal means
the interests of persons, firms and corporations
engaged in the trade or business of making short
cinematograph films and to express and repre-
sent the opinions of its members to Government
Departments and others.
To encourage and extend the use of short
cinematograph films and to provide members
and others with such advisory services as may
be thought fit.
ASSOCIATION OF 8H0RT FILM PRO-
DUCERS.
(Affiliated to the Sub-Standard Cinematograph
A ssociation) .
Offices: 34, Soho Square, London, W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 1510
Officers :
Chairman : H. Bruce Woolfk.
Objects :
Formed as an official body to represent the
short film industry in Great Britain, and to
advise Government Departments and other
official bodies on all questions relating to short
films. To promote and develop the use of short
films generally, and to maintain liaison with
other film trade organisations concerned in the
promotion of the British film industry.
FILM INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES' COUNCIL OF
THE ASSOCIATION OF CINE-TECHNICIAN1
& NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THEATRICAL
& KINE EMPLOYEE3 &THE FILM ARTISTES'
ASSOCIATION & MUSICIANS' UNION.
Offices :
9, Bromefield, Stanmore, Middlesex.
Telephone: Edgware 3119
President: T. O'Brien
General Secretary : George H. Elvin. F.C.I.S.
ASSOCIATION OF REALIST FILM PRODUCERS,
(Representing the British Documentary
Film Movement.)
21, Soho- Square London, W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 2826.
Activities temporarily suspended.
General Secretary : Paul Rotha.
THE LONDON POSTER ADVERTISING
ASSOCIATION LIMITED.
THE BRITISH POSTER ADVERTISING
ASSOCIATION.
Offices :
48, Russell Square, W.C.i.
Telephone: Museum 3234-5.
Telegrams: Disthene, Westcent, London.
CINEMA CLUB, GLASGOW.
Institutsd 1919.
Hon. President: Prince Bendon.
President : A. C. Melville (Pathe Equipment,
Ltd.), 196, Bath Street, Glasgow.
Telephone : Douglas 6214.
Vice-President : Wm. Kempsell.
Hon. Treasurer : J. A. Archer, La Scala Picture
House, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.
Telephone : Douglas 1228
Hon. Secretary: Wm. Kempsell, 163, Hope
Street, Glasgow, C.2 (Central 3114-5).
Established for the
(1) Promotion of social intercourse among its
members. Meets Monthly, second Friday,
for Luncheon.
( 2) To co-operate with and assist all schemes
which have for their aim the advancement,
welfare and success of the Cinematograph
Trade in all its branches.
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CINEMA VETERANS (1903.)
President : F. W. Baker.
Hon. Secretary : Thomas France, Temporary
Address : 59, Woodland Rise, Muswell HOI,
London, N.io (Tudor 2132).
Hon. Treasurer : F. W. Baker.
Committee.
W. Barker. R. Dooner.
E. E. Blake. A. J. Gale.
*■ BosAco- n E. Gray.
Col. A. C. Bromhead. Teapes
H. S. Chambers. w- c- Jeapes-
A. P. Cross. Sir William Jury.
A.' Cunningham. E. H. Rockett.
G. A. Cheetham. T. A. Welsh.
And the Hon. Secretary : Thomas France.
"A Cinema Veteran is one who was actively
employed in the Cinema Industry in (or before)
1903 and remained therein for a reasonable
period."
There is no entrance fee or subscription, but
all applicants must submit their records of
service, before acceptance, to the Committee, and
only those whose records are approved and con-
firmed are entitled to wear the Association's
Badge.
LANCASHIRE CINEMA OLD BOYS'
ASSOCIATION.
Hon. Secretary :
R. T. Stott, 3, Godfrey Range, Gorton,
Manchester 18.
Telephone : Denton 2800.
President :
H. Smith, Queen Cinema, Hollinwood, Lanes.
Telephone : Failsworth 1947-
Chairman :
James Brearley, 21, Bridge Street, Man-
chester 3.
BRITISH BOARD OF FILM CENSORS,
Offices :
Carlisle House (circa 1670), Soho, London, W.i.
Temporary Address : 31-32, Soho Square,
W.i.
Telephone : Gbrrard 7766.
President :
The Rt. Hon. Lord Tyrrell of Avon,
G.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.C.V.O.
Secretary : J. Brooke Wilkinson.
LONDON SCIENTIFIC FILM SOCIETY.
Address : Hanover House, 73, High Holborn,
London, W.C.i.
Telephone: Chancery 5607.
Patrons : Prof. Sir F. Gowland Hopkins;
O.M., F.R.S. ; Prof. Lancelot Hogben, F.R.S.
Prof. Julian S. Huxley, F.R.S.; Sir Charles,
Darwin, K.B.E., F.R.S.
FILM 8TRIPPER8 ASSOCIATION, LTD.
Registered Office: 6, Broad Street Place,
London, E.C.2.
General Office: 57. Buckland Road, E.io.
Telephone : Leytonstone 1694.
Officers :
F. J. Thurston Moon, Chairman; K. H.
Watson, V ice-Chairman ; W. T. Collins,
Hon. Secretary; G. T. Robinson; A. B.
Suart and B. J. A. Claudet.
THE AMUSEMENT CATERERS' ASSOCIATION
(NORTHERN IRELAND).
WHITE CINEMA CLUB, BELFAST.
President: F. I. Keogh, 43 Donegal! Street,
Belfast.
Treasurer : Councillor George Gray, J. P.
Fort Garry, Cregagh, Belfast.
Hon. Secretary : F. A. Spiers, 27, Garfield Street,
Belfast (Belfast 20724).
For Social and Charity purposes.
MOTION PICTURE PR0DUCER8 AND
DISTRIBUTORS OF AMERICA, INO.
Offices :
28, West 44TH Street, New York City, U.S.A.
Cable Address : Willhays, New York.
President : Will H. Hays.
Secretary : Carl E. Millikkn.
Treasurer : George E. Borthwick.
London Representative: 11, Bruton Street,
London, W.i.
The Board of Directors is mostly composed
of the Presidents of the major American produc-
ing Companies.
The objects of the Association are similar to
those of any trade association either here or in
America.
ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC 80CIETY.
Patron :
His Majesty The King.
President :
D. McMaster, F.R.P.S
Secretary :
H. H. Blacklock, F.C.I.S., F.R.P.S.
KINEMATOGRAPH SECTION.
Chairman :
A. W. Watkins, F.R.P.S.
Hon. Secretary: Stanley Schofield, F.R.P.S.
16, Princes Gate, London, S.W.7.
Telephone : Kensington 3334.
VARIETY ARTISTES' FEDERATION.
Founded 1906.
Offices : 18, Charing Cross Road, W.C.:
Hon. Chairman : Will Hay.
General Secretary : A. V. Drewb.
Telephone : Temple Bar 6950.
Telegraphic Address: "Artifedera,
Lesquare."
FILM INDUSTRY PUBLICITY CIRCLE.
Address : 52, Haymarket, London, S.W.i
Telephone : Whitehall 5362.
President : A. E. Xewbould.
Chairman : Mervyn McPherson.
Hon. Secretary : J. Pole.
Hon. Treasurer: Hugh Findlay.
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OFFICIAL DATA
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS DEALING WITH THE FILM INDUSTRY.
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The Films Officer, H.M. Customs »nd
Excise, Strand 5th Station (F:lms>.
Colquhoun House (Third Fiocr), Broad-
wick Street, London, W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 2189.
IMPORT DUTY ON FILMS.
Group XVII
(20) (ii) Unexposed sensitised cinematograph
film, ltd. per linear foot (preferential
rate, Id.).
(iii) Exposed cinematograph film. (No
preferential rate).
(a) of a width not exceeding 1 in.
id. per linear foot.
(6) containing only a single sound track,
id. per linear foot.
(c) shown to the satisfaction of the
Commissioners to consist wholly
of photographs (with or without
sound track), which at the time
of importation are means of
communicating news, id. per
linear foot.
(d) shown to the satisfaction of the
Commissioners to be a duplicate
of film on which Customs Duty
has been paid at the rate of 5d.
per linear foot and not refunded
id. per linear foot.
(e) other film, sd. per linear foot.
Information as to the present provisions in
regard to exposed cinematograph films of British
or Empire production and other matters is given
on pages 77 and 78 of the Customs and Excise
Tariff, which may be purchased from H.M.
Stationery Office, York House, Kingsway,
W.C.2, or through any bookseller, price, is. net.
BONDED FILM STORES, LTD.
33-35. Endell Street, W.C 2.
Telephone: Temple Bar 3887.
GOVERNMENT CINEMATOGRAPH
ADVISER.
J. G. Hughes-Roberts, M.V.O.
H.M. Stationery Office, Room 434, 4th Floor,
No. 3, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street,
S.W.i ; and Room 0028 War Office, Whitehall,
S.W.i.
Telephones : Abbey 1200 and Whitehall 9400 ,
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION.
Malet Street, W.C.i. Telephone : Euston 4321.
Films Division :
Director: J. L. Beddington, C.B.E.
Deputy Director : R. Nunn May.
Honorary Trade Adviser : Col. A. C. Bromhead,
C.B,E.
Honorary Technical Adviser : S. L. Bernstein,
A. G. Anderson, J. V. Baines, G. H. Bussev,
A. Elton, W. C. Farr, W. A. Ferguson, J. D.
Griggs, A. Calder-Marshall, Miss H. B. de
Mouilpied, L. Murphy, C. N. Sanderson, C. M.
Slater, I. Smith, C. R. Treadaway, Sir Edward
Villiers, R. H. Weait, E. T. Adams, J. D.
Davidson, Mrs. E. A. Turner, G. Kersh, J.
Betjeman, G. E. Pickett, C. K. Lynton-Harris.
BOARD OF TRADE
Industries and Manufacturers Department.
(Cinematograph Films Branch),
1-6, Tavistock Square, W.C.i.
Telephone : Euston 4433.
(Registration of Films for quota purposes).
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The Legal Outlook. By Norman Hart, B.A. ...
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Cinematograph Act, 1909 ... ... ...
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Entertainments Tax ... ... ... ...
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Transit by Rail ...
114
Other Legislation Epitomised ...
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Home Office Precautions ...
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Copyright ...
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L.G.B. Regulations
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Celluloid Act, 1922
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Home Office Regulations, 1923
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Cinematograph Films Act, 1938
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In the Courts (Principal Law Cases of the Year)
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Bankruptcies, etc.
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THE LEGAL SURVEY.
By NORMAN HART, B.A.
(Solicitor to the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association.)
DURING the year 1943 there have not been so many Orders passed as in
the previous years, so I shall just deal shortly with some which I
consider of most importance to the Kinema industry.
Catering Wages Act of 1943.
This may affect the Industry where cafes and restaurants are run in
conjunction with Kinematograph Theatres and the proprietors of such cafes
and restaurants are called upon to keep certain records, and a special Catering
Wages Commission will be appointed to deal with regulating the remuneration
and conditions of employment of catering and other workers in connection
therewith for their health and welfare and the general improvement and
development of the industries in which they are employed.
War Damage (Amendment) Act, 1943.
This was introduced to amend sub-section (1) of Section 4 of the War
Damage Act and to make consequential amendments and to supply certain
omissions from the provisions enacted by that Act and the War Damage
(Amendment) Act, 1942, as to rent-charges. Clause 1 of the Schedule to the
Act contains the only substantial amendment to the existing law. As the law
stood, the test as to whether the compensation should take the form of a Value
payment or a Cost of Works payment had to be applied at the time when the
reinstatement of the property would be practicable and permissible and the
estimates had to be made in relation to some date in the future, which, no
doubt, would have been after the war. Under this Act the estimates are to
be based on prices and values prevailing on March 31, 1939, the result of which
will probably be that there will be a larger number of " cost of works " pay-
ments. Clause 2 of the Act makes certain amendments as to rent-charges.
War Damage Act, 1943.
This Act came into force in order to consolidate the 1941 Act, the 1942
Amendment Act, and the 1943 Amendment Act, and repealed those three
Acts except so far as they contained provisions relating to the War Risks
Insurance Act, 1939.
Control of Employment (Notice of Termination of Employment)
Order, 1943. (S.R. and O. 1943, No. 1173).
Under this Order it is incumbent upon all employers, including proprietors
of Kinematograph Theatres, to give written notice to the local office of the
Ministry of Labour and National Service immediately any male employee
between the ages of 18 and 65, and female employee between the ages of 18
and 60 give or receive notice to terminate employment. Should an employee
leave at a moment's notice then notice must be given immediately to the local
Employment Exchange.
In this connection I would, however, point out that if an employee is
directed to other work in accordance with Regulation 58a of the Defence
(General) Regulations, 1939, then the exhibitor should see the local National
Service Officer and arrange as to his keeping such employee. It is not
advisable to ignore the position and wait until the employee is summoned for
acting in contravention of the Regulation.
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Fire Guard (Business and Government Premises) Order of 1943.
This is a further Order with regard to Fire-watching and came into
operation on September 20, 1943. This is a very lengthy Order comprising
some 55 pages, and is known as Statutory Rules and Order 1943, No. 1044.
It is divided into some four parts — namely, Fire Guard arrangements for
premises to which Order applies ; Duties under arrangements or in relation to
arrangements ; Provision of services other than Fire Guard services; and a
part dealing with Miscellaneous and General items. There is no doubt by
now that Exhibitors have been visited by the local National Fire Service
and /or a Representative from the local Council to ascertain what arrange-
ments they have in force for the proper fire-watching of their theatres. If not,
I would advise that they get into touch with one of these bodies and ascertain
whether they are satisfied with the Fire-watching Scheme in force in connection
with the theatre so that should occasion ever arise it cannot be said that the
theatre had not been sufficiently and effectively fire-watched.
Soft Drinks Order of 1943. (S.R. and O., 1943, No. 838).
This Order has been carefully considered, but under ordinary circum-
stances it would not apply to kinemas.
Town and Country Planning Acts, 1932/1943.
Under this Act the whole of the land of England and Wales is now subject
to planning control and consequently it is not advisable to pay a price for land
based on its use for a different purpose without taking proper advice.
I now propose to deal shortly with a few matters which I think will be of
use to readers of the Kinematograph Year Book : —
(1) As regards the payment of Health and Unemployment Insurance in
respect of cleaners. Cleaners must be insured for health and pensions at the
usual rates and there is a lower rate of contribution payable when the cleaners'
wages are under 3s. per day. Cleaners, however, who are not precluded from
following some other employment do not require to have unemployment insur-
ance cards — that is to say, if the cleaner works at the kinema for only part of
the day and could if she desired find employment for the remainder of the day.
Whole-time cleaners employed during business hours — (that is, the hours
of the performance) — would have to pay unemployment insurance, but not
cleaners employed part-time outside business hours.
(2) Exhibitors and Unclaimed Property. — It is advisable that any
property found on the kinema premises and handed to the kinema o wner,
whether it be by a patron or a member of the kinema staff ; should be handed
to the police with the name and address of the finder ; and if the article is not
claimed within a reasonable time — (usually six months) — then it is returned
to the finder. The unclaimed article would not belong to the kinema owner
unless it was actually found by him. Where a patron finds something in the
theatre there is no obligation upon that patron to hand it over to the manage-
ment unless he or she wishes to do so.
(3) As to a Member of H.M. Forces attending a kinema it should be
pointed out that even if he is in uniform the military authorities could not be
held responsible for any of his actions, and this whether or not he was absent
without leave. The point, of course, being that he was not acting within the
scope of his employment as a soldier when attending the kinema and, con-
sequently, the Crown would be in the role of master and not responsible for
his actions.
(4) As Regards Queues — These are not illegal so long as they do not
create a nuisance or cause an obstruction.
(5) As readers are aware, the increased Entertainments Duty came into
force as and from May 16, 1943. If the old rate ticke ts do not show the correot
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duty and are used, notice must be exhibited on the public side of each pay-box
stating the new exclusive charge of admission ; the total amount of duty on
each price, and the price shown on the ticket used. Until stocks of new
tickets are available Government tickets marked at the old rate of duty will be
supplied at the new rates of duty and tickets for use on the increased rate of
duty on and after the operation date may be purchased in advance.
(6) As regards the issuing of tickets to Patrons, Exhibitors should pay
special attention to see that the Cashier does not issue a ticket twice and that
it is in numerical order ; also that the attendant at the entrance to the
auditorium tears the ticket in half, otherwise he may find himself proceeded
against for three offences on one ticket : (a) Re-issuing a ticket ; (b) Ticket
not in numerical order ; (c) Ticket not torn — with a fine for each offence
proved. As the Manager as well as the Proprietor may be proceeded against,
the fines could be made very heavy. I would also point out that where there
has been a previous conviction the Court is under a legal obligation to impose
a penalty not less than a quarter of the maximum penalty, which is £50 for
each offence.
(7) Right to Refuse Admission. — Many inquiries have been made as to
the right of an Exhibitor to refuse admission and sell a ticket. The Manage-
ment have a perfect right to decline to issue a ticket for admission and he is
not bound to give any reason for so doing. It must be borne in mind that a
place of public entertainment cannot be regarded as being in the same position
as a Railway Company, which is bound to carry anyone who tenders the
proper fare. When a ticket is sold for admission to a theatre a contract is
entered into and the patrons obtain certain rights and the Management incurs
certain obligations. No one is compelled to enter into a contract. When the
ticket has been sold and purchased and the contract has in fact been entered
into the contract cannot be annulled except by agreement between the
Exhibitor and the patron. When refusing to grant admission to the theatre
it is not advisable for the Exhibitor to give any reason.
Despite these notes it may be considered advisable to place a notice in the
vestibule, where it can be seen, to the effect that the Management reserve the
right to refuse admission. I would, however, point out that where a person
purchases a ticket he must conduct himself properly and must observe such
rules and regulations which are made known to him or of which he is presumed
to have notice at the time of admission.
Any special rules made by the Management should be brought to the
notice of the patron at the time of admission.
Any member, after such notice, committing a breach of such rules and
regulations or otherwise misconducting himself entitles the Management to
treat the contract of admission as being at an end with the result that he
thereupon becomes a trespasser and may be removed.
(8) The Rerating of Kinemas. — Rating authorities appear in some
cases to be basing these assessments on ^wartime trading. One knows that
to-day, because of war-time conditions, kinema* are doing remarkably well
and are enjoying a greatly increased patronage. They have increased their
prices, and if there was no question of Excess Profits Tax then no doubt the
rental value of the theatre would be increased. In my opinion it is a very
arguable point as to whether the authorities can justify any increase in the
valuation by reason of the Excess Profits Tax as l/inemas are precluded from
making and retaining more profit than in their standard years. It would be
very difficult, in my opinion, for an occupier to show what would be the excess
profits tax liability of a hypothetical tenant under the tenancy contemplated
by the Rating and Valuation Act. I think, however, the liability to Excess
Profits Tax is something which ought to be taken into account in arriving at
assessments for rating purposes, seeing that the tax is at the rate of 100 per
cent. I do not quite see why if an assessment was correct in the " standard
period " it ought to be substantially increased now.
Digest of Acts.
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The Acts of Parliament and local by-laws which relate to or
affect the exhibition, storage or transit of kinematograph films are
of paramount importance to the trade, and should be closely studied by
all engaged in it. Below will be found a condensed digest of the
principal regulations governing this industry. This has been prepared
by a leading solicitor, who has explained the most essential points
in a manner which will be readily understood by readers.
(We accept no liability for any inaccuracy which may appear
in the following summary.)
Revised by Norman Hart, B.A.
CINEMATOGRAPH ACT, 1909.
All kinematograph exhibitions must be held at premises which are
icensed (s. 1).
This Act was passed for making better provision for securing safety at
kinematograph and other exhibitions.
Under Clause 1, provided premises comply with the regulations laid down
by the Secretary of State, which are regulations dealing with the question of
safety, nothing more is required.
All premises must hold a licence where inflammable films are used. The
Act contains no definition of the word " inflammable."
Exceptions. — A licence is not necessary in the following cases : —
(a) Where non-flammable films are used (as to whether a film is non-
flammable or flammable is one of fact for the Justices to decide) .
(See Victoria Pier, Ltd. v. Reeves, 1912, 28 T.L.R. 443 ; also see
re Dickman and Moore, Times Newspaper, December 17, 1912.)
(Note. — If an exhibitor holds a licence for premises upon which
he originally used inflammable films and decides in future to use
non-flammable films only, he is still bound by the conditions on
the licence granted although otherwise no licence would be
necessary.)
(b) For exhibitions in private dwelling-houses where the general
public are not admitted whether on payment or otherwise.
(Note. — A hospital has been held not to be a private house under
Section 7 of the Act, for which a licence is required — National
Hospital for Paralysed and Epileptic Persons, Times, October 11,
1913.)
(c) Where premises are only used occasionally and not more than
six days in any one year. But in this case the occupier must —
i. Give seven days' notice in writing to the Licensing
Authority and the chief officer of police of the police area ;
ii. Comply with the regulations as to safety ;
iii. Comply with any conditions imposed in writing by . the
Licensing Authority.
(d) On premises used for the purpose of exhibiting films to bond-fide
purchasers — Att.-Gen. v. Vitagraph Co., 1915, C.H. 206.
Movable Buildings or Structures, provided the owner
(a) Has a licence in respect of the building or structure from the
Licensing Authority for the district where he ordinarily resides.
(b) Has given two days' notice in writing to the Licensing Authority
for the district where the exhibition is to take place, and to the
chief officer of police of the police area.
(c) Complies with any conditions imposed in writing by th.3 Licensing
Authority.
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REGULATIONS AS TO SAFETY.
These are made by the Home Secretary (Act s. 1) except in
Scotland and Ireland, where the Secretaries for Scotland and Ireland
respectively exercise this power (Act ss. 8 and 9). They are known
as the Cinematograph Regulations, 1910 (Statutory Rules and Orders
[1910] No. 189) and 1913 (St. R. & O. [1913] No. 566). Every owner and
manager of a kinema must make himself familiar with these regulations,
which are binding, even if the conditions of the licence happen to be incon-
sistent with them.
LICENSING AUTHORITY.
(1) England. — The Council of the County or County Borough, but as
a rule these powers are, in the first instance at least, exercised by a com-
mittee. Where the place is licensed by the Lord Chamberlain for stage
plays, that official also grants kinematograph licences.
The County or County Borough Council may delegate these powers to
the local justices (Act s. 5). Licensing Justices sit as an administrative
body, not as a Court of Summary Jurisdiction — Huish v. Liverpool Justices,
[1914] 1 K.B. 109. Therefore they have no power to state a case. Doubtful
if any appeal of licensing authorities where a licence is refused without any
reason.
If reasons are stated and not been satisfactory or a proper hearing has
not been given, proceedings by way of mandamus should be taken to the
Court of Appeal. A further appeal in such a case can be taken to the House
of Lords, or proceedings might be taken in the King's Bench Division for a
declaration that proposed conditions which the Licensing Authorities have
decided to put upon licences are ultra vires and an injunction asked for to
restrain the authorities from enforcing same. In cases before the Court of
Summary Jurisdiction where the procedure is by way of case stated to the
Divisional Court no further appeal is allowed.
(2) Scotland. — The Council of the County or the magistrates of a royal
parliamentary or police burgh. There is no power of delegation (Act s. 8).
(3) Ireland. — The Council of the County or County Borough or Urban
District or the Commissioners of the Town. There is no power of delegation,
but a County Council may, in writing, authorise any officer of the Council
to exercise any of the powers of the Act (Act s. 9).
GRANT, RENEWAL AND TRANSFER OF LICENCES.
Licences are normally for one year, but may be for shorter periods
(Act s. 2 (2)). The Act makes no provision for granting provisional licences.
For new grants or transfers seven days' notice in writing must be given
to the Licensing Authority and to the chief officer of police of the police area,
but no notice need be given in the case of a renewal (Act s. 2 (4)).
Fees Payable. — One year's licence (grant or renewal), £\. Shorter
periods, 5s. a month (but not to exceed £1 for every year). Transfers, 5s
(Act s. 2 (5)).
Licensees. — The Licensing Authority has a discretion (Act s. 2 (1) (3)).
Where the refusal was based on the ground that several of the directors and
the majority of the shareholders of the company in question were alien
enemies, the refusal was upheld by the Court (Rex v. L.C.C. ex parte London
and Provincial Electric Theatres, [1915] 2 K.B. 466).
Conditions. — Under Clause 2, Section 1, Licensing Authorities have
much further powers than those given under Clause 1, as they can grant
licences subject to such conditions as they may think fit in addition to the
regulations of the Secretary of State as regards safety. The condition must
be reasonable — L.C.C. v. Bermondsey Bioscope, 80 L.J.K. 1314. It has
been argued on the words of the Act that these must be decided upon when
the application for each licence is made, and not determined beforehand
(e.g., most of the authorities issue a list of conditions which licensees must
submit to), but this argument has not met with favour (see Rex v. Burnley
Justices (1916), 32 T.L.R. at p. 696).
Digest of Acts.
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Conditions or undertakings which have been upheld in the Courts include
Against opening on Sundays and Holy Days, even where non-
inflammable films used (L.C.C. v. Bermondsey Bioscope Co., [1911]
1 K.B. 445; Ellis v. North Metropolitan Theatres, [1915] 2 K.B. 61).
Against showing any film to which the Authority objects {ex
parte Stott, [1916] 1 K.B. 7) ;
As to hours of opening and closing [Rex v. Burnley Justices, supra).
Against showing any licentious or indecent film [Rex v. Burnley
Justices, supra).
There is a distinction between conditions and undertakings and a con-
dition as to the admission of children has been held bad {Halifax Theatre de
Luxe v. Gledhill, [1915] 2 K.B. 49), but an undertaking of not so widespread a
character relating to the same matter has been upheld {Rex v. Burnley
Justices, supra).
Breach of a condition is an offence for which the licensee may be fined,
and at once lose his licence ; breach of an undertaking may lead to refusal
of renewal.
A condition that no film can be shown if a specified number of justices
object is void, as different groups may think differently {Rex v. Burnley
Justices, supra).
Where the Licensing Authority enforce a condition that no film to which
the Authority objects may be shown, the owner of the film is apparently
without any adequate remedy {ex parte Stott, [1916] 1 K.B. 7; Stott v. Gamble,
[1916] 2 K.B. 504).
A condition that no film be shown which has not been certified for public
exhibition by the British Board of Film Censors is ultra vires, as it sets up in
place of the Licensing Committee another Body whose ipse dixit should be a
test of what might be exhibited. {Ellis v. Dubouski, [1921] 3 K.B.D.)
As to whether, therefore, the above conditions are intra vires is somewhat
doubtful, and it might be argued that even if a film had not been censored and
no notice given to the Local Licensing Authority, the only legal ground for
proceeding against an exhibitor for showing the picture would be that of
indecency.
The argument was upheld in a summons brought against an exhibitor
in the Midlands, by the Licensing Authority, on the condition that if it was
desired to show a film that had not been passed by the Censor, three clear days'
notice must be sent to the Licensing Authority.
Police Supervision. — Any police officer and any person authorised
by the Licensing Authority may enter any premises (whether licensed or
not) where he has reason to believe that a kinematograph exhibition is being
or is about to be given. A police officer needs no authority, and while there
may pay attention to any other breaches of the law that he may suspect
[McVittie v. Turner, [1916] 85 L.J. K.B. 23). If anyone prevents or obstructs
him, the offender is liable to be fined up to £20 (Act s. 4).
A Constable without consent is not entitled to take awa}r a piece of a
film for the purpose of testing whether it is inflammable or non-flammable.
PENALTIES.
Besides the offence just mentioned, the owner of a kinematograph
or other apparatus who uses it or allows it to be used in contra-
vention of the Act or the Regulations or the conditions of the licence, and
the occupier of premises who allows them to be used in contravention of the
same, may be fined up to £20, and in the case of a continuing offence £5 a
day, and the licence may be revoked on conviction (Act s. 3). The manager
of a kinema owned by a company is not an occupier, and cannot be summoned
as such {Bruce v. McMaines, [1915] 3 K.B. 1).
A kinematograph licence does not authorise musical accompaniments.
A music licence is not necessary where music is subsidiary to the picture. —
See Hallinan, 73 J.P.N. 458.
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Theatre and Music and Dancing Licences may also be necessary.
Theatre Licences for Stage Plays are obtained from the Lord Chamberlain
in London, and from the justices elsewhere. Music and Dancing Licences,
are granted by the County and County Borough Councils, who can delegate
this power to the local justices.
Music and Dancing Licences in London are governed by the Music Hall
Act, 1751. In Middlesex by the Music and Dancing Middlesex Act, 1894.
In other areas beyond 20 miles from the Cities of London and Westminster
under the Public Health Acts (Amendment Act), 1890, Sec. 4. Music Licences
are renewable only once each year. They may contain conditions (in view
of the section of the Public Health Act) different to the conditions of a kine-
matograph licence, as that act does not apply to Music and Dancing Licences.
A Music and Dancing Licence does not authorise stage plays, nor does a
Theatre Licence, under the Theatre Act, 1843, include Music and Dancing.
CHILDREN.
Where an entertainment is given for children [i.e., under four-
teen), or the majority of persons present are children, and their number
exceeds one hundred, and access to any part of the building is by stairs,
then it is the duty of the occupier (if he is paid) and of the person giving the
entertainment (in any case) to see that an adequate number of adult atten-
dants are present to prevent overcrowding in any part, to control the move-
ments of the audience when entering and leaving, and also to take all reasonable
precautions for safety. Police officers have the right of entry. The penalty
for a first offence is up to £50, for a second or subsequent offence up to £100,
and any licence held in respect of the building may be revoked (Children
Act, 1908, s. 121). The kinematograph licence is not mentioned, as it had
not come into existence at that date.
The Employment of Children Act, 1903, s. 1, enables local authorities
to make bye-laws relating to the employment of children {i.e., under fourteen),
and many of them have exercised this power. A licensee should enquire
at the council offices whether the local authority of his district has made any
bye-law affecting him {e.g., as to programme, sweet, or cigarette sellers, etc.)
No child (under sixteen) employed half - time in a factory or
workshop may be employed elsewhere (Act 1903, s. 3 (3)), nor may any
child be employed before six a.m. or after nine p.m., unless the local bye-laws
allow it (Act 1903, s. 3 (1)). The fine is up to 40s. for a first offence, and £5
afterwards (Act 1903, s.5 (1)).
Under the Children and Young Persons Act, 1933, where there is provided
in any building an entertainment for children or an entertainment at which
the majority of the persons attending are children, then, if the number of
children attending the entertainment exceeds one hundred the person provid-
ing the entertainment must station and keep stationed wherever necessary
a sufficient number of adult attendants, properly instructed as to their duties,
to prevent more children or other persons being admitted to the building,
and to control the movement of the children and other persons admitted
while entering and leaving the building or any part thereof, and to take all
other reasonable precautions for the safety of the children.
Under Section 4 of this Act a constable may enter the building at any
time with a view to seeing whether the provisions of the Act are being
properly carried out.
By the Royal assent having been given to the Shops Hours of Closing
Act, 1928, patrons can buy tobacco, matches, table waters, sweets, chocolates
or other sugar confectionery or ice-cream at any time during performances
in any Theatre, Kinema, Music Hall or other similar place of entertainment
so long as the sale is to bona-fide members of the audience and not on a part
of the building to which other members of the public have access.
This does away with the ban put upon Kinemas by D.O.R.A. some years
ago.
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Admission can only be given by ticket stamped with a mark denoting
that duty has been paid, or in special cases, if the Commissioners approve,
through a barrier which automatically registers the numbers admitted.
But the proprietor can make arrangements with the Commissioners dispensing
with these conditions on the terms of furnishing certified returns at stated
times and giving security for due payment of the duty. Penalty for breach :
Proprietor, ^50 and duty ; Person admitted, £5. Special provision is made
for lump sum payments in the case of clubs or societies, or in the case of season
tickets or tickets for a series of entertainments.
Duty is not payable where the Commissioners are satisfied :
(a) That the proceeds are devoted to philanthropic or charitable
purposes without deduction of expenses, or
(b) That the entertainment is wholly educational (in case of difference
the Board of Education decides) ; or
(c) That the entertainment is provided for partly educational or
partly scientific purposes by a society, and not run for profit ; or
(d) That it is provided by or on behalf of a school or educational
institution if the school or institution is not run for profit, and the
entertainment is provided solely for promoting some object of the
school or institution, and that all the persons who are performers
are under sixteen and are scholars or ex-scholars of the school
or institution.
In the case of a charity performance where the whole of the expenses
are deducted, but do not exceed 20 per cent, of the receipts, the duty is
repaid to the proprietor.
Any officer of excise authorised to do so may enter a place of entertain-
ment and any person who prevents or obstructs him is liable to a fine up to £20.
The Commissioners can make regulations, any breach of which entails
an excise penalty of £50, and they may make arrangements whereby the
local authority (county, borough, or urban district council), or the police
may exercise all or any of the powers of the Commissioners as to this duty.
The law is contained in the Finance (New Duties) Act, 1916, ss. 1 and 2, and
the Finance Act, 1916, s. 12.
TRANSIT BY RAIL.
Railway Regulations in regard to Film Boxes. — The specification
of the Railway Clearing House of the type of metal boxes required by the
Railway Companies to be used for the transit of films is as follows :
Boxes must be rectangular, wood -lined cases, to hold not more than six
films and measure not more than 14£ inches outside either way. They must
be made of galvanised iron of not less thickness than .022 of an inch (No. 25
b.g.) for the small one and two film cases, and not less than .028 of an inch
(No. 23 b.g.) for the larger sizes (three to six film cases).
All the corners of the sides and bottom must be strengthened by folding
seams, the top of the body having wired edges turned inwards. The hinge lid
must be turned down all round for a depth of one and a quarter inches. It
must fit over the body of the case and have wired edges turned outwards. It
must be attached to the body by two strong hinges, firmly riveted to both
body and lid, and fastened by stout wire hasps fitting over iron staples riveted
to the front of the case. Each hasp and staple must be locked, either by pad-
lock or by a spring safety hook, permanently to the staple by a short length
of stout chain. Cases for one and two films need only have one clasp and
staple fastening ; other sizes must have two.
Other conditions are that a thin metal label frame, open at the top,
must be riveted to the case in such a position that the top edge of the label
frame is covered by the lid when closed ; all the boxes must be completely
lined with plain wood of half-inch thickness fastened by rivets to the lid and
body of the case ; the following words must be painted in black on the lid :
" Cinema Films," in one-inch block letters, and " Keep in a cool place,"
in letteis five-eighths of an inch depth. No other lettering must appear
on the lid. The name and address of the owners may be painted on the
sides or ends, and the cases must be unpainted.
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A SHORT EPITOME OF OTHER LEGISLATION PASSED
IN RECENT YEARS AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY.
Sunday Observance Act, 1781.
Any house opened for Public amusement or debate on a Sunday to which
persons shall be admitted by payment of money shall be deemed a Disorderly
House — Penalty ^200 for every Sunday opened. (Note) — If a reasonable
number of persons are admitted free there is no offence under the Act in
making a charge for a reserved seat ; it will be noted that the Act speaks of
admission, not to a seat, but to the entertainment.
Refreshment Houses Act, 1860.
Any House, Room or Building can be opened for Public resort and enter-
tainment between 10 p.m., and 5 a.m., but if not being licensed for beer, wine
and spirits must take out a Refreshment House Excise Licence.
1923. New Regulation under Cinematograph Act, 1909.
Exhibitors should always keep a copy of these regulations by them as
they take the place of the previous regulations dated 18th February, 1910,
and 20th May, 1913.
Licensing (Consolidation) Act, 1910.
Where it is desired to sell intoxicating liquors by retail on the premises a
Licence must be obtained.
Houses (Additional Powers) Act, 1919.
Gives powers to Councils to make orders prohibiting the construction of
works or theatres on grounds that the production of dwelling accommodation
is likely to be delayed by a deficiency of labour or materials arising out of the
employment of labour, or material in the construction of such works or build-
ings. Any person aggrieved by such an order of prohibition can appeal,
subject to the rules of procedure set down by the Ministry. A Tribunal of
Appeal can be set up under this Act to hear appeals against any such Order.
Finance Act, 1920.
This was an Act passed to grant certain duties to Customs and Inland
Revenue, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to Customs
and Inland Revenue and the National Debt and to make further provision in
connection with finance.
Unemployment Insurance Act, 1920,
was an act passed to amend the Law in respect of Insurance against
Unemployment. All persons of the age of 16 and upwards who are engaged
in employment as specified by the Act shall be insured against unemployment
in manner provided by the Act.
The Employment of Children
in entertainments, Statutory Rules and Orders 1920, No. 21.
An application for a licence to enable a child to take part in an entertain-
ment or series of entertainments must be made in writing to the Local Edu-
cational Authority signed by the parent and the employer of the child in
the form contained in the first schedule thereto, together with the necessary
documents.
Under this rule the term " parent " includes guardian and every person
who is liable to maintain or has actual custody of the child.
The Factories Bill, 1920.
This Bill abolishes the distinction between factories and workshops and
between textile and non-textile factories, and employs only the one word
I Factory."
1921. The Entertainments Duty Regulations
are regulations made by the Commissioners of Customs and Excise under
Section 2 of the Finance New Duties Act, 1916, for securing the payment of
Entertainments Duty.
The points to be noted are that the price of admission must be printed on
the tickets. Adhesive stamps are not to be issued except upon the tickets.
No tickets other than stamped tickets to be issued on payment made for
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admission. Tickets and stamps to be issued undefaced and defaced sub-
sequently. No Government ticket is to be used for admitting more than
one person. (Note : Arrangements approved by the Commissioners can be
made for providing returns of payments for admission to an entertainment.)
The Rating and Valuation Act, 1925,
was passed (inter alia) to define what machinery and plant was deemed
to be part of the hereditament for rating purposes.
Home Counties, Music and Dancing Licences Act, 1926.
This was an Act passed to amend the law as regards Music and Dancing
Licences in parts of certain Home Counties and in certain County Boroughs
adjacent thereto. It gave powers to the Council to grant Licences for any
period not exceeding 13 months to such persons as they thought fit.
Under this Act the Council can delegate all or any of its powers to a Com-
mittee consisting wholly or partly of members of the Council.
Landlord and Tenant Act, 1927.
This Act came into force on the 25th March of this year. It provides
(inter alia) for compensation for improvements and compensation for loss
of goodwill.
Trade Unions and Trade Disputes Act, 1927,
amends the law relating to Trade Disputes and Trade Unions and regulates
the position of Civil Servarts and persons employed by public authorities in
respect of membership of trade unions and similar organisations and to
extend section 5 of the Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act, 1875.
The Rating and Valuation Act, 1928,
was an Act passed to extend to the Administrative County of London
the provisions of the Rating and Valuation Act, 1925, with respect to the
valuation of hereditaments containing machinery and plant and to make
temporary provision with respect to the deduction to be made in ascertaining
the rateable value — to amend Sections 11 and 37 and the 4th and 5th
Schedules of the 1925 Act and to provide for the tenant decisions on points
of law with a view to securing uniformity' in valuation.
The Rating and Valuation (Apportionment) Act, 1928,
was an Act passed to make provision with a view to granting of relief from
rates in respect of certain classes of hereditaments to be affected and the
apportionment in Valuation Lists of the net annual value of such heredita-
ments according to the extent and user thereof for various purposes.
Section 3, sub-section 1 of this Act contains provisions as to " Industrial
Hereditaments." " Industrial Hereditament " has been defined to mean
a hereditament occupied and used as a mine or mineral railway or as a factory
or workshop. A hereditament though part of it may be in law a " factory "
or " workshop " is not to be treated as an Industrial hereditament if the
premises as a whole are not primarily used for the purposes of a factory or
workshop.
With regard to the position of a Kinematograph Theatre, in view of the
fact that the premises are not used primarily for the purposes of a factory
or workshop f do not consider it comes under the heading of " Industrial
Hereditament " and therefore does not appear to be entitled to " relief "
as an" Industrial hereditament."
The Rating and Valuation (Apportionment) Act Rules, 1928, made by the
Minister of Health under section 58 of the Rating and Valuation Act, 1925,
and of the Rating and Valuation (Apportionment) Act, 1928, prescribes the
forms of notices, claims and lists to be used for the purposes of the first
Schedule to the last mentioned Act and the dates to be observed in con-
nection with the preparation and approval of lists under that Schedule.
The list of valuations is deposited by the Rating Authorities at the office
of the Authority and any person aggrieved can object to the assessment
within 25 days of the deposit of the Araluation List. Forms of objection
can be obtained from the Rating Authorities, and the forms should contain
every possible ground for complaint. One person can object to another
person's assessment on the ground that it is too low, and in such a case the
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occupier is entitled to receive notice from the Assessment Committee of the
objection.
Sunday Entertainments Act, 1932.
An Act to permit and regulate the opening and use of places on Sundays
for entertainment.
Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to public health in
London.
This Act shall come into operation on October 1, 1936.
Public Health Act, 1936.
An Act to consolidate, with amendments, certain enactments relating to
public health.
This Act shall come into operation on October 1, 1937.
Shops (Sunday Trading Restriction) Act, 1936.
An Act to restrict the opening of shops and trading on Sunday ; and for
other purposes connected therewith.
Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act, 1937.
An Act to prohibit the exhibition or distribution of kinematograph films in
connection with the production of which suffering may have been caused to
animals ; and for purposes connected therewith.
Electricity Supply Regulations, 1937.
For securing the safety of the public and for insuring a proper and sufficient
supply of electrical energy
Factories Act, 1937.
An Act to consolidate, with amendments, the Factory and Workshop
Acts, 1901 to 1929, and other enactments relating to factories ; and for
purposes connected with the purposes aforesaid.
This Act shall, except as otherwise provided, come into operation on
Tuly 1, 1938.
National Health Insurance (Juvenile Contributors and Young
Persons) Act, 1937
An Act to amend the National Health Insurance Act, 1936, so as to make
certain persons under the age of 16 eligible for medical benefit, to facilitate
the provision of medical benefit to such persons and to other young persons,
and for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid.
This Act shall come into operation on April 4, 1938.
HIRE-PURCHASE ACT, 1938.
An Act to amend the law with respect to the hire-purchase and sale upon
credit of goods and the law of distress in its relation thereto.
This Act shall come into force on January 1, 1939.
Young Persons (Employment) Act, 1938.
An Act to regulate the hours of employment of persons under the age of
18 years employed in certain occupations, to amend the Shops Act, 1934,
with respect to the regulation of the hours of employment of persons under
the age of 16 years, and with respect to the determination of the number
of working hours of persons under the age of 18 years ; and for purposes
connected with the matters aforesaid.
This Act shall come into operation on January 1, 1939.
Housing (Emergency Powers) Act, 1939.
This is an Act to empower Local Authorities to make fit for housing pur-
poses buildings damaged by war, and for purposes connected therewith.
Essential Buildings and Plant (Repair of War Damage) Act, 1939.
An Act to provide for the repair of buildings used for purposes essential
to the welfare of the civil population, and the reinstatement of the plant
of undertakings carried on for such purposes, where the buildings or plant
are damaged by war.
Statutory Rules and Orders, 1939, No. 1832, Emergency Powers
(Defence) — General Regulations.
Opening on Sundays of kinemas in areas in England or Wales where Forces
are quartered.
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Emergency Powers (Defence) Act, 1939.
An Act to confer on His Majesty certain powers which it is expedient that
His Majesty should be enabled to exercise in the present emergency ; and
to make further provision for purposes connected with the defence of the
realm.
Courts (Emergency Powers) Act, 1939.
An Act to confer on Courts certain powers in relation to remedies in respect
of the non-payment of money and the non-performance of obligations (includ-
ing powers in relation to bankruptcy and winding-up proceedings), and to
make provision for purposes connected with the matters aforesaid.
Compensation (Defence) Act, 1939.
An Act to provide for compensation in respect of action taken on behalf of
His Majesty in the exercise of certain emergency powers ; and for purposes
connected with the matter aforesaid.
War Risks Insurance Act, 1939.
An Act to make provision for authorising the Board of Trade in the event of
war and in other circumstances to undertake the insurance of ships and other
goods ; for the payment by the Board of Trade in time of war, of compensation
in respect of goods lost or damaged in transit ; for requiring persons to ensure
goods against certain risk, in time of war ; and for purposes connected with
the matters aforesaid.
Statutory Rules and Orders, 1939, No. 1098. Emergency Powers
(Defence).
Restrictions on Lighting issued under Regulation 24 of the Defence
Regulations, 1939.
1. No person shall during the hours of darkness cause or permit : —
(a) any light inside any roofed building, closed vehicle or other covered
enclosure to be displayed unless the light is so obscured as to prevent any
illumination therefrom being visible from outside the building, vehicle or
enclosure ;
(b) any light, not being a light in a roofed building, closed vehicle or
other covered enclosure, to be displayed.
2. No person shall, for the purpose of advertisement or display, cause or
permit any sky-sign, facia or advertisement to be illuminated, or any light to
be displayed, outside or at the entrance to any premises or on any hoarding or
similar structure.
Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Act, 1939.
An Act to continue and amend the Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions
Acts, 1920 to 1938.
Landlord and Tenant (War Damage) Act 1939.
An Act to modify the rights and liabilities of landlords, tenants, and other
persons interested in land damaged by war.
Liability for War Damage (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1939.
An Act to modify certain rights and liabilities with respect to goods lost or
damaged by war.
Possession of Mortgaged Land (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1939.
An Act to restrict the rights of mortgagees to obtain possession of mortgaged
land ; and to amend the Courts (Emergency Powers) Act, 1939.
Civil Defence Act, 1939.
An Act to make further provision for civil defence and for purposes con-
nected therewith.
Personal Injuries (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1939.
An Act to make provision as respects certain personal injuries sustained
during the period of the present emergency.
Statutory Rules and Orders, 1939, No. 1312, Emergency Powers
(Defence).
Food — issued under Regulation 55 of the Defence Regulations, 1939.
No person shall, except under the authority of the Ministry of Food, sell by
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retail any specified food at or in connection with any premises or business
within the area of the Food Control Committee except under and in accordance
with the terms of a Licence granted by such Committee.
Lighting (Restrictions) Order, 1940.
This Order revokes and replaces the Lighting (Restrictions) Order, 1939.
1. During the hours of darkness it shall not be lawful
(a) for any light to be displayed inside any roofed building, closed
vehicle or other covered enclosure in such circumstances that any illumin-
ation therefrom is visible from outside the building, vehicle or enclosure.
2. It shall not be lawful, whether during the hours of darkness or not,
for any sky sign, facia or advertisement to be illuminated, or any light to be
otherwise displayed, outside or at the entrance to any premises or on any
hoarding or similar structure, for the purpose of advertisement or display.
Statutory Rules and Orders, 1940, No. 1209, Emergency Powers
(Defence) — Evacuated Areas.
The Defence (Evacuated Areas) Regulations, 1940.
Relief to persons in respect of rent, rates and other local debts in evacuated
areas and unoccupied premises.
Remission of Rates (London) Act, 1940.
An Act to extend to London the power of rating authorities under the
Rating and Valuation Act, 1925, to reduce or remit rates.
Courts (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act, 1940.
An Act to amend the Courts (Emergency Powers) Act, 1939.
War Damage Act, 1941.
An Act to make provision with respect to war damage to immovable
property and to goods.
The War Damage (Business Scheme) Order, 1941 — Statutory Rules and
Orders. 1941, No. 450.
This Order sets out the prescribed forms of policies; general conditions
relating to policies ; period of insurance ; premiums ; commencement of
compulsory insurance ; relief from compulsory insurance ; goods not insurable
under business scheme, etc.
Landlord and Tenant (War Damage) (Amendment Act), 1941.
An Act to amend the Landlord and Tenant (War Damage) Act, 1939.
Repair of War Damage Act, 1941.
An Act to amend the Housing (Emergency Powers) Act, 1939, and the
Essential Buildings and Plant (Repair of War Damage) Act, 1939.
The Fire Prevention (Business Premises) Order, 1941. — Statutory
Rules and Orders, 1941, No. 69.— Emergency Powers (Defence) Fire
Precautions.
Under this Order certain obligations are imposed upon occupiers of business
premises with regard to fire prevention, and also obligations are imposed upon
persons working at such business premises.
The Control of Paper (No. 36) Order, 1941. — Statutory Rules and
Orders, 1941. No. 1760.
This Order was made by the Ministry of Supply to limit the use of paper for
certain purposes.
Liabilities (War-Time Adjustment) Act, 1941.
An Act to provide for the arrangement or the adjustment and settlement of
affairs of persons financially affected by war circumstances to amend the
Courts (Emergency Powers) Acts, 1939 and 1940, and the Possession of
Mortgaged Land (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1939, and for purposes
connected with the matters aforesaid.
Statutory Rules and Orders, 1941. No. 478 — Emergency Powers (Defence)
General Regulations.
An Order in Council revoking Statutory Rules and Orders, 1941. No. 256.
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War Damage (Amendment) Act, 1942.
An Act to continue risk period until August 31, 1942, and thereafter until
determination by an Order of the Treasury, etc.
The Landlord and Tenant (Requisitioned Land) Act, 1942.
An Act to enable tenants to disclaim their leases comprising requisitioned
]and.
The Control of Paper (No. 48) Order, 1942.
Under this Order certain alterations in the sizes, etc., of printed bills, cards
and programmes are imposed.
Employment of Women (Control of Engagement] Order, 1942.
Restrictions on the Employment of Women between the ages of 20 and
30 years.
Control of Fuel Order, 1942.
Under this Order restrictions are imposed on the use of fuel, electricity
and gas.
Control of Employment (Notice of Termination of Employment Order,
1943). S.R. and O., 1943/1173.
This Order came into force on August 20th, 1943, and requires employers
to give written notice to a local office of the Ministry of Labour and National
Service immediately any employee between the ages of 18 and 65 (men),
and 18 and 60 (Women) gives or receives notice to terminate employment.
The Soap (Licensing of Manufacturers and Rationing) (No. 2) Order,
1942.
Under this Order kinemas are classed as Trade Users, and in order to obtain
supplies a permit is necessary. The form to be filled up is form " Soap (1) "
which can be obtained from the local Food Office.
Control of Fuel Order (No. 3).
This Order prohibited the use of fuel for heating cinemas between certain
dates and restricted the stoking of boilers needed for heating water for use in
kinemas.
The Fire Guard (Business and Government Premises) Order, 1943.
This Order came into operation on September 20th, 1943, and sets out
Articles dealing with Fire guard arrangements for premises to which the
Order applies ; duties under arrangements or in relation to arrangements ;
Provision of services other than fire guard services ; Miscellaneous and general.
The Soft Drinks Order, 1943^S.R. and O., 1943, No. 838.
This is an Order for the licensing and control of the soft drink industry ;
controlling prices, etc., but under ordinary circumstances it would not apply
to kinemas.
Catering Wages Act, 1943.
This is an Act to make provision for regulating the remuneration and
conditions of employment of catering and other worksrs and, in connection
therewith, for the health and welfare of workers and the general improvement
and development of the industries in which they are employed.
This Act would affect cafes and restaurants run in conjunction with kine-
matograph theatres.
War Damage (Amendment) Act, 1943.
This was an Act to amend sub-section (1) of section 4 of the War Damage
Act, 1941, and to make consequential amendments ; and to supply certain
omissions enacted by that Act and the War Damage (Amendment) Act, 1942,
as to rentcharges.
War Damage Act, 1943
This Act consolidated the War Damage Act, 1941, the War Damage
(Amendment) Act, 1942, and the War Damage (Amendment) Act, 1943 (other
than provisions thereof for amending the War Risks Insurance Act, 1939.
Town and Country Planning Acts, 1932-1943.
Under this act the whole of the land of England and Wales is now subject
to planning control.
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HOME OFFICE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
Safety measures for the protection of audiences in kinemas, theatres and other
places of entertainment in time of war have been drawn up by the Home Office
with the object of securing that, so far as possible, uniform requirements are imposed
throughout the country. Owners and managers if they have not already taken
steps to comply with the requirements will be expected to do so within a reasonable
time.
GLASS SHATTER
The protective measures suggested for theatres and kinemas are as follows : —
1. — In the case of skylights, lantern lights and laylights either —
(a) the glazing should be removed and replaced by non-splintering
material, or the openings thereby made covered by a light weather-proof
roofing ;
or
(b) the glazing should be guarded on the underside with small -mesh
wire netting or expanded metal so arranged as to intercept broken glass,
and in addition the glazing, if not wired glazing, should be covered with stout
cardboard or paper or its equivalent, pasted direct to the glazing, or other-
wise rendered less liable to fragmentation to the satisfaction of the licensing
authority.
2. — All large windows to foyer and vestibules, and glass doors to the street
should be protected. (N.B. — It is not considered necessary to require that the
vestibule entrance to the street shall be protected by sandbags.)
3. — Chandeliers and other heavy glass fittings should be removed if possible or
else protected in such a way that no broken glass or splinters can strike any member
of the audience.
4. — Shelter should be provided for the staff and performers.
VENTILATION AND LIGHTING
5. — Ventilation plant should be closed down on a gas alarm or any evidence
of smoke.
6. — Refrigerating plant (other than ice-cream refrigerators) using a toxic or
inflammable refrigerant should not be used and the refrigerant should be removed.
7. — The licensing authority's usual standard of lighting of internal exit -ways
and staircase should be maintained, windows being screened so as to prevent the
light being visible from outside.
8. — All external exit passageways should be indicated by white directional
arrows, which, during the hours of darkness, should be illuminated so as to be visible
to persons using the passageways. Secondary lighting should be retained for this
purpose where required by the licensing authority, but the light displayed must be
dimmed to the minimum required to show the position and direction of the arrow,
and so screened that no light is displayed from above.
FIRE GUARDIANS
9. — There should be a qualified fireman or a man specially nominated in writing
by the management to take charge of fire appliances. He need not necessarily be
employed exclusively on fire protection duties, but he must not during a perform-
ance be given other work which would take him away from the building or otherwise
prevent him from being immediately available in case of danger or alarm of fire.
When any performance is taking place which requires the use of scenery or costumes,
the man above mentioned shall remain within the stage risk. This man shall have
been adequately instructed in the use of all fire appliances contained in the building.
Attendants and other employees should be properly instructed in the use of
the fire appliances provided. This training may be undertaken by the man specially
employed to be in charge of fire appliances.
FIRST AID AND AUDIENCE CONTROL
10. — The whole staff should also receive training in first aid and anti-gas pre-
cautions, and the local authority should, if necessary, be asked to make special
arrangements for training at times when the staff is able to attend. The expenses
of such training will be met by the owner.
11. — The arrangements for the control of the audiences in the event of an
emergency are the responsibility of the management of the kinema.
12. — Standing should not be allowed in the gangways.
13. — No objection should be taken to the admission of children unaccompanied
by adults, but the kinema industry should be asked not to hold special children's
matinees in evacuating areas.
AIR RAID LISTENERS
14. — During performances a member of the staff should be constantly stationed
at a point from which he can hear the public warning signals. When a warning is
received the audience should be informed verbally by the manager or some other
responsible person from the stage, where he can be seen by the audience. It should
be made clear to the audience that the warning does not necessarily mean that a
raid will take place, and that in any case it is not likely to occur for at least
five minutes. The advice to be given to the audience in the event of an air raid
warning should be arranged in consultation with the police. It is considered that
as a general rule the advice should be to recommend them to remain in the building,
but it should at the same time be made clear that anyone who desires to leave is free
to do so. The entertainment should, if possible, be continued.
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COPYRIGHT.
Under the Copyright Act, 1911, the owner of a literary or dramatic
work has the sole right to make a kinematograph film or other contrivance
by which the same may be mechanically performed, and to authorise such
acts. Before the Act it was held that there was no such right [Karno v
Pathi Frires, 100 L.T. 260).
Infringement is doing without the owner's consent anything which
conflicts with the owner's rights. It includes selling, or letting for hire, or
by way of trade exposing or offering for sale or hire, or by way of trade
exhibiting in public or importing for sale or hire any work which infringes
copyright or would do so if the work had been made in the country where
infringement takes place. It also includes the case of a person who, for his
private profit, permits a theatre or place of entertainment to be used for the
public performance of a work without the owner's consent unless the person
so doing was not aware and had no reasonable ground for suspecting that it
was an infringement.
Copyright lasts during the life of the author and fifty years after his
death. In the case of photographs, it is fifty years from the making of the
original negative. All transfers or licences must be in writing and signed
by the owner or his agent. The author cannot assign his copyright for
longer than twenty- five years after his death.
A compulsory licence can be obtained twenty-five or thirty years after
the author's death, but this provision cannot apply before 1936 at the earliest.
The Privy Council has the power to grant a compulsory licence at any time
after the author's death if it is proved that the work has been published or
performed in public, and the present owner of the copyright has refused to
allow republication, etc., so that the work is in effect withheld from the public.
An employee or apprentice does not acquire the copyright in work he
does for his employer. Where a photograph is taken at the order of the
sitter, who pays for it, he, and not the photographer, is the owner. It is a
criminal offence to infringe copyright knowingly, and the offender is liable
to a fine up to 40s. for every copy, but not more than £50 for any one trans-
action. In the case of second or subsequent offences, the justices can send
the offender to prison for two months without the option of a fine, and in
all cases may order the copies to be destroyed. No criminal charge under
the Act can be brought more than six months after the act complained of.
In civil proceedings the usual remedy is an injunction, but the defendant is
also liable for damages unless he proves not merely that he did not know of the
copyright, but also that he had no reasonable grounds for suspecting its
existence. For example, if a kinema proprietor hires a film to show at one
hall, he is liable for damages if he shows it at any other place (Fenning Film
Service v. Wolverhampton, etc., Cinemas [1914] 3 K.B. 1171). Where the
alleged infringement is such that the Court would not protect it as an original
work (e.g., on the ground of indecency), the owner of the copyright cannot
sue under the Act, but can claim damages for defamatory representation of
his work (Glyn v. Western Feature Film Co. [1916] 1 Ch. 261). The proper
way to prove a film is to call someone who has seen it shown and not to pro-
duce the film unless some point turns on the film itself.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD REGULATIONS.
The Local Government Board have power under Section 130 of Public
Health Act, 1875, and amendments to issue regulations with a view to pre-
venting the spread of any epidemic or infectious disease. Regulations known
as the Public Health (Influenza) Regulations, 1918, were issued by the Local
Government Board under general orders dated November 18 and 22, 1918 : —
1. Limiting the time of entertainment to not more than 4 hours
consecutively.
2. An interval of not less than 30 minutes between any two
entertainments.
3. During such interval the place to be effectually and thoroughly
ventilated, the penalty for breach not exceeding £100, and in case of
a continuing offence to a further penalty not exceeding £50 for every
day which the offence continues.
4. No children to be admitted to exhibitions where public
elementary schools in the district have been temporarily closed.
Notice must be given to the proprietor, otherwise regulation not
effective.
These restrictions can be relaxed by any local authority upon such
conditions as they may determine on the advice of their Medical Officer for
Health. They do not concern the Licensing Authorities, who have no power
to deal with such restrictions.
For removal of regulations application should be made to the District
or Urban Council of the place where the theatre is situated.
[These regulations have been rescinded. Attempts are being made to make
them conditions on kinematograph licences, but it is doubtful whether such con-
ditions are " intra vires."]
THE CELLULOID ACT.
An Act known as " The Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act
of 1922 " has been passed to make better provision for the prevention of
fire in premises where raw celluloid or kinematograph films are stored or used.
The purposes to which this Act applies are : —
( 1 ) The keeping or storing of raw celluloid —
(a) In quantities exceeding at any one time one hundredweight ; or
(b) In smaller quantities unless kept (except when required to be
exposed for the purpose of the work carried on in the premises)
in a properly closed metal box or case ; and
(2) The keeping or storing of kinematograph film —
(a) In quantities exceeding at any one time twenty reels or eighty
pounds in weight, or
(6) In smaller quantities unless each reel is kept (except when re-
quired to be exposed for the purpose of the work carried on in l he
premises) in a separate and properly closed metal box or case : —
Provided that : —
(i.) For the purpose of this Act, kinematograph film shall
be deemed to be kept in any premises where it is tempor-
arily deposited for the purpose of examination, cleaning,
packing, re-winding or repair, but celluloid or kinemato-
graph film shall not be deemed to be kept or stored in any
premises where it is temporarily deposited whilst in the
course of delivery, conveyance or transport ; and
(ii.) The provisions of this Act shall not, except in the cases
referred to in paragraphs (c), (<f) and [e) of Sub-section
(1) of Section 1 thereof, apply to premises to which the
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Factory and Workshop Acts, 1901 to 1920 apply. Nor
do the provisions of this Act apply to premises licensed
under the Cinematograph Act, 1909. It should be pointed
out, however, that under this Act any Officer duly
authorised by a local authority may at any time take
for analysis sufficient samples of any material which he
suspects to be or to contain Celluloid.
HOME OFFICE REGULATIONS, 1923.
The 1923 Regulations under the Cinematograph Act. 1909, are some-
what important, and have been somewhat amended from their original form,
owing to various meetings that took place between the Sub-Committee of the
C.E.A. and the Home Office.
The Regulations took the place of previous Regulations of February 18,
1910 and May 20, 1913. The Regulations must be exhibited in the enclosure
and easily accessible to operators. They are dated July 30, 1923, and operate
from that date, but they would not affect any licence for the period for which
it was granted, though, of course, when the same is renewed the new conditions
will appear.
As regards clause 4, " Fire Appliances " footnote should be noticed,
as it lays down that a fireman need not be employed exclusively in taking
charge of the fire appliances. He must not, however, be given other work
during an exhibition which would take him away from the building or other-
wise prevent him from being immediately available in case of danger or
alarm of fire.
As regards No. 5, " Smoking," it should be observed that notices stating
that smoking is prohibited shall be kept posted in the enclosure and film
room or anywhere where films are stored, wound or repaired.
As regards No, 7, relating to enclosure, fire -resisting material now includes
teak or oak not less than two inches thick.
With regard to clause 7," Enclosures," Sec. 8, it will be noticed that in
case of need the enclosure may be left for a short period in charge of a com-
petent assistant over 16 years of age.
As to what is the exact definition of a "competent operator," one does
not know, but apparently it can be taken to mean that an operator who can
satisfactorily operate would come within the definition of a " competent
operator."
With regard to clause 13, " Lighting," it should be pointed out that if
the general lighting is by electricity the safety lighting shall be by (a)
electricity from another source (b) gas or (c) oil or candles
One does not take this to mean that the safety lighting, if electricity,
shall be taken from an entirely different supply, but merely that there shall
be primary and secondary lighting installed in the building, the intention, of
course, being that should the electric light supply be temporarily interrupted,
the theatre will not be put into darkness
Clause 14, on " Electrical Installation," it should be noticed that the
Wiring Rules of the Institution of Electrical Engineers apply, a copy of
which can always be obtained from Odhams Press Ltd., Technical Book
Dept., 85, Long Acre, London, W.C.2. Price 1 /2 post free.
It should be observed that Sections A, E, F and G of these Regulations do
not apply to wiring in existence b3fore July 30, 1923, except in the event of
such wiring being altered or renewed.
With regard to clause 15.it should be noticed that the requirements in
paragraphs C, D M and N shall not apply to apparatus in use bef ore the date
of these Regulations, and the requirements in paragraphs E, G, I, J and K do
not apply until July 29, 1925, except in the event of the apparatus being
renewed or materially altered
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Cinematograph Films Act, 1938.
[1 & 2 Geo. 6. Ch. 17.]
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS.
PART 1.
RENTERS' QUOTAS AND EXHIBITORS' QUOTAS.
Provisions relating to Renters' quotas.
Section.
1. Determination of renters' quotas for period beginning ist April 1938 and ending 31st March 1948.
2. Restrictions on the counting of a British film more than once, or by more than one renter, for
quota purposes.
3. Special provisions with respect to British films rented in foreign countries.
4. Exemption in respect of films for which demand is limited.
5 . Combinations of renters for quota purposes.
6. Provisions with respect to films acquired and registered in different periods.
Provisions relating to Exhibitors' quotas.
7. Determination of exhibitors' quotas for period beginning ist October 1938 and ending 30th
September 1948.
General Provisions.
8. Restriction on renting registered films otherwise than at their registered length.
9. Licensing of renters and exhibitors.
10. Provisions for securing that films exhibited in Great Britain are obtained from licensed renters,
11. Penalties for quota offences.
12. Record books to be kept by renters and exhibitors.
13. Relief from liability for quota offences in circumstances beyond control of renter or exhibitor,
14. Provisions as to cases where distribution rights in respect of films pass on renters going out
of business.
15. Power of Board of Trade to alter quotas by order.
16. Reduction of exhibitors' quotas for year ending 30th September, 1938.
PART II.
RESTRICTIONS ON BLIND BOOKING AND ADVANCE BOOKING
OF FILMS.
17. Restriction on blind booking.
18. Restriction on advance booking.
19. Penalties.
20. Invalidation of agreements involving blind booking or advance booking.
21. Information to be furnished by renters to Board of Trade for purposes of Part II.
PART III.
REGISTRATION OF FILMS.
22. Prohibition of distribution or exhibition of unregistered films.
23. Registration of films.
24. Applications for registration, and information to be furnished in connection therewith.
25. Determination of films to be treated as British films for purposes of registration.
26. Conditions governing registration of British films as quota films.
27. Power to disregard items of labour costs in certain circumstances.
28. Registration of serial films.
29. Prohibition of registration of films exhibited or registered before commencement of Act.
30. Corrections of register.
31. Reference of disputes to High Court or Court of Session.
33. Evidence of registration.
33. Information to be given to exhibitors with respect registration of films.
PART IV.
PROVISIONS AS TO PERSONS EMPLOYED BY MAKERS OF
CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS.
34. Wages and conditions of employment of persons employed by makers of cinematograph films.
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PART V.
GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS.
35. Films to which Act applies.
36. Power of Board of Trade to vary by order minimum figures in respect of labour costs.
37. Annual returns to be made by renters and exhibitors.
38. Penalties in connection with the furnishing of information.
39. Offences by corporations.
40. Regulations of Board of Trade.
41. The Cinematograph Films Council.
42. Institution of proceedings and service of process.
43. Exercise of powers of Board of Trade.
44. Interpretation.
45. Repeals and transitional provisions.
46. Short title, commencement and extent.
Schedules :
First Schedule-
Part I. — Renters' Quotas.
Part II.— Exhibitors' Quotas.
Second Schedule — Maximum Fees.
Third Schedule — Provisions repealed in the Act of 1927.
Act to make further provision for securing the renting and exhibition of
a certain proportion of British cinematograph films, and for restricting
blind booking and advance booking of cinematograph films ; to make
provision as to the wages and conditions of employment of persons
employed by makers of cinematograph films ; and to provide for purposes
connected with the matters aforesaid. [30th March 1938]
DE it enacted by the King's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the
A-> Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by
the authority of the same, as follows : —
PART I.
RENTERS' QUOTAS AND EXHIBITORS' QUOTAS.
Provisions relating to Renters' quotas.
(1). — Determination of renters' quotas for period beginning 1st April 1938 and
ending 31s* March 1948.
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Part of this Act, where a renter has, in any renters'
uota period, acquired for distribution in Great Britain films which are registered as foreign long
lms, or has, in any such period, so acquired films which are registered as foreign short films, then
unless —
(a) in the first case, the films which have been so acquired by him in that period and are regis-
tered as long films include films registered as British long films and also as renters' quota
films, and having a total length bearing to the total length of all the films which have
been so acquired by him in that period and are registered as long films (exclusive of films
registered only as exhibitors' quota films) a proportion not less than the proportion pre-
scribed in relation to long films by Part I of the First Schedule to this Act for that period
or, as the case may be, for the year beginning with the first day of April in which that
period falls, or
(b) in the second case, the films which have been so acquired by him in that period and are
registered as short films include films registered as British short films and also as renters'
quota films, and having a total length bearing to the total length of all the films which
have been so acquired by him in that period and are registered as short films (exclusive
of films registered only as exhibitors' quota films) a proportion not less than the proportion
prescribed in relation to short films by Part I of the said Schedule for that period or,
as the case may be, for the year beginning with the first day of April in which that period
falls,
the renter shall be guilty of a quota offence, except in a case where either the Board of Tjade certify,
under the following provisions of this Part of this Act, that his failure to fulfil the relevant conditions
imposed by this subsection was due to circumstances beyond his control, or the renter proves that
fact to the satisfaction of the court.
(2) For the purpose of the preceding subsection, the length of a film shall be taken to be its
registered length ; but where a film registered as a renters' quota film is also registered as a British
long film and also as doubled or trebled for the purpose of renters' quota on the ground of its cost,
then, subject to the following provisions of this Part of this Act, the length of the film shall be taken
for the purpose of paragraph (a) of that subsection to be twice or, as the case may be, three times it*
registered length :
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Provided that a renter shall be deemed not to have fulfilled the quota conditions imposed by
paragraph (a) of the preceding subsection as respects the quota period beginning with the first day
of April nineteen hundred and thirty-eight or either of the two renters' quota periods falling in the
year beginning with the first day of April nineteen hundred and thirty-nine or in any subsequent
year, if the aggregate of the registered lengths of the films acquired by him in that period or year,
as the case may be, for distribution in Great Britain which are registered as British long films and
also as renters' quota films bears to the aggregate of the lengths which are to be taken, for the purpose
of that paragraph, to be the lengths of those films, a proportion being less than one-half.
(3) The Board of Trade, after consulting the Cinematograph Films Council and considering its
advice in the matter, may, not later than the end of June in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-
eight or any of the eight succeeding years, lay before Parliament the draft of an order directing—
(a) that, in relation to the renters' quota period beginning with the first day of April then
next following and in relation to any subsequent renters' quota period specified in
the order, this section shall have effect as if for subsection (2) thereof there were sub-
stituted the following subsection :
" (2) For the purpose of the preceding subsection, the length of a film shall be taken
to be its registered length ; but where a film registered as a renters' quota film is
also registered as a British long film and also as doubled for the purpose of renters'
quota on the ground of its cost, then, subject to the following provisions of this part
of this Act, the length of the film shall be taken, for the purpose of paragraph (a)
of that subsection, to be twice its registered length " ; or
(b) that, in relation to the year beginning with the said first day of April and in relation
to any subsequent year specified in the order, the proviso to subsection (2) of this
section —
(i) shall have effect as if in that proviso for the reference to one-half there were
substituted a reference to such other proportion as may be specified in the order, or
(ii) shall have no effect ;
and if, not later than the thirty-first day of July next following the date on which the draft of any
such order is laid before it, each House of Parliament resolves that the order be made, the Board
shall forthwith make the order in terms of the draft.
(4) The power conferred by the last preceding subsection to lay in draft before Parliament and
to make an order shall be construed as including a power, exercisable in the like manner and subject
to the like conditions, to lay in draft before Parliament and to make an order varying or revoking
an order having effect by virtue of that subsection :
Provided that an order varying or revoking such an order as aforesaid shall not have effect in
relation to any period prior to the first day of April next following the date on which the order is made.
(2). — Restrictions on the counting of a British film more than once, or by more
than one venter, for quota purposes.
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Part of this Act, no film registered as a British
film shall, for the purpose of the fulfilment of any conditions imposed by subsection (1) of the last
preceding section (hereafter in this Act referred to as " quota conditions"), be counted more than
once by the same renter or counted by any renter other than the renter who has first acquired the
film (whether before or after the commencement of this Act) for distribution in Great Britain ; and
no film so registered shall be counted for the said purpose if it has already been counted for the pur-
pose of complying with the requirements of section thirteen of the Act of 1927.
(2) Where, at any time in a renters' quota period, a renter has acquired, for distribution in a
limited area in Great Britain only, a film which is registered as a British film and also as a renters'
quota film, and which, at that time, had not been exhibited to the public at a theatre in that area,
then if throughout that period or, as the case may be, the part thereof during which he carried on
business as a renter in Great Britain —
(a) that renter has had no right to distribute in Great Britain outside that area any films
which are registered as foreign films or are registered as British films and also as renters'
quota films, and
(b) no other renter has had a right to distribute the first-mentioned film in that area,
the said film may, for the purpose of the fulfilment of any relevant quota conditions as respects that
period, be counted once by the first-mentioned renter, notwithstanding that some other person is
a lso entitled, by virtue of this subsection, to count the film for the said purpose.
(3) Where the films which a renter has, in any renters' quota period, acquired for distribution
in Great Britain consist of, or include, old films registered as British films and also as renters' quota
films, and old films registered as foreign films, he may, for the purpose of fulfilling any relevant quota
conditions as respects that period, count once each of the said old films which is registered as a British
film—
(a) if all the registered films so acquired by him in that period (exclusive of films registered
only as exhibitors' quota films) are old films, or
(6) in a case where the said registered films include films other than old films) if any sucb
quota conditions would have been fulfilled as respects those other films had they been
the only films so acquired by him in that period.
(4) For the purposes of the last preceding subsection, a film which in any renters' quota period
a renter acquires for distribution in Great Britain shall, in relation to that period, be deemed to be
told if, and only, if, —
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{a) the film has previously been acquired as aforesaid by some other renter, and
(6) not less than one year has elapsed since the end of the year in which the film was pre-
viously acquired as aforesaid by any other renter ;
and in this subsection the expression " year " means year beginning with the first day of April.
(3) . — Special provisions with respect to British films rented in foreign countries.
(1) Where, by means of such evidence (including statutory declarations) as the Board of Trade
may require, a renter carrying on business in Great Britain satisfies the Board with respect to any
film registered under Part III of this Act as a British long film and also as doubled or trebled for the
purpose of renters' quota —
(a) that in any renters' quota period the said renter has, for a price of not less than
twenty thousand pounds, acquired the film for distribution in a foreign country, and
(b) that the said renter has not acquired the film for distribution in Great Britain.
the Board may, if they think fit, give directions that in determining whether any relevant quota
conditions have been fulfilled —
(i) the film shall (except for the purpose of the proviso to subsection (a) of section one of
this Act) be treated as if, at the time when the said renter acquired it for distribution
in that foreign country, he had acquired it for distribution in Great Britain, and
(ii) any acquisition of the film by another renter for distribution in Great Britain (whether
before or after the giving of the directions) shall be disregarded.
(2) Any directions given under this section by the Board of Trade shall —
(a) in a case where —
(i) the film to which the directions relate is registered as trebled for the purpose
of renters' quota, and
(ii) the Board are satisfied that the price paid or payable by the renter in respect
of his acquisition of the film for distribution in the foreign country is not less that
thirty thousand pounds,
include a direction that the length of the film shall, for the purpose of determining
whether any relevant quota conditions have been fulfilled by that renter in any renters'
quota period, be taken to be twice its registered length, or
(b) in any other case, include a direction that the length of the film shall, for the said purpose,
be taken to be its registered length :
Provided that, if the total length of the films which, by virtue of any directions under this section,
a renter is to be deemed for any purpose to have acquired in any renters' quota period for distribution
• n Great Britain exceeds half the total length of films registered as British long films which, apart
from those directions, he must have acquired for distribution in Great Britain in order to fulfil the
relevant quota conditions as respects that period, the first-mentioned total length shall be deemed
to be reduced by the amount of the excess.
(3) If, at any time after giving any directions under this section, the Board of Trade discover
that they were misinformed as to any of the material facts by reference to which their decision to
give the directions was made, the Board may revoke the directions ; and where any such directions
are revoked, they shall be deemed never to have been given.
(4) If, and to the extent that, section one of this Act has effect subject to the modification made
therein by an order containing such a direction as is authorised by paragraph (a) of subsection (3)
of that section, this section shall have effect as if, in subsection (1) of this section, for the words
" doubled or trebled for the purpose of renters' quota" there were substituted the words " doubled
for the purpose of renters' quota or capable of being doubled under this section," and as if, in sub-
section (2) of this section, for the words "trebled for the purpose of renters' quota" there were
substituted the words "capable of being doubled under this section."
(4) . — Exemption in respect of films for which demand is limited.
(1) Upon application made, with respect to a film to which this Act applies, by a renter who has,
in any renters' quota period, acquired that film for distribution in Great Britain, or who proposes to
acquire it in any such period for distribution in Great Britain, the Board of Trade, if satisfied that the
film is a long film and that it has not been exhibited to the public in Great Britain within the twelve
months immediately preceding the date on which the application was made, may, if they think fit,
direct that, suDject to the fulfilment of the conditions set out in the following subsection, the fact
that he has, before the end of the year beginning with the said date, acquired the film for distribution
in Great Britain, shall, for the purpose of determining whether that renter has fulfilled any quota
conditions, be disregarded.
(2) The conditions subject to which any directions given under this section in respect of a film
shall have effect are that the film must not, in the year beginning with the date of the application
upon which the directions are given —
(a) be delivered by any other renter to exhibitors in Great Britain for public exhibition
therein, or
(b) be exhibited to the public at more than twelve theatres in Great Britain or at more than
six theatres in the administrative county of London or
(c) be exhibited to the public at more than one theatre in Great Britain on the same day ;
and if the renter delivers the film, after the end of that year, to an exhibitor for exhibition to the public
at a theatre in Great Britain, then, for the purpose of determining whether any quota conditions have
been fulfilled by him, the film shall (without prejudice to any previous effect of the directions) be
treated as if, at the time when he first so delivers it, he had acquired it for distribution in Great Britain .
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(5) . — Combinations of renters for quota purposes.
Upon application made to them in that behalf, the Board of Trade, if they think fit, may, in
relation to any renters' quota period, designate any two or more renters as an approved combination
for the purpose of fulfilling the quota conditions as respects that period in relation to long films ;
and if, in that period, not more than one of those renters has acquired, for distribution in Great
Britain, more than three films which are registered as long films (other than films which are registered
only as exhibitors' quota films), the preceding sections of this Act shall, so far as regards the fulfilment
of the quota conditions as respects that period in relation to long films, apply to those renters as if
they constituted together a single renter :
Provided that the preceding provisions of this section shall, in relation to the renters' quota
period beginning with the first day of April nineteen hundred and thirty-eight, have effect as if in
those provisions for the word " three " there were substituted the word "six."
(6) . — Provisions with respect to films acquired and registered in different periods.
Where, for the purpose of any of the preceding provisions of this Act, it is material to determine
what films a renter has acquired in any renters' quota period, a film which he has, in that period
acquired for distribution in Great Britain, but which has been registered in any subsequent renters
quota period, shall be deemed to have been acquired by him as aforesaid in the renters' quota period
in which the film was registered and not in the renters' quota period in which he actually so acquired it.
Provisions relating to Exhibitors' quotas.
(7) . — Determination of exhibitors' quotas for period beginning 1st October 1938,
and ending 30th September 1948.
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this Part of this Act, where an exhibitor has, in any
exhibitors' quota year, exhibited to the public at any theatre in Great Britain films which are regis-
tered as foreign long films, or has, in any such year, so exhibited films which are registered as foreign
short films, then, unless —
(a) in the first case, the proportion which the total length of films which have been exhibited
by him to the public at that theatre in that year, and are registered as British long films,
bears to the total length of films which have been so exhibited and are registered as
long films is at least equal to the proportion prescribed in relation to long films for that
year by Part II of the First Schedule to this Act, or
(b) in the second case, the proportion which the total length of films which have been exhibited
by him to the public at that theatre in that year, and are registered as British short
films, bears to the total length of films which have been so exhibited and are registered
as short films is at least equal to the proportion prescribed in relation to short films
for that year by Part II of the said Schedule,
the exhibitor shall be guilty of a quota offence, except in a case where either the Board of Trade certify,
under the following provisions of this Part of this Act, that his failure to fulfil the relevant conditions
imposed by this subsection was due to circumstances beyond his control, or the exhibitor proves
that fact to the satisfaction of the court.
(2) For the purpose of the preceding subsection, the total length of films of any class mentioned
in that subsection which, in any exhibitors' quota year, has been exhibited to the public at any
particular theatre shall be computed as follows, that is to say : —
(a) the registered length of each film of that class which, in that year, has been exhibited
to the public at that theatre during the normal hours in the ordinary programme shall
be multiplied by the number of times the film has in that year been so exhibited ; and
(b) the products arrived at under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall be added together.
(3) In relation to any exhibitor who does not, in any exhibitors' quota year, exhibit registered
films to the public at any one theatre in Great Britain on more than six days nor at more than one
such theatre at the same time, the preceding provisions of this section shall have effect as if all the
registered films which had in that year been exhibited by him to the public at theatres in Great
Britain had been so exhibited at one such theatre.
(4) For the purpose of determining whether any conditions imposed by subsection (1) of this
section have been fulfilled as respects any exhibitors' quota year, a film which was first registered
as a British film more than four years before the beginning of that year shall be disregarded, unless,
upon an application made not later than the end of that year by a renter having a right to distribute
the film in Great Britain, the Board of Trade, after consulting the Cinematograph Films Council
and considering its advice in the matter, direct that the film shall be taken into account for that
purpose.
General Provisions.
(8) . — Restriction on renting registered films otherwise than at their registered
length.
If, on any occasion on which, during the period beginning at the commencement of this Act
and ending with the thirtieth day of September nineteen hundred and forty-eight, a registered film
is delivered by a renter to an exhibitor in Great Britain for public exhibition at a theatre therein,
the length of the film as so delivered on that occasion differs from the registered length of the film
by more than one-tenth of that registered length, the renter shall be guilty of an offence and liable
on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds.
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(9) . — Licensing of renters and exhibitors.
(1) No person shall, in the year beginning at the commencement of this Act or any of the nine
succeeding years, carry on the business of distributing registered films in Great Britain, unless —
(a) there is in force a licence under this section authorising him to carry on business as a
renter, or
(6) an application for such a licence as aforesaid in respect of that year has been duly made
and the determination of the application is still pending ;
and if an}' person carries on business in contravention of this subsection, he shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds for every day on which he so carries on business.
(2) No exhibitor shall, in any exhibitors' quota year, exhibit a registered film to the public at
a theatre in Great Britain, unless at the time of the exhibition —
(a) there is in force a licence under this section authorising him to carry on business as an
exhibitor at that theatre, or
(£>) an application for a such a licence as aforesaid in respect of that year has been duly mads
and the determination of the application is still pending ;
and if any exhibitor exhibits a film at any theatre in contravention of this subsection, he shall be
liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding ten pounds for every day on which he so exhibits
the film at that theatre.
(3) A licence authorising a person to carry on business as a renter in Great Britain or, as the case
may be, to carry on business as an exhibitor in Great Britain shall, upon application made in that
behalf by the said person, and on payment of the prescribed fee, be granted to him by the Board of
Trade, unless he is disqualified for holding the licence applied for :
Provided that the Board of Trade may refuse to grant such a licence, unless the applicant has
furnished to the Board such information, verified in such manner, as they may reasonably require
for the purpose of satisfying themselves that he is not so disqualified.
(4) Subject as hereinafter provided, a licence under this section authorising a person to carry on
business as an exhibitor shall be limited so as to extend only to the exhibition of registered film?
at such one theatre in Great Britain as may be specified in the licence :
Provided that such a licence as aforesaid may be granted so as to extend to the exhibition of
registered films at more than one theatre in Great Britain, subject to the limitation that the licence-
does not authorise the holder thereof to exhibit registered films at any one theatre on more than six
days in the year in respect of which the licence is granted, or to exhibit registered films at more than
one theatre at the same time.
(5) Without prejudice to the following provisions of this Part of this Act, a person shall be dis-
qualified for holding a licence under this section unless he has a place of business in Great Britain.
(6) Where the holder of a licence under this section which is for the time being in force changes
the address of his place of business in Great Britain, or ceases to have a place of business in Great
Britain, he shall, as soon as practicable, notify to the Board of Trade the change of address or, as
the case may be, the fact that he has ceased to have such a place of business.
(7) Subject as hereinafter provided, a licence under this section shall take effect on such day
not being earlier than the beginning of the year in respect of which it is granted, as may be specified
in the licence, and shall continue in force until the end of that year and no longer :
Provided that if, after the granting of such a licence, the holder of the licence becomes disqualified
for holding it, the licence shall forthwith cease to have effect.
(10) . — Provisions for securing that films exhibited in Great Britain are obtained
from licensed renters.
(1) An exhibitor shall not, in the period beginning at the commencement of this Act and ending
with the thirty-first day of March nineteen hundred and forty-eight, exhibit on any occasion to the
public at a theatre in Great Britain any film to which this Act applies, unless —
(a) he has acquired the right to exhibit the film to the public at that theatre on that occasion
from a person who, at the time of the acquisition, was lawfully carrying on business
as a renter in Great Britain, or
(6) the exhibitor is himself lawfully carrying on business as aforesaid, and has acquired
the film for distribution in Great Britain.
(2) If any person exhibits a film in contravention of this section, he shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds for every day on which he so exhibits
the film,
(11) . — Penalties for quota offences.
(1) Any person guilty of a quota offence under this Part of this Act snail be liable, on summary
conviction, to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty pounds or, on conviction on indictment, to
a fine not exceeding five hundred pounds.
(2) Where a person is convicted, on indictment, of a quota offence under this Part of this Act,
then, in addition to imposing such a fine as aforesaid, the court —
(a) if the offence is an offence under the provisions of this Part of this Act relating to renters'
quotas, and the offender has previously been convicted of a renter's offence not less
than twice (whether summarily or on indictment), may revoke any renter's licence
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held by him, and may order, with respect to the offender or any of the following persons
that is to say, —
(i) any person who, at or since the time when the offence occurred, was or has been
financially associated with the offender in his business as a renter.
(ii) any person concerned in the management of the offender's said business who
was knowingly a party to the offence, and
(iii) any person who has acquired the offender's said business either wholly or in
part,
that he shall, for such period as may be specified in the order, be disqualified for holding
a renter's licence, and
(b) if the offence is an offence under the provisions of this Part of this Act relating to ex-
hibitors' quotas, and the offender has previously been convicted of an exhibitor's
offence not less than twice (whether summarily or on indictment), may revoke any
exhibitor's licence held by him in respect of the theatre in relation to which the offence
has occurred, and may order, with respect to—
(i) the offender,
(ii) any person who, at or since the time when the offence occurred, was or has been
financially associated with the offender in his business as an exhibitor, or
(iii) any person concerned in the management of the offender's said business who
was knowingly a party to the offence.
that he shall, for such period as may be specified in the order, be disqualified for holding
an exhibitor's licence in respect of that theatre, and may also order that every person
in whose case an exhibitor's licence, or a licence granted under the Act of 1927 for the
purposes of section twenty of that Act, has been revoked during the year immediately
preceding the date of the conviction, shall, for such period as may be specified in the
order, be so disqualified :
Provided that an order under paragraph (a) of this subsection shall not operate so as to prevent
the offender performing, for a period not exceeding six months, any obligations under any contract
entered into by him before the institution of the proceedings leading to the conviction.
(3) Notwithstanding anything in the Summary Jurisdiction Acts, summary proceedings for a
quota offence under this Part of this Act may, in the case of an offence under the provisions of this
Part of this Act relating to renters' quotas, be instituted at any time within two years after the end
of the renter's quota period in relation to which the offence has occurred, or, in the case of an offence
under the provisions of this Part of this Act relating to exhibitors' quotas, be instituted at anytime
within one year after the end of the exhibitors' quota year in relation to which the offence has occurred.
(4) In this section the expression "renter's offence " means a quota offence under the provisions
of this Part of this Act relating to renters' quotas, or an offence under section thirteen of the Act of
1927, and the expression "exhibitor's offence" means a quota offence under the provisions of this
Part of this Act relating to exhibitors' quotas, or an offence under section nineteen of the Act of 1927.
(12). — Record books to be kept by renters and exhibitors.
(1) Any renter who has, in the period beginning at the commencement of this Act and ending
with the thirty-first day of March nineteen hundred and forty-eight, acquired for distribution in
Great Britain a film which is a registered film shall, as soon as practicable, record in a book to be
kept by him for the purpose—
(a) the title and registered length of the film, the fact that it is registered as a British film
or registered as a foreign film, as the case may be, and such other particulars with
respect to the film as may be prescribed for the purpose of identification, and
(b) the theatres in Great Britain for public exhibition at which he delivers the film to ex-
hibitors, and the respective dates on which, or periods for which, the film is to be, or has
been, exhibited to the public at those theatres on delivery as aforesaid ;
and shall, whenever requested so to do by a person authorised in that behalf by the Board of Trade,
produce the said book for inspection by that person.
(2) Any exhibitor who, in any exhibitors' quota year, exhibits a registered film to the public at
a theatre in Great Britain shall, as soon as practicable, record in a book to be kept by him for the
purpose in respect of that theatre —
(a) the title and registered length of the film, the fact that it is registered as a British film or
registered as a foreign film, as the case may be, and such other particulars with respect
to the film as may be prescribed for the purpose of identification, and
(b) the dates in that year on which the film was exhibited to the public at that theatre, and,
in relation to each of those dates, the number of times the film was so exhibited and the
respective hours at which the exhibition of cinematograph films to the public at that
theatre began and ended :
Provided that an exhibitor who does not, in any exhibitors' quota year, exhibit registered films
to the public at any one theatre in Great Britain on more than six days nor at more than one such
theatre at the same time, shall not be obliged to keep under this subsection more than one book in
respect of the theatres at which he so exhibits registered films in that year.
(3) Any book which an exhibitor is required by this section to keep in relation to a particular
theatre shall, so long as he continues to carry on the business of exhibiting registered films to the
public at that theatre, be kept by him at that theatre and be open to inspection thereat, at all reason-
able times, by any person authorised in that behalf by the Board of Trade ; and, subject to the pre-
ceding provisions of this subsection, an exhibitor who is required to keep a book under this section
hall, whenever requested so to do by a person authorised in that behalf by the Board, produce the
book for inspection by that person.
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(4) If any person who is required to keep a book under this section fails to keep the book in
accordance with the requirements of this section or to record any particular therein in accordance
with those requirements, or fails to produce the book on demand for inspection by any person entitled
to inspect it, or prevents or attempts to prevent the inspection of the book by any person so entitled,
he shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding twenty
pounds.
(13) . — Relief from liability for quota offences in circumstances beyond control
of renter or exhibitor.
(1) If, upon application made to them, the Board of Trade are satisfied that any failure on the
part of a person to fulfil any relevant quota conditions was due to circumstances beyond his control,
the Board may issue a certificate to that effect :
Provided that, where any application is made under this subsection to the Board, they shall,
before determining the application, consult the Cinematograph Films Council and consider its advice
in the matter.
(2) For the purposes of this Part of this Act, a failure on the part of a person to fulfil any relevant
quota conditions shall be deemed to have been due to circumstances beyond the control of that
person if, owing to the character of the films available or to the excessive cost of such films, it was not
commercially practicable to fulfil those conditions, but, in the case of a renter, shall be deemed not
to have been due to circumstances beyond his control if it was commercially practicable for him
to fulfil those conditions by making, or arranging for the making of, the necessary films.
(14) . — Provisions as to cases where distribution rights in respect of films pass
on renters going out of business.
(1) Where, in any renters' quota period, a person being the holder of a renter's licence for the
time being in force has ceased to carry on business as a renter in Great Britain, and, in consequence
of the cessation, the right to distribute in any country or area a film to which this Act applies, and
which that renter had acquired in that period for distribution in that country or area, passes in that
period, by assignment or will or by operation of law, from the said person to some other person being
the holder of such a licence, then, subject to the provisions of the following subsection, the first-
mentioned person shall, for the purposes of the provisions of this Part of this Act relating to renters'
quotas, be deemed never to have acquired the film for distribution in that country or area, or delivered
the film to an exhibitor for public exhibition.
(2) If, in relation to any such assignment as is mentioned in the preceding subsection, it appears
to the Board of Trade that the assignment was made with a view to the evasion of any of the pro-
visions of this Part of this Act relating to renters' quotas, the Board may direct that the said sub-
section shall not apply in relation to that assignment.
(15) . — Power of Board of Trade to alter quotas by order.
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this section, the Board of Trade, after consulting the
Cinematograph Films Council and considering its advice in the matter, may, not later than the end
of June nineteen hundred and thirty-nine, lay before Parliament the draft of an order altering either
or both of the proportions prescribed by Part II of the First Schedule to this Act for the year beginning
with the first day of October nineteen hundred and thirty-nine ; and if, before the end of July nineteen
hundred and thirty-nine, each House of Parliament has resolved that the order be made, the Board
shall forthwith make the order in terms of the draft, and the order shall come into operation upon the
making thereof.
(2) Subject to the provisions of the next following subsection, the Board of Trade, after consulting
the Cinematograph Films Council and considering its advice in the matter, —
(a) may, at any time during the year nineteen hundred and thirty-nine, lay before Parliament
the draft of an order altering, either generally or in relation only to long films or short
films, all or any of the proportions prescribed by Part I of the First Schedule to this
Act for the year beginning with the first day of April nineteen hundred and forty and
the next succeeding year, or prescribed by Part II of the said Schedule for the year
beginning with the first day of October nineteen hundred and forty and the next
succeeding year, and
(b) may, at any time during the year nineteen hundred and forty-one, lay before Parliament
the draft of an order altering as aforesaid all or any of the proportions prescribed by
Part I of the said Schedule for the year beginning with the first day of April nine-
teen hundted and forty- two and the next two succeeding years, or prescribed by
Part II of the said Schedule for the year beginning with the first day of October
nineteen hundred and forty-two and the next two succeeding years, and
(c) may, at any time during the year nineteen hundred and forty-four, lay before Parliament
the draft of an order altering as aforesaid all or any of the proportions prescribed by
Part I of the said Schedule for the year beginning with the first day of April nineteen
hundred and forty-five and the two succeeding years, or prescribed by Part II of the
said Schedule for the year beginning with the first day of October nineteen hundred
and forty-five and the two succeeding years •
and if, before the end of the calendar year in which the draft of such an order is laid before Parliament
each House of Parliament has resolved that the order be made, the Board shall forthwith make the
order in terms of the draft, and the order shall come into operation upon the making thereof.
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(3) This section shall not authorise the making of an order —
(a) altering any of the proportions prescribed by Part I of the First Schedule to this Act
to a proportion being, in relation to long films, less than twenty per cent, or more than
thirty per cent, or, in relation to short films, less than fifteen per cent, or more than
30 per cent., or
(6) altering any of the proportions prescribed by Part II of the said Schedule to a proportion
being, in relation to long films, less than fifteen per cent, or more than thirty per cent,
or, in relation to short films, less than twelve and a half per cent, or more than thirty
per cent.
4) As from the coming into operation of an order under this section altering any of the pro-
portions prescribed by the First Schedules to this Act, that Schedule shall have effect as if it prescribed,
instead of that proportion, the proportion substituted therefor by the order.
(5) In this section the expression "calendar year" means year beginning with the first day
of January.
(16). — Reduction of exhibitors' quotas for year ending 30th September, 1938.
The First Schedule to the Act of 1927 shall have effect, and be deemed always to have had effect,
as if the proportion prescribed by Pat t II of that Schedule as respects the year ending with the thirtieth
day of September nineteen hundred and thiity-eight were fifteen per cent, and not twenty per cent.
PART II.
RESTRICTIONS ON BLIND BOOKING AND ADVANCE BOOKING
OF FILMS.
(17) . — Restriction on blind booking.
(1) No renter shall, in the period beginning at the commencement of this Act and ending with the
thirtieth day of September nineteen hundred and forty-eight, procure the giving by an exhibitor
(whether for a consideration or not, and whether orally or in writing) of any such undertaking as
would, if it were legally binding on the exhibitor, impose on him an obligation, either actual or con-
tingent, to take delivery of a film to which this Act applies, for public exhibition at a theatre in Great
Britain, being a film which had not been trade-shown at the time of his giving the undertaking :
Provided that this subsection shall not operate so as to restrict —
(a) in relation to any serial film or series of films, the making, at a time when at least three
parts of the film or series have been trade-shown, of an agreement for the public ex-
hibition of any part thereof.
(b) the making, in relation to any one film, of an agreement for the exhibition of that film
at one theatre only and on a number of consecutive days, or
(c) the making, in relation to any one film, of agreements for the exhibition of that film
on not more than three days and at not more than three theatres.
(2) Where, in relation to any one film, there have been made, at a time when that film has not
been trade-shown, several agreements the purport of which taken together is to provide for the public
exhibition of that film in Great Britain either at more than one theatre or otherwise than on con-
secutive days, the benefit of paragraph (6) of the proviso to the preceding subsection shall not extend
to any of those agreements ; and where, in relation to any one film, there have been made, at a time
when that film has not been trade-shown, several agreements the purport of which taken together
is to provide for the public exhibition of the film in Great Britain either on more than three days
or at more than three theatres, the benefit of paragraph (c) of the said proviso shall not extend to
any of those agreements.
In relation to any film being a part of a serial film or series of films, the preceding provisions of
this subsection shall have effect as if, in those provisions, for the words "when that film has not
been trade-shown," in each place where those words occur, there were substituted the words " before
three parts of that serial film or series of films have been trade-shown."
(18) . — Restriction on advance booking.
No renter shall, in the period beginning at the commencement of this Act and ending with the
thirty-first day of March nineteen hundred and forty-eight, procure the giving by an exhibitor
(whether for a consideration or not, and whether orally or in writing) of any such undertaking as
would, if it were legally binding on the exhibitor, impose on him an obligation, either actual or con-
tingent, to take delivery of a film to which this Act applies for public exhibition at a theatre in Great
Britain at a date later than six months after the date on which he gives the undertaking :
Provided that, in relation to any serial film or series of films, this section shall not operate so
as to restrict the making of an agreement in so far as it provides for any part of the film or series
being exhibited after three parts thereof have been exhibited to the public at a theatre in Great
Britain.
(19) . — Penalties.
If any renter contravenes any of the provisions of this Part of this Act, he shall be liable on
summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty pounds.
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(20) . -—Invalid at ion of agreements involving blind booking or advance booking.
(1) Any agreement made after the commencement of this Act (whether in Great Britain or
elsewhere) shall be invalid, if and so far as — ■
(a) in the case of an agreement made before the end of September nineteen hundred and
forty-eight, it purports to impose on any exhibitor an obligation, either actual or con-
tingent, to take delivery of a film to which this Act applies for public exhibition at a
theatre in Great Britain, being a film which has not been trade- shown at the time of the
making of the agreement, or
(£>) in the case of an agreement made before the end of March nineteen hundred and forty-
eight, it purports to impose on any exhibitor an obligation, either actual or contingent,
to take delivery of a film to which this Act applies for public exhibition at a theatre
in Great Britain at a date later than six months after the date on which the agreement
is made :
Provided that the preceding provisions of this subsection shall not apply in relation to any
agreement the making of which is unrestricted by virtue of the proviso to subsection (i) of section
seventeen of this Act or the proviso to section eighteen of this Act, as the case may be.
(2) Any agreement validly made before the commencement of this Act (whether in Great Britain
or elsewhere) which, if made after the commencement of this Act, would be invalid under the pre-
ceding subsection, shall, if and so far as it relates to the delivery after the end of September nineteen
hundred and thirty-eight, for public exhibition in Great Britain, of a film to which this Act applies,
cease to have effect at the end of that month.
(21) . — Information to be furnished by renters to Board of Trade for purposes
of Part II.
A renter shall, whenever requested so to do by a person authorised in that behalf by the Board of
Trade, produce to that person such books or other documents, and furnish to that person such other
information, with respect to any film delivered or to be delivered by him to any exhibitor in Great
Britain for public exhibition therein, being a film to which this Act applies, as the Board may require
for the purpose of the enforcement of this Part of this Act.
PART III.
REGISTRATION OF FILMS.
(22) . — Prohibition of distribution or exhibition of unregistered films.
(1) No person shall, in the period beginning at the commencement of this Act and ending with the
thirtieth day of September nineteen hundred and forty-eight, deliver to an exhibitor in Great Britain
for public exhibition therein any film to which this Act applies, unless, at the time of the delivery, the
film is a registered film, and no person shall, in the said period, exhibit to the public at a theatre in
Great Britain any film to which this Act applies, being a film which he knows, or ought to have known,
not to be a registered film :
Provided that this subsection shall not restrict the delivery or exhibition, in pursuance of a
valid agreement for its exhibition at one theatre only on a number of consecutive days, of a film in
respect of which a provisional application for registration has been made, if the film is trade-shown
within six weeks from the date on which the application was made, and shall not restrict —
(a) the delivery or exhibition of any film which has been exhibited in Great Britain to
exhibitors or to the public before the commencement of this Act, other than a film which
was first so exhibited after the end of September nineteen hundred and twenty-seven
and is a film to which the Act of 1927 applies, or
{b) the delivery or exhibition, in pursuance of valid agreements for its exhibition on not
more than three days and at not more than three theatres, of a film which, at the time
of the delivery or exhibition, has not been trade-shown.
(2) If any person delivers a film in contravention of this section, he shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty pounds ; and if any person exhibits a film
in contravention of this section, he shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding
twenty pounds for every day on which he so exhibits the film.
(23) . — Registration of films.
(1) Upon application duly made to them, not later than the end of September nineteen hundred
and forty-eight, for the registration of a film to which this Act applies, the Board of Trade shall,
subject to the following provisions of this Part of this Act, register the film under this Part of this
Act in a register to be kept by the Board for the purpose.
(2) The register shall be so kept as to record, in relation to each film registered therein, —
(a) the title and length of the film, the fact that it is a British film or a foreign film, as the
case may be, and such other particulars (if any) with respect to the film as may be
prescribed for the purpose of identification, and
(b) such other particulars with respect to the film as are required by the following provisions
of this Part of this Act to be entered in the register.
(3) On the registration of a film under this Part of this Act, the Board of Trade shall issue to the
person on whose application the film is registered a certificate of registration specifying all the par-
ticulars which, at the time of the issue of the certificate, are recorded in the register with respect to
that film.
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(4) As soon as may be after the end of the week beginning at the commencement of this Act,
and of each subsequent week, the Board of Trade shall publish in the Board of Trade Journal a list
of films registered in that week.
(5) The register shall, at all reasonable times, be open to inspection by any person at the offices
of the Board of Trade, on payment of the prescribed fee, and any person inspecting the register may
take copies of any entries therein.
(6) The Board of Trade shall, on demand made in that behalf by any person and on payment
of the prescribed fee, furnish that person with a copy of the entry in the register relating to any
particular film, being a copy certified to be true by the officer of the Board of Trade having the custody
of the register.
(24) . — Applications for registration, and information to be furnished in connec-
tion therewith.
(1) Every application for the registration of a film shall be made either by the maker of the film
or by a renter who has acquired it for distribution in Great Britain, and shall be accompanied by the
prescribed fee.
(2) No such application as aforesaid shall be entertained unless the film which is the subject of
the application has been trade-shown within the fourteen days immediately preceding the date on
which the application is made :
Provided that—
(a) a provisional application may be made before the film has been trade-shown, and in that
case, if the film is trade-shown within six weeks after the date on which the provisional
application is made, the provisional application shall thereupon be treated as if it had
been made within fourteen days after the film was trade-shown ; and
(b) an application made more than fourteen days after the film was trade-shown may be
entertained by the Board of Trade if they are satisfied that the delay was due to special
circumstances and was not intentional.
(3) The applicant for the registration of a film, and if the applicant is not the maker of the film,
the maker, shall produce to the Board of Trade such books and other documents relating to the film,
and furnish to the Board such other information with respect thereto, as the Board may require
for the proper discharge of their functions under this Part of this Act in relation to that film ; and any
information furnished for the purposes of this subsection shall, if the Board so direct, be accompanied
by a statutory declaration as to the truth of the information, being a declaration made by the person
furnishing the information :
Provided that an application for the registration of a film shall not be granted, unless and unti
theVe has been furnished to the Board of Trade a statutory declaration made by the applicant to the
affect that there has not been made, in relation to that film, any such agreement as is declared by
part II of this Act to be invalid in any respect.
(25) . — Determination of films to be treated as British films for purposes of
registration.
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this section, a film shall, for the purpose of the registra-
tion thereof under this Part of this Act, be deemed to be a British film if, and only if, —
(a) the maker of the film was, throughout the time during which the film was being made,
either a British subject or a British company, and
(b) the studio, if any, used in making the film was within His Majesty's dominions, and
(c) not less than the requisite amount of labour costs represents payments paid or payable
in respect of the labour or services of British subjects or persons domiciled in some
part of His Majesty's dominions.
(2) In paragraph (a) of the preceding subsection the expression " a British company " means a
company incorporated under the laws of any part of His Majesty's dominions, being a company the
directors of which, or the majority of the directors of which, were British subjects ; and for the purposes
of paragraphs (a) and (c) of that subsection, any film used for making photographs depicted as part
of any scene in the film which is the subject of the application for registration, shall be deemed to
form part of the last-mentioned film ; and in paragraph (c) of that subsection the expression "the
requisite amount of labour costs " means, in relation to any film —
(a) (in a case where the total labour costs of the film amount to not less than twenty-two
thousand five hundred pounds, and the quotient derived from dividing the amount of
the said total labour costs by the number of feet comprised in the length of the film
is a sum of not less than three pounds) whichever of the two following amounts is the
less, that is to say —
(i) the amount arrived at by applying the fraction three-quarters to the tota
labour costs of the film, after deducting therefrom, if the applicant for registration
so desires, the amount of any payment which, as part of those costs, has been paid
or is payable in respect of the labour or services of any one person who was, while
engaged in the making of the film, neither a British subject nor a person domiciled
in some part of His Majesty's dominions ;
(ii) the amount arrived at by applying the fraction four-fifths to the total labour
costs of the film, after deducting therefrom the amount of any payments which, as
part of those costs, have been paid or are payable in respect of the labour or services
of any two persons neither of whom was, while engaged in the making of the film,
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a British subject or a person so domiciled, and at least one of whom was so engaged
in the capacity of an actor or actress, or
(b) in any other case, the amount arrived at under sub-paragraph (i) of the preceding para-
graph :
Provided that if, upon the application for the registration, as a British film, of a film in respect
of which the condition imposed by paragraph (c) of the preceding subsection is not fulfilled, the Board
of Trade are satisfied that the maker of the film took all reasonable steps to fulfil the said condition,
and that the non-fulfilment thereof was due to exceptional circumstances beyond his control, the
Board, if they think fit, may direct that this subsection shall have effect in relation to that film as
if in paragraph {a) of this subsection for the words "three-quarters" and the words "four-fifths"
there were respectively substituted the words "seven-tenths" and the words "three-quarters."
(3) If, upon an application for the registration of a film as a British film, the applicant requests
the Board of Trade so to do, the Board shall, for the purpose of determining whether the conditions
imposed by this section are fulfilled in respect of the film, treat the film as if such portions thereof
as may be designated by the applicant, being portions the length of which does not exceed in all ton
per cent, of the total length of the film or twenty per cent, of so much of its total length as consists
of photographs of studio scenes (whichever percentage is the less), did not form part of the film ; and
in that case the length of the film shall, for the purpose of the registration thereof, be deemed to be
reduced by the length of the portions of the film which, by virtue of this subsection, are to be treated
as not forming part of the film.
(4) Every film registered under this Part of this Act shall, if the conditions imposed by subsection
( 1) of this section are fulfilled in respect of the film, be registered as a British film, or, if those conditions
are not so fulfilled, be registered as a foreign film.
(5) Section seven of the Finance Act, 1928, (which provides for the reduction of customs duties
on negative cinematograph films which are certified by the Board of Trade to satisfy the requirements
of subsection (3) of section twenty-seven of the Act of 1927) shall have effect as if the reference in the
said section seven to the said subsection (3) included a reference to subsection (1) of this section.
(26). — Conditions governing registration of British films as quota films.
(1) Every film registered under this Part of this Act as a British film shall be registered as an
exhibitors' quota film, and, subject to the following provisions of this section, shall, if the applicant
so requests, be registered also as a renters' quota film.
(2) A film registered under this Part of this Act as a British film shall not be registered as a
renters' quota film unless —
(a) the maker of the film was, throughout the time during which the film was being made, a
person carrying on business in the United Kingdom and having his principal place
of business therein, and
(b) the studio, if any, used in making the film (exclusive of any portion of the film which,
by virtue of subsection (3) of the last preceding section, is to be treated as not forming
part of the film) was within the United Kingdom, and
c) at least half the requisite amount of labour costs, as defined by subsection (2) of the
last preceding section, represents payments which, as part of the labour costs of the
film, have been paid or are payable in respect of the labour or services of British sub-
jects ordinarily resident in, or persons domiciled in, the United Kingdom.
(3) A film registered under this Part of this Act as a British long film shall not be registered as
a renters' quota film unless —
(a) the total labour costs of the film amount to not less than seven thousand five hundred
pounds, and
(f>) the quotient derived from dividing the amount of the said total labour costs by the
number of feet comprised in the length of the film is a sum of not less than one pound :
Provided that the Board of Trade may exempt any particular film from the operation of this
subsection if, after consulting the Cinematograph Films Council and considering its advice in the
matter, the Board are of opinion that the film has special value for purposes of entertainment.
(4) The Board of Trade, after consulting the Cinematograph Films Council and considering
its advice in the matter, may lay before Parliament the draft of an order directing that the last pre-
ceding subsection shall, subject to such modifications of that subsection as may be specified in the
order, apply in relation to films registered under this Part of this Act as British short films, as it
applies in relation to films registered as British long films ; and if each House of Parliament resolves
that the order be made, the Board shall make the order in terms of the draft, and the order shall come
into operation on such date as may be specified therein.
(5) The Board of Trade, after consulting the Cinematograph Films Council and considering its
advice in the matter, may lay before Parliament the draft of an order providing that the Board,
upon representations made to them within the prescribed period after there has been trade-shown a
film which is the subject of an application for the registration thereof as a British film and also as a
renters' quota film, or which has been registered as aforesaid, may, notwithstanding that the con-
ditions as to cost imposed in relation to the film by subsection (3) of this section, or by an order under
the last preceding subsection are fulfilled, either refuse to register the film as a renters' quota film
or, as the case may be, cancel the registration of the film as a renters' quota film, if, after consulting
the Cinematograph Films Council and considering its advice in the matter, the Board are satisfied
that the film has insufficient value for purposes of entertainment ; and if each House of Parliament
resolves that the order be made the Board shall make the order in terms of the draft, and the order
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shall come into operation on such date, falling not earlier than twelve months after the date on which
the order is made, as may be specified in the order :
Provided that an order under this subsection shall not apply in relation to short films unless
and until an order under the last preceding subsection is in operation.
(6) Where, in the case of a film registered under this Part of this Act as a British long film and
also as a renters' quota film, —
(a) the total labour costs of the film amount to not less than twenty-two thousand five
hundred pounds but to less than thirty-seven thousand five hundred pounds, and
(b) the quotient derived from dividing the amount of the said total labour costs by the
number of feet comprised in the length of the him is a sum of not less than three pounds
but of less than five pounds,
the film shall be registered as doubled for the purpose of renters' quota ; and where, in the case of a
film registered as a British long film and also as a renters' quota film —
(i) the total labour costs of the film amount to not less than thirty-seven thousand five
hundred pounds, and
(ii) the quotient derived from dividing the amount of the said total labour costs by the
number of feet comprised in the length of the film is a sum of not less than five pounds,
the film shall be registered as trebled for the purpose of renters' quota.
(7) If, and to the extent that, section one of this Act has effect subject to the modification made
therein by an order containing such a direction as is authorised by paragraph (a) of subsection (3) of
that section, subsection (6) of this section shall have effect as if, in that subsection, for the words
"trebled for the purpose of renters' quota " there were substituted the words "capable of being
doubled under section three of this Act."
(27) . — Power to disregard items of labour costs in certain circumstances.
If, upon any application for the registration of a film under this Part of this Act, being an applica-
tion in connection with which it is material to ascertain — ■
(a) the labour costs of the film, or
(&) the proportion of those costs which represents payments in respect of the labour or
services of persons of any particular class,
it appears to the Board of Trade that any sum which, as part of those costs, is paid or payable in
respect of the labour or services of any particular person is so great as not to be a bona fide payment
by way of remuneration for the labour or services in question, the Board may direct that the said
sum shall, as to the whole or any part of the amount thereof, be disregarded in ascertaining the said
labour costs or the said proportion thereof, as the case may be.
(28) . — Registration of serial films.
(1) Subject to the provisions of the following subsection, an application for the registration of
any part of a serial film or series of films may be entertained if three parts of the film or series have
been trade-shown.
(2) The Board of Trade, after consulting the Cinematograph Films Council and considering its
advice in the matter, may by order direct that the preceding subsection shall not apply in relation
to any such application for registration as aforesaid which may be made during the continuance in
force of the order ; and any order under this subsection may be revoked by a subsequent order of the
Board.
(3) If an order is made under the last preceding subsection, any provision contained in Part II
of this Act which qualifies, in relation to any serial film or series of films, a restriction imposed by
that Part of this Act shall operate so as to qualify that restriction in relation only to the exhibition
of such parts (if any) of a serial film or series of films as are not the subject of applications for regis-
tration made during the continuance in force of the order.
(29) . — Prohibition of registration of film exhibited or registered before commence-
ment of Act.
A film which has been exhibited in Great Britain to the public before the commencement of this
Act (other than a film which was first so exhibited after the end of September nineteen hundred and
twenty-seven and is a film to which the Act of 1927 applies) shall not be registered after the com-
mencement of this Act, and a film which has been duly registered under Part II of the Act of 1927
shall not b* registered under this Part of this Act :
Provided that for the purposes of this section a film shall not be taken to have been exhibited
to the public by reason only that the film has been trade-shown.
(30) . — Corrections of register.
If, at any time after the registration of a film, the Board of Trade, upon making any such
enquiries as they think desirable, are satisfied that the film either ought not to have been registered
or is incorrectly registered in any particular, they shall cause the necessary deletion or correction
to be made in the register and, if the Board think proper, issue to the maker of the film, or, if the film
has been acquired by a renter for distribution in Great Britain, issue to the renter, a certificate of
registration to take the place of any such certificate previously issued in respect of tbe film ; but the
Board, if in any particular case they think fit so to do, may direct that, for the purpose of any of
the provisions of Part I of this Act relating to renters' quotas and exhibitors' quotas, the film shall,
to such extent as may be specified in the direction, be treated as if the deletion or correction in the
register had not been made.
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(31). — Reference of disputes to High Court or Court of Session.
(1) Any person who is aggrieved by any decision taken by the Board of Trade for the purpose of
the performance of their duties in relation to the register, may, subject to rules of court, make applica-
tion in the matter to the High Court, and the decision of that court on any such application shall be
final and not subject to appeal to any other court.
(2) In relation to any person whose principal place of business is in Scotland, the preceding
sub-section shall have effect as if for any reference therein to the High Court there were substituted
a reference to the Court of Session.
(32). — Evidence of registration.
The registration of a film may be proved by the production of —
(a) a copy of the Board of Trade Journal containing a notification of the registration of the
film, or
(b) the certificate of registration issued, or, as the case may be, last issued in respect of the
film, or
(c) a copy of the entry in the register relating to the film, being a copy certified to be true
by the officer having the custody of the register ;
and a document purporting to be sue1* a certificate of registration, or to be such a certified copy as
aforesaid, shall be evidence of the matters stated in the document, without proof of the signature
or authority of the person signing it.
(33). — Information to be given to exhibitors with respect to registration of films.
(1) A renter who, in the period beginning at the commencement of this Act and ending with the
thirtieth day of September nineteen hundred and forty-eight, delivers a registered film to an exhibitor
in Great Britain for public exhibition therein shall, in such manner, and at such time, as may be pre-
scribed, notify to the exhibitor the title and registered length of the film, the fact that it is registered
as a British film or registered as a foreign film, as the case may be, and any such other particulars for
the time being recorded in the register with respect to the film as may be prescribed.
(2) If any renter fails to comply with the provisions of this section, he shall be liable on summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds.
PART IV.
PROVISIONS AS TO PERSONS EMPLOYED BY MAKERS OF
CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS.
(34). — Wages and conditions of employment of persons employed by makers o,
cinematograph films.
(1) The wages paid by any person carrying on in Great Britain the business of making films to
which this Act applies to persons employed by him in connection with that business, and the con-
ditions of employment of persons so employed, shall, unless agreed upon by the employer and by
organisation 2 representative of the persons employed, be not less favourable to the person employed
than the wages which would be payable, and the conditions which would have to be observed, under
a contract which complied with the requirements of any resolution of the House of Commons for the
time being in force applicable to contracts of Government departments ; and if any dispute arises as
to what wages ought to be paid, or what conditions ought to be observed, in accordance with this
section, it shall, if not otherwise disposed of, be referred by the Board of Trade to the industrial court
for settlement.
(2) Where any matter is referred to the industrial court under this section, the court, in arriving
at its decision, shall have regard to any determination that may be brought to its notice relating to
the wages or conditions of service of persons employed in a capacity similar to that of the persons
to whom the reference relates, being a determination contained in a decision of a joint industrial
council, conciliation board or other similar body, or in an agreement between organisations rep-
resentative of employers and workpeople.
(3) Where any award has been made by the industrial court upon a dispute referred to that court
under this section, then, as from the date of the award or from such later date as the court may direct,
it shall be an implied term of the contract between the employer and workers to whom the award
applies that the rate of wages to be paid, or the conditions of employment to be observed, under the
contract shall, until varied in accordance with the provisions of this section, be in accordance with
the award.
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PART V.
GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS.
(35) . — Films to which Act applies.
The films to which this Act applies are all cinematograph films other than —
{a) films consisting wholly or mainly of photographs which, at the time when they were
taken, were means of communicating news, or
(b) films made wholly or mainly for the purpose of commercial advertisement, or
(c) films certified by the Board of Education under subsection (2) of section seven of the
Finance Act, 1935, as being entitled to exemption from customs duties under the con-
vention for facilitating the international circulation of films of an educational character
which is referred to in that subsection,
(36) . — Power of Board of Trade to vary by order minimum figure in respect of
labour costs.
(1) The Board of Trade, after consulting the Cinematograph Films Council and considering its
advice in the matter, may lay before Parliament the draft of an order directing that any provisions
of this Act or of an order under Part III of this Act which specify a sum to which —
(«) the labour costs of a film, or the quotient arrived at by dividing the amount of the labour
costs of the film by the length thereof, or
(b) the price paid or payable for the acquisition of the right to distribute a film in a foreign
country,
must amount for any particular purpose, shall have effect as if for any reference in those provisions
to the said sum there were substituted a reference to such other sum as may be specified in the order ;
and if each House of Parliament resolves that the order be made, the Board shall make the order in
terms of the draft, and the order shall come into operation on such date as may be specified therein.
(2) The power conferred by the preceding subsection to lay in draft before Parliament and to
make an order shall be construed as including a power, exercisable in the like manner and subject
to the like condition, to lay in draft before Parliament and to make an order varying or revoking
an order having effect by virtue of that subsection.
(37) . — Annual returns to be made by renters and exhibitors.
(1) Every person who has, in the year beginning at the commencement of this Act or any of the
nine succeeding years, carried on business as a renter in Great Britain shall —
{a) within one month after the end of that year, or within such longer period as the Board
of Trade may in any particular case allow, furnish to the Board a return stating whether
or not he has in that year acquired for distribution in Great Britain any film which is
a registered film, and, if he has done so, giving with respect to each registered film
which has been so acquired by him in that year such particulars as may be prescribed,
being particulars which the Board consider necessary for the purposes of this Act, and
{b) not later than the end of April in the year next following that in which a return has been
made by him in pursuance of paragraph (a) of this subsection, furnish to the Board of
Trade a supplementary return giving, with respect to any registered film acquired
by him as aforesaid in the year to which the original return relates, such of the pre-
scribed particulars as could not have been given in the original return :
Provided that, in relation to any such person who has ceased in any such year to carry on business
as a renter in Great Britain, paragraph (a) of this subsection shall have effect as if for the reference
in that paragraph to the end of that year, there were substituted a reference to the date in that year
on which he ceased to carry on business as aforesaid.
(2) Any such return as aforesaid shall be admissible in evidence for the purpose of determining
whether the films mentioned in the return as having been acquired by the person by whom the return
was made were acquired by him for distribution in Great Britain.
(3) Every person who has. in any exhibitors' quota year, carried on business as an exhibitor at
a theatre in Great Britain, shall, within one month after the end of that year, furnish to the Board
of Trade a return stating whether or not he has in that year exhibited to the public at a theatre in
Great Britain a film which is a registered film, and, if so —
(a) specifying the dates in that year on which any registered film was exhibited by him to
the public at that theatre, and, in relation to each of those dates, the number of times
the film was so exhibited, and
(6) giving such other particulars (if any) with respect to the film as may be prescribed, being
particulars which the Board consider necessary for the purposes of this Act ;
and the said return shall include a statement showing, in relation to each day in the said year on which
cinematograph films were exhibited to the public at that theatre, the respective times at which the
exhibition of films as aforesaid began and ended :
Provided that, if in any such year an exhibitor ceases to carry on the business of exhibiting
registered films to the public at. any particular theatre in Great Britain, the return to be made by him
with respect to that theatre for that year shall be made within one month after the date on which he
so ceases to carry on that business at that theatre.
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(4) A return required by this section shall be deemed not to have been furnished in compliance
with this section unless it is accompanied by a statutory declaration of the truth of the particulars
contained in the return, being a declaration made by the person required to furnish the return.
(5) Every person by whom a return has been made to the Board of Trade in pursuance rf this
section, shall produce and furnish to the Board such books and other documents and other inform •
ation by way of explanation of the return as the Board may require for the purposes of this Act.
(6) For the purposes of any proceedings which may be taken by virtue of this section, the fact
that a person has been the holder of a renter's licence or of an exhibitor's licence shall be evidence
that the said person has, in the year in respect of which the licence was granted, carried on business
as a renter in Great Britain or carried on business as an exhibitor at a theatre in Great Britain, as
the case may be.
(38). — Penalties in connection with the furnishing of information.
(1) If any person fails to produce, furnish or give to the Board of Trade, in accordance with the
requirements of this Act, any book or other document, or any return, notification or other information,
which he is required by this Act so to produce, furnish or give, he shall be liable, on summary convic-
tion, to a fine not exceeding five pounds for every day during which the default continues.
(2) Any person who, in furnishing or giving any return, notification or other information for the
purposes of any provisions of this Act, or, in recording any particulars in pursuance of this Act,
Knowingly or recklessly makes a statement [false in a material particular, shall be guilty of an
offence and liable, on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three
months or to a fine not exceeding one hundred pounds or to both such imprisonment and such fine.
(39) . — Offences by corporations.
Where a body corporate is guilty of an offence under this Act, and it is proved that the offence
occurred with the consent or connivance of, or was attributable to any neglect on the part of, any
director, manager, secretary or other officer of the body corporate, he, as well as the body corporate,
shall be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished
accordingly.
(40) . — Regulations of Board of Trade.
(1) Subject to the following provisions of this section, the Board of Trade may make regulations
prescribing anything which by this Act is required or authorised to be prescribed, and may make
regulations prescribing —
(a) the form of applications for the registration of films or for licences under this Act.
(b) the particulars and evidence necessary for satisfying the Board that a film is a British
film or is a film which ought to be registered under Part III of this Act as a renters'
quota film, and
(c) the form of the returns to be made, and the record books to be kept, under this Act,
and also regulations providing that any statutory declaration which a person is required by this Act
to make shall be deemed to be properly made if it is made on his behalf by any such person as may be
specified in the regulations ; but no such regulations prescribing the payment of fees shall be of any
effect unless those regulations have been made with the consent of the Treasury.
(2) Any regulations prescribing the amount of any fees shall be so framed as to secure, as nearly
as may be, that the aggregate amount produced by those fees will be equal to the amount of the
expenses incidental to the carrying out of this Act and the carrying out of the Act of 1927 after the
commencement of this Act ; but the amount of the fees payable on applications for the registration
of films or for licences under this Act shall not exceed the amounts specified in the Second Schedule
to this Act.
(41) . — The Cinematograph Films Council.
(1) There shall be a council to be called "the Cinematograph Films Council, "consisting of twenty-
one members appointed bv the Board of Trade ; and of the members of the said Council —
(a) eieven (ot whom one shall be the chairman of the Council) shall be persons appointed
as being independent persons,
(b) two shall be persons appointed as representing makers of British films,
(c) two shall be persons appointed as representing renters,
(d) four shall be persons appointed as representing exhibitors, and
(e) two shall be persons appointed as representing persons employed by makers of Britis
films.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Board of Trade to satisfy themselves, with respect to any person
whom they propose to appoint under paragraph (a) of the preceding subsection to be a member of the
said Council, or who is a member of the Council by virtue of an appointment made under that para-
graph, that he will have or has, as the case may be, no such financial or commercial interest as is
likely to affect him in the discharge of his functions as a member of the Council ; and any such person
shall whenever requested by the Board so to do, furnish to them such information as they consider
necessary for the performance of their duty under this sub-section.
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Before appointing a person to be a representative member of the said Council, the Board of
Trade shall consult such bodies, if any, as appear to the Board to be representative of the interest
concerned.
The Board of Trade shall not appoint to be a member of the said Council any person who has
been convicted of an offence under the Act of 1927 or this Act.
(3) The functions of the said Council shall be —
(a) to keep under review the progress of the cinematograph film industry in Great Britain,
with particular reference to the development of that branch of the said industry which is
engaged in the making of films, and to report thereon to the Board of Trade at such times
as the Council thinks fit,
(b) to advise the Board in any matter relating to the cinematograph film industry in which
the advice of the Council is sought by the Board (whether at the request of any persons
appearing to the Board to have a substantial interest in the matter or otherwise), and
(c) to make to the Board, as soon as may be after the end of the year beginning at the com-
mencement of this Act and each subsequent year, a report of the proceedings of the
Council during that year.
(4) As soon as may be after receiving any report made to them under paragraph (c) of the last
peceding subsection, the Board of Trade shall lay copies of the report before Parliament.
(5) The Board of Trade shall furnish to the said Council such information as the Council may
reasonably require for the proper discharge of its functions.
(6) The quorum of the said Council shall be such number, not being less than ten, as the Board
of Trade may determine ; and the Council shall have power to regulate its own procedure, and may
act notwithstanding a vacancy among the members thereof.
(7) A member of the said Council shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of the
instrument under which he is appointed, and a member of the Council who ceases to hold office shall
be elegible for re-appointment ; but no person shall, on any occasion, be appointed to be a member
the Council for more than three years :
Provided that, if any member of the said Council is convicted of an offence under the Act of 1927
or this Act, his office as a member of the Council shall forthwith become vacant.
(8) The said Council may, subject to any such limitations and conditions as it thinks proper
delegate any of its functions to a committee of the Council consisting of such members of the Council
a9 it may determine.
(42). — Institution of proceedings, and service of process.
(1) Proceedings for an offence under this Act shall not, in England, be instituted otherwise than
by the Board of Trade.
(2) Any process to be served on any person for the purposes of this Act shall, if that person is
out of Great Britain but has a place of business in Great Britain, be deemed to be duly served if it
addressed to that person and left at, or sent by post to, that place of business.
(43) . — Exercise of powers of Board of Trade.
Anything required or authorised by or under this Act to be done by, to or before the Board of
trade, may be done by, to or before the President of the Board, any secretary, under-secretary or
assistant-secretary of the Board, or any person authorised in that behalf by the President.
(44) . — Interpretation.
(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the mean-
ings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say : —
■' the Act of 1927 " means the Cinematograph Films Act, 1927 ;
"the Cinematograph Films Council" means the Cinematograph Films Council constituted
under this Part of this Act ;
"exhibitor" means a person carrying on the business of exhibiting cinematograph films
to the public ;
"exhibitor's licence" means, in relation to any person, a licence under Part 1 of this Act
authorising him to carry on business as an exhibitor ;
"exhibitors' quota year" means the year beginning with the first day of October nineteen
hundred and thirty-eight or any of the nine succeeding years ;
"foreign country" means a country or territory which for the time being does not form
part of His Majesty's dominions ;
" labour costs,"in relation to a film, means the total amount of the paymentspaidor payable
by the maker of the film in respect of the labour or services of persons directy engaged
in the making of the film, in so far as those payments are attributable to the making
of that film, but does not include payments in respect of copyright ; and for the purposes
of this definition—
(a) the author of the scenario of a film shall be deemed to be a person directly
engaged in the making of the film, and
(6) a person shall not be taken to be directly engaged in the making of a film by
reason only —
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(i) that he is financially interested in the making of a film, or is engaged, in
an administrative or clerical capacity, as an officer or servant of an undertaking
concerned with the making of the film, or
(ii) that he supplies goods used in the making of the film or is in the employment
of a person who supplies such goods ;
" long film " means a film the length of which is not less than three thousand feet ;
"maker," in relation to a film, means the person by whom the arrangements necessary for
the making of the film are undertaken ;
"the register," means the register of films registered under Part III of this Act, and
"registration" means registration under that Part of this Act;
"registered" means registered either under Part III of this Act or under Part II of the
Act of 1927;
" registered length," in relation to a film, means the length of the film as registered for the
time being
"renter" means a person who carries cn the business of distributing cinematograph films
to exhibitors, and, in relation to any renters' quota period, includes a person who has
carried on that business in that period :
"renter's licence" means, in relation to any perscn, a licence under Part I of this Act
authorising him to carry on business as a renter ;
"renters' quota period" means the year beginning with the first day of April nineteen
hundred and thirty-eight, or the period of six months beginning with the first day of
April or October in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-nine or in any of the eight
succeeding years ;
serial film or series of films " means a serial film or series of films consisting of a number
of parts not exceeding thirteen, each of which does not exceed two thousand feet in
length, and which are intended to be exhibited on successive dates at intervals not
exceeding fourteen days ;
" short film " means a film the length of which is less than three thousand feet ;
"studio " means a building constructed or adapted for the purpose of making films therein,
and includes any land occupied with such a building, and a studio shall be deemed to
be used in making a film if any part of that film, or of any other film used in making
it, consists of photographs taken in that studio ; and "studio scenes" shall be con-
strued accordingly ;
" theatre " means any premises used for the exhibition of films to the public, except that
the expression shall not, in relation to any year, —
(a) be construed as including any church, chapel or other place of religious worship,
or any hall or other premises used in connection with, and for the purposes of, any
church, chapel or other such place as aforesaid, if the number of days on which
registered films are exhibited in that year at the church, chapel, place, hall or
premises (exclusive of any exhibition forming part of a religious service) does not
exceed six, or
(b) be construed as including any premises used in that year for providing enter-
tainments at which the exhibition of films is only part of the programme, if the total
length of the registered film or films exhibited in the course of any one of those
entertainments does not exceed two thousand feet ;
" trade-shown," in relation to a film, means — -
(a) displayed within the administrative county of London to exhibitors or their
agents in a building, and under conditions, allowing for the satisfactory viewing of
the film, after announcement to such persons at least seven days before the display
the display not being open to any member of the public on payment, or
(b) displayed to exhibitors or their agents on one occasion on which the film is
exhibited to the pub ic at a theatre in Great Britain during the first four consecutive
days on which the frm is so exhibited, the display taking place after announcement
to such persons at le^ast seven days before the display.
(2) Any film registered under the Act of 1927 as a British film (not being a film which, by virtue
of paragraph (ii) of the proviso to subsection (1) of section twenty-seven of that Act, is to be deemed
to be a registered film for the purposes of the provisions of that Act other than those relating to the
renters' quota) shall be deemed, for the purposes of this Act, to be registered also as a renters' quota
film.
(3) A person shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to acquire a film for distribution in
any manner if he acquires the right to distribute the film in that manner.
(4) Any reference in this Act to distributing, or the distribution of, a film in any country or area
shall be construed as a reference to distributing, or the distribution of, the film to exhibitors in that
country or area for public exhibition therein.
(5) For the purposes of this Act, the making of a film shall be deemed not to include the pro-
duction of blank film or of positives intended for public exhibition, or the production of negatives
by means of any process used for making copies of negatives.
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In this sub-section the expressions "blank film," "positives" and "negatives" have the same
meanings respectively as in section three of the Finance Act, 1925.
(6) For the purposes of this Act, registered films shall be deemed to be exhibited at more than
one theatre at the same time if any part of the period during which any one registered film is ex-
hibited at a theatre coincides with any part of the period during which any one registered film is
exhibited at another theatre.
(7) For the purposes of this Act, each part of a serial film or series of films shall be deemed to
be a separate film.
(8) Any reference in this Act to His Majesty's dominions shall be construed as including a refer-
ence to any British protectorate, and to any such territory, being a territory in respect of which a
mandate on behalf of the League of Nations is being exercised by His Majesty, as His Majesty may
designate by Order in Council.
Any Order in Council under this sub-section may be varied or revoked by a subsequent Order
in Council.
(45) . — Repeals and transitional provisions.
(1) The provisions of the Act of 1927 specified in the Third Schedule to this Act are hereby repealed.
(2) No film shall be registered under Part II of the Act of 1927 after the end of March nineteen
hundred and thirty-eight ; and any application for the registration of a film under the said Part II,
being an application which has been made before the commencement of this Act and has not been
determined before the commencement of this Act, shall be treated as an application made under
Part III of this Act for the registration of the film under that Part of this Act.
(3) Any reference in the Act of 1927 to a licence or to a licensed person shall be construed as a
reference to a licence granted under that Act, or, as the case may be, to a person holding an appropriate
licence granted under that Act which is for the time being in force ; but the power of the court under
paragraph (a) or paragraph {b) of subsection (2) of section twenty-four of the said Act to order that
no licence shall be issued to a person may be exercised with respect to the issue ©f a licence under
this Act, as well as with respect to the issue of a licence under that Act.
(4) Section eighteen of the Act of 1927 shall not apply in relation to any acquisition of a film after
the end of March nineteen hundred and thirty-eight, and section twenty-one of the said Act shall
net apply in relation to any exhibition of a film after the end of September nineteen hundred and
thirty-eight.
(5) The reference in subsection (2) of section twenty-three of the Act of 1927 to the advisory
cemmittee thereinafter mentioned shall be construed as a reference to the Cinematograph Films
Council.
(6) Any regulations made by the Board of Trade under section twenty-nine of the Act of 1927 shall,
if and so far as those regulations were in force immediately before the commencement of this Act
and provide for matters other than the charging of fees, continue in force notwithstanding the repeal
of that section, but may be revoked as if they were regulations under this Act, and the sum by which
the aggregate amount produced up to the commencement of this Act by the fees charged under the
Act of 1927 exceeds the expenses incidental to the carrying out of that Act up to the commencement
of this Act shall be deemed to form part of the amount produced by the fees chargeable under this Act.
(7) The expressions "registered," "registration" and "the register," wherever used in the
Axt of 1927, shall be construed as meaning respectively registered under that Act, registration under
that Act and the register of films registered under that Act, except that in section nineteen of the
said Act the expression "registered" shall, in relation to the year ending with the thirtieth day of
September nineteen hundred and thirty-eight, be construed as meaning registered either under
Part II of that Act or under Part III of this Act.
(8) Any Order in Council made in pursuance of subsection (5) of section twenty-seven of the Act
of 1927, shall, if and so far as the Order was in force immediately before the commencement of this
Act, have effect as if any reference in the Order to the said subsection (5) included a reference to
subsection (8) of the last preceding section of this Act, and may be varied or revoked as if it were an
Order under the said sub-section (8).
(46) . — Short title, commencement and, extent.
(1) This Act may be cited as the Cinematograph Films Act, 1938.
(2) This Act shall come into operation on the first day of April nineteen hundred and thirty-eight.
(3) This Act shall not extend to Northern Ireland ; and for the purposes of the Government of
Ireland Act, r920, the enactment of legislation for purposes similar to the purposes of this Act shall
be deemed not to be beyond the powers of the Parliament of Northern Ireland by reason only that
such legislation may affect trade with places outside Northern Ireland.
SCHEDULES TO THE ACT
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SCHEDULES.
ALTERATION OF THE MONETARY QUOTA BY S.R. AND O.
NO. 2278 OF 1942. (NOVEMBER 11, 1942.)
Under the arrangement made in 1940 (S.R. & O. 1940 No. 1382) each company adopting the
scheme has to make, or acquire, the British rights of one film per 100,000 feet of imports ; odd amounts
over 10,000 feet counting for this purpose as 100,000.
These films must be at least 7,000 feet in length each and must each involve a payment of at
least £21,000 to British labour.
The company has also an over-all obligation to spend on British labour a number of pounds
sterling equal to the number of feet of British film which they are liable to acquire under the footage
quota.
If, after they have made or acquired the requisite number of films as laid down above, they have
not succeeded in spending the whole of their monetary obligation, they can work this off by spending
it under the arrangement laid down in Section 3 of the Act.
Under the new arrangement each company will have to make or acquire the British rights of
only one film in all. (The conditions regarding length and labour cost remaining unchanged.) This
will mean a total of six films to be made under the scheme by or for the American companies in any
renters' quota year. The rest of their monetary obligations can be off -set by purchases of the American
rights of British films ; but at least £20,000 must be paid for these rights if the transaction is to count
for this purpose and only half of the purchase price will count towards the monetary obligation, since
this obligation is in terms of labour costs and not total film cost. The purchase of the foreign rights
of a film for this purpose will not prevent the British renter who sells these rights from counting the
film towards his own footage quota ; but, if the British rights are counted for monetary quota, the
purchase of the foreign rights will not count.
If a company has not, at the end of the quota year, spent the amount of money for which it is
liable, the balance remains as an obligation on it and will be added to its obligation for the following
year, remaining, if necessary, until increased opportunities for production allow it to be worked off
either on direct production or on the acquisition of foreign rights.
Illustration: In a given renters' quota year company " A " imports 300,000 feet of American film.
On a 20 per cent, quota its total monetary obligation under the present system is to spend £75,000
in British labour costs. Under the new arrangement it makes or acquires one film, the British labour
costs in which amount to, say, £25,000, and it is left with a balance of £50,000 to be off -set by the
purchase of foreign rights of British films. To satisfy this obligation, it acquires the foreign rights of
films " X," " Y " and " Z." For film " X " it pays £50,000, counting £25,000 towards obligation;
for film "Y" it pays £30,000, counting £15,000 towards obligation; and for film "Z" £20,000,
counting £10,000 towards obligation. Alternatively, it can acquire the foreign rights of film " Q "
for £100,000 and thereby satisfy the whole obligation in one transaction. On the basis of the foreign
footage imported in 1941-42 by the six American companies using the monetary quota, if they each
made one film costing £25,000 in British labour costs there would remain to be spent £700,000 on
the foreign rights of British films. This sum would, of course, be smaller if the labour costs of the
films were larger. Similarly it would still remain open to the Ameridan companies to make more
than one film setting off British labour costs against their total obligarion.
REVISED SCHEDULES.
RENTERS' QUOTAS.
By a Statutory Order presented to Parliament by the Board of Trade the follow-
ing substitutions for the Quota proportions in the above original Schedules
are made.
Year
Long Films.
Short Films.
For the year beginning with the 1st April, 1942
1943
1944
.. 20 per cent.
■• 20 „
.. 20
Year
EXHIBITORS' QUOTAS.
15 per cent.
15 „
15 „
For the year beginning with the 1st October, 1942...
1943- --
1944- -
Long Films. Short Films.
15 per cent 12^ per cent.
15 i2£
15 „ i2£ ,,
SECOND SCHEDULE.
MAXIMUM FEES.
Maximum Fee.
On an application for the registration of a film
On an application for a renter's licence
On an application for an exhibitor's licence
THIRD SCHEDULE.
PROVISIONS REPEALED IN THE ACT OF 1927.
Sections one to five.
In section six, the proviso to sub-section (i).
Sections ten and eleven.
Sections twenty-nine and thirty.
Subsection (4) of section thirty-three.
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In the Courts
BREACHES OF WAR
REGULATIONS.
TOO Much Coal. — At Plymouth Police Court,
in May, Cory Bros. & Co., Ltd., and the Devon-
port Cinema Co., Ltd., of Cardiff, were each
fined £5, the former for having supplied and the
latter for having received an amount of coal in
excess of the permitted quantity. The excess
amounts alleged were 9 ton 4 cwt. 3 qr., supplied
on August 18, 1942, and n ton 5 cwt., supplied
on December 11 of the same year.
Twenty-six Lights Had to be Left On.— When
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., were fined
£10, with three guineas costs, at East Ham on
May 28 for wasting electricity and gas at the
Coronation, Manor Park, it was said that the
police found 26 lights and six gas-lit exit signs
burning just before midnight. They had to be
left on till the cleaners came at 8 a.m., as the
fire-watcher in charge did not know where the
switches were.
Spent More Than £100.— At Caernarvonshire
(North Wales) Quarter Sessions, two charges of
contravening the Defence (General) Regula-
tions, 1939, were preferred against Edward
Gubay, amusement caterer, Llanfairfechan.
The first was one of executing building opera-
tions in excess of £100 without a licence from
the Ministry of Works and Buildings, and the
other that, with intent to deceive, the defendant
falsely represented to the Ministry that he had
paid a guinea and no more to William J. Bowen,
an architect, for work done in connection with
the alterations. Defendant pleaded guilty.
Prosecuting, J. P. Elsden, referring to the
second charge, said that Mr. Bowen had stated
before the magistrates that he was paid £5 or
five guineas by the defendant for preparing
plans, and that he was asked by the defendant
to make a receipt out for a guinea. Gubay
was fined £50 on each of the two charges, and
ordered to pay the taxed costs of the prosecu-
tion.
Building Order Fines. — On a charge of contra-
vening the Control of Building Order, Central
Pictures (Portobello), Ltd., and Forth Cinema
Co., both of Glasgow, were each fined £50 at
Edinburgh in June. John McKissack & Son,
architects, 56, West Regent Street, Glasgow,
were fined £30 for a similar offence.
For a breach of the Emergency Lighting
Regulations at the Roxy, King Street, Black-
burn, Wyndham Edgar Wh alley, 2, Bay wood
Street, the manager, was fined 40s. at Blackburn
Police Court on August 4.
Poster Offence.— Anthony Joseph Jordan,
Eltham, was fined £2 at Woolwich on Decem-
ber 31 for making six posters exceeding 1,200sq.m.
in area, contrary to the Control of Paper Order,
and British Union Varieties, Ltd., Survey House,
Bond Street, Leeds, were fined £7, with £2 2s.
costs, for exhibiting four of the posters, which,
it was alleged, were not printed or made before
November 12, 1941. Defendants pleaded guilty.
A solicitor for the Ministry of Supply said four of
the posters were exhibited outside Lewisham
Hippodrome and advertised the reopening of
that place. Mr. Vincent, a director of the
defendant company, was seen, and he accepted
responsibility for the posters, adding : " It was
an oversight on my part. I ordered them over
the 'phone and did not think of the regulations.
It was done on old paper." Jordan was also
seen, and he admitted he had made the posters
in May, 1942, saying he did not think the
paper regulations applied to stock posters.
For the defence it was said that Jordan was a
printer in a small way, and when the Order for
the posters was passed they had not the regula-
tions in mind. It was a pure "slip up." The
magistrate said he thought this matter was an
oversight.
Fire Watching Offences. — For failing to carry
out an approved fire-watch scheme and for
tendering four subsistence claim forms which
were false in a material particular, Shaw's
Amusements, Ltd., proprietors of the Empire,
Great Cheetham Street, Broughton, were fined
£10 with £2 ns. od. costs, and Thomas Jennings,
the manager, £4 with £1 is. costs at the Salford
Police Court on September 10. It was alleged
by the prosecution that a police officer discovered
that on certain dates no one was on fire-watch
duty. Many discrepancies were then found
between the entries in the kinema fire-watch
log-book and the forms sent to the City
Treasurer's Department claiming the reimburse-
ment of allowance paid to each fire-guard on
duty. There was no suggestion that money had
been wrongfully obtained, but wrong entries
had apparently been made to mislead the
authority as to the actual position.
Failed to Fire-Watch.— For failing to fire-
watch, on May 26, at the Gaumont, Liverpool,
of which he was manager, Stanley Vincent
Murdoch, aged 27, was fined £5 on July 19.
Murdoch pleaded " Not guilty." Six similar
summonses, referring to other dates, were dis-
missed, and one withdrawn. Prosecution alleged
that defendant failed to fire-watch, and left a
paid fire-watcher to do it alone. Murdoch
claimed that he had carried out his duties on the
dates mentioned, with the exception of May 26,
when he was not well, and had slept in his
dressing room.
BREACHES OF RATIONING
ORDERS.
Staff Tea Unused. — Arthur Edward Foster,
manager of the Regal, Bexley Heath, was fined
£10, £5 5s. iees and £3 4s. 6d. costs at Dartford
on January 22 for a contravention of the
Rationing Order, it being alleged that he used
tea for a purpose other than that specified, he
having applied for a permit for the use of his
employees, and 8 lb. of tea was not used for
them. He pleaded not guilty. A permit for
tea for those employed at the Regal was granted
in November, 1942, and evidence was given by
a number of employees, the majority of whom
said they had not had tea and had only seen
the cleaners having it. Defendant, giving
evidence, said finding the tea was not being
used, he put it into the caddy in his room for
general use. The staff was entitled to it, so
he never worried about it. If any of the staff
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had complained he would have made other
arrangements. Mr. Goldfinch, who prosecuted,
said defendant had no knowledge of what was
happening, and no one was responsible.
Food Summonses. — A summons which alleged
that G.-B. failed to keep accurate records of
meals and hot beverages served in the cafe of
the Gaumont Palace was dismissed at Chester
on October 15, but defendants were ordered to
pay 4s. costs and £2 2s. advocate's fee. There
were also summonses against the cafe
manageress, Mrs. Dorothy Wilson, for making
a statement false in a material particular as to
the quantity of butter, margarine, cooking fats
and cheese obtained for the cafe and failing to
keep accurate records. She was fined £2 in
respect of one summons and was ordered to
pay 4s. costs on each of four other summonses.
For G.-B. it was stated that they relied on their
manageress and had taken every step to comply
with the law.
Demanded Personal Points. — A fine of £4 and
£3 7s. 6d. costs was imposed at Portsmouth on
January 21 on Robert Cecil Hawkes, manager
of the Cosham Kinema, Portsmouth, for unlaw-
fully obtaining personal points coupons. The
offence was alleged to have occurred as the
result of a theft of chocolates at the kinema.
Hawkes assembled the staff and invited the
one responsible to confess. No one confessed,
and he then told the staff that each must pay
threepence and surrender personal points
coupons in respect of the chocolates. He
collected 18 coupons and 7s. 6d. in money.
Defendant, who pleaded guilty, said there was
no intention on his part of obtaining coupons
for his own greed and satisfaction ; he had to
make good the loss of the chocolates and of the
coupons.
BREACH OF REGULATIONS.
Film Store Fire. — Prosecutions, consequent
upon a fire at premises occupied by United
Artists Corporation, Ltd., Bath Lane, New-
castle, in November, 1942, failed at Newcastle
.on July 5.
They were charged with having failed to
provide fire-resisting partitions and self-closing
doors in the stores part of the premises, and with
having failed to take measures to prevent a fire
in the film store from spreading readily to other
parts of the building.
Evidence at the previous hearing was that
a serious fire occurred on the defendants' pre-
mises in Bath Lane. An inspection lamp got
overheated and set fire to a piece of film. The
despatch room caught fire, the ceiling of which
was not fireproof, and the rest of the building
was involved. In all 17 people had to be got
out, the last four just before the place burst into
flames. Had there been self-closing doors
between the despatch room and the film repair
and storage rooms the flames would have been
more readily confined to the fire resistance part
of the building. Dr. Charlesworth submitted
that the prosecution had not proved that any
condition was attached to the use of the premises
and that there was no offence. The premises,
he said, were regularly inspected by the police.
Under- Age Operator.— A sequel to a fire at
the New Hall Kinema, Yate, near Bristol, was
the appearance at Chipping Sodbury Police
Court of J. Lavington Mott, proprietor of the
kinema, who was charged with permitting the
operating box to be in charge of the second
operator, who was under the age of 18. De-
fendant said his chief operator had been detained
on the afternoon in question and did not reach
the kinema until 2.20 p.m., just after the fire. A
fine of £5 with 14s. costs was imposed.
Seventeen-Year-Old in Charge.— A fine of £2
was imposed on Louis Henry Bacon, manager-
operator of the. Palladium, Beeston, for per-
mitting a 17-year-old operator to be in charge
of the projection-room. Defendant told the
Nottingham Bench that he had gone out to post
some letters. He had to do that because of
shortage of staff. Regulations stipulated that a
competent person over 18 years should be in
charge.
Smoked in Film Store. — In a building where
30 tons of kinematograph film were stored,
Norman Johnson, despatch manager at British
Lion Manchester branch, was observed by an
inspector to be smoking, thus infringing the
Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act. On
September 2 he was fined the maximum penalty
of £5. A girl of 15, who was similarly sum-
moned, was discharged with a caution.
Set Fire to Films. — At Oxford on January 16,
Anthony Ray Taylor (43) and a boy of 15 were
summoned for committing £175 malicious
damage by setting fire to films at the Electra,
Oxford. Taylor was the second operator, arid
the boy his assistant. It was alleged they had
ignited the films instead of putting them in a
rubbish box on the roof. There were about 800
persons in the kinema at the time. Taylor
accepted full responsibility, but did not think
himself guilty of a criminal offence. He did
everything possible to put the fire out. It was
submitted that burning the films was not an
offence under the Malicious Damages Act.
The magistrates dismissed the summonses and
agreed to state a case.
Unfenced Flywheel. — Glamorgan Cinemas
were fined £1 and £1 costs on March n for
failing to fence properly the flywheel of an oil
engine. The case was a sequel to an accident
in October in which a 16-year-old employee was
injured.
Fireman left his Post.— William Thomas
Waring, a St. Helens kinema fireman, who
slipped away from his post of duty in order to
get some cigarettes, was fined 10s. for being
absent from a kinema during an exhibition of
films. A police inspector told the court that when
making a routine police call at a public-house
one night he saw Waring, who should then have
been on duty at the Sutton Empire.
Regulations Broken.— Summoned at Willesden
Police Court for offences against the kinemato-
graph regulations, Vincent Joseph Wareing,
proprietor of the Picardy, Harlesden High Street,
was fined a total of £7 with £3 3s. costs. He
pleaded guilty to failing to see that the door to
the projection enclosure was kept shut, not
guilty to failing to see that the rewinding-room
door was kept closed, and not guilty to failing
to abstain from any act which was likely to cause
fire or was not reasonably necessary for the
purpose of exhibition in that a second projector
was set running and left unattended. It was
stated that both the doors to the projection and
rewinding rooms were wedged open, and an
operator was lacing a film on to one projector
while another was running unattended. A
second operator who should have been there
arrived after the inspector. For the defence it
was stated that Mr. Wareing was not at the
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kinema at the time and the second operator was
delayed. As a film had not been changed on to
the second projector there was no danger in
keeping it running.
15-Year Olds as Legal Adults.— An interesting
point of law was successfully advanced by
T. Graham Salmon in an Edinburgh case in
April, turning upon the admission of children
unaccompanied by an adult. Mr. Salmon, the
secretary of the Edinburgh section, contended
that as there was no definition of an " adult "
in the licence, a person over the age of 14 came
within that category. Central Pictures (Porto-
bello), Ltd., were charged with admitting to the
George Cinema, Portobello, during a prohibited
period two children unaccompanied by an
adult.
Mr. Salmon put forward two pleas — that the
t vo boys concerned had not been admitted to
the premises in respect that the usherette had
not had an opportunity of satisfying herself of
the boys' ages and of turning them back ; and
that as there was no definition of an " adult "
in the conditions of licence the 15 -year-old
brother of the two boys should therefore be
regarded as an adult ; and accordingly as they
were all together the two younger children were
on the occasion in question accompanied by an
adult. The magistrate rejected the first point
put forward, as the word "premises," in his
opinion, included any part of the building to
which the public had access once a ticket of
admission had been obtained. As to the second
point, he could find no definition in the condi-
tions of licence as to the meaning of the word
" adult," and in the absence of such a definition
he was bound to regard persons of 14 years of
age and over as adults so far as charges of
admission were concerned. As there was no
reference in the conditions of licence even as to
young persons, he was obliged to hold that every
person who could not be designated as a child
must, for the purposes of these conditions, be
regarded as an adult.
Under 16'S. — Capitol Cinema (Sheffield), Ltd.,
was fined £5 at Sheffield Police Courton
January 29, for admitting children under the age
of 16 to the showing of a film which had not been
passed for "universal" exhibition, and the
manager, Henry Talford Brown, was fined £1
for aiding and abetting.
Evidence was given that on November 14,
167 children entered the kinema unaccompanied
by adults. Some appeared to be under 12, and
others had charge of smaller children. They
were never asked if adults were with them. The
place was about half-full, 90 per cent, being
children. The film was classed "A." It was
explained that a new cashier at one of the pay
desks had made a mistake in letting in the
children.
Showed " H " Films to Children.— Empire
(Thatto Heath), Ltd., were fined £2, and Robert
E. Dockerty, manager of the Empire, Thatto
.Heath, £1, at St. Helens in May, for admitting
persons under the age of 16 to a showing of a
"horror" film. E. Pappworth, who defended,
said that, owing to the shortage of labour, it
seemed almost impossible to see that every
detail of the conditions could be carried out.
All reasonable precautions had been taken.
Standing in Gangways.— For allowing people
to stand in the gangways, contrary to a con-
dition of the licence, at the Picture House, the
Empire and the Central, Grantham, the pro-
prietor James Arthur Campbell, Grantham,
was fined a total of £5 at the local police court
on March 23. For aiding and abetting, Thomas
Harold Hallam, Gloria Lilian Ivy Beck, and
Lionel Frank Pinchbeck, managers, were fined
£3 each. As a sequel to these proceedings an
application was made by Mr. Campbell for
limited standing to be allowed at the three
theatres. It was refused.
THE QUOTA.
Quota Return Defaults.— Six summonses
against exhibitors for failure to send returns to
the Board of Trade in connection with the quota
provisions of the Cinematograph Films Act,
1938, came before Frank Powell at Clerkenwell
Police Court on June 28. Appearing for the
defence in one of the cases, Norman Hart,
solicitor to the C.E.A., pointed out that the
returns in question were "most complicated"
and that it was exceedingly difficult to get
competent staffs to do this sort of thing. Da rra-
cott Seymour, for the Board of Trade, replied
that of 4,700 licensed exhibitors these were the
only six defaulters.
The Harrison Theatre Co., Ltd., of Liver-
pool, was fined £20 and five guineas costs.
Thomas Llewellyn Beynon, of Maesteg, Glam,
was fined £10 and five guineas costs. A sum-
mons against Bernard Proctor, of the Cape
Cinema, St. Just, Penzance, was dismissed under
the Probation of Offenders Act. On August 24
fines of £10 each were imposed upon Philip H.
Yorke, of Preston and the Queen's Cinema,
Preston, Ltd.
Quota Defaults. Fines of £50 and 10 guineas
costs each were imposed on Central Pictures
Theatres (Lincoln), Ltd., and Gerald Segelman,
of Mexborough Grove, Leeds, at Lincoln Police
Court on October 27, for failing to show the
prescribed quota of British films at the Exchange
kinema, Lincoln, in the year ending Sept-
ember 30, 1942. J. Meyler Symmons, for the
Board of Trade, said that the Central Pictures
Theatres Co. had defaulted every year since the
Order was made in 1938, and it was undoubtedly
to the commercial advantage of exhibitors to
do so. In 1940-41 less than half the prescribed
quota of British long films was shown at the
Exchange kinema, although since the company
owned five out of the seven kinemas in Lincoln
they were in a strong position for obtaining films
from the renters.
In 1938-39 they showed 9 per cent, short
films instead of 12.5 per cent., the next year
11.48 per cent. British long films instead of
15 per cent., and 11.53 per cent, short films
instead of 15 per cent., 1940-41 15.66 per
cent, long films instead of 17.5 per cent., and
in the year in question only 7.5 per cent, instead
of 17.5 per cent. They had also defaulted at the
Forum, Leeds, and at the Grand, Lincoln.
A. Hallgate Hills, for Segelman and the com-
pany, pleaded guilty and expressed their great
regret.
Impracticable Quota.— A Board of Trade
summons for quota default against the Grand,
Southport, was dismissed on October 25, and
each side was ordered to pay its own costs. The
Bench was satisfied that owing to character of
the films available it was not commercially
practicable to comply with the quota.
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CUSTOMS AND EXCISE
PROSECUTIONS.
Customs and Excise Prosecution. Ticket
Offence. — At Wimbledon Police Court on Sep-
tember 17 Odeon Theatres, Ltd., were fined £60
(£10 on each of six summonses) and ordered to
pay 20 guineas costs, and their Morden manager,
Donald Norman Holdsworth, £1 in each of six
cases on summonses for failing to return portions
of tickets on which the entertainments tax was
assessed. Summonses against two employees,
Ernest Longley and James H. King, both of
Balham, were dismissed. Mr. Noble, who
prosecuted, said there was no question of dis-
honesty against the company or the manager.
What dishonesty had existed the company had
been victims of. Irregularity had been caused
by the company's servant without the con-
nivance of the company or manager. Customs
and Excise officials stated that when a string
on which the half-portions of the issued tickets
were filed was examined the portions of the
tickets in question were not to be found. He
admitted in cross-examination that there were
178 tickets on the string, and it was quite
possible one had fallen off. Mr. Holdsworth said
the employees had been given lessons from time
to time regarding the issue of these tickets, and
periodical tests had been made. The attendants
were constantly changed in their duties to
prevent co-operation or collusion. He was not
aware of any irregularity up to the time of this
complaint. Mr. Noble considered that there had
been a deplorable state of affairs regarding the
management by the proprietors. If there had
been proper supervision this could not have
happened.
Fraudulent Employee. — Admission ticket irre-
gularities at the Odeon, in Deptford Broadway,
were attributed at Greenwich on October 22 to
a cashier who, according to her confession, issued
half tickets to Customs and Excise investigators
in order to "make up deficiencesin her takings."
Odeon Cinemas, Ltd., were fined a total of
£112 ios., together with 20 guineas costs. Acting
as relief manager at the time of the offences,
Cuthbert Ritter, of Leytonstone, was fined £9.
G. E. Baker, defending, emphasised that Odeon
and Ritter were innocent parties to the irre-
gularities. By virtue of the agreement with the
Customs and Excise the company, he said, had
even " made itself responsible for the dishonesty
of its servants." " Of every twopence the
Customs loses the company loses tenpence," he
added. W. R. Howard, the magistrate, stated
the summonses had " arisen from the fraudulent
act of an employee."
Used Tickets Resold.— Summoned by the
Commissioners of Customs and Excise for
issuing at the Highbury Picture Theatre,
Holloway Road, Islington, tickets which had
been previously used, General Theatre Corpora-
tion, Ltd., were at the North London Police
Court ordered to pay penalties amounting to
£30 and 10 guineas costs ; the manager, William
Watson, of Laindon, Essex, was fined £10, with
five guineas costs ; a relief manager, Leonard
Philip Solomon, Maida Vale, was fined £8 ; Mrs.
Connie Templeton, Highbury, a relief cashier,
was fined £10, and Mrs. Ada Taylor, Stoke
Newington, the cashier, was fined £6. There
were pleas of guilty.
P. C. R. Noble, prosecuting, said there was no
evidence of fraud against the company or the two
managers — the fraud had been committed by
the two employees — but the company and the
two managers were liable ; there had been a con-
siderable degree of negligence which had resulted
in the fraud taking place. In a statement Mrs.
Templeton admitted that she had resold portions
of tickets picked up from the floor, and said she
resorted to the fraud because she had to make
up shortages in the cash receipts on the sale of
tickets and cigarettes. From time to time she
had given Mrs. Taylor, the cashier, half-tickets
for resale.
Father and Daughter Shared.— At Staple Hill,
Bristol, Police Court, William Henry Manning,
a commissionaire at the Cabot Kinema, Filton,
Bristol, and his daughter, Rhoda May Manning
(19), a cashier at the same house, were charged
with offences in connection with tickets. It
was stated that the male defendant kept the
whole ticket and gave the patron the half of an
old used ticket. He later gave the whole
tickets to his daughter, who resold them from
the pay-box. Manning was fined £15 and
£2 5s. costs. His daughter, who was bound
over for a year, was ordered to pay £2 5s.
costs.
Tinkering with Tickets.— That this was a
case of dishonest employees was stated by
Vernon Gattie, counsel for the company, when
Union Cinemas, Ltd., of Golden Square, W.i,
were fined £30 and 10 guineas costs at Clerken-
well on April 12, upon summonses for admitting
persons to the Electric Palace, Highgate Hill,
N.19, without issuing tickets to them, and
transferring persons to higher -priced seats with-
out issuing tickets. Stanley Ropson Lillie,
manager, and Arthur George Nicholls, a relief
manager, were each fined £10 and five guineas
costs. Florence Maud Baker, usherette, and
Walter Crowe, an attendant, were each
fined £5.
Mr. Gattie said the company and the manager
and relief manager were responsible in law, but
had got no benefit out of this. The box-office
had to be closed at black-out time, owing to
its situation, and instructions were given that
any customers who came later were to be referred
to the manager's office, where tickets were issued
to them. These instructions were not carried
out.
JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.
Films and Juvenile Crime.— When three
16-year-old Swansea boys pleaded guilty at
Towyn (Merioneth) Juvenile Court to nine
charges of theft, one father stated that he con-
sidered the kinemas and the types of films shown
had had a detrimental effect on his boy. Lord
Atkin, who presided, said he could not agree
that films encouraged youths to steal. The boys
were each bound over for two years.
Juvenile Delinquency.— Exhibitors have
suffered considerably from the wave of juvenile
delinquency which is sweeping the country. All
over the country there have been instances of
hooliganism, sometimes resulting in personal
injury to staffs, more frequently in malicious
damage to theatre equipment and furnishings.
In other cases there have been thefts of film, of
takings and even of blocks of tickets. Offenders'
ages range from nine years upwards. Complaint
has been made of too lenient treatment of
offenders when they are charged. In most cases
magistrates have considered the case met by
placing the defendants on probation, sometime
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with a direction that they should be barred from
kinemas for various periods. In other cases
orders have been made for the payment of or
towards the cost of damage. At a Bristol
prosecution, however, the Bench did inflict the
salutary fine of £3 and £2 towards the damage.
Wilful Damage.— Because the box of a
kinema became too hot for him an 18 -year-old
operator, Christopher Vivian Augustus Clarke,
deliberately stuck tacks in the oil so that when
the machines were oiled they would muck up
the gears and the machines would be stopped
for the day and give them all a day off. He
was further charged at Swansea in October with
breaking into the kinema and stealing cigarettes
and a cash bag of a total value of £2 3s. 2d. He
was sentenced to one month's hard labour on
each charge to run concurrently.
CONSPIRACY.
Liverpool Manager Vindicated. — The imposi-
tion at Liverpool Assizes, on April 15, of
sentences of imprisonment for conspiracy to-
pervert the course of justice and of subornation
of perjury was a vindication of a Liverpool
manager who was the victim of charges made
by a woman and her 20-year-old son. The case
arose from the evidence which they gave in
Liverpool Police Court on March 30, 1942, when
Edward Appleton, relief manager at the Victoria
Kinema, Cherry Lane, Liverpool, was convicted
of assault and fined £5. Accused were Mrs.
Margaret Ellen Lloyd (45) and James Edward
Lloyd (20), motor driver, both of Walton, Liver-
pool. A warrant had been issued for the arrest
of another person, but the police had not been
able to execute it.
According to the prosecution, the two Lloyds
went to the kinema, and Mrs. Lloyd complained
to Mr. Appleton about the dismissal of her
young son. Mrs. Lloyd became abusive, and
when told they must leave the premises, she
struck and kicked the manager. She issued a
summons against Appleton for assault. In the
meantime, the Lloyds arranged with a man
named George A. Adams (for whose arrest a
warrant has been issued) to go as a witness and
tell a false story. Adams told the magistrates
he saw Appleton strike Mrs. Lloyd, adding that
he had never seen her before, which the prosecu-
tion alleged was a deliberate, untruth. The
prosecution's view was that Adams spent a
night at Lloyds' house and concocted the scheme
against Appleton, who, at the police court, was
fined £5 and £3 3s. costs.
DEFALCATIONS.
Prison for Production Accountant.— Sentence
of five years' penal servitude was passed at the
Old Bailey, January 20, on Robert Donald
Alexander, 32, of Weybridge, Surrey, formerly
Chief Accountant to the Twentieth Century
Productions, Ltd., who pleaded guilty to twelve
charges alleging conspiracy, fraud, forgery, and
theft. Stanley Herbert Edwards, 44, a jeweller,
of Beckenham, Kent, was sentenced to two years'
imprisonment in connection with the same series
of offences. It was stated that £16,000 was
involved. Alexander had asked for 25 other cases
to be taken into . consideration, 21 of them
against his last employers, representing a total
of £6,715. Alexander lived lavishly and bought
house for £2,000. His salary was £14 10s. a
week. Derek Curtis Bennett (for Alexander)
said that his work took him to the West End,
where he met people very much better off than
he was, and he began to spend more than he
was earning. One of the women he met knew
he was obtaining money dishonestly, and she
blackmailed him for £1,500, while, according to
Alexander, Edwards had shared in the business
to the extent of between £3,000 and £4,000.
Stole Buffet Takings. — Richard Edward
Marcoso, 36-year-old South African, was sen-
tenced to 12 months' imprisonment at Southend
on August 20, after pleading guilty to seven
charges of stealing sums of money amounting to
£93 15s. 8d. while employed as manager of the
Regal, Southend. It was stated that Marcoso
received the missing money from the buffet bar
manageress and the cashiers, but failed to pay
it into the bank It was also alleged that whilst
manager of the Coliseum, Harringay, he stole
£150 12s. iod. takings.' This and another charge of
stealing £15 9s. iod., employees' National Health
Insurance, from the Regal, Southend, were taken
into consideration.
Former Manager Gaoled.— Thomas Fleming,
formerly assistant manager of the Birmingham
Hippodrome, was sentenced to three years' penal
servitude at Birmingham Quarter Sessions on
Monday last (March 8) on charges of fraud and
forgery against his employers, th Gaumont
British Corporation, Ltd. The cha<c -jes included
the stealing of £183 and £382 15s. and the
forgery of bank slip summaries and returns. The
prosecution alleged that Fleming made false
entries in the returns, paying in less money than
he should have done and stealing the difference.
There were previous convictions for false pre-
tences, but the police stated that for the past
ten years Fleming had gone straight.
Relief Manager's Theft.— Alleged to have
stolen £158 from the Kingsway, Manchester,
when he was acting as relief manager, James
Clarke (53), of Timperley, assistant manager of
the Regal, Altrincham, was fined £25 or 73 days'
imprisonment at Manchester on July 29. Of the
money taken, £125 was recovered.
COMPENSATION.
Usherette's Claim. — A Barrow usherette,
Annie Graveson, was awarded £75 compensa-
tion against her employers, Union Cinemas,
Ltd., at Barrow County Court on July 8 as the
result of a fall sustained while showing someone
to a seat during a performance. The mishap
occurred on March 28, when, it was stated, she
caught her heel in a step and fell downstairs,
knocking her right forearm. After resting she
resumed work, but on April 24 her arm gave
trouble, and she had to go to hospital.
Patron's Claim Fails. — An action which was
characterised by the judge as "an ingenious
experiment in extending the law " failed at
Birkenhead on September 2. Miss Estelle
Urding sued S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., for the
value of a handbag and contents, valued at £40.
Miss Urding, it was stated, placed her hand-
bag on a window ledge in the toilet immediately
below a broken window, and someone put a
hand through the window and removed the
handbag. Her case was that by not keeping
the window repaired the defendant company
was guilty of contributory neglect,
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NOTICE.
Three Months' Notice.—. Judgment was entered
for the plaintiff for £94 with costs by Mr. Justice
Tucker in the King's Bench Division on Novem-
ter 26, in an action for damages brought by-
David Bacal, of Dudley Court, Finchley, against
J. V. Wareing, of Craven Gardens, Wimbledon,
alleging wrongful dismissal from his position as
general manager of the defendant's circuit of
kinemas. Defendant maintained that Mr. Bacal
was employed only as manager at Barnes and
not as general manager of the circuit. He also
pleaded that he was justified in dismissing
Mr. Bacal.
Mr, Justice Tucker found that there as an
agreement to employ Mr. Bacal, as he alleged, at
£10 a week, and that there was no ground for
his dismissal. He was entitled to three months'
notice as a general manager.
GENERAL.
Twickenham Film Rights. — Ambassador Film
Productions, Ltd., successfully appealed in the
Court of Appeal on October 14 against the
judgment of Mr. Justice Bennett, which decided
that the exploitation rights in five films, viz.,
" Scrooge," " The Last Journey," " A Fire Has
been Arranged," " Private Secretary " and
" She Sfc?-U Have Music," were the property of
the pro&vc ers, Twickenham Film Studios, Ltd.
He granted a declaration to the latter company
to carry out this decision and an injunction
restraining the appellants from dealing with the
films otherwise than by handing them over to
Film Studios. The appeal arose out of an
action by Twickenham Film Studios against the
appellants and Twickenham Film Distributors.
Ltd., Twickenham Film Studios, in 1935, gave
Twickenham Film Distributors the right to
exhibit, exploit, sell or deal with the films, and
the receiver of that company, in 1940, purported
to pass on that right to the appellants. The
judge held, however, that the appellants were
merely the agents of Film Distributors to deal
with the films. In the Court of Appeal it was
argued for the appellants that Mr. Justice
Bennett wrongly decided the issue on the basis
of copyright. The Master of the Rolls, in his
judgment, held that the agreement with Am-
bassadors could not be attacked because it was
within the powers of Distributors to make it.
By it Distributors transferred their rights to the
appellants. Those rights, he said, included the
right to sell or otherwise deal with the films. He
added that the large range of words used in the
agreement, such as " exhibiting, letting, renting,
selling or otherwise dealing with," was such as to
give the agents authority to do what they
thought best with the films from a commercial
point of view. The meaning of the words could
not be cut down as Film Studios contended.
His Lordship said it was not necessary to deal
with the question of copyright. The appeal
would be allowed.
U.S. Producer's Income Tax.— Irving Asher,
film producer, unsuccessfully appealed in the
Court of Appeal on December 8 from the
judgment given by Mr. Justice Atkinson in
favour of London Film Productions, Ltd.,
Denham, whom he had sued for £1,729 alleged
to be due to him under an agreement. Mr. Asher
claimed that £3,454 should have been paid to
him, but that the company deducted tax at the
rate of 10s. in the £. This, he said, was wrongly
deducted, as the payment was in the nature of
capital, and therefore not taxable, and he asked
for judgment for the full amount. The Master
of the Rolls held that the sum was subject to
deduction of tax by the payer (the defendant
company) and not by direct assessment as if
Mr. Asher were carrying on a profession or
vocation. The appeal, . therefore, must be
dismissed with costs. Leave to appeal was
granted.
Film Finance Action. — The action was con-
cluded on December 7 before Mr. Justice Tucker
in the King's Bench Division, arising out of
transactions which took place so long ago as
1936 when Insurance Companies were guarantee-
ing banks on loans made to film companies for the
production of films. One of these companies,
the Sea Insurance Company, Limited, of
Liverpool, were seeking to recover, their loss
from Messrs. Glanvill, Enthoven and Company,
the London insurance brokers through whom the
business was effected. After a hearing lasting
two days H. J. .Wellington, K.C., on behalf of
the Sea Insurance Company, Limited, stated
that the parties had settled their differences,
that all charges of fraud or any implications of
any kind were withdrawn without any reserve
whatever, and that the plaintiffs, the Sea
Insurance Company, Limited, were making a
token payment of 100 guineas towards the costs
incurred by Messrs. Glanvill, Enthoven and
Company.
Renters Lose Libel Suit. — An action in which
Anthony Havelock Allan, producer, of Wilton
Lodge, Hillingdon, Middlesex, was alleged to
have libelled the Columbia Pictures Corporation,
failed in the King's Bench Division on Wednes-
day, March 3 1 .
Plaintiffs, in August, 1941, entered into an
agreement with Two Cities Films, Ltd., to
produce for them a picture " Unpublished
Story." Mr. Allan was the producer and Valerie
Hobson , his wife, was the female lead. On April 7,
1942, after the delivery of the picture, Mr. Allan,
in a letter to Mr. Del Giudice, a director of
Two Cities Films, Ltd., wrote : — " I really am
alarmed to hear that ' Unpublished Story '
cannot come on in the West End for another five
or six weeks. It seems to me that Columbia are
doing everything in their power not to help the
picture." The plaintiffs admitted that the letter
was written on a privileged occasion, but sought
to establish malice on the part of Mr. Allan.
They did not seek damages and merely wanted
the withdrawal of the imputation contained in
the letter. Mr. Justice Hilbery, giving judgment,
said there was some delay in the production of
the film when Trade shown on March 25, and was
well received. Defendant thought that an
unreasonable time had been allowed to elapse
between the Trade show and the release and
expressed the view that the plaintiffs were doing
that which was not calculated to help the film.
He did not write the letter with any improper
motive or purpose. That was the end of the
matter, and why the action was ever brought
his lordship could not understand. There mus
be judgment for the defendant, with costs.
Eire Carbon Action.— In the Eire High Court
judgment was entered for the defendants in an
action by Napier Equipments, Ltd., kinema
suppliers, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin, against
the General Electric Co., Ltd., of Dublin, for
alleged breach of contract for the supply of
projector carbons. Plaintiffs alleged a contract
for the sale to them of 36,228 pieces of carbon
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and said that only 9,069 had been delivered, but
the Court held there was no evidence of contract.
Unregistered Charity.— A former manager of
the Savoy, Totton, Hants, Maurice Hubert
White, was fined £50 at Totton Police Court in
Julv for unlawfully raising money for an un-
registered war charity called "The Totton
Prisoners of War Fund," by promoting an
exhibition, and without approval in writing of
the management committee or a person respon-
sible for the management of the charity. De-
fendant, who pleaded guilty "through
ignorance," was alleged to have arranged beauty
contests at the kinema and collections were
taken for the fund. He had promised to
produce the books, but had not done so.
Defendant said he had not kept any books,
but handed in paying-in slips and cheque books
showing money drawn. He also produced post-
cards from prisoners of war acknowledging
receipt of cigarettes.
Objected to Kinema Queues.— Because she
objected to queues forming for the Regal,
Douglas, in front of her property in Douglas,
Mrs. Eunice Bowling withheld payment of the
borough rates, amounting to £19 2s. and in
April was sued for that amount in the local
court. Mrs. Bowling contended that the Cor-
poration had refused to enforce the Local
Government Act, which prohibited standing and
loitering on pavements. She objected to paying
rates while the alleged nuisance continued.
The Corporation declared that Mrs. Bowling's
contention was no defence whatever to- a suit
for rates. She had a remedy in law. Eventually
Mrs. Bowling paid the rates " under protest."
Bogus Charity Appeal.— A sentence of three
months with hard labour was imposed on
Reginald Stanley Foster (43), fire-guard, at
Liverpool, in April, for making an appeal for
donations for an unregistered war charity — the
National Defence Fire Guards Fund. It was
stated that he had approached kinema managers
on Merseyside, asking if collections could be
taken in their kinemas for the Women's and
Children's Evacuated Area Scheme — another
bogus fund.
FINANCE.
SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT.
London & District Cinemas, Ltd.— In the
Chancery Division, on July 19, Mr. Justice
Simonds sanctioned a scheme of arrangement
between the London and District Cinemas, Ltd.,
and its debenture holders, unsecured creditors
and shareholders, and confirmed a proposal for
reduction of capital. The petition had been
adjourned for evidence as to the advantage the
debenture holders were getting from the scheme.
T. D. D. Divine, for the company, said it was
in a position to pay off the arrears of interest
on the debenture stock, and the scheme was
designed to terminate the receivership and get
rid of the debenture holders' action. The
debenture stock holders would, for a period,
have a controlling majority on the board of
directors, and the sinking fund obligations were
to be reduced.
After hearing criticisms of the scheme on
behalf of debenture holders, his Lordship said
he had felt great difficulty in the case, but he
had come to the conclusion that the scheme was
one which business men, acting reasonably and
honestly, had approved. The scheme had" been
accompanied by a singularly naked circular,
which contained nothing to guide or inform those
who had to vote on it, but he could not say
there were such sins of omission or of statement
or over-statement which would justify him in
refusing his sanction to the scheme.
It had previously been explained that the
capital of the company was £250,000 in 1,000,000
5s. shares. Of these 640,000 were issued and
fully paid. The debenture stock authorised was
£160,000, and it was secured by a trust deed
dated December 23, 1936, which contained a
specific charge on the company's freehold and
leasehold kinemas and a floating charge on the
undertaking. The stock was repayable on or
before December, 1968, and there was a pro-
vision for a cumulative sinking fund of £2,400 a
year. There had been default in payment of
the sinking fund and of the interest on the stock.
The amount of the debenture stock outstanding
was £156,463. Of this £30,000 represented an
investment of money received in respect of a
kinema which bad been destroyed by fire. That
£30,000 was to be cancelled as part of the scheme.
As a result of a debenture holder's action a
receiver was appointed, and he had reorganised
the business. The company now owned seven
kinemas, and as the company was now making a
small profit it was to everyone's interest that
there should not be a sale. The object of the
scheme was to pay off the arrears of interest on
the debenture stock, to cancel £30,000 of the
stock, to discharge the sinking fund obligations
for the years 1939 to 1942 and for 1943 and
subsequent years to reduce the sinking fund
payment to £1,620. The final date of redemp-
tion of. the stock was not affected. The company
would take the necessary steps to procure the
discharge of the receiver. There would be a
composition of 10s. in the £ to the unsecured
creditors. The capital was to be reduced by
cancelling 3s. 9d. per share on the issued shares,
reducing them to is. 3d. They were then to
be consolidated into 5s. shares and the capital
was to be increased to the original amount.
WINDING-UP ORDER.
Plaza (Southend), Ltd.— In the Chancery
Division, on October 25, Mr. Justice Bennett
made an order for the compulsory a inding up of
Plaza (Southend), Ltd., on the petition of Plaza
(Southchurch) Cinema, Ltd., of High Street,
Southend-on-Sea. P. B. Morle, for the peti-
tioners, said they were creditors for £680. The
respondent company did not appear. At the
meeting of creditors it was stated that the
failure was attributed by one of the directors to
the war, evacuation of the town, and also to the
fact that the kinema got a bad name owing to
faulty projection.
BANKRUPTCIES.
Large Sums Disappear.— The public . exami-
nation of Solomon Slesenger (47), lately carrying
on business in Pink Lane, Newcastle, and who
had given as the cause of failure losses over a
kinema enterprise, was closed at Newcastle on
May 5. The Registrar had commented on the
unsatisfactory nature of the case, inasmuch as
large sums of money had disappeared. The only
answer that Slesenger had given was that some
people had defaulted. The deficiency was £5,000,
and the trustee stated there was prospect of a
dividend, he had £1,200 and he was still making
an attempt to get the partner in.
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RECEIVERS, APPOINTMENTS or RELEASES.
Automatic (Barnes, 1932), Ltd., Printers,
manufacturers and publishers of kinematograph
films, etc., National House, 60-66, W ardour
Street, W.i. — Wm. B. Cullen, of 4, Lloyds
Avenue, Fenchurch Street, E.C., ceased to act
as receiver and manager on October 18, 1943.
British Independent Exhibitors (Distribution)
CO., Ltd., 91, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i. — J. G.
Saunders, of Canada House, Norfolk Street,
W.C.2, and R. S. Mays-Smith (abroad on active
service), ceased to act as Receivers and Managers
on November 11, 1943.
Garrick Film Co., Ltd., 40-43, Norfolk Street,
W.C.2. — John W. Skelsey, of 40-43, Norfolk
Street, W.C.2, ceased to act as receiver and
manager on July 22, 1943.
Gilbert Films, Ltd., 91, Shaftesburv Avenue,
W.i. — R. S. Mays-Smith and J. G. Saunders,
both on active service abroad, ceased to act as
receivers and managers on November 11, 1943.
Herbert Wilcox Productions, Ltd., Dial House,
Sbepperton-on-Thames. — Sir Harold Moore, of
Dial House, Shepperton -on -Thames, ceased to
act as receiver on September 30, 1943.
Imperator Film Productions, Ltd., Dial
House, Shepperton-on -Thames. — Sir Harold
Moore, of Dial House, Shepperton-on-Thames,
ceased to act as receiver on September 16, 1943.
International Cinematograph Co., Ltd., 6,
Broad Street Place, E.C.— R. W. West, of 6
Broad Street Place, E.C.2, ceased to act as
receiver and manager on September 30, 1943.
International Still Studios, Ltd., 31, John
Street, Bedford Row, W.C.i. — Richard W.
Lambeth, of 31, John Street, Bedford Row,
W.C.i, ceased to act as receiver and 'or manager
on January 31, 1943.
Leslie Fuller's Pictures, Ltd., Astor House,
Aldwych, W.C.2. — Chas. M. Foxon, of Vernon
House, 12—18, Friar Lane, Nottingham, ceased
to act as receiver and /or manager on Novem-
ber 30, 1943.
London and District Cinemas, Ltd., Capitol
Cinema, Church Street, Epsom. — N. W. Wild,
of Orient House, 42-5, New Broad Street, E.C.2,
ceased to act as receiver and manager on Septem-
ber 12, 1943.
Milheath Studios, Ltd., Wardour Street, W.i.
— R. L. Tillett, of 8, Riverdale Gardens, East
Twickenham, ceased to act as receiver and
manager on February 28, 1943.
Naborhood Theatres, Ltd., 8, Piccadilly
Mansions, 17, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i. — A. J.
Haggar, of 38, Beechwood Avenue, Thornton
Heath, ceased to act as receiver and /or manager
on June 30, 1942. (Notice filed February 15,
I943-)
Picture Halls (Hulme), Ltd., 61, Chapman
Street, Hulme, Manchester. — Percy E. Slack,
of 44, Bedford Row, W.C.i., ceased to act as
receiver and /or manager on March 25, 1943.
CHANGES OF NAME.
Associated British Film Distributors, Ltd.,
169-171, Oxford Street, W.i. — Name changed
to Ealing Distribution, Ltd., on April 7, 1943.
To January 13; 1943, 100 shares of £1 each had
been issued, of which Associated Talking
Pictures, Ltd., held 96 shares.
Burger and McQuitty Films, Ltd., 21, Soho
Square, W.i. — Name changed to Renaissance
Films, Ltd., on April 12, 1943.
Elder Wills Productions, Ltd., 61-2, Grace-
church Street, E.C.3. — Name changed to Owen
Dee Productions, Ltd., on April 29, 1943.
Falcon Films, Ltd., Harrow-on-the-Hill.—
Name changed to Mayfair Circuit (Teignmouth),
Ltd., on February 19, 1943.
Kilburn Empire, Ltd., 87, Regent Street, W.i.
— Name changed to Panacea Productions, Ltd.,
on January 5, 1943.
OLLIVER CIRCUIT CHANGE TO MAYFAIR.
The following changes of name under date
of June 10, 1943, are reported : —
Olliver Circuits (Trowbridge), Ltd., 89, Corn-
wall Street, Birmingham. — Name changed to
Mayfair Circuit (Trowbridge), Ltd.
Olliver Circuits (Newbury), Ltd. — Name
changed to Mayfair Circuit (Newbury), Ltd.
Olliver Circuits (Odiham), Ltd.— Name changed
to Mayfair Circuit (Odiham), Ltd.
Olliver Circuits (Dursley), Ltd.— Name changed
to Mayfair Circuit (Dursley), Ltd.
Olliver Circuits (Cirencester), Ltd.— Name
changed to Mavfair Circuit (Cirencester), Ltd.
Olliver Circuits (Atherstone), Ltd. — Name
changed to Mayfair Circuit (Atherstone), Ltd.
The registered offices of the above companies
are at 89, Cornwall Street, Birmingham.
Pitchcroft Theatre, Ltd., 199, Wolverhampton
Street, Dudley. — Name changed to Mayfair
Circuit (Smethwick), Ltd., on April 20, 1943.
Directors at December 31, 1942, were Alfred L.
Hawkins and Wm. G. Elcock (both directors of
Hambridge Brewery, Ltd., and Gerald Trust,
Ltd.).
Prince of Wales Theatre (Birmingham*, Ltd.,
39, St. James's Street, S.W.i. — Name changed
to Pow, Ltd., on February 27, 1943.
S.E. Cinemas, Ltd., 47, Temple Row, Birming-
ham.— Name changed to Mayfair Circuit
(Tyseley), Ltd., on April 20, 1943.
W. M. Theatres, Ltd., 53, Great Marlborough
Street, W.i. — Name changed to Grand Alliance
Film Corporation, Ltd., on April 2, 1943.
In the Courts.
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DISCHARGES FROM
BANKRUPTCY.
Sound Engineer.— Edward Solomon Fox, 7,
Park Lane, W.i, and described in the Receiving
Order as film sound engineer, applied for his
discharge at the London Bankruptcy court on
July r. Debtor failed in June, 1938, with
liabilities of £845, and the assets had realised
£64. When in America debtor became ex-
perienced in " dubbing " films, and came to this
country to take employment with a film company
at a salary of £1,000 a year. Owing to the
financial position of the company, his engagement
lasted only eight months. In December, 1937,
moneylenders instituted bankruptcy proceedings.
Mr. Registrar Kean granted the discharge subject
to a suspension of six months.
Kinema Director.— At the London Bankruptcy
Court on October 5, Stanley Leyton, formerly of
214, Westminster Bridge Road, who failed in
December, 1942, with liabilities of £"1,880, wras
granted his discharge subject to a suspension
of one month. The Official Receiver reported
that no assets had been recovered for distribu-
tion. In 1927 debtor purchased for £8,000 a two-
thirds interest in the Coronation, Surbiton, and
later formed a company to take over the interest
of himself and others. He acted as a director of
the company until March, 1928. One reason
of his insolvency was attributed to his liabilities
under guarantees on behalf of his kinema
companies.
Colour Inventor.— At the public examination
of Reginald Killick, Chertsey, Surrey, engineer,
in November at Kingston-on-Thames, it was
reported that the bankruptcy petition had been
filed by a creditor who had obtained judgment
for £85 and £"12 3s. costs, but debtor disputed
that claim. The statement of affairs showed
gross habilities.£i 25 12s. id., of wmich £28 9s. id.
was expected to rank for dividend. The only
assets returned were stated to be patents " of
uncertain value." Debtor said that since the
bankruptcy, his wife had voluntarily discharged
the ranking liabilities. Debtor was an inventor
and some of his devices dealt with colour photo-
graphy for kinemas, and others related to engi-
neering. Some of his patents had been sold.
Debtor, however, had not always benefited from
those sales, and other parties, who had advanced
him money for experiments, were interested.
The examination was adjourned for closing.
Kinema Organist. — At his public examination
at Manchester on July 23, Eugene Stuart
Barrie (44), kinema organist, stated that after
returning from America he was engaged as
organist at various kinemas, and his salary was
about £"15 per week. When the war broke out
his earnings suffered, but his standard of living
was not reduced, and he became involved in
debt. He borrowed money. At present he was
receiving £12 a week as kinema organist, plus
occasional broadcasting fees. He intended to
repay his debts as soon as possible. Examination
closed.
Manager and Receiver. Formerly manager
and receiver of the Naborhood Cinema, Syden-
ham, S.E.26, the public examination in bank-
ruptcy of Alfred John Haggar was informally
closed at Croydon Bankruptcy Court on July 6.
Liabilities to unsecured creditors were £"638, and
assets 2S., plus a book debt of £55- Debtor
attributed his failure entirely to liability for
debts contracted as manager of the kinema and
receiver for the debenture holder.
Debtor w as so appointed in November, 1940,
at a salary of £4 a week, subsequently increased
to £6, remaining until it closed down in June,
1942. He had no knowledge of accountancy.
When he took over he did not know the com-
pany's financial position. Afterwards he found
that it was insolvent, with liabilities, he under-
stood, of over £3,000. His liabilities included
£263 film hire, £198 bank overdraft, £45 goods
supplied, and telephone and electricity charges
for the kinema. It was finding money for the
film hire that killed him. He had contracted
these debts on the instructions of the debenture
holder.
General Council Recommends
"The Ideal Kinema9* __
^HE following recommendation from its Technical
Committee was accepted by the General Council of
theC.E.A.atits meeting in London on Wednesday, July 14:—
"Your Committee would also draw attention to the excellent
technical reports which appear in the Technical Supplement
of the KiNEMATOGRAPH Weekly ("The Ideal Kinema"),
and the view was expressed that very often these excellent
articles seldom got beyond the manager's desk.
"Your Committee would direct the attention of members
who subscribe to the Kinematograph Weekly, the
desirability of passing on the Technical Supplement to their
projection-room staff."
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FINANCIAL SECTION
New Companies Registered
during the Year.
Name.
Apollo Films, Ltd
Atlas Entertainments,
Ltd.
Black Star Film Produc-
tions, Ltd.
Droitwich Spa Entertain-
ments, Ltd.
F.H.N.R. Productions,
Ltd.
JANUARY, 1943.
Capital, Nature of Business. Registered Office.
£100 in £1 shares Film producers —
£500 in £1 shares Amusement caterers, Solicitors : W. L. High-
kinema proprietors. way & Sons, 22,
Newhall Street, Bir-
mingham, 3.
£100 in £1 shares Film producers 92, Wardour Street, W.i
G.B.— Kalee, Ltd.
Giles Equipment, Ltd. ...
Mayfair Circuit (Swin-
don), Ltd.
Mayfair Circuit (Tring),
Ltd.
Music Halls Consolidated,
Ltd.
Park Lane Productions,
". Ltd.
£2,000 in£i shares
£500 in£i shares
£1,000 in 500 " A " ord.
and 500 " B " ord.
shares of £1.
£500 in £1 shares
£5,250 in 5,000 6% cum.
pref. shares of £1 and
5,000 ord. shares of £1
£2,100 in 2,000 pref.
shares of £1 and 2,000
ord. shares of 1 /-
£5,000 in 4,000 6% cum.
pref. shares of £r and
20,000 ord. shares of
1/-
£100 in 1 /- shares
Kinema proprietors
Play producers
Dealers in and agents
for apparatus and
appliances used in
connection with film
projection, sound re-
production, radio
photography and
sound recordings,
kinema and box-office
furniture, etc.
Kinema proprietors
Kinema proprietors
Theatre, kinema, and
amusement proprie-
tors.
New Salters Hall
Cinema, Droitwich
Spa, Worcs.
Queen's College Cham-
bers, Paradise Street,
Birmingham.
Solicitors : Richards,
Butler & Co., 88,
Leadenhall S treet,
E.C.3.
Empire Theatre,
Groundvvell Street,
Swindon, Wilts.
Regal Cinema, Tring,
Herts.
Theatre and kinema Friars House, 39—41,
proprietors, film pro- New Broad Street,
Ritz (Thirsk), Ltd £2,000 in £1 shares
ducers.
Kinema proprietors
Sound and Scene Services
(London), Ltd.
£2,000 in 1,900 shares of
£1 and 2,000 shares
of 1/-
E.C.2.
Solicitors : Wm. Bate-
son & Co., 28, Park
Square, Leeds, 1.
Dealers in apparatus for 145, Wardour Street,
sound recording, etc. W.i.
FEBRUARY.
Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
£100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors 15, Cullum Street, E.C.3
£100 in £1 shares Entertainment pro- 79, West Regent Street,
prietors. Glasgow.
£100 in £1 shares Poster and sign writers. Solicitor : F. H. Car-
penter, 74, Grand
Parade, Brighton.
Croxford & Co., Ltd., J. T. £100 in £1 shares General cleaners, decora- 24-5, Old Steine,
tors, fumigators, and Brighton,
renovators of build-
ings and equipment.
Name.
Albert Dock Theatres,Ltd.
Anglo-Scot Productions,
Ltd.
Capital Publicity and Dis-
play, Ltd.
New Companies Registered.
155
Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Curzon, Ltd., Michael ... £1,000 in £1 shares Manufacturers of and 29, Oxford Street, W.i.
dealers in cameras,
films, kine - cameras,
projectors, etc.
Dunoon Entertainments, £100 in £1 shares Entertainment pro- 79, West Regent Street
Ltd. prietors. Glasgow.
Effaness Productions, Ltd. £100 in £1 shares Producers of plays, National House, 60-66,
films, etc. Wardour Street, W.i.
F.B.T. Sound Manufac- £1,000 in £1 shares ... Manufacturers and 14, Temple Street, Bir-
turing Co., Ltd. dealers in kinemato- iningham.
graph apparatus,
sound reproducing
plant, etc.
F.J.B. Theatres (Bos- £500 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... Silver Street Chambers,
combe), Ltd. Lincoln.
Holyrood Film Produc- £1,000 in £1 shares Film producers 84, Chancery Lane
tions, Ltd. W.C.2.
Independent Pictures,Ltd. £1,000 in £1 shares Film producers and dis- 75-77, Audrey House,
tributors. Ely Place, E.C.i.
J.B.R. Circuit (Chelsea), £1,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ...
Ltd.
Leicester Square Produc- £100 in £1 shares Play and film producers. 35, Panton Street,S.W.i
tions, Ltd.
Leytonstone Academy £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ...
Cinema, Ltd.
Lyhylt, Ltd £100 in £1 shares Theatre proprietors
Mayfair Circuit (Soham), £1,050 in 1,000 pref. Kinema proprietors New Regent Cinema,
Ltd. shares of £ 1 and 1,000 Clay Street, Soham,
ord. shares of 1 /-. Cambs.
Newpark Cinema, Ltd. ... £100 in £1 shares Kinema and theatre
proprietors.
Palace (Farndon), Ltd. ... £1,000 in £1 shares ... Kinema proprietors 18, Lloyd Street, Man-
chester, 2.
Playowners, Ltd £1,000 in £1 shares Entertainment pro- 27, Old Bond Street,
ducers, kinema pro- W.i.
prietors, etc.
Poliwax, Ltd £1,000 in £1 shares To acquire the business 5, Peter Street, Wardour
of film treatment Street, W.i.
specialist carried on
by Chas. E. Hillery-
Collings as the "Poli-
wax Film Treat-
ment ' ' at Lambeth
Palace Road, S.E.i.
Pomeroy (Productions), £1,000 in £1 shares To carry on the busi- 120, Pall Mall, S.W.i.
Ltd., Jay. ness of producers and
managers of theatri-
cal and kinemato-
graph performances.
S.M. Super (Heswall), Ltd. £3,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... Solicitors: Walton and
Ray, 33, King Street,
Luton.
Sapa, Ltd £100 in £1 shares Dealers in cameras,
kinematographs, ap-
paratus, etc.
Savoy (Exmouth), Ltd. ... £1,050 in 1,000 pref. Kinema proprietors ... Savoy Cinema, Rolle
shares of £1 and 1,000 Street, Exmouth.
ord. shares of 1 /-.
Unicorn Pictures, Ltd. ... £1,000 in 1 /- shares ... Kinema and theatre 93-95, Wardour Street,
proprietors. W.i.
Wareing Productions.Ltd. £1,000 in £1 shares Entertainment and Arcade House, 27,
kinema proprietors. Old Bond Street, W.i.
Woolwich Empire, Ltd. £100 in £1 shares — 15, Cullum Street,E.C-3.
MARCH.
Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Astley & Green, Ltd £3,000 Kinema, music-hall and 3, Richmond Terrace,
theatre proprietors, Blackburn,
and managers, adver-
tisement agents and
contractors.
Dawn Trust, Ltd Limited by guarantee To acquire the business Walton Street, Ayles-
without share capital. of the same name, to bury, Bucks.
promote religious,
educational and cul-
tural influence and
value of motion
picture films.
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Name.
Deecee Cinemas, Ltd.
Dey Entertainments, Ltd.
Frank.
Drogheda Cinemas, Ltd.
Holborn Productions
(London), Ltd.
Kamm & Co., Ltd
L. &S. Cinema, Ltd
M. W. D. Developments,
Ltd.
Mayfair Circuit (Ex-
mouth), Ltd.
Neale Entertainments,
Ltd.
New Academy, Ltd
Picture House (Glus-
burn), Ltd.
Vickers Empire (Kirk-
ham), Ltd.
Zone Films, Ltd
Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
£100 in 5 /- shares Kinema proprietors ... County Chambers, 25,
King Street, Wake-
field.
£5,000 in £1 shares Proprietors of theatres Solicitors : Grocock &
andkinemas. Staniland, Boston.
£25,000 in £1 shares ... Kinema proprietors. ...
£1,000 in £1 shares Theatre and kinema 82, King William
proprietors. Street, E.C.4.
£10,000 in 9,000 pref. To acquire the business 27, Powell Street, Gos-
and 1,000 ord. shares of an electrical and well Road, E.C.i.
of £1. scientific engineer,
manufacturer of kine-
matograph appara-
tus, paint projectors
and oxygen genera-
tors, carried on by
Kamm & Co., Ltd. (in
liquidation) .
£100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... —
£100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... Grand Theatre, North
Road, Brighton.
£2,100 in 2,000 pref. Kinema proprietors ... Solicitors : Upton,
shares of £1 and 2,000 Britton & Lumb, 37,
ord. shares ofi/-. BedfordSquare,
W.C.i.
£2,000 in £1 shares Kinema and amuse- 1, Broomfield Road,
ment proprietors. Coventry.
£2,000 in 4 /-shares Kinema proprietors ... Solicitors : Kenneth
Brown, Baker, Baker,
Essex House, Essex
Street, W.C.2.
£4,000 in £1 shares To acquire the Cross Station Road, Cross
Hills Picture House, Hills, near Keighley.
Cross Hills, near
Keighley.
£2,500 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... Solicitors : Percy H.
Stephenson & Co.,
St. Annes.
£100 in £1 shares Renters and film pro- —
ducers.
APRIL.
Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Alcire, Ltd £500 in 10/- shares ... To acquire the Club, 7, Kinnerton Studios,
known as "Allied Studio Place, S.W.i.
Circle."
British Australasian Film £1,000 in £1 shares Film producers and dis- 23, High Street, Cor-
Corporation, Ltd. tributors. sham, Wilts.
Empire Cinema (Watford), £1,500 in £1 shares To acquire the Empire Empire Cinema, Merton
Ltd. Cinema, Watford. Road, Watford.
Gainsborough Cinemas £100 Kinema, theatre, and Solicitors : R. H. Mc-
( Leeds), Ltd. music-hall proprietors Lusky, Bank Street,
and managers. Castleford.
Grey & Morris Produc- £100 in £1 shares Producers of plays and Solicitors : Peachey &
tions, Ltd. films. Co., Arundel House,
W.C.2.
K. & E. Investments, Ltd. £100 in £1 shares To acquire, develop, and —
turn to account pro-
perty, to carry on the
business of theatre
and kinema proprie-
tors.
Mayfair Circuit (Restaur- £1,050 in 1,000 6% cum. Restaurant proprietors Solicitors : Upton,
ants), Ltd. pref. shares of £1 and and caterers. Britton & Lumb,
1,000 ord. shares of 1 /- W.C.i.
Members Cinemas (1934), £25,000 in £1 shares To acquire the business 103, Cannon Street,
Ltd. of Members Cinemas, E.C.4.
Ltd., kinema pro-
prietors.
Minco Cinemas, Ltd £1,000 Proprietors and man- Martin's Bank Cham-
agers of kinemas and bers, 123-5, Clayton
theatres. Street, Newcastle-on-
tyne.
New Companies Registered.
157
Name. Capital.
Premier Distribution, Ltd. £100
S. & M. Effects, Ltd £1,000 in £1 shares
White Eagle Co., Ltd. ... £100 in £1 shares...
Willens (Skipton), Ltd. ... £3,000 in £1 shares
Wills, Ltd., Harold £1,000 in £1 shares
Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Sound picture distribu- Solicitors : E. P. Rugg
tors, renters, exhi- & Co., 12, Henrietta
bitors and producers, Street, W.C.2.
kinema and theatre
proprietors and man-
agers.
Suppliers of sound Solicitors : G a r t o n &
tracks and back pro- Co., 9, Cavendish
jection plates for kine- Square, W.i.
matographic tele-
vision or other
purposes.
Film and play producers Regency House, War-
wick Street, W.i.
Press, screen, and 48, High Street, Skip-
curtain advertisers, ton, Yorks.
proprietors of
theatres, kinemas
and halls.
Film transporters and 42, Gillinggate, Kendal,
haulage contractors,
general carriers, etc.
MAY.
Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Atherton, Ltd., Tom £15,000 in £1 shares ... To acquire the Regal, The Picture House,
Lower Ince, nr. Scholes, Wigan.
Wigan, and the Pic-
ture House, Scholes,
Wigan.
Collins (Walsall), Ltd., Pat. £100 in £r shares Proprietors of fun fairs Amusement Depot,
and kinemas. High Street, Blox-
wich, Staffs.
Corkhill, Marquart & Co., £4,000 in 3,000 pref. To acquire the business 603, Tower Building,
Ltd. and 1,000 ord. snares of fibre manu- Water Street, Liver-
of£i. facturers, with the pool, 3.
benefit of certain
inventions relating to
the manufacture of
cellulose acetate,
non - inflammable
kinematographic and
photographic films.
Crownwood Cinemas, £500 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors 6, Station Parade, Bal-
Ltd. ham, S.W.12.
Developments (T. and C), £r, 000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors, Dominion Buildings, 68,
Ltd. caterers, etc. Argyle Street, Birken-
head.
Excel Cinema Co., Ltd. ... £4,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ...
George Picture House £3,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ...
(Largs), Ltd.
Gnome Photographic Pro- £2,000 in £1 shares To acquire the trade 6-8, Plymouth Street,
ducts, Ltd. mark "Gnome" (ap- Cardiff.
plication 586,606) re-
lating to photo-
graphic apparatus,
cameras and kine-
matograph apparatus,
films.
Grand (Exmouth), Ltd. ... £1,050 in 1,000 pref. Kinema proprietors ... Solicitor: H. V. Harra-
shares of £1 and 1,000 way, 2, Fields Court,
ord. shares of 1 /-. W.C.i.
Hawthorn Cinemas, Ltd. £1,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... 4, The Circle, South-
down, Bath.
K.G. and L. Industries, £100 in £1 shares Manufacturers of and ia, Fyfield Road, S.W.9.
Ltd. dealers in electrical
plant and kinemato-
graph apparatus.
McNally Cinemas, Ltd. ... £10,000 in £1 shares ... Renters and kinema
proprietors.
Mayfair Circuit (Leyton), £1,050 in 1,000 pref. Kinema proprietors ... Solicitors : H. V. Harra-
Ltd. shares of £r and 1,000 way & Son, W.C.i.
ord. shares of 1 /-.
Orphilm Theatres, Ltd. ... £500 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ...
P. and C. Film Pro- £100 in £1 shares Film producers 4, Golden Square, W.i.
ductions, Ltd.
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Name. Capital.
Rainbow Productions, /i,ooo in /i shares
Ltd.
Rotherdrome Cinemas, £1,000 in /i shares
Ltd.
Stanbrook Productions, /i.ooo in /i shares
Ltd.
Universal Ventures, Ltd. £500 in £1 shares...
Urie Cinemas, Ltd £500 in £1 shares...
Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Film producers Solicitors : A. M.
Oppenheimer, S.W.7.
Kinema proprietors 4, Sutherland Avenue,
W.9.
Theatre and kinema 8, Golden Square, W.i.
proprietors.
Theatre and kinema 32, Sackville Street,
proprietors. W.i.
Kinema proprietors, to 230, Union Street.Aber-
enter into a lease with deen.
the owners of the
Inverurie Town Hall.
JUNE
Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Capitol <Sz Allied Theatres, £225,000 in 100,000 Kinema proprietors. —
Ltd. shares of £1 and
500,000 shares of 5 /-
Cineguild, Ltd £100 in £1 shares Film producers, studio Solicitors : Kenneth
. and theatre pro- Brown, Baker, Baker,
prietors. Essex House, Essex
Street, W.C.2.
E.P.D. Productions, Ltd. £2,500 in 2,000 pref. and To acquire the business Egyptian House, 170,
500 oid. shares of £1. carried on as " E.P.D. Piccadilly, W.i.
Productions," manu-
facturers and agents
for kinematograph
equipment, film pro-
ducers and distribu-
tors.
Elsir Cinema, Ltd £3,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... The Green, Scotter,
Gainsborough.
G.C.T. (Barnes), Ltd £100 in £1 shares Theatre, kinema, and 8, Stratton Street, W.i.
skating - rink pro-
prietors.
G.C.T. (Belmont), Ltd. ... £100 in £1 shares Theatre, kinema, and 8, Stratton Street, W.i.
skating - rink pro-
pri etors.
G.C.T. (Cippenham), Ltd. £100 in £1 shares Theatre, kinema, and 8, Stratton Street, W.i.
skating - rink pro-
prietors.
Harvey Productions, Ltd. £100 in £1 shares Plav and film producers. 11, Great Newport
Street, W.C.2.
Oldcastle Cinemas, Ltd.... £10,000 in £1 shares ... Kinema proprietors ... —
Ormonde Cinemas (Dun- £20,000 in £1 shares ... Kinema proprietors. ... —
garvan), Ltd.
Peer Film Sales, Ltd £100 in £1 shares Kinematographers, film 47, Oxford Street, W.i.
producers, etc.
Victory Theatre (White- £4,500 in £1 shares.. To acquire the Victory Solicitor: J. Makepeace
inch), Ltd. Theatre, Whiteinch, 1, Law Court Cham-
Glasgow, bers, South Shields.
Name.
Assembly Rooms, Belper.
Ltd.
Chesters (New Brighton),
Ltd.
Clifton Cinema (Walham
Green), Ltd.
Coronet (Bradford), Ltd.
F. J. B. Theatres (Bir-
mingham), Ltd.
Kingston Cinema ( Hali-
fax), Ltd.
Pavilion
Ltd.
(Emsworth),
JULY
Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
/4,ooo in £1 shares Kinema proprietors... Derwent Street, Belper,
Derby.
£2,000 in £1 shares Electricians, kinema 139, Victoria Road, New
and wireless equip- Brighton, Wallasey,
ment contractors. Cheshire. ■
£100 in £1 shares To take over a lease of 16, Devonshire Road,
the Broadway Gar- Handsworth, Birming-
dens Cinema, Wal- ham.
ham Green. Kinema
proprietors.
£2,000 in £1 shares ... Kinema proprietors ...
£500 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... 3, Saltergate, Lincoln.
£2,500 in 5s. shares ... To acquire the business Palatine Chambers", 6,
of the Kingston Pic- Market Street, Halifax,
turedrome, Halifax,
and to adopt an
agreement.
£1,050 in 1,000 pref. Kinema proprietors ... 5, Culross Street, W.r.
shares of £1 and 1,000
ord. shares of is.
New Companies Registered.
159
Name. K- Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Regal, Exmouth, Ltd.... £i, 050 in 1,000 6% cum. Kinema proprietors ... 6, Culross Street, W.i.
pref. shares of £1 and
1,000 ord. shares of is.
Russell Productions, Ltd. £1,000 in £1 shares Film producers 105, St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow,
AUGUST.
Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Hammer & Fogwell, Ltd. £1,000 in 750 ord. and Theatre and kinema 23, Denmark Street, W.i.
250 6P0 cum. pref. proprietors,
shares of £1.
Lingual Synchrone, Ltd. £100 in £1 shares Producers of kinemato- 28, Sackville Street, Pic-
graph and other cadillv, W.i.
films.
Southern Film Services, £100 in £1 shares Kinema and theatre 11. Mackenzie Street
Ltd. proprietors. Slough, Bucks.
SEPTEMBER.
Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Alpha Lens Co., Ltd.... £1,000 in £1 shares To earn,- on the busi- 40, George Street, Rich-
ness of manufac- mond, Surrey,
turers, wholesalers
and factors of and
dealers in protective,
laminated, absorb -
tive and other lenses,
optical, nautical, sur-
gical, kinemato-
graphic and scientific
instruments and sup-
plies.
Ardara Parish Hall, Ltd. £8,000 in £10 shares ... Concert Hall, kinema — ■
proprietors, etc.
Coliseum (East Ham), £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ...
Ltd.
F. J. B. Theatres (Croy- £500 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... 3, Saltergate, Lincoln.
don', Ltd.
Filmhire (Aberdeen), Ltd. £1,000 in £1 shares Film renters and ex- —
hibitors.
Filmhire (Somerset), Ltd. £1,000 in £1 shares Film renters and ex- —
hibitors.
Glendale Theatre Cor- £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... National House, 6o-66j
poration, Ltd. Wardour Street, W.i.
Grand (Radway), Ltd.... £1,050 in 1,000 pref. Kinema proprietors ...5, Culross Street, W.i.
shares of £1 and 1,000
ord. shares of is.
Irish Pictures, Ltd £2,000 in £1 shares Film renters and kine- —
ma proprietors
Island Film Co., Ltd £100 in £1 shares Film producers 93~95. Wardour Street,
Mann, Ltd., R. and H.... £1,000 in 1,000 ord. shares Kinema proprietors . .. 6, Liverpool Terrace,
of 5s. and 750 pref. Worthing,
shares of £1.
Norman Film Produc- £1,000 in £1 shares . Film producers and 58, Wardour Street, W.i.
tions, Ltd. kinema proprietors
S. M. Roxy (Birkenhead), £1,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors... Solicitors: Walton and
Ltd. Ray. 33, King Street,
.... . .. Luton. . .- -
Western Counties £i,5°o in £1 shares Proprietors or mana- —
Theatres, Ltd. gers of kinemas.
OCTOBER
Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
British Commonwealth £5,000 in £1 shares To promote and assist Seymour House, 17,
Film Corporation, Ltd. . the marketing, distri- Waterloo Place, S.W.i.
bution, and use, com-
mercially and other-
wise, of ' British films
in the British Isles
and elsewhere.
Cantlay Laboratories, £4,000 in £1 shares Developers, printers and 53, Berncrs Street, W.i.
Ltd. processors on kine-
matograph and other
films.
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. Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Carlton,Sevenoaks(i943), £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors
Ltd.
Cinema Projects, Ltd. ... £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors —
Elliman and Son, Ltd., £3,000 in 108 "A" Contractors for the erec-
J.M. shares of 5s. and 2,973 tion, decoration and
"B" shares of £1. equipment of kinemas.
Filmhire (Birmingham), £1,000 in £1 shares Film renters and exhibi-
Ltd. tors.
Filmhire (Edinburgh), £1,000 in £1 shares Film renters and exhibi- —
Ltd. tors.
Filmhire (Leeds), Ltd.... £1,000 in £1 shares Film renters and exhibi- —
tors.
Filmhire (Manchester), £1,000 in £1 shares Film renters and exhibi- —
Ltd. tors.
Filmhire (Newcastle), £1,000 in £1 shares Film renters and exhibi-
Ltd. tors.
Filmhire (Plymouth), £1,000 in £1 shares Film renters and exhibi- —
Ltd. tors.
Filmhire (Sheffield), Ltd. £1,000 in £1 shares Film renters and exhibi- • —
tors.
Hindmarsh Enterprise £1,000 in £1 shares To carry on the business Gibson Street, Consett,
(Stanley), Ltd. of kinema and dance Co. Durham.
hall proprietors.
Kentertainments, Ltd. ... £100 in is. shares Entertainments and 215, High Street, Orping-
kinema proprietors. ton, Kent.
Lyric Cinema (Dublin), £10,000 in £1 shares ... Kinema proprietors —
Ltd.
Mayf air (Bristol), Ltd. ... £100 in is. shares Photographic studio pro- 10, St. Augustine's Par-
prietors, film pro- ade, Bristol,
ducers, etc.
Minilabs, Ltd £1,000 in £1 shares Photographers, photo- 160, Faireholme Crescent,
graphic processors, Hayes, Middlesex,
etc.
Overture Theatre, Ltd. £1,000 in £1 shares Theatre and kinema pro- Solicitors : Richards,
prietors. Butler & Co., 88,
Leadenhall Street,
E.C.3.
Picture House (Knowle), £3,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ...Station Road, Knowle,
Ltd. Warwickshire.
Plaza Cinema (Newsham), £1,500 in £1 shares To acquire the Plaza, 69, Blackett Street, New-
Ltd. Newsham, Northum- castle-on -Tyne.
berland.
Robert & Peters, Ltd.... £4,000 in £1 shares Amusement caterers ... 91, Squires Gate Lane,
Blackpool.
Stanley Productions £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors ... 88, Luton Road, Dun-
(Dunstable), Ltd. stable, Beds.
Star Cinemas (Northal- £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors New Star Cinema, Aire
lerton), Ltd. Street, Castleford,
Yorks.
Studley Picture House, £1,500 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors Station Road, Knowle,
Ltd. Warwickshire.
Suburban Century En- £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors no, Long Acre, W.C.2.
tertainments, Ltd.
Tivoli Cinema, Ltd £35,000 in £1 shares ... Kinema proprietors —
Triumph Productions, £100 in £1 shares Film and play producers
Ltd.
NOVEMBER
Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Abbey Cinema, Ltd £5,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors 19, Castle Street, Liver-
pool.
Arcade Promotions, Ltd. £200 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors 27, Old BondStreet, W.i.
B. & S. Cinemas (Auden- £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors Hippodrome, Carnegie
shaw), Ltd. Street, Ellesmere Port.
Cheshire.
B. & S. Cinemas (Empire, £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors Hippodrome, Carnegie
Chorley), Ltd. Street, Ellesmere Port,
Cheshire.
B. & S. Cinemas (Farn- £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors Hippodrome, Carnegie
worth), Ltd. Street, Ellesmere Port,
Cheshire.
B. & S. Cinemas (Hippo- £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors Hippodrome, Carnegie
drome, Chorley), Ltd. Street, Ellesmere Port,
Cheshire,
New Companies Registered.
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Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Offie.
Beacon Studios, Ltd £1,000 in £i shares .... .. Photographers, manu- 29-31, Oxford Street, W.i
facturers of and
dealers in cameras,
kine-cameras, pro-
jectors, etc.
Bruton Film Productions, £10,000 in £1 shares ..... To [acquire the business Solicitors : E. P. Rugg
Ltd. carried on at Piccadilly & Co., 12, Henrietta
House, Piccadilly Cir- Street, W.C. 2.
cus, as ' ' Berkeley
Film Productions, ' '
film producers, etc.
Cineguild Export Agency, £100 in £1 shares Distributors and renters Canada House, Norfolk
Ltd. of kinematograph Street, W.C. 2.
films.
Empire (Blaenau Fest- £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors 18, Lloyd Street, Man-
iniog), Ltd. Chester, 2.
Fear & Co., Ltd., E. J ... £500 in £1 shares.. Manufacturers of and Lyefield Road, Charlton
dealers in cameras, Kings, Cheltenham.
electric accumulators
and batteries.
G. C. T. (Mayfair), Ltd.... £100 in £1 shares Theatre and kinema 8, Stratton Street, W.i.
proprietors.
Grand National Pictures, £100 in £1 shares To carry on the business Solicitors : Forsyte,
Ltd. of film distributors, Kerman and Phillips,
exhibitors and agents. W.i.
Harman Plastics and £1,000 in £1 shares Manufacturers of and Standbrook House, 2-5,
Engineering, Ltd. dealers in plastic sub- Old Bond Street, W.i.
stances, including
equipment for theatres
and kinemas, *adver-
tising signs, etc.
Kingswood Enterprises, £5,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors 44,*Prudential Building?,
Ltd. Park Row, Leeds, 1.
M.G. Modern Enterprises £500 in £1 shares Kinema and amusement 162a, Mare Street, Hack-
London), Ltd. proprietors ney, E.8.
Moss, Ltd., E. D £100 in £1 shares Electrical and mechani- 2, Premier Place, S. W.i 5.
cal engineers, makers
of kinematographic
and other apparatus.
Olivian Productions, Ltd. £2,000 in £1 shares Producers of stage plays 93-97, Regent Street, W.
and films.
Park Cinema (Blaenau £100 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors Park Cinema, Blaenau
Festiniog), Ltd. Festiniog, Merioneth.
Seventy-Sixth Trust, Ltd. £10,000 in £1 shares Theatrical, kinemato- Solicitors: Bulcraig and
graph, entertainment Davis, W.C. 2.
producers, etc.
Shaffer Productions, Ltd. £100 in £1 shares Air - conditioning engin- 61, Cheapside, E.C.2.
eers.
Tailteann Theatres, Bal- £9,000 in ordinary shares Kinema proprietors —
briggan, Ltd. of £1.
Thomson, Ltd., James £5,000 in £1 shares Kinema proprietors 135, Buchanan Street,
and Archibald. Glasgow.
V.R.U. Productions, Ltd. £100 in £1 shares Theatre and kinema 75-77, Shaftesbury Ave.,
proprietors. W.i.
Wollheim, Ltd., Eric ... £100 in £1 shares Theatrical and literary S olici tor s : Ashby,
agents, kinema pro- Rogers and Founder,
prietors, etc. 12-13, Henrietta S treet,
W.C.2.
DECEMBER
Name. Capital. Nature of Business. Registered Office.
Charleston Plays, Ltd. ... £100 in £1 shares Film and play producers 20, SackvilleStreet.W.i.
Filmhire (Liverpool), Ltd. £3,000 in £1 shares Renters, hirers, and Solicitors : Warming-
exhibitors of and ton's, 141, Moorgate,
dealers in kinemato- E.C.2.
graph films.
International Contracts, £100 in £1 shares To deal in and exercise
Ltd. copyrights in any
country.
Norn, Ltd £1,000 in £1 shares Manufacturers of and Solicitors : Kenneth
dealers in cameras, Brown, Baker, Baker,
films and photo- Essex House, W.C. 2.
graphic and kinemato-
graphic requisites.
Pemberton Productions, £5,250 in 5,000 pref. Kinema proprietors ... Ambassadors Theatre,
Ltd., Jack, sharesof£i and 5,000 West Street, W.C.2.
prd. shares of is,
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FILM EXHIBITION AND KINEMA
TECHNIQUE
HE main preoccupation of the Film Industry during the fifth year of
X war has been one of preparation. In only a few cases have discussions
been advanced to the coherency of planning, yet the post-war rehabilita-
tion of our Trade and the means of facilitating the change-over from abnormal
war prosperity to a solid basis of ordinary commercial operation is engaging
the attention of most of us. And it is a curious fact that the only concrete
and logical moves made for the ultimate benefit of the Industry resulted
in widespread charges of " dictatorship " and " monopoly," and led the
Board of Trade to intervene in unprecedented fashion. J. Arthur Rank
has never disguised the fact that he regards his wide theatre, production and
equipment interests as the dominant factors in his campaign to force open
foreign markets, particularly the American, to British products. The
announcement was made, however, that the Board of Trade would tolerate
no kind of a monopoly, and in his effort to implement that pledge Hugh Dalton,
the President, obtained from Mr. Rank and the A.B.P.C. interests a gentle-
man's agreement to make no more acquisitions and /or no sales of shares
without the permission of the Board of Trade, which in effect has stabilised
the holdings of each of these concerns at some 607 kinemas.
These matters, vital as many may prove to the ultimate prosperity of the
Industry,are of high policy, and, as such, mostly outside the scope of the exhibitor,
whose main concern has been to carry on, and in making the personal contribution
to the war effort he has the satisfaction of knowing that he has again justified
the Trade as the principal promoter of public morale. Attendances last year may
be slightly down, but, on the whole, in spite of the one-third increase in the
Entertainment Tax, they represent not a great reduction on the record figures
put up by the Trade during 1941-42, when it was estimated that the patronage
achieved the thirty million mark. Consider what organisation, what minor
miracles of improvisation and what devotion to a public duty was entailed
in catering for those millions who have to depend solely upon the kinema
for their amusement. Notwithstanding all kinds of restrictions and other
operating difficulties, renters, exhibitors, transport companies and staffs
have seen that a constant flow of entertainment keeps pace with the demands
of the public and the propaganda requirements of the Government. This
has been done, though at a cost of much blood and sweat on the part of many
short-handed staffs, who deserve more credit than is usually given for their
many instances of ingenuity, and often courage, which have characterised
their efforts, particularly in the early months of 1944, when " blitz " condi-
tions again appeared. The resumption of raids in the Metropolis affected
evening patronage to a certain extent, but after one or two raid-free nights
business generally returned to near normal.
The importance of planning for the post-war world has not been ignored
by C.E.A., who substituted for C. P. Metcalfe's suggestion of a Policy and
Liaison Committee a Planning Committee, comprising members of the General
Purposes Committee. In any case, machinery has been set up to start the
consideration of the many problems which Trade speakers contend will face
the exhibitor in the near future. A number of oromising subjects have been
submitted for consideration, but the majority are those which already in
one way or another have occupied the attention of the C.E.A., as, for instance,
a national licensing system, control of new kinema building, disposal of W.D.
equipment, uniform Sunday opening, and so forth. One proposal put forward
By A. L. Carter.
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for the formation of a statistical department, was allied to the suggestion of
the Board of Trade that a " kinema audience survey " should be carried out.
The idea, which emanated from the British Institute of Public Opinion, was
rejected by the C.E.A. as being inopportune during hostilities. Apart from
the cost (first of a series of surveys would cost about £10,000) any useful
data obtained would in war-time be based on abnormal and unrecurrent
conditions.
The experience of the war has indicated the likelihood of new demands
being made upon the Industry, not only in its sphere as a major contributor
to national entertainment and well-being but also far-reaching changes
and innovations which are possible within the framework of the Industry
and also in respect of its own technical requirements. C. P. Metcalfe contends
that unless the various sections of the Trade get together it is conceivable
that the Industry may suffer rationalisation or nationalisation.
As a result of an appeal by C.E.A. interests, Hugh Dalton, President of the
Board of Trade, dealt in Parliament with the question of renting companies'
film hire terms. He said he knew that renters, both British and American,
required certain exhibitors, when booking cheaper films on what are known
as flat rates, also to book films of better quality on what are known as
percentage rates. The only restrictions on conditional sales of which he was
aware were those contained in the provisions of Section 9 of the Goods and
Services (Price Control) Act, 1941, and the Food (Conditions of Sale) Order,
1940. He was advised that these provisions did not extend to the hire of
kinematograph films, and he hoped that the difficulty might be settled
by mutual agreement between the parties concerned.
Although there is no censorship of newsreels, official quarters view with
disfavour the introduction of politics. This attitude was announced in
October by E. Thurtle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Informa-
tion. In journalism there was always an opportunity to make a reply
to polemics, but in newsreels there was not.
Little space has been reserved for our usual review of technical develop-
ments. Truth to tell, the year has been barren of new equipment, a situation
only to be expected ; but while our projectionists are keeping aged and often
worn-out mechanisms turning over and the sound boys, often with totally
inadequate supplies of spares and /or replacements, are making the reproducer
do its stuff. We are anticipating, however, many interesting developments
which have been evolved by the Trade duiing five years of war. The applica-
tion of the arts and the sciences to the kinema has been responsible for the
remarkable advancement of the Industry, but its progress must be ascribed
more than anything else to electrical science in particular, and there is little
doubt that the post-war kinema will profit still more enormously when the
discoveries and inventions can be applied to the benefit of mankind.
It is to be expected that much benefit will be derived after the war
from the present uses of a great number of manufacturing processes, particu-
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and television, electronics and optics, which are so important to the complex
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CIRCUITS AND MONOPOLY.
THE tendency noted last year of circuit expansion was accelerated during
1 943 and provided one of the political and industrial sensations of the year
by reason of the Government's veto on the further widening of the exhibition
(and studio) interests of the three major circuits. The participants in this
increasing extension of circuit activities were Associated British, controlled
by Mrs. John Maxwell and Warner Bros., and Odeon and Gaumont-British,
of both of which J. Arthur Rank is chairman. Owing to the latter's continu-
ally growing predominance in the fields of theatre, studio and equipment,
and the huge value of his interests, the question of monopolistic tendencies
began to exercise the minds of every-one associated with the Trade. The
Trade Unions were especially concerned at the fact that two of the circuits
and their ramifications of film production and distribution, kinemas, theatres,
music halls, television, equipment and furnishings were under the control of
one man. It was contended that it is against public interest that so formidable
and powerful a medium should remain as a monopoly, particularly after the
war. A similar expression of opinion was used by the Cinematograph Films
Council in representations to the Board of Trade, and the allegation of trusti-
fication was mentioned in the House of Commons. The result of these con-
versations was the intervention in July of the President of the Board of Trade,
who by an unprecedented action, the application of which was the more
effective by the very conciliatory method of approach, declared that the
Government would not agree to any form of film trade monopoly. In the
exchange of letters Mr. Rank frankly acquiesced in Hugh Dalton's view, and
although contending that some degree of rationalisation was necessary, pledged
himself not to extend control further in respect either of additional kinemas
or studios without previous assent from the Board of Trade. The agreement,
however, excluded a certain number of negotiations that were already in hand
for theatre properties. In February of this year Mr. Dalton announced that
A. B.C. had fallen in line with Mr. Rank, and that both concerns had agreed to
stabilise their theatre interests at no more than 607 theatres, with the result
that there will exist two organisations of equal booking power. While Mr.
Dalton said he considered the agreement to be a practical method of dealing
with alleged monopoly he has taken the precaution of setting up an additional
safeguard in the form of a Committee of the Cinematograph Films Council
which will advise him as to the practical measures that may be necessary to
check the development of monopoly in the Industry. The Committee consists
of A. Palache (chairman), Sir Walter Citrine, Philip Guedalla and Professor
Arnold Plant ; the secretary is E. Sutton.
Arthur Rank undoubtedly dominates the British Film Industry, not
necessarily because of the number of theatres he controls, but by reason of
the wide ramifications of his production interests, which promise a vigorous
challenge to America. His practical control of Denham and Pinewood has
been strengthened by the deal for the shares of British and Dominion Film
Corporation, a considerable shareholder in D. and P. Studios, Ltd., while on
the G.-B. side he controls Shepherd's Bush and Gainsborough Studios and is
closely affiliated with Two Cities Films, one of the most successful producers
in the country. He has many other subsidiary production interests, including
religious and educational film producers. The merger of the G.-B. Equipment
organisation with Kalee places Mr. Rank in an exceptionally formidable position
in the equipment market, and we are assured that this organisation will be
one to bs reckoned with in the post-war export trade as well as in the home
market. Television is catered for by Cinema Television, Ltd., and other
former G.-B. associated companies cater for the wireless and the music hall
patron. The success of the operations of Mr. Rank's companies is indicated
by the fact that the gross earnings of the Gaumont-British Corporation for
the year ended March 31 were £356,000 above the previous year, but owing to
increased taxation the dividend was maintained at 6 per cent.
In pursuance of the policy of consolidating the G.-B. financial structure,
P.C.T. shareholders agreed to convert two million 1\ per cent, cumulative
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participating ordinary shares into 10 per cent, comulative preference shares.
The position concerning the financial control of Gaumont-British has been the
subject of a statement by Mr. Rank, whose purchase of the 51 per cent. " A "
voting shares in the Metropolis and Bradford Trust has not bsen accompanied
by the consent of the American interests to the financial control involved in
the transfer. Sanction for the transfer, he declared, would not materialise at
the moment as they had the control of the Board of Trust. So far they had
nor specifically asked for the approval of the American interests — 20th
Century-Fox. Mr. Rank's other circuit, Odeon, is also riding on a prosperity
tide, and this year paid 15 per cent, dividend, the best ever.
Although quite a number of theatres have been acquired by the circuit,
three interesting deals took place during the past twelve months. They
included the transfer to Odeon of the Joseph Mears circuit in the Richmond,
Surrey, district, involving a payment of approximately £700,000, and early
this year the acquisition by A.P.P.H., a G.-B. subsidiary, of the Gaumont
Super circuit which Phil Hyams and A. J. Gale established in the London
area. In August a number of kinemas owned by the rapidly growing W. J.
Elcock's Mayfair circuit were acquired by Associated British. Forty-four
kinemas were involved in the original deal, but following representations by
the K.R.S. the negotiations with respect to 25 of the theatres were broken off.
The Mayfair circuit now comprises some 40 kinemas, which it is expected will
bs augmented within the next year or so to 70 or 80.
The past year was another successful trading year for A.B.P.C. who
declared a 17£ per cent, dividend, including 2£ per cent, cash bonus. The
resignation in July of A. G. Allen, chairman of the Corporation for fifteen
months, created a Trade and City sensation, particularly as no explanation of
the position was given to shareholders. At the August annual general
meeting the chair was taken by P. A. Warter (who has since been knighted
for his war-time services), the son-in-law of the late John Maxwell, but there
has been no permanent appointment to the post. Early in the year there
was speculation as to the future of the Corporation, and rumoured attempts
by British and foreign interests to buy the remainder of the Maxwell interests
added point to the Trade and financial talk of trustification. In February,
1944, assurance was given by Mrs. Maxwell and Warner Bros, that none of
their holdings in A.B.P.C. would be disposed of without prior consultation
with the President of the Board of Trade. The part A.B.P.C. will play in
shaping post-war policies of the British Industry is difficult to predict. At
the moment the physical functions of the Corporation are largely influenced
by the Warner share interests, and in the announced plans for post-war
production an even closer collaboration is apparently contemplated so
that A.B.P.C. may have the benefit of the American companies' experience,
artists, and general production facilities.
A survey of the circuit situation would be incomplete without mention of
two significant developments— the formation of managers' committees or
associations, and the establishment of comprehensive pension schemes for
senior grades of employees. The new management policy is designed to
extend the measure of co-operation and collaboration between managers and
senior executives and provides for regular area meetings for discussion with a
recognised channel of representation up to the Boards of Directors. The
schemes, which naturally vary in detail, have been generally welcomed by the
managerial staffs and appear to be fulfilling the anticipations of their sponsors
notwithstanding the degree of suspicion, not to say hostility, with which these
managers' Associations are regarded by the recently formed Managers' Trade
Union.
THE EXHIBITOR'S QUOTA.
THE wisdom of the Board of Trade action in stabilising the exhibitors'
quota at 1 5 per cent, is provided by the figures of defaults during the
year 1941-42, when the quota stood at 17| per cent. They numbered 1,723
in respect of both long and short films with 40 per cent, of the total strength
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of exhibitors in the country ; of this number 1,646 failed to meet their obliga-
tions as regards feature films only. In the previous 12 months period
defaulters amounted to 1,402. The reduction of the exhibitors' quota, which
operates as from the current year, has apparently materially eased the
situation, for in July an official of the C.E.A. estimated that defaults that
year were roughly a thousand. Of this number only 17 prosecutions were
recommended and this does not necessarily mean they were undertaken.
The situation in which exhibitors find themselves is, of course, directly
related to the productions made available by renters. During 1941-42
there were no fewer than 12 cases of renters not complying with their quota
commitments. The main pleas submitted were shortage of studio space
and production delays arising mainly from inadequate man-power. Owing
to the established fact that, even were all available studio space utilised,
there would still be insufficient product to supply the renters' quota, it was
decided by the Films Council that no prosecution should be recommended
in any of the cases of default. As a consequence exhibitor emphasis has
been laid upon the impossibility of satisfying their 15 per cent, quota footage
from the 3 per cent, handled by renters. Councillor A. W. Green has pointed
out that the trouble is made worse by the treble quota clause under which
renters received < credit quite unrelated to footage which was the basis of
exhibitor quota requirements. Criticism has been vigorous of the Board of
Trade's attempt to alleviate the position by permitting reissues to count.
This step was taken against the advice of the Cinematograph Films Council
on the grounds that it " would have (a) a depressing effect on British
production, and (b) would provide such films with an entirely artificial value."
Both of these objections have since been substantiated, as well as a third
entered by exhibitors who declared that many of these four-year old reissues
could not stand comparison on entertainment and technical grounds with
modern product and would prove disastrous at the box-office. Another
matter, of which adjustment is sought, is the need of exhibitors to provide
quota against American pictures more than three years old. It is claimed
that old British films should be offset against old American subjects.
A welcome concession was the decision by an Order in Council (No. 1377,
Sept. 24, 1943) to permit certain exceptional features to count for long quota,
" notwithstanding that they consist wholly or mainly of news photographs,
and /or contain a proportion of foreign footage." This concession, previously
granted only to short films, was made to secure the widest possible distribution
of feature length propaganda subjects of the type of " Desert Victory,"
"Battle of Britain," etc. A considerable number of such films have been
released during the current period and consequently exhibitor quota figures
should display a corresponding improvement. Although the inclusion as
quota of these compiled films, and four-year old British product, enables the
Trade more closely to balance its footage requirements, it has not only
contributed nothing toward the encouragement of British production, but
has actually proved a stumbling block to the smaller independent producer.
Nor has the position of the exhibitor been materially improved, because
for such British films as are available, utterly disproportionate rentals are
being demanded — 40 per cent, second run is not infrequently required
for a film which has already been played second feature at a circuit opposition.
These are some of the difficulties and anomalies still confronting exhibitors
which have led to protests, and the demand that representations should
continue to be made to the Board of Trade, which has also been urged to
suspend the Act for the duration and 12 months after.
Capital has been made of the forbearance shown to exhibitors by the
Board of Trade in the administration of the Act, and the contention submitted
that even were the quota reduced to 1\ per cent, there will still be defaulters,
and as there would have been no excuse there would have been a greater
number of prosecutions. This argument is derided by other exhibitors, who
point out that the inconsistency of the Board of Trade attitude is revealed
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in a statement denying there was an official policy of condonation which says :
" The only novel feature of the procedure for dealing with last year's default
is that a number of the comparative minor defaults which, in the opinion
of the Board of Trade, appeared prima- facie to have been beyond an ex-
hibitor's control will, with the Council's full concurrence, be dealt with as
' no action ' cases without being further reviewed in detail." As such " no
action " cases apparently include 99.5 per cent, of defaulters, the inference
is that the circumstances which have been beyond their control is that the
pictures are not available. If this is so, the argument runs, why should the
Board of Trade continue the farce of maintaining, with all legal observances,
a regulation with which, they recognise, it is impossible to comply ? At
the same time the fear of prosecution is constantly present in the mind of
the conscientious exhibitor unless he invites the displeasure of his patrons
by screening stuff of little entertainment value. This is the position which
the exhibitors, particularly the independents, are endeavouring to regularise,
but there is little prospect of any further alterations, either by legislation
or Order in Council, while the war lasts. The subject, however, will undoubtedly
be pressed as occasion warrants and will figure in the post-war planning
of the C.E.A.
THE REASSESSMENT PROBLEM.
THE singling out of kinemas for increased rate assessments is most strongly
resented by the Trade, and for some years the C.E.A. and its rating
experts (Sidney H. and D. Graham Motion) have endeavoured without success
to find means whereby these increased assessments can be avoided. Approaches
have already been made to the Ministry of Health, but as yet with no result.
Exhibitor contention is that interests doing greatly increased business have
been left untouched, as have also other industries which were derated some
years ago. The danger is foreseen that these increased assessments would be
continued after the war, but unfortunately there appears to be little prospect
of an effective challenge to the assessment procedure or, as it frequently
turns out, of a successful appeal from the figure decided upon. One of the
main arguments of the exhibitor has always been that the present prosperity
of the trade is purely temporary and arises solely out of war conditions ; after
the war patrons would have less money, and there would be increased com-
petition from normal peace-time pursuits and amusements. Consequently,
it was claimed that the increased assessments were based on an artificial and
unreliable set ' of circumstances. Unfortunately this contention has been
disposed of by the Scottish Lands Valuation Appeal Court in the appeal of
George Green, Ltd., against decisions in respect of five Glasgow kinemas.
To the surprise of the Trade the Court held that the increase in business was
not due solely to the war and would continue for some time.
In some quarters a national protest against war-time assessments is
advocated on the grounds that conditions are abnormal and the local authori-
ties were in no position to render adequate service in return for the increased
rate. The diversion of this money to the local rates is effected to the detri-
ment not only of the country's war chest, but also of the exhibitors' chance
of rehabilitation in the post-war period. The procedure in many rating
areas assumes the appearance of a ramp directed against one class of ratepayer.
County valuation committees intimate to subsidiary authorities that kinemas
are assessed at too low a figure ; the result is that ultimately the assessments
are increased anything up to 200 to 300 per cent, upon a basis which can
rarely be justified and have no relation to the true rateable value of the
property.
The following general principles to be borne in mind when dealing with
the assessment of kinemas were enunciated by Sidney H. Motion : (1) The
basis of assessment is the rent which the owner of a theatre might reasonably
expect to obtain ; (2) Rating authorities are entitled to reassess theatres
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notwithstanding the postponement Act ; (3) Rating authorities are not
entitled to make assessments on profits, and therefore requests for returns
indicating a theatre's profits should be hrmly refused ; (4) E.P.D. does not
necessarily prevent rating authorities from increasing assessments.
AS was generally expected, the Entertainment Tax figures largely in the
indirect taxation imposed by the 1943 Budget. The tax on all seats
above Is. [8d. net] was increased by one-third, the yield in a full year being
£9,000,000. The doubling of the tax in the previous year provided about
£31,246,000 in revenue as compared with estimated receipts of £28,000,000.
The total revenue from this source therefore exceeds £40,000,000, which, as the
C.E.A. annual report points out, represents the limit of taxation of the
Trade.
It is not easy to assess the full effect of this swinging increase in the tax.
The late Sir Kingsley Wood himself contended that it had made no difference
whatever to attendances owing to the exemptions applying to low-priced
seats. This view was endorsed by the C.E.A., which states that patronage
has continued generally at the high level of the previous year. On the
other hand, concrete figures have been presented to show the very considerable
decline in business which has taken place since the increased tax. In Lanca-
shire the takings of one theatre in an industrial area were actually less than
1941 ; although there had been a reduction of nearly 1,000 in admissions, the
tax increase was £166. This is an instance where the public definitely refuse
to pay for the higher-priced seats, and in order to accommodate the public
some exhibitors have increased the number of lOd. seats and reduced the
Is. 6d. seats, as it was felt that the gap between the two prices was too steep.
It is this tendency to ignore the higher-priced seats that has provoked a
dangerous situation for the smaller exhibitor, who, unless some early modifica-
tion is made in the tax, sees himself being driven out of the business. Accord-
ing to another provincial exhibitor fewer people were coming into the theatre
although the kinemas were handling more money.
While the C.E.A. does not accept these alarmist views of the position, it
does not ignore that the Entertainment Tax is one of the most important
matters to be dealt with on the cessation of hostilities. It is pointed out that
any slight falling away in revenue would leave the Industry overtaxed, and
that any drop in post-war patronage would need to be accompanied by a
reduction in the tax.
A constructive suggestion for the placing of the incidence of the tax
upon a more equitable basis has been made by Coun. H. S. Gent. He points
out that the falling off in the patronage of the higher-priced seats was affecting
tax revenue and net revenue of the exhibitor, and to meet this he advocates
scrapping the present entertainment duty levied in pence, halfpence, or
farthings in favour of a tax on a percentage basis on the gross turnover.
Such a scheme would level out the payment, and there would no longer be the
inequitable situation of a patron in a cheap seat paying only 12i per cent,
on turnover and the occupant of a higher-priced seat having to pay 40 per
cent.
'HE employment owing to war exigencies of so many substitutes and the
A need of economy of existing materials, and also of increased production,
has resulted in a great increase of work for the British Standards Association.
Many of the new standaid specifications apply both to war and peace-time
practice ; some of them deal with the film and various phases of production
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and presentation, but quite a number will be found of vital interest to the
Industry. Last year there were few specifications published which affected
our industry. One of the most useful is a film core standard which for all
35 mm. and 16 mm. films is set at 50 mm. in diameter. Spools are also
standardised in the 16 mm. and 8 mm. gauge, but unfortunately not for
35 mm., possibly because of the difficulty in reconciling the differing gauges
of take-up spindle.
Rationalisation Of Equipment. — -A great deal has been heard during the
year about Councillor J. Pollard's proposal that steps should be taken at the
cessation of hostilities to consider the standardisation in respect of all depart-
ments of kinema equipment. It is argued that a more complete inter-
changeability of parts and materials would result in a better and more constant
performance, with consequent benefit to all sides of the Industry without
prejudice to the production of the high-quality equipment by individual
enterprise.
Joint discussion between manufacturers and users of equipment
represented by the K.M.A. and C.E.A. have admitted the advantages of the
proposal, but owing to the war it was realised that further progress was most
likely to be achieved through the medium of the British Standards Institution.
By standardisation is meant that parts common to a number of systems or
manufactured articles should be of standard design and readily obtainable
and manufactured by manufacturers. It was recognised that within the
limits imposed by shortage of material and labour, a good deal might be done
immediately by adaptation, and in this respect the representatives of the
K.M.A. promised +heir full co-operation. Exhibitors are asked to report
their problems to the C.E.A., and the K.M.A. will ascertain if there is a ready
solution available. An important step has been taken by the institution of
a Joint Liaison Committee to deal with all matters arising as between manu-
facturers and exhibitors. This will be composed of C.E.A. and K.M.A.
representatives.
lHE direction by the Board of Trade that the Industry must. cut its use of
A basic film material by 25 per cent, has been carried out with the minimum
disturbance of existing presentation arrangements. The solution arrived at
at various conferences between all sections of the Industry involved a definite
raw stock allowance for production based on cost, a reduction by 20 per cent,
of the number of copies printed, a readjustment of the North and South
London release areas into three to reduce the number of prints, and the intro-
duction of a scheme of rationalisation of the five news reels in which one copy
only slightly shorter than formerly would be used for two concurrent runs,
as the pre-restriction consumption of stock by news reels is estimated at
30 per cent, of the whole, this last proposal alone represented a saving of at
least 15 per cent., but it evoked the strongest opposition from exhibitors,
who objected to the terms of the new contract into which it was necessary
to enter under the new arrangement. On the whole, however, the situation has
been philosophically accepted — and a few cases of difficulty were satisfactorily
straightened out. In addition to all these proposals, discussion with the
Board of Trade resulted in a series of practical suggestions for the better
physical preservation of the actual copies in circulation. They comprised the
hardening of prints by special processing, the better care by exhibitors in the
projection box, and more care and attention by the renters. The importance
of these suggestions was recognised by all parties concerned, but, with the
exception of the processing, which is done automatically at the laboratories,
shortage of trained personnel was an obstacle in putting these ideas into practice.
In recent months, however, the deterioration of the condition of film copies has
led to concerted action by exhibitors and their projectionists.
The raw stock situation impelled the K.R.S. to set up a mutual aid scheme
to ease the plight of renting companies whose output of films during the
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basic year 1942 was low, and whose allocation of film under the rationing
scheme now in force is too little for current needs. It was decided to ascer-
tain from members what were the deliveries of film during the three war years,
what were the deliveries to each renter during the first rationed period, present
the data to the Board of Trade, set up machinery within the K.R.S. to re-
allocate any balance on the basis of helping the renting company which was
badly placed, and ask for Board of Trade sanction to the handing over of
any surpluses, which it was emphasised must be free from any financial
consideration.
The past year has seen an increased consumption of raw stock by all
Allied Governments — for training, propaganda, and other purposes, and when
it is considered that the basic materials themselves are a priority war supply,
the reason for the exercise of the utmost economy in the use of film stock is
apparent. Every print that is made ought to have a far longer life than it
ever achieves : indeed, were every unspooling carried out with the greatest
care, every re-wind performed carefully, every step in the transport of films
undertaken with a sense of the values involved, an even greater cut might
be envisaged without undue inconvenience. But with the damage factors
existing to-day in all branches of the Industry, the likelihood that long life
will be reached by every copy is very remote.
IHE demand, advocated for many years, for the establishment of a national
code of kinema regulations has been brought but recently into greater
prominence by the efforts of H. Simpson, the C.E.A. president, and it has been
urged that a priority task of the Planning Committee should be the submission
to the Home Ofhce of uniform regulations and conditions with particular
reference to Sunday opening.
The arbitrary nature of Sunday opening conditions, and the very wide
interpretation of powers of local authorities under the 1909 Cinematograph
Films Act, are factors which justify the desire on the part of the Exhibitor
for 'the passing of an overriding act which would incorporate the substance
of the 14 Acts of Parliament by which the Trade is controlled. One point
in this connection which is sometimes overlooked is that the comprehensive
legislation of this nature may turn out detrimental to the interests of the
exhibitor. Even so recent an enactment as the Defence Regulations per-
mitting Sunday opening afforded so much latitude to a sabbatarian-ridden
Council that it frequently was invoked successfully to prevent the very object
which it was intended to further. The Sunday opening controversies
should serve as a useful reminder that unless the Trade itself possesses some
constructive scheme which will be acceptable to Parliament, the general
effect of new, comprehensive legislation is likely to be even more harassing
and repressive than the present loosely knit regulations, the incidence of
which, in the majority of cases, is more irritating than actually harmful
to our Trade interests. Another factor which must be borne in mind is the
Government's war-time interest in the propaganda and educational value
of the film which, if the occasion should present itself, might easily be trans-
lated-into a measure Of control. These are matters which should receive
careful consideration by a representative body of the Trade before' any
approach is made to the authorities.
There are certain matters which, on the face of it, appear suitable for
embodiment in a national code — -building regulations, safety precautions,
are two which might well be embodied in any revision of the 1909 Act, but
even this presents snags, for regulations necessary in a metropolitan area may
prove quite superfluous in country and rural districts. Whether the proposed
new regulations should represent minimum or maximum requirements
will present a difficulty, and in any case would probably inflict a certain
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degree of hardship upon a certain class of exhibitor. It is also to be feared
that the terms of legislation affecting even these apparently non-controversial
subjects will be so framed so as not to interfere with local autonomy. Herbert
Morrison, the Home Secretary, has frequently adumbrated his belief in
devolution and has declared that he is not prepared to override the practice
which is now definitely established as the basis of local option. And this is
the difficulty which confronts the Trade in connection with many licensing
matters, and particularly Sunday opening. It would therefore seem politic
for the Trade first to address its endeavours to the withdrawal of all forms
of jControl which have been imposed by war conditions : unless a strong
attitude is adopted a similar situation may arise to that in Canada where
official sources have indicated that war measures affecting the Industry will
continue into the immediate post-war period and possibly beyond. Especially
is this likely in respect of new structures. In U.S.A., however, as in this
country, exhibitors are demanding a simplification and standardisation of
the various regulations relating to kinema operation and have been so far
successful, it is reported, that the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking
the adjustment and amendment of local laws where it is considered they
are inequitable and prejudicial to exhibitors. Nearer home, in the Isle of Man,
a set of standard regulations has been prepared by the Local Government
Board to supersede the existing schedules sponsored by the Local Government
Board of the Douglas Corporation.
Regulations — -.As a matter of fact it must be admitted that, on the
whole, the war-time interpretation by local authorities of their regulations
has not been unduly onerous upon exhibitors, except in so far as Sunday
opening in some areas is concerned. The operation of the seat plan, and
price rule, based on the London County Council decision, which was so
highly controversial before the war, has been generally suspended for the
duration, although the London and Home Counties branch decided to consult
counsel on the procedure which should be adopted regarding the application
of the rule, difficulties in the operation of which were emphasised. Upon
the results of the opinion of counsel further action will be based. Since this
rule was imposed patrons have not hesitated to take advantage of it by
approaching the L.C.C. on trivial matters mostly not concerned with the
regulation, and embarrassing already overworked managements by petti-
fogging complaints.
In spite of all difficulties exhibitors have continued to meet the re-
quirements of the regulations dealing with the safety of the public, upon which
local authorities — very rightly — will make no concession. Nevertheless
it has been no easy task, for in not a few situations the drain upon front of
the house staff for direction to war work has presented a problem, especially
to big capacity kinemas, which it has not been easy to solve. Fear is ex-
pressed in many quarters that unless more consideration is shown to the ex-
hibitor it will not be possible to maintain the standard of safety which licensing
authorities demand. Retention of key staff of experience and competence
is urged, and suggestions have been put forward that the difficulty experienced
by exhibitors in conforming to safety regulations with diminished and in-
experienced staff should be explained to licensing authorities whose aid should
be enlisted. In some provincial cities a good deal of sympathy has been
expressed with this trade dilemma, but except as regards the modification
of a few essential regulations it has been indicated that nothing can be done
to prejudice the safety of places of entertainment. Fortunately, in many
areas, the operation of the regulations is regularly discussed with exhibitors :
at Birmingham, for instance, where the Justices have under consideration
additions and amendments to the Emergency Regulations, the comments
of the Midland C.E.A. branch were invited before action was taken. Many
managements have been able to recruit their front of house staffs from
adolescents, but in some areas, as at Bristol, objection is being taken to this
course and prohibition is enforced against the employment in kinemas of
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persons under 16 years of age. In these days of imminent air raids there is
something not illogical in this attitude in vulnerable districts, although it
has been shown that properly trained, and under adult supervision, these
youngsters can be thoroughly depended upon in an emergency. This subject
of staffing, however, is a headache to exhibitors who constantly receive
warnings of the vital importance of complying with the spirit and letter of
the regulations.
SUNDAY OPENING.
ONE of the regulations which is causing a good deal of trouble is that which
seeks to prevent the attendance of persons under 16 at Sunday kinemas.
This rule has been vigorously opposed on the ground of being ultra vires, and
it seemed that a test case on the matter might be fought with the Cornwall
County Council, who had endorsed its licences with this condition at Newquay
and Falmouth. To the regret of the Trade, however, the county council
withdrew the condition, as it was not prepared to defend any legal proceedings
that might have been instituted. It was unfortunate that the opportunity
to clarify the position was thus lost, because it might have deterred other
councils from following suit. As a matter of fact, the neighbouring Somerset
C.C. and the licensing justices of Weston-super-Mare have been joined in a
writ by the Odeon for imposing the condition in S.O. licences in that town.
After refusing to accept the restriction, 'Weston kinemas eventually agreed to
open "without prejudice and under protest" pending the testing in the
High Court of the validity of the conditions. Elsewhere the restriction is
modified to permit attendance by children if accompanied by — [a) parent
or guardian or (b) an adult. The C.E.A. warning against accepting such
endorsements has been usually observed, although in some areas kinemas
have seen fit to ignore the instructions on the plea of urgency. These attempts
to restrict the attendance of children, which, incidentally, contravert the
Home Office ruling (to the Wantage, Berks U.D.C.) that it is not within the
powers of the licensing authorities to impose the condition, have the appear-
ance of a deliberate campaign against the Trade. Exaggerated figures have
been quoted to show that Sunday films are attracting to the kinema a larger
percentage of children than ever before. At Manchester, a Councillor declared
that 7,000 children (about 20 per cent, of the audiences) attended on Sunday
afternoons. Similar facts are quoted by the Sabbatarians in other areas, which
infer an association between these figures and the increase of juvenile de-
linquency. Another method of approach -which has proved effective is the
allegation by the Churches that Sunday afternoon kinemas interfere with
Sunday school attendances, and as a result an adjustment of hours of opening
have taken place in London and in many other districts.
Other conditions which are being contested seek to restrict Sunday opening
to troops or the reservation of a certain number of seats for the Services, and
to enforce maximum admission prices, all of which, it is contended, are ultra
vires. This attitude on the part of local authorities indicates the prejudice
which Sunday opening has invoked, for, wherever the principle has been
adopted, police and welfare workers pay tribute to the diminution of dis-
orderly conduct in the streets since the facilities were granted. Indeed, it
has frequently been contended that the kinemas have succeeded where
religious organisations had failed in their responsibilities to the young people,
the workers and the troops.
The charity levy figures prominently in Trade protests against Sunday
opening discrimination, and no better definition of the Exhibitor attitude
towards this illogical and hypocritical impost is possible than the words of
G. A. Bryson, for many years Chairman of the Public Entertainments Com-
mittee of Birmingham. Pointing out the large sums this was producing
annually, he said he was one of those who felt it right that the Trade should
make some contribution. However, personally, he was in doubt concerning
the wisdom of perpetuating a scheme which might give the impression that
the public conscience could be bought at a price.
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Some £351,728 was paid over to charities in 1942 /43 by kinemas enjoying
Sunday opening, and £18,512, representing 5 per cent, of the takings, was
paid over to the Cinematograph Fund. In computing the amount of the
levy, every district assumes its own basis, which may be ^d. or £d. a seat, a
fiat 12 \ per cent., a block sum divided among the kinemas in a town or a
purely nominal contribution. The imposition of the contribution is often
accompanied by a demand for the submission of trading accounts, which in
the majority of instances has been acceded to. In some areas the contribution
has been fixed at such a high figure (Beckenham asked for 75 per cent.) that
licences on those terms have been rejected as quite uneconomic. An additional
grouse on this charity payment is that a relatively few councils permit the
Trade's own charity — the C.T.B.F. — to benefit. Some requests for participa-
tion have been ignored, and others — in Surrey, for instance — have been
rejected on the grounds that it is a national and not a local charitable object.
Only some 60 areas, including L.C.C., make grants to the fund.
THE SUB-STANDARD FILM.
The future of the sub-standard film, which in pre-war years was never
regarded as a competitor, of the 35-mm. subject, is now attracting the serious
attention of exhibitors owing to its useful performance, within limitations,
during these war years, not only in the training and propaganda fields but
also in an ever increasing degree in entertaining troops, war workers, and
dispersed civilian communities. The present widespread use of sub-standard
is no longer confined to smallish halls ; audiences nowadays may number
anything up to the thousand mark, with a screen picture of the size, illumina-
tion, and sound reproduction which, even under generally unsatisfactory
conditions, bears comparison with many standard - gauge presentations .
There must be some thousands of projectors in use in this country and abroad.
There is a similar vogue in America, where installations number about 30,000,
and these equipments are not serviced solely with propaganda and educational
subjects but also with sub-standard gauge prints of current features in
monochrome and in Technicolor reduction from 35-mm. originals. The
chief of the U.S. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce sees the con-
tinuance of this type of film and expansion of its use in theatres built es-
pecially for the exclusive exhibition of 16 mm., as well as the adaptation, in
small communities, of older ones for the purpose.
In this country similar progress may well be anticipated. Libraries,
both of official departments and private and commercial organisations,
have expanded amazingly, and the confidence with which the potentialities of
sub-standard is regarded is shown by the recent establishment by a new company
of film hire facilities in key towns. It is this situation which is causing
concern to the Trade, which recognises the future improvements in the 16 mm.
film — fine grain emulsions and improved sound will enable equivalent sound
and picture quality to be obtained with considerable economy and would,
under those circumstances prove a serious competitor to the standard film.
In certain continental countries the 17.5 mm. film is already used in the
kinema, and there should be a wide market for the smaller equipment in the
Dominions and Colonies, where great distances separate communities ; the
work already being done by the Colonial film unit among native populations
could be extended, providing suitable films, both sound and silent, are
available.
These uses of sub-standard are accepted by exhibitors, whose criticisms
are purely actuated by the fear that it may invade purely theatrical fields in
this country after the cessation of hostilities. They see the only obstacle
in the way of such competition in the necessity on the part of the renters
to issue their films in two standards in order to acquire a problematic and
hardly economic extra market. But the danger exists, and there may be some
producers who will avail themselves of the sub-standard outlet. Proposals
for setting up 16-mm. production units need not be seriously entertained
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for,* apart from local amateur work, which will have a domestic appeal, the
restricted production budget of this class of picture is unlikely to provide
any product that could withstand the competition even of a second feature
in the commercial kinema. Yet even before the war the multiplicity of free
shows in clubs and other premises constituted a competitive menace which
may be resumed in the post-war penod, when it will be more serious to the
Trade, as it will be but one of the many alternative amusements and recrea-
tions appealing to a strictly limited potential patronage. In these cir-
cumstances exhibitors are already discussing the policy to be adopted in
the disposal of sub-standard equipment after the war. One move already
made by the C.E.A. is to suggest that the sets now under Government control
should be handed over to the Education Authorities for the purpose of visual
and oral education.
Most 16-mm. projectors rely for their light source on the tungsten
filament lamp in sizes ranging from 100 to 1,000 watts; the discharge lamp
in its more recent developments is, however, very suitable, but for a long
throw with large picture size, a satisfactory level of screen brightness can
best be procured by the adaptation of the high -intensity carbon arc. A
successful unit for "this purpose has been introduced in the U.S. by the
National Carbon Co., and includes a D.C. lamp operated through a rectifier
for 110-volt single phase A.C. supply with a current demand of less than
15 amps. Standard lenses are 2 in. f/1.6, and 3 in. f /2.O. The 6 mm. by
8 in. positive carbon and 5.6 mm. by 6 in. negative are designed to operate
at 30-amps. D.C, with 28 volts across the arc. The burning rate of this
trim is approximately one hour. Many of the Bell and Howell installations
functioning in this country rely on the carbon arc instead of incandescent
equipment.
The S.M.P.E. Committee on Non-Theatrical Equ.£rment has recom-
mended certain procedures and conditions to be observed in the presentation
of 16-mm. motion picture film to provide a picture that can be viewed to
good advantage by everyone present. Among the recommendations made
are the following :— -
(1) Distance of farthest spectator from screen should not exceed six
times the width of the screen image. (2) Distance of nearest spectator
from screen should not be less than twice the width of screen image. (3) Vie.w-
ing-angle of no spectator should be greater than 30 degrees. (4) Optimum
screen brightness, 10 foot-lam berts measured with shutter running but
without film. (5) Limits of screen brightnessr not more than 20 foot-lamberts
or less than 5 foot-lamberts, measured as above. (6) Colour-temperature
of the light delivered to the screen to be in the range from 3,000 deg. to
4,700 deg. K. (7) The use of matte type of screen " in all cases where a
projector of adequate illuminating power can be obtained." The report
further points out that a 2-in. f/1.6 lens fills the screen at a distance equal
to 5 J times the screen width.
FILM IN EDUCATION.
IN the past the lack of good educational films has militated against the
purchase of projectors, and the few projectors available acted prejudi-
cially against the production of the class of films required. After the war
there is likely to be large numbers of standard and sub-standard projectors
available for educational purposes if the policy of the C.E.A. to divert these
equipments to the schools is successful. The suggestion should benefit both
exhibitors and educationalists because there have been produced during
recent yeais hundieds of sponsored subjects for educational and propaganda
use that many will undoubtedly be suitable after re-editing for educational
purposes.
It does seem opportune, however, to consider a certain measure oi
rationalisation of the school syllabus and equipment, and the suggestion
that the British Film Institute, in virtue of its enormous experience, should
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become the centre for all research in visual entertainment, will be welcomed
in the quarters concerned. A special sub-committee of the B.F.I, has been
formed to deal with : (1) The range of research in visual education which is
desirable and practicable ; (2) The problems on which it is most urgent to
obtain a decision ; (3) The qualifications in the use of visual aids which should
be possessed by trained teachers. The Institute is considering organising
examinations for the award of proficiency certificates to students so that all
new teachers shall be properly qualified in the use of these optical aids. The
Sub-committee on School Buildings has sent a memorandum to the Board of
Education and local authorities with proposals that special structural design
and electrical fitments for kinematograph apparatus should not be overlooked
in their planning.
Notwithstanding the war, considerable advance has been made on the
educational side, and in this work probably Glasgow has set an example to
the British Isles. In England, Sheffield with 50 silent projectors and several
sound installations controlled by the Education Committee is one of the most
progressive cities in the country. In America it is estimated there are some
20,000 equipments in schools, colleges and other educational establishments.
It has been suggested that the mobile film units now at work in this
country should also be turned over to educational purposes and that arrange-
ments should be made for regular tours, visiting 10 to 15 classes weekly. The
total cost per film unit to the authority concerned is estimated at about
£25 to £30 a week, including the salary of the teacher. In addition to pro-
viding a spearhead for rapid expansion of the use of films in schools without
the heavy outlay of providing one projector for each school, it would also
solve the problem of the small rural school where the difficulty of provision
is greatest, but where the need for the visual experience which the films provide
is also greatest. Many rural schools are, of course, without electricity ; these
would require the services of mobile units that are entirely self-contained.
" Teaching with School Projectors " is the title of an important new
pamphlet published by the British Film Institute at the price of Is. 6d. It is
the first time that a serious attempt has been made to work out the technique
of using sound and silent films in ordinary teaching work, and to set out the
importance of the various types of visual apparatus. Considerable attention
is paid to the details and set-up of projection in controlled daylight, and the
pamphlet is illustrated with a number of useful diagrams and constructional
drawings. The pamphlet has been prepared with the collaboration of
Bernard E. Gillett, who was the Institute's travelling representative in its
Board of Education (1940) and its Carnegie (1941-2) campaigns.
Non-Theatrical Films : The huge coverage obtained by the U.K. Non-
theatrical Section of the Ministry of Information Films Division within
12 months ended August 31 is shown by figures which tell of a total audience
approaching 16,000,000 and the presentation by Mobile Units of 598,000
shows to some 10.750,000 people. In addition there were 2,000 special
presentations in kinemas to another 1,500,000 persons. These performances
were given on both standard and sub-standard equipment, and an analysis
shows seven classes of audiences and programmes — i.e. (1) factories;
(2) specialised shows for Government departments ; (3) village and other
general shows ; (4) women's organisations ; (5) youths' organisations ;
(6) schools ; (7) British Council shows. Forty films were produced primarily
for non-theatrical use, films made for the following Government depart-
ments : Ministries of Agriculture, Food, Health, Labour, Education, Home
Security, Home Office, Admiralty, Fuel and Power, Supply, M.A.P., British
Council and certain Service subjects were included in the programme.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has invited S.P.C.K. to form a " Church
of England Films Commission," to act as a centre for collecting and distribut-
ing information about religious films suitable for use in churches and else-
where. S.P.C.K. has accepted the Archbishop's invitation.
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In addition to the officially sponsored presentations, the C.W.S., the
Workers' Film Association and other political municipalities and industrial
organisations rely on films as their most effective medium of education and
propaganda. At Manchester, for example, the City Council is considering
the production of an ambitious subject dealing with every phase of the
corporation's activities.
BUILDING AND DESIGN.
IT is not difficult to infer from various statements from Government
and other official sources that there will be little new building of kinemas
for three or five years after the war unless it can be proved that a kinema
is essential, as in the newly created satellite towns. Nevertheless, there are
optimistic exhibitors in some districts who have already been granted
options on sites, but, with the above proviso, there is very little hope that
the priority of domestic dwellings will be waived. Many damaged kinemas
have already been able to effect restoration within the annual £100 limit
or under special licence as regards absolute essentials ; these facilities are
likely to be increased so that more extensive repairs, redecoration and
renewals may be undertaken. Nor are the authorities likely to object to
replacement of destroyed premises provided there is a proved public need
and that the work will not interfere with any scheme of town planning.
This latter point will be of great importance ; already in towns which
contemplate a " civic centre " existing kinemas have been earmarked for
demolition, and, although most schemes of this kind do include a kinema,
if hardship and injustice is not to be caused, the nature as well as the amount
of compensation must be carefully considered. In some areas exhibitors
have participated in tentative discussions on planning, but there is need of
a comprehensive policy upon which negotiations with local authorities
may be based. The problem is one upon which exhibitors themselves differ
greatly. One school, fearing the reopening of the redundancy issue,
suggests the treatment of kinema licences along lines adopted in regard to
public-houses, an attitude which should hardly commend itself to the
independent who reflects on the growth of the tied-house policy in the
Licensing Trade. National control may well be a corollaiy of the necessary
peace time restrictions on sites, building facilities and supplies, but it is
hardly a policy to be courted. It is clear, however, that in the future there
will be little room for haphazard decisions either as regards siting or
planning. Future kinemas may well be accorded exclusive rights when
civic centres, building estates and satellite towns are planned, but they will
certainly have to conform to some general plan in respect of design and
materials. It has, indeed, been suggested that all projects should be
examined by the Fine Arts Commission or some specially appointed authority
if mistakes of the past are not to be repeated. When Lord Wimborne spoke
on this matter in the House of Lords, he cited "Leicester Square, dominated
as it is by the black monster, the Odeon Theatre, is even uglier than ever
before."
The type of kinema likely to be favoured after the war has been
discussed by exhibitors and architects. Most civic authorities, discussing
future housing plans as a matter of course, include a kinema among proposed
amenities, and both they and many theatre owners contemplate a wider
application of the community centre policy. ' ' The Suburban Theatre, according
to Harry Weedon, F.R.I.B.A. and Partners, will become more social centres,
with small but liberal auditoria, restaurants, bars, club-rooms etc." This
does not apply to the central picture theatres, the sites of which will be too
costly for such emphasis on social amenities, but will be the possible principle
upon which kinemas on new building sites and post-war satellite towns will
develop. Standards of construction may be radically changed. Messrs.
Weedon foresee the use of simple light steel frames in mild or high tensile
steel, forming the structural skeleton in which the weather-protecting and
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acoustic decorative linings will be reduced to the minimum, or, as alternative,
ferro-concrete skeletons and shell. A wider range of materials will be
employed by the architect after the War. Cements of various kinds will
replace timber, and the considerable progress made with plastics will be
applied to decoration and interior furnishing.
The immediate pre-war tendency away from the super-capacity kinema
is unlikely to be arrested. Where suitable sites exist, theatres seating from
1,500 to 2,000 will be the general rule, and there will also be a demand in
the smaller provincial towns and rural areas for capacities of from 750 to
1,000, which will be built on the single-floor on the stadium principle.
Requirements of the planning authority will probably govern the facade
treatment, which will have to conform generally to a general plan and in
harmony with existing or projected buildings in the area. The development
of new materials, however, will doubtless provide the architect with many
satisfying opportunities without the adoption of some of the bizarre designs
which resulted from past attempts to break away from tradition. Meanwhile,
the necessity to provide recreation for the Services and public has led to
the improvisation of an austerity kinema to replace destroyed theatres.
Two of this type are scheduled for early erection in the North of England,
but design and building details are not yet available.
If wisely made, the choice of suitable building material provides
exhibitors with unusually happy facilities for the display of a phase of
showmanship which enlists goodwill in most towns, but where the exhibitor
has any option, a happy mean should be exercised in its selection. A dull
unrelieved brick belies the gay entertainment function of a kinema, and
the aggressive and inartistic use of unfamiliar materials, such as glass, is
frequently irritating to local taste. Materials as brick, glass, faience can
all be employed to give dignity and even artistic merit when properly and
soberly employed. A new material will be available within a short time
— plastics, the qualities of appearance, robustness and durability of which
will give the architect wide scope, provided he first learns to use them to
the best advantage without blatancy or over-emphasis.
The function of entertainment consists of more than aesthetically
pleasing vistas ; there are the showmanship and technique aspects to be
considered. One point generally overlooked — yet repeatedly emphasised
by George Coles, F.R.I.B.A. in the Ideal Kinema — is the planning of
facade and interior spaces for film publicity. Combined with this there is
the need of a balanced artistic scheme of front of the house illumination.
The stridency and garishness of ill-designed neon has frequently ruined the
artistic conception of the architect, who should be consulted by the install-
ing engineers before any scheme of this nature is undertaken. Another point of
importance is the provision of abundant interior circulating spaces, so that
the queue nuisance can be mitigated. The technician will ask for a projection
box and ancillary apartments of adequate size ; a reasonable projection
angle ; accommodation for possible installation of television ; improved
acoustic treatment of auditoria ; the adoption of gaseous and fluorescent
discharge illumination, either instead of or complementary to the con-
ventional decorative lighting fitting. These are a few basic requirements
which demand attention.
Building Control.— The kinema, by reason of the style of construction
and the difficulty of upkeep, owing to the constant wear and tear to which
the fabric is subjected, has probably suffered more than most businesses as
the result of the Building Control Order, although it has been found that the
Ministry of Works have not interpreted their regulations in any harsh and
arbitrary fashion, there has been little difficulty in obtaining the necessary
licence for the carrying out of special jobs or maintenance woik. With
these facilities exhibitors as a whole have continued to keep their kinemas
in a far better condition than was expected. Particular co-operation is
usually shown wherever it is possible at a reasonable outlay of man-power
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and material to put a " blitzed " kinema back in commission. The impli-
cations of some of the proposals which the Uthwatt Report may, if carried
into effect, result in very serious burdens being placed on the Industry, and
the C.E.A. is giving the matter close attention, particularly as regards
possible injustices for resiting. Other factors which may affect post-war
building are possible changes in the Cinematograph Act, 1909, and the future
adoption of a national building code applicable to the whole country. These
are additional to the more domestic requhements of the various local
authorities ; all these matters may have a profound effect on post-war
theatre construction and design.
Acoustic Treatment. — -The provision of good acoustics is one of the
biggest problems of the architect. Even were the stereophonic principle
of sound control to be universally adopted, the ultimate quality of the
reception by the patron will depend upon the perfection of acoustic line
and surface and also to the selection of suitable materials. Meanwhile,
something of this effect achieved without special apparatus is possible by
structural planning so that in any part of the auditorium the sound shall
be received direct from the speakers and not from reflection, otherwise the
apparent spread of the sound service tends to lessen the intimacy which
is fostered when directional reproduction enables the screen artist to put
his personality across. It is also desirable that the period of reverberation
over a wide frequency brush should be fixed at a suitable figure, which must
apply to any part of the auditorium ; this implies that the cubic capacity
must be retained at a minimum consistent with the seating capacity. As
regards the shape of the auditorium, the expert acoustic view is that no
two wall services should be parallel for the proper control of reverberation
and echoes. An interesting example of this design is to be found in the new
scoring theatre at Denham. Where existing theatres possess acoustic defects,
they may be corrected by the installation of Acoustic-Celotex sound-
absorbing tiles at predetermined points. Where Celotex Acoustic tiles,
which are paintable and permanent, have been applied, conditions of sound
reception have been greatly improved in truthfulness and range.
Decoration. — -There is a tendency to assume that post-war decorative
design will be on austerity lines but although limitation of labour and
materials may enforce a certain simplicity, much will be possible to experts
who can apply with artistry and knowledge whatever materials are
available. A temporary abandonment of applied ornamentation and
the greater use of plain surfaces will, possibly, emphasise the utility of
illumination as a fundamental factor in decoration in the immediate
post-war years. Subsequently, when conditions are eased, there may be
a return to the ornate style generally associated with places of enter-
tainment, upon which it must be admitted the architect usually frowns,
but which also generally delights the patron who appreciates a little
colour and even garishness in his kinema. Between ultra-modern
simplicity and the flambuoyant conventionalism there is a happy mean
which the exhibitor will be wise to cousider. Artistically applied light will
always be a popular attraction but there will also be available a wide range
of new materials to replace the anticipated scarcity of seasoned timber.
These will include plastics in many forms. Sheet plastics will supersede
fine grain veneers, and there will be many uses for moulded plastics —
opaque and translucent. Glass, which was coming into its own before the
war, will also be employed in decorative panels and in other features
comprising fabrics, and etched and sand-blast glass. Meanwhile, such
redecoration as may be possible generally involves merely painting or
distempering, the latter is generally recommended owing to the restrictions
on paint ingredients and consequent deterioration of quality, unless a licence
is forthcoming. On the other hand, washable distemper is in fairly good
supply and if applied to decorative tiles and borders will prove a splendid
substitute for paint.
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There has been a considerable amount of essential renovation work
carried out by various decorative specialists. Walturdaws have done many
commercial and service jobs and the organisation of the new G. B.-Kalee
set-up has also been busily employed. Both as an integral part of its
K.G.F. "all-in" policy and in individual contracts. Modernisation, Ltd.,
have carried out some highly satisfactory work. Another well-known
provincial firm, Fosters (Curtains), Ltd., have set a high standard as regards
both artistry and the quality of materials used. Notwithstanding shortage
of staff and the difficulties of supply the facilities of such firms as
Clark & Fenn, Ltd., Campbell Bros., Decorative Crafts, Ltd., and Roffe
Decorations have been freely employed by exhibitors and architects, who
have benefited by the specialised knowledge of the various Orders and
restrictions which govern such work.
VALUATION.
The importance of the expert valuer has been emphasised during
these war years. For instance, necessary insurance protection is more
in practice than ever, having regard to the increased building 1 costs
and replacement costs of plant, equipment and furnishings. Messrs.
Harris and GillOW, recognised expert valuers of kinemas etc., have, during
1943, carried out valuations of 'no fewer than 276 kinema and theatre
properties throughout the country, many of which have been specially
prepared for insurance and war damage purposes. Altogether this firm's
activities exceed in value some 21 million sterling.,
They have also found purchasers for a large number of kinemas repre-
senting a capital of some £6,000,000. Moreover, contracts are on the point
of being exchanged for the acquisition of some 35 of the leading kinemas
throughout the country, which are being sold separately to independent
exhibitors.
The activities of J. Rowland Sales, Ltd., have been very widespread
during the past year. They have undertaken a large number of valuations
and inventories of furnishings and equipment of kinemas and also of the
buildings for insurance purposes, war damage etc. This question of
valuations looms largely in all departments of kinema operation, and many
satisfied clients avail themselves of the expert facilities offered by this
company. In addition they have effected quite a considerable number of
important sales and an even larger volume of business is anticipated in the
future.
The necessity of having an up-to-date inventory and valuation carried
out is recognised by exhibitors, this being a charge against E.P.T. A large
number of owners, realising the great loss that would be incurred by yearly
depreciation and the enormous increase in prices of equipment, are now
having their valuations revised annually by Russell & Co. The increase in
business has necessitated the firm's removal to Premier House, 48 Dover
Street, Piccadilly, where the Sales Department will be extended under the
supervision of Harry Richman, a newcomer and partner in the firm. The
valuation side will continue in the capable hands of Mrs. Terry Humphris
and George Edmonds.
KINEMA ILLUMINATION.
WHEN peace comes many interesting illumination processes will be
available, chief among which will be the wide adaptation of gaseous
discharge for exterior and interior lighting. The principle has been
perfected during the war for industrial purposes, and experts see illimitable
possibilities in its application to entertainment; they have visualised
" plates of light," " walls of light," " ceilings of light " and " prosceniums of
light " instead of its restriction to the tubular form. It may mean that
a totally different technique will be evolved for all forms of kinema illumi-
nation and that the startling assertiveness of the conventional exterior
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Neon will give way to an artistic floodlit effect and that those ornate auditoria
units will be superseded by a fluorescent glow, the source of which will be
invisible and will not interfere with the clean, streamlined effect to which
many architects aspire. It will give the interior decorator a fascinating
new medium with which to develop the trend towards decorative lighting,
which had become so popular before the war. There are hints, too, that
gaseous discharge units may be employed for directional stage lighting.
These and other applications of the principle are the subject of experiments
by numerous research workers whose work, primarily directed to the war
effort, has resulted in considerable development, particularly in increasing
the range of powders and materials.
The use of ultra-violet or " black " light in conjunction with variable
fluorescent surfaces is another matter which is being experimented with,
especially in Amercia where carpets and theatre draperies, previously
treated with fluorescent pigments, have been made to contribute to the
changing atmosphere of a picture house. Apart, however, from such novelty
applications, ultra-violet may be usefully employed in directional signs and
in gangway indicators, etc.
These developments, however, are largely conjectural. At the moment
the exhibitor is concerned with making the most of existing opportunities
in the provision of a bright and cheery atmosphere of the auditorium — he
can do little with the exterior and the vestibule owing to black-out
regulations. It must, however, be admitted that even without replacing
glass removed during the blitz period, more might be done to brighten up
some of the fittings which for years have displayed a bare and often dirty
lamp. There is little excuse for this neglect especially as many firms can
still supply a restricted maintenance service. It would also be well to
overhaul those larger lighting fittings which were taken down and stored
for safety, so they may resume their pristine attractiveness when the lights
go up again.
Notwithstanding the architectural possibilities possessed by the discharge
lamp and the permanent use of cove concealed illumination, there will
always be room for the pendant and wall units which have been supplied in
so many fascinating designs and contribute so considerably to the gaiety
and attractiveness of the foyer and vestibule. Even though they may be
regarded purely as ornamental adjuncts to the main illumination system,
their showmanship attributes cannot be overlooked. Recent developments
in glass and translucent plastic and the adoption of the new colour filter
mediums will materially intensify the appeal of these attractive lighting
units.
On the whole the restrictions imposed by the Fuel Control have caused
little difficulty to the exhibitor, whose war-time patronage is more easily
pleased both as regards the entertainment and the circumstances in which
it is presented, than the peace time kinema habitue. Black-out regulations
and the need for the most stringent economy in fuel have made a sensible
reduction in overheads while keeping intact a valuable capital investment ;
for this reason every effort should be made to keep the installation at as
high a degree of efficiency as possible. Cleaning and occasional overhaul
must not be neglected particularly of reflectors. Replacements are still
practically unobtainable so that it is essential to effect adequate maintenance
of existing installations.
No branch of the industry has co-operated more loyally in the fuel-saving
campaign than the kinema which even before compulsion, had voluntarily
effected economies which reduced their light consumption almost by the
25 per cent, demanded by the authorities. By drastic action they have
solved the problem of how to manage adequate lighting of a kinema while
observing the Government requirements regarding wattage per square foot
in the auditorium, and, hardly less important locally, those of the licensing
authority who still demand the usual intensity of lighting during perform-
ances. By the use of lower wattage lamps they have not sacrificed the general
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illumination effect but have also been able to spare a little — -a very little —
for special lighting effects. One interesting decision on this point was
announced by the Ministry of Fuel and Power, who, while agreeing that the
illumination of the screen and the organ console does not constitute an
infringement of the standard of lighting regulations provided the maximum
wattage is not exceeded, still advised exhibitors not to employ such
lighting effects. The official statement on the subject is as follows :
" Although the interpretation of Orders and Directions is a matter for
the Courts and not for the Minister of Fuel and Power, in our opinion your
interpretation of paragraph 3 ia) and (b) of the Direction is reasonable.
" As regards the general lighting to the kinema, excluding projector
lighting, we consider that the diversion of a portion of the permitted wattage
to illuminate the screen or an organ console would not constitute an infringe-
ment of the Control of Fuel (No. 3) Order General Direction (Standard of
Lighting Xo. 1, provided that the total wattage used for the illumination of,
and in, the building does not exceed the maximum permitted by the
Direction.
" I would add that we would nevertheless discourage any unnecessary
use of electricity, and would suggest that in order to economise in fuel your
members should still be advised not to employ lighting effects of the kind
that you describe,"
Our illuminating engineers have naturally been unable to maintain
more than minimum supplies of essentials to commercial users ; on the
other hand, their factories have been fully employed on priority work,
including equipment for use in Service and industrial establishments and
also for export, which has entailed many oversea trips for their technical
staff.
W. J. Furse & CO., Ltd. — -In common with other manufacturers, this
firm has been occupied for some time on work of national importance and
can only accept orders for kinema and theatre equipment when they are
accompanied by a Government licence or priority. Even under these
conditions, however, they have continued to supply their normal products
to various industrial concerns and have also manufactured considerable
quantities of equipment for X. A. A. F.I. A great deal of research is
proceeding with a view to improving, where possible, their wide range of
products for use in all parts of entertainment buildings.
Strand Electric & Engineering Co., Ltd.— The surprising fact about this
company's war activities is that they are still largely concerned with
"'theatrical lighting'* — -not. it is true, for the theatre and kinemas, but as an
essential contribution to '"the tools with which the job will be finished."*
Details cannot be discussed at present but new systems of illumination and
control have been developed which will play an important part in theatrical
lighting after the war. Meanwhile, they are doing their best to meet current
demands for stocks.
G.E.C. — Many kinema and commercial applications of discharge lighting
will result from the researches upon which the G.E.C. technicians are at
present engaged in connection with the development of low-pressure tubular
mercury lamps associated with fluorescent powders. A series of these
powders has been evolved which, when excited, emit radiation over the
whole of the visible spectrum. Apart, however, from these activites, which
are primarily directed towards the war effort, replacement of auditoria and
general lighting equipment has been extensively carried out and considerable
renovation work has also been undertaken with this famous organisation's
usual high standard of craftsmanship.
F. H. Pride, Ltd., have adapted their organisation and plant to the
manufacture of essential equipment for the Government. One important
phase of their work has been the making of special reflectors for the 5-ft.
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fluorescent tubular lamp, which, they anticipate will be developed in varying
sizes, shapes and colours for the lighting of entrance halls, foyers, canopies
and floodlighting of still boards, etc. Meanwhile, although designs are being
prepared and experimental work engaged upon, it is not possible at the
present time to say what the development of these lamps will be in the
lighting equipment of the theatre when the lights go up again.
The merging of the interests of two well-known equipment firms into
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd., has provided exhibitors with a country- wide service in all
forms of kinema equipment. Their engineers have managed to earn- out
urgent maintenance work and at the same time to effect renewals and
replacement of installations which have been placed out of commission.
A large number of Service and Government contracts have also been carried
out. Similar essential work in industrial and other establishments has been
effected by Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., whose prompt and efficient
service has proved of great benefit, particularly to exhibitors whose theaties
have suffered war damage. Although problems of labour and supply have
not rendered things any easier for Robert Rigby, Ltd., manufacturers of the
well-known "Premier" equipment, the firm is still endeavouring as far as
possible to maintain limited deliveries to commercial users. Pathe
Equipment also continue to contrive to meet the demands made by exhibitors
as regards illumination and have also had their share of Government
business. The experience of Modernisation, Ltd., has been enlisted by
a great number of exhibitors in need of replacements for blitzed and
renovated premises. New models of theatre equipment are promised after
the war by R. R. Beard, Ltd., but, on the other hand, Major Equipment, Ltd.,
formerly well-known kinema contractors, are so fully engaged on Government
work that they have been unable to proceed with any theatre developments
of their own.
'HE deterioration of kinema furnishings has set the exhibitor one of his
X chief problems of the war period. Factors which contribute to this
situation include shortage of staff, which renders reasonable maintenance
difficult, the scarcity of cleaning materials, and the restrictions on the supply
of fabrics and other products necessary to keep furnishings in reasonable
condition, but on top of these difficulties there is one product of the war
psychology which has intensified the problem until it has become a constant
menace — we refer to the wilful damage caused by patrons, chiefly juveniles.
In some theatres seats by the hundred have been slashed, fabrics torn off
and the rubber and other upholstery removed. The result is that a serious
situation has been created in certain towns where expensive furnishings
installed for the better comfort and enjoyment of patrons are being ruined
by young hooligans who, even if prosecuted, are let off with a totally
inadequate punishment. The subject has been frequently ventilated at
exhibitor meetings, but beyond the exhibition of slides of warning it appears
there is no remedy for behaviour which is destroying irreplaceable equipment.
It is not only the seating that suff ers, the wave of wanton damage has spread
to other parts of the premises : electric light bulbs, lavatory fittings, door
furnishings and even less readily removed articles have been broken up or
stolen. It is therefore obvious that any complaint made respecting the
shabbiness of the present day kinema, however justified, is by no means
the fault of the exhibitor, who rightly appreciates the appeal of a well-
furnished and elegantly appointed theatre.
If ordinary wear and tear were the only consideration, the average
exhibitor should be well satisfied by the manner in which his furnishings
have stood up to four years of war-time audiences and often insufficient
maintenance. The appearance of many of our kinemas is a credit to the
standard of quality both in material and craftsmanship of our equipment
manufacturers. A little dinginess that may be observable is only to
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be expected, but even that is often eradicated by taking advantage of the
various cleaning and maintenance services now available. It is impracticable
to consider reseating unless enemy action makes this absolutely necessary,
for practically no new seating is now being manufactured, and even were
it possible to obtain pre-restriction stocks, the costs, according to H. J. Green,
of Glasgow have risen by 300 per cent. When it is suggested that the
provision of comfort and furnishings were a matter for the C.E.A. planning
committee, it was stated that the majority of exhibitors would say that their
provision was more a matter for current rather than post-war consideration.
Owing to the necessity of conserving raw materials of all descriptions,
naturally no new seating can now be manufactured apart from small quantities
of replacement parts which may be required for essential repairs so that
seating may be maintained in a reasonably safe condition ; consequently
most of the reputable makers are concentrating on reupholstery and repairs,
although these facilities are being unduly strained owing to the increase of
malicious damage. Many of our recognised kinema equipment firms are
engaged in providing equipment for camp theatres and industrial hostels,
alongside which activities they continue to serve the interests of their
exhibitor customers.
Among these firms are H. Lazarus & Son, Ltd., who, fully recognising the
importance of adequate maintenance of equipment, and consequently are
still using every endeavour, in spite of furnishing difficulties to meet
customers' requirements in reupholstery and other renovation maintenance
as a token of the normal service for which the firm has been outstanding.
Pending a return to normal they will be happy to advise exhibitors how best
to keep his furnishings in good repair, until circumstances permit renewal.
During the past year Beck & Windibank, Ltd., have again concentrated
on the renovation and reupholstery of existing seating. Where possible the
worn or damaged backs, seats and arms are sent to their factory, but where
no spares are available, then the work has been carried out at the kinema
without interference to the performance ; notwithstanding their small war-
time staff a great number of contracts of this nature have been executed.
They have also been fully occupied in making and supplying curtains,
principally in velour ; and supplying and fitting carpets and other floor
coverings, as far as supplies would allow. After the war the firm expect to
be very busy, as so many theatres will need entirely refurnishing, owing to
the fact that, apart from essential temporary or first aid repairs, no real
renewal or replacement of either seating or carpets will have been possible
for several years."
The scarcity of seating points the need for effecting timely repairs and
renovations and getting the last bit of wear out of furnishings. These can
bs undertaken by G. B. Kalee experts ; when the time comes when no
amount of patching up will avail, the exhibitor who finds that replacement
is the only remedy, can rely upon tangible assistance from this firm. One
L. B LOCK WOOD & CO.
THEATRE FURNISHERS
for
SEATINGS, CARPETS, DRAPERIES
OF MODERN DESIGN
NEWALL STREET WORKS, BRADFORD
' Telephone ; Bradford 2980. Low Moor 240 (Night)
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of their striking war innovations has been the introduction of wooden arm
rests, available in different colours to harmonise with existing furnishing
schemes. Although designed to meet a war-time need, this type of arms rest
nevertheless offers distinct advantages even in peace time, where hard wear
and economy are first considerations.
Faced with a serious shortage of material for new equipment, the
problem of making existing seating, carpets, etc., last as long as possible
becomes an urgent one. In this department L. B. LockwOOd & Co., theatre
furnishers, Bradford, are working at full pressure on repair work to seating,
carpets, etc., and although very short staffed indeed, are carrying out
important repairs. The firm has done quite a lot of Government work, fitting
lino at various camps, supplying and fitting stage drapings to various Royal
ordnance factories, and other essential work. W. N. Lockwood is the sole
proprietor of this business, which has now been established over fifty
years.
The majority of our other recognised equipment specialists are engaged
upon some form or other of work connected with the war effort, and although
struggling against shortage of staff and materials, are yet cognisant of
the exhibitors' needs and as far as possible meet them. Walturdaw's have
an enviable record in this respect and can still offer furnishings and replace-
ments, and an expert and economic renovation service. Pathe Equipment,
while fully engaged on current requirements, are looking to the future and
have secured more accommodation for the manufacture of chairs and
furnishings, and, moreover, have evolved one or two useful improvements in
kinema seating. Fosters (Curtains), Ltd., are still able to offer remarkable
war-time values in soft furnishings, and are also busy on war contracts. The
old established firm of W. W. Turner & Co. suggests that until the exhibitor
can invite a tender for a complete new suite of seating, he should make the
most of his present furnishings by availing himself of the repair and re-
uphostering service which is part of their war-time organisation. Stocks
of materials are still available at Paterson's (Glasgow), Ltd., factory, and
they have also an efficient repair department working at full pressure. The
Lancashire firm of C. R. Harrison invite inquiries on all furnishing problems
of the exhibitor. There is therefore little excuse for the showman to neglect
the appearance and condition of seating, curtains or carpets when such
comprehensive facilities are available for their adequate maintenance until
normal times arrive ; there is, however, quite a lot to be done to prevent
undue deterioration. Examination of seating, draperies and carpets should
be made at not too infrequent intervals and any faults remedied forthwith.
Regular cleaning by vacuum should also be undertaken. Meanwhile prac-
tically every one of the firms mentioned above are engaged upon planning
their post-war product, which promises to advance yet more the already
high standard of comfort, appearance and quality which has become almost
synonymous with the kinema entertainment.
GENERAL EQUIPMENT.
A useful service to exhibitors is the daily delivery of torch batteries
designed specially for the specific use of kinema attendants. They
comprise a cell with the maximum recovery power, as such torches are
subjected to more or less continuous use once they commence to function.
This recovery power is attained only at the expense of long storage life, and
consequently B.B. Batteries, Ltd., have arranged this 24-hour postal delivery
service from factory to exhibitor.
Ticket-Issuing Equipment. — There has never been more need than at the
present for an efficient ticket-issuing installation in the kinema. Not only
have attendances increased but the volume of business in the black-out has
had to be dealt with by relatively inexperienced girls promoted to the respons-
ible position of cashier. Unless they were operating simple, speedy and fool-
proof equipment, it Avould have been almost impossible to carry out their
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Our machines have to meet priority demands made
by Government Departments for Communal Feeding
Centres, Royal Ordnance Factories, etc.
We are sorry to have to ask you to bear with us
when we cannot meet your requirements as quickly
as we used to, but we assure you that our ideal of
Service remains unchanged.
A UTOMA TICKET LIMITED
197, Wardour Street, London, W.l.
Telephone : Gerrard 3482.
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duties. These requirements are fully met in the equipment sponsored by the
old-established firms of Automaticket and Accurate Check, whose installations
have proved admirably suited to the exceptional demands arising from war
conditions. Both these companies have successfully continued, notwith-
standing shortage of staff, their efficient maintenance service from their
depots situated in key areas throughout the country. Lighting restrictions,
which have increased the responsibilities of the cashier, have rendered easier the
operations of the " grab and run " raider, who has also found victims in the
managerial office. On the whole, however, the introduction of more effective
precautions, including an alarm system and the dispositions of male members
of the staff, have contributed to the lessening number of kinema cash desk
raids.
Hearing Aids. — A plea made by a provincial Chamber of Commerce for
reinstallation of deaf-aid equipment in local kinemas is an indication of the
importance attached by patrons to these facilities. Belore the war a large
proportion of our theatres were putting in installations, and it seemed that
managers were combining business with humanitarism by affording the means
to deaf and hard of hearing persons to enjoy one of the few forms of entertain-
ment available to them. Unfortunately, the war switched the activities of
manufacturers to more pressingly needed products, and with it their skilled
personnel who serviced the equipment. Managers apparently were unwilling,
or at least unable, to see that the necessary maintenance was forthcoming,
and the situation was aggravated by the sabotage and theft of the equipment,
with the consequence that a very appreciable patronage has been lost to the
theatre. These defections probably do not amount to a great deal during
these days of crowded business, but it must be remembered that these deaf
people are generally locals, whose patronage may well be required in the
post-war period. It is a pity that the maintenance services of these firms
which cater for this type of equipment could not have been adequately
continued, and thus perpetuate the good will which the original installation
of deaf aids engendered. It is to be hoped that the early post-war period
will see an increased appreciation of this form of kinema service, which, in
view of the large proportion of our population that is afflicted, cannot be
regarded as altogether altruistic.
One of the most popular theatre deaf-aid equipments is the Artiente,
who, though now exclusively engaged in meeting service acoustic requirements,
is working on a new type of equipment specially designed for kinema use,
which it is hoped will be available soon after the close of hostilities. Other
firms whose war activities have compelled them temporarily to neglect the
kinema market are most of the prominent sound-equipment firms — R.C.A.,
G.B.-Kalee, B.T.-H., Western Electric, to mention but a few whose aids to
hearing are recognised as an integral part of theatre equipment.
Staff Uniforms. — One of the minor mysteries of theatre operation during
the fourth year of war clothing restrictions is the maintenance of that smart
and alert appearance which patrons have come to associate with the front-
of-house staff of their favourite kinema. Probably the absence of the garish
vestibule lighting more often than not mercifully cloaks the expedients
arising from the enforced " make-and-mend." On the other hand, the fact
that attendants generally retain still some of their pre-war distinction in
quality and cut, must be credited both to the pre-war efforts of those firms
who specialse in kinema clothing and to their war-time facilities for repair
and renovation. A proportion of the credit is also due to the exhibitor whose
dealings with reputable firms have ensured uniforms of the finest quality
cloth and a well-tailored uniform. Most of the various uniform tailors are
still able to supply customers' requirements as regards new clothing, but the
demand is naturally restricted owing to the unwillingness of staff to surrender
the necessary coupons ; one ground of objection being that if he or she were
removed to other work, they would not get coupon value. The difficulty of
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Accurate Check Ltd
H, WAMOtm STESET,
LONDON, W.I.
Telephone: Gemmi 1703
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exhibitors in this connection was represented to the Board of Trade, but the
reply was unfavourable. The Board made it clear that it had been obliged
to adopt an increasingly austere attitude ; extra coupons could not be granted
for uniforms, except where the uniforms were indispensable for security reasons.
It was not possible to grant a concession which had been refused to other
trades. Uniforms could be replaced by utility overalls, which were available
in a small lange of colours, at three coupons each. Efforts made during
the year to obtain additional coupons for usherettes, owing to the difficulty
of replacing clothing and also to obtain an extension to other ranks of kinema
workers of the " dirty work " concession, were also unsuccessful.
Quality of material counts for coupon value, and long-life materials
are guaranteed by Alfred Harold (Uniforms), Ltd., who can still supply in a
limited range of colours, uniforms and dresses which, in workmanship and
art, are not inferior to pre-war standard, although necessarily adapted to
meet the austerity regulations of the times. There has been a great demand
made upon the renovation, repair and cleaning facilities of this firm, whose
work has materially helped to maintain the smart appearance of the Kinema
staff. James Beever & Co., Ltd., aie still carrying on a considerable business,
and are already planning to meet the anticipated post-war demand for the
entire refitting of male and female staffs. New designs are being readied, and
provided there is an early relaxation of the control of materials and the use
of coupons, foresee an extremely busy period for uniform contractors. A
similar outlook is held by Uniform Clothing & Equipment Co., Ltd., who,
where coupons are forthcoming, are still supplying clothing of the best
quality and distinctive cut. An efficient repair and cleaning service is also
available. Other firms, such as Charles Baker & Co., Ltd., are also in a position
to meet customers' demands for staff uniforms.
PUBLICITY
KINEMA publicity as it was in pre-war days has practically disappeared,
with the imposition of the various war-time restrictions. It was difficult
enough for the exhibitor to overcome the earlier limitations imposed by the
black-out, the control of materials and the shortage of labour, but what
really proved insuperable were the Fuel Economy Order and the severe
restrictions in the use of paper. The two chief advertising adjuncts of the
exhibitor — lighting and posters — have been denied him, and his display adver-
tising in the Press has been reduced to a minimum. At one time, some
exhibitors endeavoured to employ ultra-violet or " black " lighting of
fluorescent materials within the vestibule as a substitute of the exterior neon
displays, but it never became really popular, and, in some districts, it was
ruled that the intensity of illumination exceeded the limit laid down. With
the coming of the Fuel Economy Order, most of these efforts were found
to be illegal.
Poster display was reduced to a minimum, and even those that were
exhibited, had their utility rendered negligible owing to the inability to an-
nounce the address of the theatre advertised. Fortunately, this regulation
was relaxed during the year, permission being given for the display place
names, provided they " could not be read from the air or a rapidly moving
vehicle." Many theatres availed themselves of this permission, but in a
number of districts. Chief Constables have refused application in this respect.
PUBLICITY
C I ROSICN LTD.
90, WARDOUR STREET, W.I.
PRE-WAR EFFICIENCY
FULLY MAINTAINED
"THE SERVICE THAT SATISFIES"
3 5 26
Telephone: CERRARD Wll
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There has also been great diversity in the size of type permitted, which has
varied from a maximum of 6 inches to 1|- inches in height.
There are still a number of programmes issued, but in order to conform
with the law, they are being sold, the proceeds generally being given to a
local charity. Trailers still constitute a most efficient form of publicity,
that for " The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp " being universally commended
for its make-up and matter which was in Technicolor. Although in London
reliance continues to be placed on the display advertisement the restrictions
placed on this form of publicity by the provincial Press is generally welcomed
by exhibitors who, in many districts, had been campaigning for an agreed
limitation of advertising space. On the other hand, there seems little diminu-
tion in the space being taken up in the local weekly Press.
The prohibition of photographic stills, while detracting from the attrac-
tiveness of exterior displays, has not affected the box-office, thanks to the
generally healthy state of business nowadays and also to the use of the
coloured advertising extracted from the pages of the Kine and other trade
papers. Glazed litho. stills have also proved a satisfactory substitute.
Blackboards with coloured crayon drawings, slogans, etc., have appeared
on the front of many of the smaller provincial kinemas who have valiantly
endeavoured to maintain the Trade's reputation for exploitation. Resulting
companies have fully encouraged the showmanship abilities of exhibitors by
exploitation competitions, a survey of which indicates the resourcefulness of
so many kinema managers. Although a great deal of reliance is still placed
upon the tie-up between kinema and shops of one kind and another, the
showmanship pages of the Kine shows what can be achieved by improvisation
and ingenuity.
The need to induce a more efficient type of film publicity is one of the
reasons for the recent formation in London of the Central Clearing House
which is considering post-war and other problems in publicity and exploitation
as they arise in future. Membership is open to renting and studio publicity
men.
Now the fuel economy prevents the use of those fascinating illuminated
scenes and cut-outs which used to be such an attractive feature of the lobby,
the exhibitor is hard put to it to find an alternative. Cut-outs relying solely
upon the light of day for illuminations, are still being used where exhibitors
cati do the work on the premises from existing material, and when official
propaganda films are shown, there is little difficulty in arranging with the
Service or Department concerned a display bearing on the subject of the film.
Generally, however, a greater reliance than ever must be placed on attractive
display frames, which are still being secured throughout the country.
A. Coltman & Co. — These specialists in front-of-the-house publicity,
have managed, during the past year, to meet the requirements of their many
customers. With the assistance of the Ministry of Supply, they have been
able to obtain materials to take the place of three-ply for the manufacture of
category boards. In addition, Coltman displays have maintained a full
service to their clients, and from time to time, have carried out renovations
under their usual maintenance service. A particularly praiseworthy job,
under difficult circumstances was the alteration, when kinema admittance
prices were increased, of all the price panels throughout the whole of the
circuit and independent theatres for whom they are contractors.
G i resign , Ltd. — Despite many official restrictions on the supply of
publicity materials, particularly in regard to stills, Girosign, Ltd., have been
able to maintain their display service of current and advance publicity for
exhibitors, many of whom have written congratulating them on the excellence
of their war-time arrangements. The company's studios at 90, Wardour
Street, have, in fact, been extended in order to cope with the increased
demand for the Girosign service. One explanation of this increase is that
Girosign publicity complies with all Government restrictions, thus saving
exhibitors a great deal of worry in this respect. Another is the promptness
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and regularity with which display matter has been circulated. And yet
another is the fact that Girosign has made a special point of catering for their
subscribers' individual needs, supplementing the main service by additional
displays whenever and wherever they are called for.
Stiilograph, Ltd. — This company was formed in 1943 for the purpose, inter
alia, of securing the stocks and manufacturing rights of the " Stiilograph "
mechanically controlled display unit. These machines are ideally suited for
the display of stills inasmuch that they introduce two of the most important
considerations of display advertising, viz., illumination and movement. In
addition to this specialised unit, the company will manufacture all types of
exterior and interior cabinets suitable for kinema display and an ambitious
post-war programme has already been laid down. Of necessity, its activities
will be restricted during the war period. The Managing Director is W.
Gordon, who is also Managing Director of Gordon's Sales & Advertising
Service, Ltd., and Kine-Ads., Ltd.
National Screen Service. — The efficiency of a well-produced trailer as
pre-run publicity is generally admitted, but too frequently insufficient
consideration is given in the selection of this box-office asset. If 100 per cent,
value is desired, it is best to deal with a firm like N.S.S., who have specialised
for many years in the production of trailers and consequently appreciate
exactly the right angle of the approach to the potential patron. Artistry
and emphasis are combined in the products of this firm which dominate
80 per cent, of the screens of this country. One recent production, a Techni-
color trailer of the King, is a colourful production of typical appeal.
Gordon's Sales & Advertising Service, Ltd., deal in posters and displays
of every description, and also have a large clientele who depend upon this
progressive Manchester concern for interior and exterior cabinet frames.
— any attractive units are still available and most are supplied as a live-service
contract, which has proved dependable and of great assistance in these days.
Ace Publicity. — This company, which operates under the personal super-
vision of Leon Goodman, deals exclusively with the varied publicity and
exploitation requirements of exhibitors. In addition to posters, cut-outs and
signs, which are distinctive in design and execution, the firm has won a
reputation for the appearance and workmanship of its display frames and
cabinets.
MUSIC IN THE KENEMA.
COMPLAINTS that exhibitors do not consistently employ the capital outlay
represented by their organ are much less justified nowadays. Each week
sees more of the 500 or so instruments in the country brought into service,
and more appointments to the console. Wai conditions have made it cleai
that the organ is unquestionablv a showmanship asset even though the general
tun of musicianship apparent these days is considerably inferior to the peace-
time standard. Normally the instrument serves the double purpose of
providing a welcome break to the visual entertainment, and also in its appear-
ance contributing to the general decorative attractiveness of the theatre. Tn
pre-war days some of our best kinema architects expended much thought to
the console design which conformed to the main decorative motif of the
auditorium. To-day owing to lighting restiictions much of the former glory
of the floodlit and illuminated console has departed, and it is a tribute to the
intrinsic showmanship worth of the instrument that the popularity ot the
organ interlude as a feature of the programme continues to increase with the
war-time patron. Its immense use for accompaniment purposes when
handled by a competent musician has also been frequently demonstrated at
kinemas which feature turns or stage Service concerts and other shows.
Although many organists from the services have resumed their duties and
there has been an appreciable influx of talented newcomers, the wider recog-
nition of the entertainment qualities of the instrument has been hampered
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by the scarcity of players. This could be rectified by the establishment
of facilities for tuition of promising youngsters. It is suggested that a lead
in this direction might be given by the big circuits who could very well arrange
for one of their theatres in each area to be used as a centre where it might be
possible for budding organists to obtain at moderate fees instiuction from a
qualified teacher. After hostilities there will possibly be an influx of candi-
dates for kinema appointments because, doubtless, many men who now
double the position of manager-organist will elect to remain on the executive
side ; if, however, we are to attract a superior class of musician some of the
conditions under which pre-war organists functioned will need adjustment.
The lack of unity among them has led to the suggestion that they should
follow the lead of their managerial colleagues and organise. There have been
previous attempts in this direction. In the silent film days many were mem-
bers of the musicians union, and afterwards the organists branch of the
Incorporated Society of Musicians did much good work before its dissolution,
but there is little room in industry or the arts for the unattached and un-
represented. At no distant futuie the pros and cons of association with one
society or the other must receive the consideration of the kinema organist.
Presentation,— With an organ in good condition and an organist with a
degiee of showmanship there need be no anxiety concerning the presentation
of a vanety piogramme, as many exhibitois have proved to their advantage.
On the other hand, it is of no use to substitute a fifth-rate stage show for a
second feature as many of the less discerning have done. The dearth of
artists practically prohibits professional variety, and even were they available
the greatest care in booking is necessary for the atmosphere of the kinema
differs radically from that of the intimate music hall. The most successful
type of presentation is that which enlists the aid of the sei vices, whether in
connection with a patriotic scena or in a short variety programme contributed
by a local service concert party. The former is often effectively employed as
a prologue to a suitable film or for a propaganda stunt while if the latter is
not practicable, a " services " or an " amateur " night will prove amusing,
even if not much outstanding talent is unearthed. The effect and sccpe of
the organ as a front rank musical instrument has been proved by its use in
some kinemas as the sole accompaniment for musical comedy excerpts
and even to local operatic performances.
Then, of course, there is the ever popular— musical interlude, which, in
the hands of a capable musician aided by a minimum of lighting effects is
often a thing of charm and musical satisfaction. Indeed, it may be claimed
that the oiigin of the obvious improvement in musical appreciation of the
public may be traced to the kinema. This has been noticed by not a few of
our organists whose experience is that, among the majority of patrons there
is a return to the love of melody in musical compositioDs, and appreciation of
pure organ tone. A recital interlude is given straight in some theatres, in
others slides are found to be necessary, but they should be used with discretion.
The use of microphone announcement provides a welcome intimacy between
player and audiences, but it is nor often that an organist possesses a " mike "
presence, and unless he has a nimble wit and ready tongue his stuff is likely
to be banal and uninspiring. A carefully prepared and well written script is
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desirable : it should be concise and to the point, heightened by wit, but not
facetiousness and its interpellation should interrupt the music as little as
possible ; another point is that only in the hands of the most competent
performer can the interlude hold audience inteiest foi more than 15 minutes.
There has been no production of kinema organs in this country since the
war, and consequently very few sales, although there have been removals of
instruments from one situation to another. The Compton Company for
instance have transferied a number of their " Theatrones " to service camps
and other establishments where they are giving good service and emphasises
the popularity and convenience of this type of instrument.
John Compton Organ Co., Ltd.— Arrangements have been made for a
quick turn over to peace time production of Compton theatre organs. The
exceptional variety of precision work which the company has been privileged
to produce during the war, ranging from wood components within the closest
limits and other work which must be accurate to two 10,000ths of an inch,
has naturally increased its knowledge of up-to-the-minute production
methods. These methods will unquestionably be reflected in the new out-
standing features of the post-war theatre organ. The company has for many
years pioneered new ideas in organ- building and their current preoccupations
will undoubtedly result in some features of exceptional interest and attraction
when production again becomes possible. Aheady schemes are in preparation
for the installation of a number of new instruments. Meanwhile, reports
from various centres show that the theatre organ has lost none of its popularity
with audience and management alike. It may be added that Compton's
maintenance service goes on without interruption.
Wurlitzer.— Another year in which no Wurlitzeis have been sold in
this country has meant no slackening off in the work performed by the reduced
staff at the firm's Kentish Town factory, which has been kept phenomenally
busy. The strong public demand for the organ interlude has resulted in
the bringing into us of every Wurlitzer installation in the country. After
many years of neglect, quite a lot of cleaning and overhauling has had to be
done. One unique job was the reconditioning of a blitzed instrument which
had suffered thousands of fractures, but fortunately had been rescued before
the theatre was hit a second time ; this instrument has been made equal to
new and is being installed elsewhere — a striking testimony to the quality of
mateiial and craftsmanship which go to the building up of this instrument.
It is pointed out that pipes and woodwork do not deteriorate aDd the
mechanical parts in motors and other electrical gear, leathers, keys, etc.,
can always be renewed. A profitable side-line of the company is the coin-
operated phonograph — -or juke box, as the Americans know it. Although
no new instruments have been installed during the war, their popularity
among the American services has increased their market value many times
in excess of their original cost — a proof of a good investment.
In picture theatres where the organ is out of use or where facilities do
not exist, there is, of course, not the same scope for presentation of the nature
referred to in the previous paragraphs. It has, however, been demonstrated
that the more effective use of the non~sync. by managers would materially
assist in the creation of a better atmosphere for the introduction of a film.
There have been some striking examples of scenic prologues being staged
to the accompaniment of the non-sync. ; this obviously depends on the
possession of a degree of musical appreciation and to the exercise of a little
time and patience upon rehearsal. More intelligent use, however, should be
made of record catalogues. One or two fiims publish a number of records
specially composed to meet specified atmospheric requirements ; but, on the
whole, dependence will have to be placed on the ordinary commercial discs
of semi-popular nature, which, if carefully selected, should meet all average
requirements.
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STAGE EQUIPMENT.
THE increasing use of the stage for one purpose and another has been a
feature of war-time entertainment. Where it is the custom to put on
prologues, scenic interludes and other forms of presentation some form of
stage lighting equipment is essential. For personal appearances, propaganda
talks the minimum of illumination is required and can generally be obtained
from the projection- booth spot equipment, which, with intelligent handling,
will also enable small shows of a modest nature to be satisfactorily staged.
On the other hand, many exhibitors have reason to bless their foresight in
installing gear sufficient to meec most stags requirements. This has proved
most convenient when, as has frequently happened these days, it is desired
to switch over from films to variety or drama ; but, even if there is no intention
to develope on these ambitious lines, the possession of adequate equipment
facilitates the presentation of all but the most spectacular stage shows.
That such presentations continue to be given shows the robust character of
the installations and the efficiency and ingenuity of the maintenance work
that has to be undertaken failing practical impossibility of obtaining new
equipment. This does not mean that our manufacturers have not been
fully engaged. Much product has been turned out for export, and in addition
to meeting service demands have also supplied all forms of equipment to
camps, factories and other service and industrial establishments. Replace-
ment of enemy damaged installations have been made under licence, and the
maintenance departments have continued to function satisfactorily.
Strand Electric and Engineering Co., Ltd.— The company has equipped
very many camp theatres, factory canteen stages, hostels, etc., and it has
supplied the stage lighting apparatus for such performances as " Salute
to Russia " ; but Strand Electric rs scheduled under the Essential Works
(General Provisions) Order, 1941, and is almost entirely engaged on work of
the highest priority. The surprising fact is that its activities are still largely
to do with " theatrical lighting " — not, it is true, for the theatre and cinema,
but as an essential part of " the tools with which the job will be finished."
Details cannot be discussed at present, but new systems of illumination and
control have been developed which will play an important part in ' ' theatrical
lighting " for the theatre and kinema, after the war. The overseas demands
have been well maintained, resulting in frequent foreign journeyings by
Strand Electric electricians to Spain, Portugal, South Africa, Ceylon, Middle
East, United States of America and Australia. Nearly 100 members of the
staff are in the Forces.
W. J. Furse & Co., Ltd. — "When hostilities cease and more normal trading
conditions return, Furse & Co. intend to carry out an ambitious scheme of
post-war development, and their range of products will include almost every
electrical and engineering appliance for the stage, together with a large range
of products for use in other parts of entertainment buildings. Furse & Co.
are actual manufacturers of their products, which include lighting equipment
and control apparatus ; but, in common with other manufacturers, have
been occupied for some time now on work of urgent national importance,
and can only accept orders for kinema and theatre equipment when these are
accompanied by a Government licence or priority. Even under these con-
ditions, however, they have continued to supply their normal products to
various industrial concerns for use in canteens, etc., and, in addition, have
manufactured considerable quantities of equipment for N. A. A. F.I. The
expert side of the business has been considerably developed and steps have
been taken for increased representation in many parts of the world. A
great deal of equipment has been sent abroad.
R. R. Beard, Ltd.— During the past year this well-known firm have
supplied only a restricted amount of their well-known range of equipment,
owing to their factory being engaged on other work ; but, with the return
of peace, they are looking forward to the introduction of new models over
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their range of theatre and studio lighting equipment, incorporating new
principles in many cases, but retaining the former robustness in construction
which is well appreciated, and ease of operation.
Robert Rigby, Ltd. — -Equipment bearing the famous trade name of
" Premier " is installed at hundreds of kinemas, where it continues to give
sterling service. Although the commercial output of this firm has suffered as
the result of its war-time commitments, they are still able to meet, through
the usual trade channels, a not inconsiderable proportion of customers'
requirements.
Provincial Cinematograph Trading Co. — This firm markets a wide range
of products, including all the best known makes of illumination and mechanical
equipment. Lighting units, switchboards and dimmers figure among the
accessories specifically designed to meet exhibitors requirements, which also
include curtain tracks and controllers of modern design. Most of these
articles can still be supplied from stock thanks to the foresight of the principals
who have to a great extent overcome certain difficulties of money. The
company's maintenance service is also functioning.
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd.— The peace time organisation of this
famous firm has been adapted to war needs, but not wholly to the exclusion
of the commercial exhibitor who can still rely on the quality of Walturdaw
apparatus. Naturally, certain product is in short supply but it is still possible
to meet most requirements in respect of most types of kinema electrical equip-
ment, draperies, curtain tracks and controls, battens and other factors which
contribute to the overall efficiency of stage presentations. A considerable
amount of work has been done for the Services, and for works recreational
centres, and the replacement and reconditioning of war damaged premises
continue to feature prominently in the firm's activities.
Knight and Co. (Engineers), Ltd. — Work of national importance has
relegaced the stage-engineering department of this firm to the background,
even were exhibitors in a position to instal console lifts, fire curtains and re-
volving stages for which Knights were famous in pre-war days. At the same
time the requirements of the Industry have not been forgotten and a consider-
able amount of research and experimentation has been going on which will
result in the development of many ingenious devices which are destined to
play an important part in the betterment of stage performances.
TRAINING OF PROJECTIONISTS.
THE rapid deterioration of projection standards during the past two years
is presenting a serious problem to exhibitors. The prime reason for the
position is, of course, the man-power demands of the war effort, but while
other industries appear to have successfully solved the difficulties attaching
to the adequate training of substitute labour, this does not seem to have been
achieved by the Kinema Trade as a whole. One possible reason is that trainees
are drafted into the box and are expected to ' ' pick-up ' ' the rudiments of their
highly skilful job with no sort of background or the teaching of its essential
elements. The result is seen in bad change overs, loss of screen illumination,
unintelligible sound and, of course, film mutilation, which possibly may lead
to a charge of incompetency against a perfectly efficient projectionist at the
following play date. These faults are evidence either of lack of experience or
indifference, possibly both, and the various departments of the Trade recognis-
ing that the situation may have the most serious repercussions on the future
of the Industry have come together to seek a way out. Meetings of the
C.G.A. and the British Kinematograph Society have taken place with a view
to establishing a co-operative effort by means of lectures and papers, and the
holding of meetings in various areas to improve the quality of projection.
With this end in view the activities of the projection division of the K.R.S.
has also been strengthened. The Kinematograph Renters Society have
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indicated their approval of various efforts that have been made by C.E.A.
branches and projectionists' committees to start training schemes. In
Nottinghamshire for instance, the chief projectionists themselves gave a
lead to the country by instituting an organisation which would instruct new-
comers to projection rooms. A comprehensive training scheme has been
started by the Northern Ireland C.E.A. The project embraces the establish-
ment of a technical department for the inspection of apparatus and the
remedying of defects and technical education consisting of two courses, the full
course (£3 lis. 6d.), and a modified course for experienced men (£2 2s.).
Already over 100 applications have been received.
The eaucation and status of piojectionists figured among the first aims of
the recently formed Kinema Projectionists and Engineers Association. It
proposed to form a technical department for the purpose of raising the efficiency
of the membership who have been prominent in local attempts made towards
this end. Incidentally, it is interesting to recall that Tom O Brien, General
Secretary of the N.A.T.K.E., with which the K.P.E.A. is associated, expressed
the hope that eventually projectionists who passed a proficiency test would
receive a certificate, and that chief projectionists would receive an official
licence which would be recognised by the Government.
Some alleviation of personnel shortage may be anticipated when the
Government scheme for the training as projectionists of disabled and dis-
charged ex-Service men starts to function. The essence of the proposals
agreed to by the C.E.A., B.K.S. and N.A.T.K.E. is to provide facilities for
initial training in elementary electrical engineering and its practical application
to kinema projection. The full course will last nine months, the first three
of which would be in a properly equipped training centre and the remainder
in actual employment in a kinema. The advantage of obtaining a fully-
trained man and at the same time giving a helping hand to war-disabled
commended the scheme to exhibitors, more particularly as, for the first
time in the history of the film Trade a large body of men is being introduced
into the projection room who have been really trained for their job and have
not had to pick up their knowledge as best they might. On the other hand,
the point has already been raised that whether, with these trainees and civilians
in the projection booth, there would be any difficulty in re-absorbing the
theatre technicians and semi- trained operatives as they come out of the Forces.
Obviously the pick of the men will have little difficulty, but position of the
others has yet to be defined.
A method of meeting difficulties arising from the shortage of skilled
technicians has been adopted by the Sheffield C.E.A., who have formed a
pool of two specially employed projectionists who act as relief operators
wherever their services are required. The scheme is co-operative and has
been found to function admirably.
PROJECTION EQUIPMENT AND PRACTICE.
THE observed decline in the quality of projection is caused by deficiences
in the human element and not in the equipment, which, whatever its
make and origin, has functioned in a manner beyond the fondest hopes of
many of our technicians. This is all the more remarkable considering that
for three years new mechanisms have been practically unobtainable and that
the machines have been subjected more often than not to heavy-handed
treatment by inexperienced trainees. Moreover, installations have not been
accorded the frequent servicings which they receive in peace, notwithstanding
that the manufacturers have gallantly carried a restricted, though still highly
efficient, maintenance service. It is, however, to the manufacturers that
credit is due that the show has gone on so satisfactorily ; the war has fully
proved their contentions as to the durability, strength and mechanical
efficiency of their product ; the craftsmanship and quality of material put
into our pre-war equipment has ensured its present performance. It has
been no easy work to carry on, shortage of staff, of materials and commercial
manufacturing facilities have all had to be contended with, and even now
the supply of spares and also their quality are often a matter of anxiety.
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Early in the year, the situation as regards spares was so serious as to wax rant
representations to the Government by the joint liaison committee of the
C.E.A. and K.M.A. to assure the release of material to enable exhibitors
to keep their shows going. Actually, the probability is that this decision
was not so difficult to arrive at owing to the necessity of meeting similar
requirements of Service kinema installations.
The difficulties of renewals and replacements have been stated by Thomas
Chilton, of J. Frank Brockliss, Ltd., who points out that "the Board of
Trade controls the supply and repair of projectors and arcs. The granting of
licences for repairs takes time, spare parts are not always available, and
instead of two months being the average time required for the overhaul of
a pair of mechanisms, it may take anything up to six months. It is true
that mechanisms are loaned out whilst this work is being done ; but because
of the long delays in completing repairs it is obvious the stock of stand-bys
is worked to the limit." American manufacturers are also subject to licences
in the building of projectors ; during the first three months of 1944 only
200 permits were granted. Projector building in Great Britain is not subject
to a numerical allocation. Application is made and the Board of Trade issue
licences for the supply of the necessary material. Certain equipment will
not be capable of patchwork renewal. Many projectors are already due for
scrapping ; already where the condition of machines is bad it is possible to
obtain new, but here, of course, a certificate from a Government inspector
is required. The inspector, as a rule, is very fair, giving his certificate
wherever the apparatus is in really worn-out condition, or making such
suggestions, backed up by his recommendation, as will put the apparatus
in sound working condition. One matter in connection with spares that
was brought up was the operation of the purchase tax on spares, an instance
being cited by an exhibitor who had to pay £15 for a pair of back-gate plates
against the pre-war price of £4 10s.
A problem that is being considered by many industries — the post-war
disposal of equipment — is being considered by the Kinema Trade. The
Government has during the past three years been a record customer for all
types of projectors, chiefly mobile. There will probably be a certain demand
for these, for the purpose of running village shows, and for propaganda and
advertising. The biggest problem seems likely to arise in regard to 16-mm.
sound projectors, whose number far exceeds that of 35-mm. machines.
Should these machines be thrown upon the market at knock-out prices, or
should the manufacturers be given the opportunity of repurchasing them at
agreed discounts, in order that they may be reconstructed for resale ? The
subject is of such importance that it should figure in discussions between the
Trade and the Government Departments concerned.
The standardisation of film spools, which was originally mooted in 1938
without success, has again been canvassed, and it has been suggested that the
American standard of 1,700 ft. should be adopted in this country ; others
advocate a 1,200-ft. minimum and a 1,500-ft. maximum, which would avoid
overloading spools and would be a more convenient length with which to deal.
Standardisation of film spool hubs was mentioned at the B.K.S. as desirable,
but the transport of film on spools was frowned upon owing to the risk of
damage. And in connection with this subject, a suggestion has been made
for a B.S.I, specification of a really good re winder.
Another matter which has been brought before the B.K.S. was the
possibilities of the non-intermittent projector, which formed the subject of
a paper by R. Howard Cricks, F.R.P.S., Technical Editor of the "Ideal
Kinema," who confesses to the notion that sooner or later the intermittent
motion will become obsolete. He examined the reasons for the non-success
of the principle and referred to various examples of its application, including
the Mechau Arcadia, half-a-dozen of which were installed some years ago
in the LoDdon area. Advantages of the non-intermittent motion he states
as follows : From the exhibitor's poirt of view, the chief object is to economise
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in light by the elimination of the shutter, which wastes 50 per cent, of the
light from the arc. This is a point where many systems have failed, for while
dispensing with a shutter they necessitate the use of small- aperture lenses, so
nullifying any economy of light. An aspect of broader importance is the
lessened strain on the film. The pull of the intermittent sprocket on the
film amounts to about 6 lb., applied 24 times a second, imparting to the film
an acceleration of over 1 mile per sec. The elimination of the intermittent
motion would reduce these stresses to a mere fraction and overcome most of
our troubles of emulsion pick-up and strained perforations. A recent British
specification for a non-intermittent movement invented by Dr. O. K. Kolb, of
British Acoustic, employs the, rocking mirror principle, but avoids the use
of a shutter.
Tests are being made in America on a chromium-plating method for
worn projector parts. This, it is urged, will give longer life to the parts
treated and help to solve the problem of the supply of new parts. The idea
is a good one, but it must be recognised that chromium -plating of machine
parts is not a new idea, the process having been employed for three or four
years in some branches of engineering in this country. In precision engineer-
ing the measurement is so close that a new designing of the part would become
necessary in many instances, as the three to five-thousandth-thick film of
chromium would allow too little cleaiance. Where the surface has been
worn down, the plating process would perhaps barely biing the surface to its
oiiginal height.
Plans for the post-war projection room and its equipment are already
exercising exhibitors and technicians. More space is advocated for projection-
room suites, which should be a great deal more cheerful. Walls should be
plastered and enamelled or tiled, floor coverings of light yet serviceable
pattern, and the place should be as well air-conditioned as the auditorium .
In detail, there is demanded a spacious rewind room, a rectifier room, a well-
ventilated battery room, and a combined workshop and storeroom, and
R. Howard Cricks also wants a thyratron room for the house lights control.
The future requirements of the kinema will require this greatly increased space,
for, in addition to two or three 35-mro. projectors, there is the likelihood
that a 16-mm. machine will also be installed. Then there is the slide projector,
a couple of spots or, preferably, an effects machine ; nor must provision be
omitted for the installation of equipment for a large screen television when it
becomes a commercial practicability.
Although there is little doubt that present-day national needs have
stimulated and hastened research in the kinema industry as elsewhere, there
is little immediate development to show, but a great deal of work has been
going on behind the scenes and ideas and inventions primarily directed
towards the war effort wilbbe applied to peace time entertainment, which will
consequently benefit by the important advances made in design and perform-
ance of apparatus. One particular direction of progress is in respect to the
perfection of the discharge lamp as a projector illuminant, thereby eliminating
the heat, fumes and controls of the arc lamp. A great deal of work, however,
is necessary before this will be more than experimentally available, although
the various applications of the principle are being watched by the C.E.A.
Technical Committee. It will be remembered that this method of illumina-
tion was employed in a dual projection outfit sponsored by Philips just
before the war, containing two mute and soundheads, amplifier and all controls
in the single unit.
The suitability of new types of mercury discharge lamps, for various
applications in photography and kinematography, is dealt with in a paper by
H. K. Bourne, of B.T.-H., in the ''Photographic Journal." Three types of
lamps are dealt with : the water-cooled capillary type, which is available
in 500 and 1,000-watt sizes, has an exceedingly high efficiency, but needs a
supply voltage of 600 and 1,200 v., respectively, and a supply of water for
cooling ; the compact source type, made so far in 250 and 500-watt sizes,
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which will run on mains voltage, and is air-cooled ; and the tubular fluorescent
lamp, which is a low brightness " daylight " lamp, 5 ft. in length, consuming
80 watts only, and also running on mains voltage.
For projection, either the water-cooled or the compact source type has
the advantage, as compared with a filament lamp, of increased screen
illumination, a leduction in heat, and a pleasant colour for monochrome
films. The projection of coloured films is not satisfactory, due to the fact
that films are processed for projection with the H.T. arc.
Various photographic applications of these lamps are fully discussed*
Possibly, the most novel is in flash photography ; it is claimed that a 400-
watt medium high-pressure type can be operated for brief periods at 20 times
its normal wattage, giving a light output of 35,000 lumens for l-10th second.
The Ministry of Aircraft Production has announced that, in view of
the shortage of projector lamps — that is, lamps with concentrated filaments
for use with optical projection apparatus or floodlight reflectors — it has been
found necessary to impose a restriction on their sales. All would-be pur-
chasers of projector lamps are now required to state with their order the
purpose for which the lamp -is required and the use to which it is to be put.
While this restriction will not largely affect standard picture production,
it will no doubt be anxiously regarded by educational authorities who use
16-mm. instructional films. The theatre will have to look to its spots, and
the smaller studio spotlights will also be affected.
Meanwhile, the early post-war period may be expected to produce a
series of new projectors and lamp units. Most of the British and American
manufacturers are already experimenting with the prototype of their new
product, which, if not altogether revolutionary in principle, it is understood,
embrace several important technical advances, assuring greater economy of
current with more efficient performance and simplicity of control.
During the year the Industry suffered the loss of two pioneers of the
technical side— R. W. Paul (April), who from the very earliest days was
associated with the equipment and production side, and latterly identified
with the Cambridge Instrument Co., and F. H. Richardson (September),
probably the greatest world authority on motion picture projection, who was
for many years associated with the American trade journal, the " Motion
Picture Herald."
AvoMeter Electrical Measuring Apparatus.— With shortage of service
staffs, the exhibitor who possesses a qualified technician who can do his
own electrical and sound testing is fortunate in these days. An indispensable
measuring instrument for all such forms of testing is the 46-range Universal
AvoMeter, which should be in the possession of every projectionist or service
engineer. Manufactured by the Automatic Coil Winder and Electrical
Equipment Co., Ltd., it is an entirely self-contained instrument which pro-
vides for every essential test of electrical and sound equipment. It possesses
45 ranges of direct readings, all taken without external shunts or multipliers.
An automatic cut-out protects the instrument from damage in the event of
a severe overload. With its ranges for measuring A.C. and D.C. current,
A.C. and D.C. voltage resistance, capacity, audio-frequency power output
and decibel ranges, it is an all-embracing test instrument.
THE FIRE HAZARD
THE adoption, throughout the country, of the official fire plan has resulted
in various modifications of the procedure to be followed in dealing with
outbreaks of fires, but it has not affected the basic equipment requirements
of the exhibitor. Indeed, during the war, it is more than ever necessary that
all fire protection equipment should be properly maintained. This point
has not been overlooked by local N.F.S. headquarters, a service which above
all else demands almost a pre-war efficiency as regards kinema firemen and
fireguards.
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In some areas restrictions have been tightened up. There has been
insistence that the stand-by programme should be kept in a container with a
hinged lid, padlocked to prevent risk of fire, also that draperies which had not
been treated within the past three years should be fireproof ed. It may be
considered that modern theatre construction reduces the fire risk to the
minimum, but on the other hand there have occurred several recent instances
which go to prove that the hazard, always present under normal circumstances,
is considerably increased under war conditions. The fact that so few kinema
casualties are directly traceable to fire is due to the insistence of local author-
ities upon the retention of an adequately trained staff and, also, to the willing
co-operation of theatre managements with the local N.F.S. executives.
Naturally, in these days of manpower shortage, difficulties are experienced,
and in Manchester, where the point has arisen, it was suggested that the
position of kinemas and their responsibilities should be explained to the
authorities and especially their responsibility for complying with the terms
and conditions of their licences. Under present conditions it was contended,
100 per cent, efficiency could not be maintained. This difficulty in conforming
with both the management and fire regulations is not peculiar to the provinces.
It has occurred in the London area, where theatre firemen are required to be
ex-members of the official fire-fighting services, but as there have been no
official complaints made during the year it may be considered that the
exhibitors' dispositions in this respect are satisfactory. Recent intensification
of air raids has lent point to the strictest observance of the regulations, which
is all to the good, for in the end there is little difference between a fire caused
by enemy action and any other.
For many years the Pyrene Co., Ltd., has given special consideration to
the fire protection requirements of houses of entertainment, and their service,
comprising the most complete range of equipment, covers every conceivable
form of fire hazard. Those responsible for kinema fire protection will be
able to obtain full information on any point that arises. Pyrene extinguishers,
the liquid of which is a non-conductor, are designed for the treatment of
electrical fires ; the Conquest range of soda-acid extinguishers provide the
most suitable protection for general fire risks — -wood, furnishings, upholstery,
curtains, etc., and there are also soda-foam extinguishers, which are specified
in some areas for rewind, projection and other plant rooms. Previously,
when oil was available as a boiler fuel, the soda-foam type was installed in
or near the boiler room. In addition to this range of extinguishers the firm
supplies hose, nozzles and other forms of equipment, for the usual protection
of the building. The importance of an automatic and foolproof projector
equipment has long been recognised by exhibitors, and there are many
installations of the Pyrene automatic fire extinguisher which employs carbon
dioxide (C02). The Hire Maintenance Service undertaken by the Pyrene Co.,
Ltd., covers the supply of hand fire extinguishers, inspection twice annually,
supply of spare parts, repainting and finally replacement where necessary, all
within a yearly maintenance fee. Alternatively, for an economical inclusive
annual fee the exhibitor can have his existing hand fire extinguishers examined,
recharged and expertly serviced one or more times a year as required. Certi-
ficates are issued after each visit to meet local requirements where such exist.
CARE OF FILM PRINTS
WERE statistics available as to the cost to the Industry, and consequently
to the country, of the bad condition of film prints, the figures would
reveal the situation in all its seriousness. The incompetence and carelessness
of exhibiting, renting and transport staffs are all concerned in the perpetuation
of the trade's " Squander bug No. 1," and all the talk and good resolutions
made during the past year have literally only scratched the surface.
Although bad condition and mutilation of film copies has been the subject
of long years of campaigning by the Ideal Kinema no concerted action was
made by the Trade to eradicate the menace until it was forced by the adoption
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of the Board of Trade scheme of film stock saving. The reduction by 20 per
cent, of the number of film prints demanded instant action if later runs were
ever to receive a copy in runnable condition. As a consequence members of
C.E.A. branches and their projectionists are evolving plans to discover
culprits and, in some cases, to penalise them so that a better standard of film
prints may be maintained, The K.R.S. and the C.E.A. both favour a nation-
wide scheme of inspection and instruction, and the N.A.T.K.E., through its
K.P.E.A. branches, are taking a prominent part in the campaign ; indeed,
credit is due to Nottingham projectionists for their public-spirited lead in the
formulation of a scheme in which, with exhibitors, they operate a joint advisory
committee. This has served as a basis of similar committees in other areas,
which are receiving the support of the C.E.A. executive. Most of these
efforts include training and instruction, by lectures, visits b}^ service engineers
and selected chief projectionists — and in the larger areas by classes sponsored
by the local technical institutes. In connection with this the very com-
prehensive scheme of Northern Irish exhibitors has proved a pattern deserving
of adoption elsewhere.
To the renter these efforts towards achieving a standard of operation are
supremely important, and in many cases they are co-operating upon these
local committees. Blame for a proportion of the damage has been laid upon
the renters, on the grounds of lack of adequate examination, careless handling
and improper packing by their despatch departments. On the other hand,
one K.R.S. member cited three brand new copies which were returned from
first run houses so badly damaged that considerable lengths will have to be
reprinted. Not only is there a loss in film footage by the joining of sub-
stituted lengths, but the delay interferes with the release and the scheme of
print issue and inspection. The K.R.S. has informed the Board of Trade
that if it can be assured of the retention of trained personnel to enable frequent
examination of prints a vast improvement could be carried out. Another
source of mishandling is the transport conditions, and particularly the treat-
ment of film containers at dumps.
But, generally speaking, where stock economy fails, the fact is that the
main responsibility lies with the projectionists. Main projection conditions
which cause film damage are (1) scratched emulsion, (2) pulled or torn
perforations, and (3) buckling of film. Nos. 1 and 2 are caused mainly
by the hardening of tension in the projector gate. The former is caused by
improper handling in rewinding in the projection room and the renter's repair
department. Buckling is due to humidity and heat in the projector gate
It has been suggested that an improved gate design is necessary to eliminate,
scratching. Many films, of course, deteriorate normally because they are
being overworked owing to the shortage of copies. In some cases it has been
stated that six or seven copies are being made to do the work of ten or
twelve previously. The chief factor, however, is the inefficiency of the
projectionist whose malpractices cause those -flagrant examples of film
mutilation, and it is difficult to see how this condition can be improved
while inexperienced newcomers to the projection box are admitted to a highly
skilled occupation without training or instruction.
Preservation of film prints by the adoption of a hardening process when
the copies are first put out is one of the Board of Trade's precautions to
prolong life of film prints, but while this will do much to prevent the ordinary
wear and tear to a much used copy the physical care of the film is the ultimate
responsibility of the projectionist.
From the above it will be seen that a real attempt is being made to solve
the problem of the prolongation of the life of copies, but it is dispiriting to
find an authority such as A. J. Gale contending in January that the condition
of copies had not been bettered. And now as a footnote to show what can
be done let us refer to the Ritz, Leicester Square, where the projectionist is
on his tenth copy of " Gone With the Wind," which has been running there
since April, 1940. Average time of running a copy is five months.
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PROJECTORS AND ARC LAMPS.
British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd.— The excellence of the design of the
B.T.-H. projector, marketed by Sound Equipment, Ltd., is proved by the
highly satisfactory manner in which the large number of installations have
stood up in abnormal circumstances. There have been instances where the
mechanism has been unaffected by blast from near misses. Although research
has continued during the year, and there has been no let-up in service, there
has been little alteration in the two B.T.-H. models now in use. They are
(a) the standard model, with fireproof spoolboxes ; and (b) incorporating
normal spoolboxes. The projector mechanism is the same in both, and
embodies the reflector cooling system. Despite the increase in arc-lantern
efficiencies with consequent increase of heat in the beam, developments have
proved it possible to make the picture gate even cooler. They also include a
special built-in changeover device fitted at the back of the equipment — an
ideal position. As the device is sufficiently robust to withstand the heat of
the arc lamps indefinitely, and thus forms an additional safety feature, the
success of the B.T.-H. 50-ampere and the low-intensity arc lamps have
necessitated little change in design. The recently introduced type " F "
equipment, which utilises automatic feed with copper-coated high-intensity
carbons, is designed for currents between 40 and 50 amperes and for use in
smaller theatres requiring high-intensity results.
Other forms of the .B.T.-H. kinema equipment include rectifiers, stage
amplification equipment, auditorium and architectural lighting and Mazda
lamps and Mazdalux lighting equipment.
J. Frank Brockliss, Ltd. — Looking back in the past year, this old-
established concern feel a sense of pride in having maintained supplies and
service to their regular customers, and this has enabled them to keep their
projection equipment in good running order, and thus ensure the continuance
of the most important function of a kinema, viz., the screening of pictures.
An adequate supply of spare parts is assured in 1944 to make good projectors
which are in need of essential replacements, and arc lamps and spotlights are
still available.
It is fervently hoped that 1944 will see the end of European hostilities
with a gradual return to normal trading. Messrs. Brockliss have kept in
close touch with developments in projection by the I.P.C., and look forward
to offering to the Trade the latest advances in projection equipment, particu-
larly in screen illuminants.
Meanwhile the distinctive features of the recently introduced S.I.
projector, simplicity, ease of operation and an excellent screen picture, have
been acknowledged, particularly the provision of front and rear synchronised
shutters. The double-shutter attachment of the Simplex E7 can be fitted
to any Simplex, and, apart from other advantages, it is claimed passes more
light than any other shutter. The mechanism, while ridding the projectionist
of many small detail duties, also gives a steadier image, a cleaner picture,
one that is more brilliantly lighted, far greater period of peak perfoimance,
improved operating characteristics, greater operating convenience, and
indirect but important benefits to sound and light. Extensive developments
in both " Simplex " projectors and especially in the sphere of arc lamps are
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hinted at ; but for the moment Brockliss are largely employed in servicing
and making good projectors which are in need of essential repairs for which,
fortunately, they are still able to provide spare parts.
Cinesales, Ltd. — 1943 has been a record year for the sales and deliveries
of the Sturgeon-Acme arc lamp, both to cinemas and the services, and 1944
has every prospect of being an equally busy year. Post-war requirements
are constantly being considered, and although it is difficult to anticipate
problems of the future, possibilities are being carefully considered, and will
be successfully met. The call for alternating-current arc lamps and inductors
has been greater than for the direct current models, and experience is proving
that the prejudice against using raw A.C. current is rapidly being overcome.
We venture to suggest that the majority of low intensity arc lamp users, as
well as some D.C. high intensity, will change over to A.C. as a source of
illuminant for their projection, especially the low intensity user, who, by
installing A.C. arc lamps, will be able to project as well lighted a picture as
his biggest competitor at very little extra cost (if any).
G.-B.-Kalee, Ltd. — The association of G.-B. Equipment, Ltd., and Kalee,
Ltd., places the new organisation in an extremely strong position as regards
the supply of all forms of kinema equipment. Hitherto, the individual com-
panies concerned have marketed distinct projector installations — -the Magnus
and the Kalee respectively. For the time being the activities of both
companies in the commercial kinema sphere are largely restricted to replace-
ments where considered essential and to servicing ; but it is understood
work is proceeding for the construction after the war of a projector which
will combine the best points of both equipments in addition to many special
features now in the blue-print stage.
The Magnus projector is entirely British made at the firm's Shepherd's
Bush works, and consequently the supply of spares and replacements has
not been so severely curtailed as might otherwise have been the case. A
massive box type stand and platform combines excellent rigidity with improved
appearance, and houses, all ancillary equipment, including arc lamp controls,
meters, exciter lamp supply, meter and starting controls. The famous
Brenkert arc lamps still continue to hold their eminent position. The range
comprises the Enarc H.T. Suprex, fully automatic type, with 13i-in. mirror
and the " E " type L.I. automatic with 10-in. mirror. The A.C. high
intensity field is covered by the Econarc, a fully automatic lamp with 12-in.
mirror, having a proven light output equal to any other A.C. lamp on the
market. To owners of large kinemas, and particularly the showman exhibitor,
the Brenograph Effects machine must be considered essential in these days of
planned national economy as a necessary adjunct in putting over elaborate
scenic effects for stage shows and organ interludes.
The excellence of the precision mechanism and the sound general
craftsmanship always associated with a Kalee product has stood the country
in good stead during these war years. Month in and month out one or the
other models of Kalee projectors have contributed to the entertainment of
the forces, war workers and the civilian public. In thousands of kinemas,
in almost as many Service establishments and in scores of mobile units will
be found Kalee projection equipment, each serviced by skilled men, whose
object it is that the show goes on. Installations generally comprise either
the " Twelve " or " Dragon " mechanisms. The most modern features,
including drum- type shutter, are, of course, incorporated in the "Dragon,"
but it is slightly lighter in construction as compared with the Kalee " Twelve,"
and has group system lubrication. It is, however, a fine piece of precision
mechanism and carries with it the Kalee hall-mark of quality. It is suitable
for use with all the principal sound systems. Kalee arc lamps, of the Regal
and Vulcan types, designed for use with 14-in. and 10-in. mirrors respectively,
with automatic feed, continue to be in wide use. They combine the maximum
illumination for all purposes with economical current consumption.
A typical G.-B.-Kalee combination equipment recommended is: 1 Vulcan arcs
lamp, Katee 12 projector, and type G.2. British Acoustic sound-head.
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Doing wctY'time service
on the home front
CINEMA EQUIPMENT
in use in hundreds
of British Cinemas
The high standard of efficiency of
Cinema Equipment in this country is
largely due to BTH Research.
When BTH designing and manufacturing
facilities can be utilized for post-war
needs, past experience, assisted by con-
tinued research, will be applied to further
improvements in Cinema Equipment.
SPECIFY BTH
BTH
THE BRITISH THOMSON-HOUSTON CO., LTD.
., - CROWN HOUSE. AUOWVeR, LONDON, W.C.2.
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SOUND EQUIPMENT LIMITED, 59, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.I
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Jack Roe (Cinema Supplies), Ltd. — This progressive firm, which success-
fully introduced the Century projectors to this country, has had this side of
its activities considerably curtailed owing to the complete cessation of the
import of complete projectors and arc lamps. Before the war they were able
to offer Century projectors, together with Ashcroft arcs, a combination
unsurpassed in its own field, and exhibitors who took advantage of tbe
judgment of the late Jack Roe are now reaping the benefit by being possessed
of a most dependable ana efficient projection combination. The post war
situation as regards these specialities is still obscure, but, meanwhile, the
firm is active in its effort to help exhibitors to obtain the best results from the
equipment they have already installed. New means and methods to achieve
this end are constantly being employed, and the Roe service has now been
expanded to embrace the supply and servicing of every form of projection
equipment. With rheir own controlled workshops the company is in an
exceptional position for servicing.
Pathe Equipment, Ltd. — Operating efficiency and low maintenance which
are the attractive features of the famous Ross mechanism are likely to be
improved upon in their new model projector which is promised directly peace-
time production is resumed. Meanwhile, the current models are doing
admirable service in commercial and service establishments. Although the
supplies available to Pathe are naturally limited at this stage maintenance
and general servicing have been carried out to the fullest possible extent.
Features of the G.C. model are : the gearing is totally enclosed ; bearings
are bushed with self-lubricating bronze-bushes ; racking embodies the rotating
cross-box system and is effected from a conveniently placed knob underneath
the lens mount, and permits latitude for a full-frame adjustment. Both
Maltese cross and intermittent sprocket are hardened and ground, the latter
by Ross's unique system. The cross is of the well-chosen intermediate size.
The sprocket is reversible. A rear shutter is, of course, used. The gate is
of the parallel sliding type, and is mounted so that misalignment through
wear is exceedingly improbable. The spool-boxes are 18 in. in diameter,
providing ample space for the fingers around a 15-in. spool. The upper arm
is adjustable for angle, so that on a steep projection rake the box does not
overhang and increase the effective length of the machine. Bottom arms
incorporate silent chain-drive take-up with self-adjusting clutch movement.
The type D lamp embraces the general characteristics of the popular type
4i C," but the use of the larger mirror brings its performance into line with
other high-intensity lamps and permits the use of " Suprex " carbons ; their
average load varies from 40 to 65 amps., which renders them suitable to all
theatres of standard capacities, and, it is claimed, provides H.I. projection at
L.I. cost.
The many uses to which an effects machine may be put are embodied
in the Ross " Sceneograph," an efficient equipment which consists of a double
optical lantern, employing two Ross vertical arc lamps each with separate
controls. It possesses many refinements directed towards a threefold
purpose inside of a single function. It combines the work of spot and flood-
lighting with dynamic and combined colours, scenic effect projector and
lantern slide projector.
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd.— Places at exhibitors service
an organisation as little disturbed by war time as it can possibly be. They
have carried on the reputation for service possessed by this firm for upwards
of half a century. This long experience has contributed to the building up
of a war-time organisation, highly efficient not only in range but in quality as
well. All inquiries affecting projection, screen illumination and general elec-
trical problems are invited. Fortunately there is yet a good stock of spares
available, so that they have carried on a large business in the provision of
rebuilt and reconditioned mechanism. Although Walturdaws have been busy
in the equipment of many official theatres, they are in a position to aid
exhibitors in any of their problems involving stage lighting and equipment,
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rectifiers, dimmers, shutters, carbons, lamps of all kinds, etc. Every effort
will be made to meet as expeditiously as possible all customers' requirements
both at Gerrard Street headquarters and their provincial branches.
Morgan Slides Service. — The war has seen an increased use of slides,
particularly where it is necessary to screen announcements, an urgent message
to the audience or interlude commentaries. Morgans have made a special
feature of the supply of such slides at the shortest possible notice, and as they
are made without the use of sensitised photographic material are not controlled.
Photographers who desire to employ slides comprising sensitised material
have to make application to the Institute of British Photographers.
Provincial Cinematograph Trading Go. — All forms of kinema equipment
and accessories are handled by this well-known Leeds establishment, the
proprietors of which are Electrocord, Ltd., the sound engineers. Not only
does the firm distribute projection equipment, stage lighting, switchboard,
rectifiers, curtain tracks, and the famous "Premier" apparatus, but they are
also in a position to give an efficient service which emphasises the value of the
comprehensive guarantee which covers all " Provincial " installations.
British Arc Lamp (War Emergency) Pool.— It can be said with justifica-
tion that where the arc lamp carbon situation has been concerned the assistance
to projectionists which was a byword in times of peace has been maintained
at something closely approximating to its pre-war level. As is well known
the identity of the various brands of carbon has in the national interest been
merged in the British Arc Lamp Carbon Pool, but it is of interest to note that
this pool (in spite of the large demand which it has met for products other than
arc lamp carbons) has nevertheless achieved some notable results not only in
maintaining the peisonal seivice rendered to projectionists by service engineers,
but also in the equally important directions of regularising and safeguarding
the supply of carbons as a commodity.
Harmonious working on a basis of complete mutual understanding
has been secured between the "Pool" and the C.E.A., the importation of
carbons from abroad has been eliminated, and a situation has been brought
about whereby every theatre in the country has been enabled to hold on its
premises a three months' stock against emergencies. Such achievements it
will be agreed would have been creditable even had they been secured in
normal times. As viewed against the background of disturbed conditions
obtaining in these troublous times they represent not merely a solid achievement
on behalf of the exhibitor and projectionist alike, but a substantial promise
of the developments in technique and the progressive policy of assistance
which is to make itself felt in the happier days ahead.
It is a tribute to the organisation behind the Carbon Pool that notwith-
standing the increased demand for carbon products by Government depart-
ments there has been no let-down of exhibitors. The new situation which
arose, however, early last year necessitated fresh negotiations with the Ministry
of Supply in order that the allocation of carbons for civilian use should be
adequate, and for this purpose a questionnaire was issued to exhibitors to
serve as a new basis of rationing. It was agreed that no ration vouchers
should be issued authorising supplies during August and September, but
before the end of the year any apprehension regarding supplies was allayed.
As big efforts to recover salvage are being made everywhere, great
importance is attached to the need of conserving copper from carbon stores.
Droppings from carbons and the strippings from stubs should be rigorously
preserved.
George Palmer has been actively connected with the business since 1902,
and his Wardour Street headquarters is the rendezvous for both London and
Provincial customers for projectors, arc lamps, and spares of all kinds. His
speciality of replacement parts for all makes of projectors is in great demand.
Western Electric Co., Ltd.— In recent years, Western Electric has been
giving much attention to the subject of screen picture quality. For the really
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successful presentation of the rapidly developing colour feature, a very much
higher standard of projection is going to be necessary than has been commonly
tolerated in the past for black and white ; or even for colour, where dependance
has been placed primarily on its novelty nature. Western Electric has planned
to introduce after the war a range of complete picture projection equipment
designed particularly to satisfy the exacting demands of colour.
THE PROJECTION SCREEN
T^O technical advances have emerged in this country as regards projection
* ^ screens, although after the war we shall possibly have the benefit of
some interesting developments which are reported from America. Among
them are the " Snowhite " perforated screen recently introduced by RCA
Photophone ; a variation of the metal screen principle is made of material
similar to bakelite, which with its cleaner perforations with flared edges is
said to improve sound distribution ; and a form of faceted or lenticular screen,
the surface of which consists of an enormous number of tiny concave mirrors.
This last-mentioned screen was originally designed to make the most efficient
use of the limited light available in television projection, and its use for
ordinary purposes would entail a specially designed screen for individual
auditorium characteristics. Another type of screen is made of asbestos of special
weave which is said to possess good efficiency especially for the large hall.
Experiments have also been tried with concave screens of various materials
in order to obtain a stereoscopic effect, but with little success owing to the
resultant distortion. The beaded screen is coming into favour again and
is being employed in many non-commercial establishments. A claim made that
the directivity of such a screen can be controlled by varying the distribution
of the beads is stated to be not commercially practicable.
Andrew Smith and Harkness, Ltd.— This company, who are the sole
manufacturers of the Westone matt, beaded and metal screens, have had a
continued good year. Altogether over 12,000 theatres and government estab-
lishments all over the world have been using their products, and although a
considerable proportion of their output continues they have been able to
supply the requirements of their commercial customers. They have also
found a large market among schools and institutions for their roll-up beaded
and matt type screens, and there are indications that the demand in this
direction will be greatly increased after the war. At one time it seemed that
the popularity of the beaded screen would be jeopardised owing to lack of
material, but Andrew, Smith and Harkness are now manufacturing the beads
in this country and are now supplying to kinemas ; the firm's metal screen
is also in demand, and with this and their other product a remunerative export
business is still being carried on. An important field now covered is the
manufacture and sale of screen materials in rolls for making up screens for
16 mm. projection.
Stableford All-Metal Screens, Ltd. — This company reports a large volume
of business. In addition to supplying and installing their rubber screen for
two of the major circuits and their subsidiaries, they have put in screens of this
and other suitable types in several hundred R.A.F. stations, garrison theatres,
and also in a great number of U.S. Air Force and Army establishments.
Many of these contracts have also included the installation of proscenium
equipment — curtain tracks, winches, etc. Stablefords have also manufac-
tured and supplied over 1,000 portable-type screens for the various services.
They have also been able to maintain, in the face of extreme difficulties, their
screen resurfacing service, and have been able during the past 12 months to
maintain the biannual visit to well over 1,000 theatres. Projects for the
coming year appear exceptionally promising.
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E. G. Turner. — -This old-established specialist in all types of kinema
screens reports an exceedingly busy 12 months. Their speciality is the supply
of every kind of screen on hire maintenance, at the same time assuming the
responsibility for all war risks. In spite of material and labour shortage
they have been able to continue to meet customers' requirements whether
it be white perforated screens, opaque, metal or rear projection. Service
and amateur demands have also increased.
W. 0. Friend, who markets "Ex-Brilliant," a recently introduced screen
dressing which is being supplied to an increasing number of kinemas, has
overcome threatened difficulties in respect to the supply of basic materials.
Claims that one application of "Ex-Brilliant" gives a really good screen
surface are substantiated by a large number of satisfied users. It is suitable
for all types of surfaces, and can be applied by the theatre handyman in a few
hours, and is particularly suitable for use with a spray gun ; it is washable
and will not wash off. In addition to kinemas it is being supplied to service
and industrial establishments.
LENSES
Notwithstanding heavy government demands upon the resources
of makers of optical glass, the requirements of the projectionist have been
satisfactorily catered for during the year. Circumstances have, however,
prevented the commercial kinema from receiving any immediate benefit of
the vast amount of research which is being carried on in furtherance of the war
effort. Many of the principles upon which current scientific work and
experiment is based will be ultimately applied to the kinema. This will
result in the betterment of projection standards as now understood, and also
in the development of new phases of popular entertainment which will have
been precipitated by technical advances in other directions.
The difficulty of replacing new projection lenses and the need for economy
in current are two factors which have caused Taylor, Taylor and Hobson to
start a lens servicing scheme which has been so useful that it has been urged
that the example should be followed by makers or factors of other parts of
projection room equipment. The service includes the inspection and cleaning
of lenses and advising projectionists upon their upkeep.
Taylor, Taylor and Hobson, Ltd.— Until normal manufacturing conditions
return, effort cannot be directed to improvement and development in the
field of projection lenses for the commercial theatre. The technical resources
of the company are being diverted into other channels, such as the application
of optics in the engineering industry, for such purposes as high accuracy
projection equipment for examination of profiles of screw threads, gear teeth,
form and press tools, etc. ; toolmakers and workshop microscopes and kindred
optical inspection equipment. Important developments have also been made
as regards highly corrected, large apertured lenses for use in radiography ;
also in the surface treatment or " blooming " of interior surfaces of lenses.
Hummel and Co. — No new developments figure among the products of
this firm, who have been able so far as supplies permit to maintain their
service to the Trade. Research, however, is being carried on in regard to
lines of possible improvement. Meanwhile, inquiries are invited for Hummel
projection, condenser and heat-resisting lenses, and their well-known spherical,
eliptical and parabolic mirrors.
HUMMEL
'Phone: HOLbern 17S2
SPHERICAL
ELLIPTICAL
PARABOLIC
MIRRORS
94, HATTON GARDEN,
LONDON, E.C.I.
PROJECTION
CONDENSER
HEAT RESISTING
LENSES
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A. Cotton, Ltd, — War conditions have made it impossible to meet all
demands for the famous t: Solar Blue r: mirrors; but special permission was
eventually obtained for the resumption of manufacture, and supplies were
again available to exhibitors through their suppliers. Limited quantities of
white mirrors are also available. Excellent facilities exist for the repohshmg,
on specially designed machinery, of mirrors of all types and also for resilvermg,
CONVERSION PLANT.
THE inotor generator is now almost superseded on A.C. mains by various
forms of rectifiers. The general principle employed is the thermionic
valve. The mercury rectifier has for years been used for supplying projector
arcs, and another type in wide use, particularly for lighter loads, is the
oxide-cathode. The advantage of both these types is that they require
practically no maintenance other than, in the case of the mercury rectifier,
the usual attention to ths fan motor. Another type in increasing demand is
the metal rectifier, which employs copper-oxide, a development of which,
before the wrar, was the introduction, as an alternative, of selenium , which has
the advantage that it can be run at a much higher temperature than copper-
oxide. There have been fewT developments during the year, although
Hewittic's Econotrol is more compact in form than when first introduced.
Users of oxide-cathode equipment appear to have little complaint of tbe
efficiency of the substitutes for the type 1738 and 1749 valves, which were
introduced at the end of last year. The threatened shortage of rectifying
valves, however, led to the demand, since well maintained, for the installation
of an inductor with A.C. arc, as an alternative, either for immediate use or as
a standby. Most of the specialists in rectifiers are developing their equipment.
British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd.— The B.T.-H. hot-cathode type
utilises three mercury vapour valves (two valves are used for single-phase
supplies), and can be supplied for continuous ratings up to 120 amp., suitable
for 75-amp. arcs. In the case of three-phase equipments, two valves will
carry the load for a short period, should one valve fail, warning of which is
indicated by a special device. The B.T.-H. glass-bulb rectifier can be supplied
for any rating required in kinemas. Generally, a single-bulb equipment is
used, but for increased safety-factor a twin-bulb equipment can be supplied,
having two bulbs operating in parallel or with the second bulb as stand-by.
Crypton Equipment, Ltd. — -War conditions have naturally affected the
activities of all manufacturers, but this is particularly so with the Crypton
Equipment, Ltd., who, apart from problems of w<ar production, have been
forced by enemy action to establish a completely new factory at Bridgwater,
Somerset. The many difficulties arising from the re-establishment of pro-
duction have since been satisfactorily overcome. Plans are in hand which
will ensure the firm having a very attractive range of modern equipment
available for the trade immediately peace trading conditions return.
Electric Construction Co., Ltd. — The low running costs of the Electric
Construction Co.'s high efficiency double-bulb mercury arc rectifier com-
mends this equipment to the exhibitor. Each unit feeds one 45- volt 65-amp.
direct without stabilising resistance. Each bulb is of the 6-arm type, only
three of them being normally in use. This arrangement, it is claimed,
provides complete " standby," as, if necessary, both arcs can be run from
one bulb by using all six arms.
Hewittic Electric Co., Ltd.— The past year has been notable for a heavy
demand for Hewittic " Econotrol " rectifiers, the needs of the Forces having
endorsed the well-established excellence of this equipment. In its latest
form the " Econotrol " rectifier is even more economical and at the same time
more compact than when first introduced, and it is the constant endeavour
of Hewittic, by steady development, to maintain this equipment's leading
position in the field of cinema rectifiers. Hewittic battery charging rectifiers
have also been developed during the past year in new, compact and easily
installed types, and there is no direct current demand in the kinema which
cannot be most effectively met by one or other of the Hewittic types available.
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The company has succeeded in maintaining its high standard of servicing in
spite of war time difficulties, and has been much assisted in this direction by
the reliability of its product.
Nevelin Electric Co., Ltd. — The makers of the Nevelin rectifier, which
before the war was achieving a useful reputation among kinema users, have
been engaged principally on war work. Their research workers, however,
are working along certain interesting lines of development of their apparatus
which will be available after the war.
Runbaken. — With over 30 years' experience behind them, Runbaken, of
Manchester, are in a position to supply metal rectifiers for projection ar^s
which afford absolute reliability. The firm also specialises in the conversion
of valve rectifiers to metal.
Strong Electric Co., Ltd. — The Aldrich inductor is now installed in over
300 kinemas at a cost of about £30 each. They operate satisfactorily on
all types of arc lamps, although the coaxial type of arc lamp offers the best
screen illumination. The angular type of arc, if the angle is not too acute,
will also give quite good, evenly distributed light. As there are no valves
or other breakable parts in the Aldrich inductor, very many years of good
reliable service may be expected.
The equipment is essentially simple, and the installation calls for no
high degree of engineering skill. An equipment is required for each projection
arc lamp, so that each inductor may have a period of rest whilst its opposite
number is in action. In the most unlikely event of one of the inductors
breaking down, the remaining unit will operate both projectors for an indefinite
period. The general efficiency of the x\ldrich inductor is in the neighbourhood
of 93 per cent., and the consequent power factor is also high ; the maximum
demand charge called for will therefore be correspondingly low. In many
kinemas the maximum demand has remained at under two kilowatts for long
periods, only increasing when both arcs have been left in operation at once
for a sufficient length of time to register the increase. This can easily be
avoided, and is, in fact, due entirely to careless operation. The light from
an A.C. arc at 80 amperes is comparable with that provided by the modern
H.I. arc lamp operating at 45 amperes D.C., but the high efficiency of the
A.C. equipment provides this illumination at a cost of less than a third of
that of the D.C equipment.
Westinghouse Brake and Signal Co., Ltd.— Although present war demands
still preclude Westinghouse from taking any very active part in the manu-
facture of kinematograph equipment, the firm's technicians have been so
well pleased with the extremely satisfactory performance of the constant
current projection arc equipments which were supplied before the war,
particularly the small amount of service they have had to provide even in
spite of relatively non-skilled projection staffs operating during the war period,
that production of these equipment will be resumed as soon as opportunity
arises. Meanwhile, development work with regard to the rectifier itself has
been progressing and the new " Westalite, ' ' which makes use of the properties
of selenium, has been perfected for the post-war market where the larger
power applications are concerned. By the use of special selenium alloys
Westinghouse has overcome the disadvantage of the copper-oxide rectifier
which must be operated under 55° C. total temperature, and has evolved an
element which can be worked satisfactorily up to a temperature limit of
85° C. with an efficiency at least as high as copper-oxide. This and other
improvements in the Westinghouse range will result in even higher overall
efficiencies than before and perhaps, most important of all, will result in still
smaller overall dimensions of the equipment.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
MANY kinemas have suffered during the recent intensification of airraids,
and where these have occurred during a performance, the one reason
of the absence of panic has been the efficient functioning of the secondary
lighting equipment relying for its current on the storage battery. Many
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cases of damage to theatres have been accompanied by local incidents which
have interrupted mains supplies both of electricity and gas. Had the
exhibitors concerned relied, as many yet do, upon gas for their secondary
lighting, they would often have been without emergency light at precisely
that moment when its operation was most needed. The battery installation,
on the other hand, is always ready for just such an emergency, and it has
shown how efficiently it can take up the lighting load and enable the premises
to be cleared and treatment given to injured patrons without any loss of time
or appreciable sign of panic.
A curious point has arisen in some areas where gas is the statutory alterna-
tive lighting. In South Shields, for instance, the police have recommended
the additional installation of paraffin lamps, a complication which, of course,
would not arise were battery sets installed, and which would also have avoided
the difficulty of obtaining the necessary priorities for paraffin.
Nife Batteries, Ltd.— The reason for the Home Office regulation that all
the essential emergency lights should be controlled by one master switch
is not difficult to appreciate, but with the advent of war conditions the
considerations which gave rise to this policy became altered owing to the
fact that certain parts of the kinema may not now be in use ; consequently
it is now an advantage to instal a floating battery system whereby the
emergency lighting load is automatically balanced by the rectifier without
manual adjustment. Special attention has been given by Nife Batteries to
the design of equipment which will meet the new conditions, and automatic
sets are available in a wide range of outputs and voltages. Complete control
of the equipment is still effected by one master control switch (British Patent
No. 492908), having three positions as follows : (c) Equipment oat of action ;
(ii) Float ; (iii) Quick charge. The Home Office, however, for the period
of the war, are prepared to permit the use of an automatic switch, provided
that the Local Authority has no objection and that independent charging
equipment is installed. The Nife battery is well suited to such a scheme
owing to the fact that it has no open circuit losses and therefore can stand
idle for months without attention — trickle charging is quite unnecessary,
and this helps to reduce maintenance. Once again, the complete equipment
can be controlled by one main switch, having four positions as follow :
(i) Equipment out of action ; (ii) Ready for emergency ; (iii) Charge and
emergency ; (iv) Charge only. For loads up to approximately 1,500 watts
for three hours the battery can be accommodated in the lower part of the
cubicle. This effects a great saving in space and reduces wiring and erection costs.
D.P. Battery Co., Ltd. — The Katholite emergency lighting system has
proveditself second to none for simplicity and efficiency of operation, thanks to
the wide experience of its sponsors in connection with the installation and
operating of this particular class of equipment. When the time comes for
exhibitors to reconsider their emergency lighting requirements the company
will supply any information required. The various installations of the D.P.
Katholite floating battery system, meet regulations of local authorities, as
follows : —
1. All lighting circuits are supplied from private generating plant with
a battery of ample capacity installed on the premises.
2. The main lighting circuits are taken from an outside supply, with
the safety lighting taken from a battery, which must be fully charged every
day by means of either a motor generator or independent plant. Its capacity
must be equal to supplying the safety lighting load for the number of hours
required by the regulations.
3. The main lighting circuits are supplied from outside, by the safety
lighting is connected to a motor generator running off the mains with a battery
' floating." Although this method is approved by authorities in the London
area, some authorities require that in the event of a main supply failure
the public shall be turned out of the building. 3a. Is similar in principle to
scheme 3, but in this case the safety lights are fed by a rectifier instead of a
motor generator ,
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4. This is a non-automatic method in which the safety lights are con-
nected to an independent battery fitted with small pilot lamps connected
up to the main lighting switch, which are always on when the main switch
is closed, but are actually fed by the battery. The trickle charger is set,
and to avoid any possibility of the trickle charge " apparatus failing to
function, and such a failure escaping notice, so as to allow the cells to run
down, a battery voltage indicator is provided.
The widespread use of the other D.P. speciality, the Kathanode sound
battery, indicates exhibitor and technical appreciation of its dependability
and long life. Research is continually taking place, but there is unlikely to be
any immediate change in their construction.
Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd. — The Home Office now permits the
use of approved automatic change-over switches in connection with the safety
lighting of kinemas, subject to certain conditions, details of which have been
issued to all licensing authorities. The " Keepalite " emergency lighting
system, incorporating an automatic change-over switch to the required
specification is therefore suitable for use in kinemas. Other important
advantages of the " Keepalite" are that it requires a minimum of attention,
its high efficiency com lined with economy and long battery life. The war-
time modification of the *' Keepalite " system may now be adopted by any
exhibitor, who has only to notify his Local Authority, bringing the new con-
ditions to its notice. These are : — -
(1) The switch shall be an automatic quick-acting change-over switch,
conforming to the appropriate British Standard Specification current at the
time when the switch is brought into use, and shall connect the safety lighting
to a battery of accumulators ; (2) The rated capacity of the switch shall not
be less than 50 per cent, in excess of the maximum current demanded by the
safety lighting system ; (3) The capacity of the battery shall be sufficient to
supply at normal voltage the load for not less than three hours ; (4) The
battery shall be fully charged before the first admission of the public ; (5) The
rate of charging the battery shall be so regulated and adjusted that the battery
does not discharge under normal conditions ; (6) Any converting or rectifying
apparatus for the charging supply to the battery shall be reserved for that
purpose only ; (7) Where the charging arrangements permit a reversal of
current, controlling switchgear shall be provided capable of automatically
disconnecting the battery from the source of supply, should the latter fail ;
(8) The controlling switchgear associated with the safety lighting battery shall
be tested by a competent person each day before the public is admitted to the
premises, and the results recorded. The test shall include disconnection of
the source of supply and observation of the consequential automatic operation
necessary to give a supply to the safety lighting system ; (9) In the event of
failure of the source of supply whence the battery is charged, the public shall
be required to leave the premises before the charge remaining in the battery is
reduced below that necessary to supply the whole of the safety lighting for a
further period of one hour ; (10) A . . . suitable visual or audible signal shall
be arranged to indicate a failure of the source whence the battery is charged.
Electric Construction Co., Ltd. — -The high efficiency of the emergency
lighting rectifier equipment manufactured by the Electric Construction Co.,
Ltd., is recognised throughout the industry. A typical equipment of this
nature which is in demand is a rectifier having an output of 100 to 140 or
200 to 280 volts, grid control, giving infinitely smooth current regulation
from 0 to 40 amps. It is a completely self-contained unit, including control
panel and fuse-board.
British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd.— The B.T -H. " Thyrect " equipment
for emergency lighting in kinemas automatically maintains the battery and
safety lights under all conditions, The equipment has unique advantages,
one of the most important being that it gives " trickle " charge at constant
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rate irrespective of variation in lamp load, supply voltage, or condition of
the battery. It also affords " lump " charge at a constant rate after heavy
discharge and eliminates contactors between the battery and lights, and
increases the life of the battery indefinitely.
HewittiC Electric Co., Ltd.— Hewittic battery charging rectifiers have
been developed during the past year in new, compact and easily installed
types. The equipment is the most modern installation for emergency lighting,
charging of batteries and all services where direct current is required for an
A.C. supply.
AIR CONDITIONING.
Drastic economies in the use of fuel has presented the main difficulty to
exhibitors possessing a modern ventilation plant, and even the small exhibitor
who relies upon radiators to supplement his simple inlet and exhaust roof fans
has been unable to turn on the heat at as early a period of the year to which
he had been accustomed. On the whole, however, thanks largely to the
mildness of the autumn and winter, patrons have had little reason to complain
of the lack of the heating component of air conditioning plant. Considering
the huge increase in patronage during the war years it is to the credit of the
ventilation specialists.
There have been so few criticisms of the healthiness of the kinerna as a
place of popular resort. In the past some local regulations dealing with this
matter may have been regarded as unnecessary and irritating, but current
circumstances have proved the general soundness of their theory.
The important effect of fuel restrictions was the banning, in September, of
oil as a heating medium. Efforts made by the I.C.E.A. to obtain concessions
in hard cases were unsuccessful. The Ministry of Fuel suggested that coke,
of which there was a good quantity all over the country (thus reducing trans-
port) might be used, or gas where no facilities for storage of coke existed.
In addition to the storage problem exhibitors were faced with the difficulty
of converting present heating plant to use coke or gas, and also of the extra
man-power needed where coke was used. Another point raised was whether
in connection with taxation, the expense of conversion would be chargeable
against revenue and E.P.T.
Various health authorities have displayed concern at the possibility of
airborne infection among kinema audiences. The subject was brought up
in Parliament by a member who suggested a short daily closing of theatres
to permit of more effective ventilation ; the Minister of Health, however,
inferred a tribute to the air conditioning arrangements of our kinemas when
he rejected the request on the ground that adequate continuous ventilation
was more effective than ventilation between sessions as a practical method
of reducing the spread of infection. When an epidemic of scabies occurred
at Bootle exhibitors were asked to exclude children during school hours,
but on it being pointed out that restrictive powers lay with the Ministry of
Health, the education authority decided to place upon parents the responsi-
bility of keeping children excused from school attendance away from kinemas.
At the same time exhibitors in their own interest regularly disinfect their
kinemas as an additional safeguard, even where a modern plenum installation
is functioning efficiently. There are difficulties in disinfection of large places
of entertainment by means of aerosols, but there are a number of germicide
preparations upon the market which it is claimed afford a safe protection
against infection when used in medium-size establishments. One very
popular brand is the Liptozol germicide essence. Another efficient develop-
ment in this field are the Germstroyd products which are still available in
bulk to exhibitors. In addition to spraying essences and disinfectant fluids
the company has done a great deal to further the development of air-condition-
ing in this country with the introduction of an electric portable Humidifier,
which combines high efficiency with a current consumption costing only
M. for 83 hours of continuous service.
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SOUND AND SOUND REPRODUCERS
WHENEVER the shape of post-war kinema. design and equipment
is discussed emphasis is always laid upon the need of more atten-
tion being given to the acoustic characteristics of the auditorium and for
a more scientific diffusion and control of sound. The initial requirement
is being attended to by the architect specialist, while the second is engaging
world-wide research of experts. Before America entered the war, con-
siderable progress had been made in the use of methods by which spread and
volume range could be controlled. Their efforts to develop characteristics
of direction and distance have resulted in the production of recording and
reproduction systems in which the functioning of multiple sound tracks is
automatically controlled by a sound control track on the film. The original
equipment necessary to impart " sound perspective " as used in the RCA
" Fantasound " system was, however, too cumbersome, although some
excellent results were obtained in experimental presentations, and this com-
pany and others have been working on simpler methods based on the same
principles. It cannot be expected, however, that any of the systems
upon which work is proceeding will be widely installed for many years in
the commercial kinemas, although an authoritative view is that when, and if,
used in conjunction with stereoscopy, it might prove as revitalising an agency
for the kinema as were the talkies.
Meanwhile, the practical projectionist continues his duties upon equip-
ment which, in most cases, has given excellent service for a number of years,
and on the whole a very efficient job he has made of the sound department.
Much of the credit of the few mechanical and electrical breakdowns that have
occurred is due to the design and high quality workmanship which went to the
making of those sets in general use, but more important than this, in these
difficult war days, has been the great efficiency with which maintenance has
been effected, which has made possible the relatively satisfactory standard
of war-time sound reproduction.
Few developments in equipment have been noted during the year,
either here or in the States, but research and experimental work continue
so far as is possible with the major part of manufacturing facilities being
employed on the national effort. Sound apparatus, apart from extensive use
for training purposes, is playing an important part in war operation, but
plans for post-war apparatus are well advanced. Much of the fruit of these
activities cannot be made available to the Trade or even mentioned until after
the cessation of hostilities, although many current models embody refinements
which have greatly improved reproduction. The considerable amount of
business which continues to be done by manufacturers, principally in camp
kinemas and elsewhere, has benefited a few of those exhibitors who have
received Board of Trade permits for re-equipment in that in some cases
they have obtained a certain number of the very latest sound-reproducer
equipments.
"Wide range systems under their various trade names nowadays generally
are predominant. Their efficiency in handling a much greater volume
range without distortion, considerably reduced back-stage resonance and
greatly improved distribution, are now appreciated as an earnest of future
improvements. A feature of modern installations is the steady increase in the
power, in relation to the seating capacity of the kinema. This, according
to R. H. Cricks, is largely due to improvements in film recording and processing,
whereby a wider volume range is obtained on the sound track ; consequently,
a greater power is needed to produce the loud passages in the same pro-
portion as the quieter passages. Mr. Cricks says that the limit has probably
been reached in the RCA equipment in Leicester Square, which has a speech
output of no less than 150 watts. Recommendations of the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences call for the following power requirements :
up to 400 seats, 10 watts ; 750 seats, 15 watts ; 1,000 seats, 20 watts ; 1,500
seats, 32 watts ; 2,000 seats, 43 watts ; 2,500 seats, 53 watts, and 3,000
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seats, 65 watts. The average power of amplifiers in British kinemas is well
below these figures. Apart from this, however, one of the first advances
likely is an increase in the power of amplifiers owing to the further increased
volume range expected in future recording.
Stereophony. — In a previous paragraph, reference has been made to
U.S. experiments to obtain a directivity of sound in the auditorium. Two
or three systems have been demonstrated in America. RCA technicians
are working on the modification of their original " Fantasound," which used
the triple sound tracks and a frequency modulated control track. This
system necessitated the use of a sound film separate from the picture film,
and the employment of no fewer than 36 speakers back stage, and 44 in the
auditorium. In the simplified system, the multiple tracks are combined in a
single track, with the control track which, of course, is an essential on all
systems of stereophony. Not only does it provide automatic volume control,
but it also cuts out or cuts in speakers when the dialogue or music demands it.
The Western Electric system was also based on the multiple track
theory, but as in RCA, the complications of a separate sound head, with four
optical systems and other equipment requirements in installation, have
compelled the production of a simplified version. This comprises a twin
sound track and a separate control track — -a very narrow line located in the
space between the picture and the existing sound track.
A third method, " Stereo-control," has been demonstrated by Warners,
who also fathered another system, " Vitasound," which carried the control
track in addition to the sound track. In " stereo-control," two sound tracks
and a control track — a clear line of varying width over the perforations — are
employed. One of the sound tracks is recorded for a central microphone
and reproduced for central speakers, while the other combines the sound from
the two outer microphones, and can be reproduced upon either or both of the
side speakers. The choice as to which of the two side speakers the second
track shall be reproduced upon and the relative intensities of the control
and side speakers is made by the control track, which can vary the intensity
of any of the three sets of speakers and can fade in and out from one to another
to produce the effect of movement of the sound source.
The adoption by the Trade of any of these systems or, indeed, other
methods of stereophony, will entail considerable expenditure upon the
exhibitor. The essential installation will include : new sound heads, tripli-
cate amplifiers, additional groups of speakers, besides a lot of other extra
equipment, and, moreover, will involve the provision of considerably more
space in which to house it. Under these circumstances, the Trade is entitled
to demand that the whole question of stereophony shall be the subject of
conferences between the sponsors of all practicable systems at which standards
shall be settled, and, if possible, a decision made for the adoption of one
single or composite equipment.
No important new features have been introduced into the sound repro-
ducer systems in this country where the following are in the most general use.
British Thomson- Houston Co., Ltd. — Three models of B.T.H. sound
reproducers are available ; the first, having an undisturbed output of 70 watts,
is suitable for theatres seating over 2,500 ; the second is for theatres with a
capacity between 1,100 ana 2,500, and the third and smallest is for theatres
up to 1,100. Each model utilises the B.T.H. rotary magnetic soundhead
and dual output arrangements on the amplifier feeding high- and low-frequency
speakers. The two larger equipments also incorporate the exclusive " volume
expansion " feature, and are the only ones which will reproduce faithfully
the original volume range of sound in spite of the necessary compression of
this range recorded on the film itself. Conversion plant has been eliminated
for 50-cycle A.C. supply, and the static conversion units, together with the
whole of the amplifier and all fuses for the sound equipment, are mounted on
the amplifier rack, thus affording centralised control.
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G.B.-Kalee, Ltd. — The current "T" series of the British Acoustic range
is offered with three different types of soundheads — the G.2 and P.T.I,
and P.T.2 — and with " Duosonic " speakers, in three sizes, all with Lansing
Shearer dynamic units. This equipment has been fitted to the Kalee 12
projector as a complete unit. There are seven versions of this equipment for
theatres from 800 to 1,800 seats.
The amplifying chain in all the "T" series is the new S.20 type, which
in conception and design is a radical departure. The place of the plurality of
units which previously linked the photo-cells in the soundheads to the speakers
is taken, in the S.20 design, by two units only. The fiist, of small overall
dimensions for accommodation on the operating box wall between the pro-
jectors, comprises in extremely accessible form, and as one electrical unit, two
head amplifiers, main fader, changeover switch, and pre-stage amplifier.
The second, of rack construction occupying the minimum floor space, com-
prises power amplifier, switch control panel and exciter lamp current supply
units. The rack is designed to give absolute and immediate accessibility
from the front of every component mounted on it. The push-pull negative
feed back output stage of the power amplifier gives 16 speech watts with no
measurable second harmonic distortion and not more than 2 per cent, of
third or higher harmonic content. Every valve in the two units is metered,
and a separate output valve provides five speech watts for the monitor speaker.
Due to the use of cathode coupled cells and the elimination of iron-cored
chokes and transformers from all but the power output stage, hum level and
liability to outside electrical interference is nil.
RCA Photophone, Ltd. — RCA Photophone has continued actively
during the fourth year of the war, installing numerous Air Force and Army
camp kinemas with High Fidelity sound reproducers, as well as manufacturing
other special apparatus for Government use. A fair number of civilian
kinemas have also been equipped where the Board of Trade has granted the
necessary permits. In addition to pre- view theatre installations already made
for the Ministry of Information and the War Office, the company has now
completed a similar installation for the Air Ministry.
A further busy programme of a similar nature to that mentioned above
lies ahead for the coming year, a consigment of the very latest design of High
Fidelity sound reproducer equipments having recently arrived in this country.
The Radio Corporation of America, parent company of RCA Photophone,
Ltd., continues to work day and night on the production of highly scientific
apparatus in addition to the manufacture of their standard equipment now
nearly all devoted to the furthering of the war effort. The new RCA Research
Laboratories at Princeton, New Jersey, are constantly evolving new processes
and equipment, amongst which some of the more notable items this year
have been the introduction of the so-called " radio nail gun " and the " radio
sewing machine," devices utilising radio frequencies of about 200 megacycles
for the instantaneous bonding of various materials.
Western Electric Co., Ltd. — While full provisions continue for the ser-
vicing and maintenance of all Western Electric installations in use, production
of sound film apparatus is suspended for the period of the war, with the
exception of certain equipment for Government requirements. The technica
and production energies of the company are mainly concentrated on experi-
mental work, design, and manufacture of specialised apparatus of a nature
for which past experience and research in the various channels of the sound
transmission field have made the organisation peculiarly fitted. During the
war years the rate of technical advance is accelerated far beyond the speed of
progress in normal times, and the benefits of this intensive development wil
be reflected in the new sound equipment for both recording and reproducing
purposes. The post-war Western Electric system will be of entirely new
design, and capable of far superior results to anything achieved in the past.
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Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd. — The maintenance of existing sound
installations has been continued by Walturdaw efficient sounding department,
whose well-tried and efficient soundhead, although originally designed for use
with the Zeiss-Ikon projector, is, of course, suitable for many other types.
All forms of loudspeaker equipment, amplifiers, stage amplification, micro-
phones are marketed by this old-established firm, whose experts are also
working on interesting developments in all departments of kinema sound.
D.P. Battery Co., Ltd. — The popularity of the well-known D.P. Kathanode
sound batteries has been maintained. They are specially designed to do their
particular job with the utmost efficiency and economy, and embody in their
construction the experience gained during many years exclusively in the
manufacture of batteries for all purposes.
Vitavox, Ltd. — -Although the manufacturing facilities of this well-known
firm of sound specialists are primarily engaged on war work and supplies of
their wide range of sound equipment necessarily restricted, technical research,
if anything, has been intensified and a number of improved equipments
embodying radical developments will be available to meet all post-war
needs of exhibitors in this direction. This new product will fully maintain
the firm's high reputation among its many customers, particularly as regards
loudspeakers and associated equipment. The Britone cabinet loudspeaker,
for instance, embodies the latest design in multicellular horn-bass speaker, is
recommended for P. A. and stage reinforcement. After the war, the firm will
have in readiness a comprehensive range of sound amplification material,
including microphones, loudspeakers and amplifiers.
Voigt Patents, Ltd. — Apart from continuing to supply the loudspeaker,
which is now quite well known, these specialists in electro-acoustics hope to
supply a gramophone pick-up which has been developed during the last few
years. Serious production of this will not, however, be commenced while
triple Purchase Tax remains in force. It is their opinion, Purchase Tax
should cease as at midnight immediately following the collapse of the last
of the enemy powers. Normal trade must be restored as rapidly as possible.
THE INDEPENDENT PLANT
AN important consideration nowadays for those who intend to instal an
independent prime-mover for the generation of their own electric
current is that it is generated at the correct D.C. voltage for the arc supply,
and thus all conversion costs are eliminated.
This example of the economies to be effected is not generally recognised
by the exhibitor whose first thought in considering the advantages of the
independent plant is usually confined to the saving per unit of current. This,
naturally is his main consideration, and rightly so, for in most supply areas
the plant will show in the course of years a very handsome saving, even
taking into consideration the greater capital outlay, fuel and maintenance.
It was anticipated that the extension of the grid in this country would result
in the cost of electricity coming down to a generally more reasonable figure so
far as commercial users are concerned, but in the majority of areas these
anticipations have not yet been received, and although the post-war years may
witness a welcome downward tendency there will yet remain many financial
benefits to the user of an independent plant. One of the most important
of these is that it constitutes an insurance against the interruption of the mains
supply ; this was not an infrequent occurrence during peace-time, and since
the war has often caused considerable pecuniary loss owing to the enforced
abandonment of performances. Sometimes this occurrence has been due
directly to war damage, on other occasions it has resulted from the readjust-
ment of supplies during the peak period and has lasted up to an hour until the
normal load is taken up. In either case the exhibitor can obtain no redress,
neither for the loss of revenue nor for the disappointment of his public. Even
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if it is intended merely to instal the plant as a stand-by installation in case of
a breakdown, the feeling of security that it engenders will be worth the capital
outlay. Another argument in favour of the installation of the independent
plant may be disregarded during the war, but in normal times it affords its
possessor the opportunity of almost unlimited illumination for exterior and
interior publicity in addition to the usual utility lighting. It is this flexibility
in its use combined with economy of operation which is its most important
asset.
From the above it will be appreciated that the installation of an inde-
pendent plant should be one of the post-war matters to be considered. It is
difficult nowadays to give installation costs — new equipment is unlikely to
have been supplied in recent years except under Board of Trade permit,
but generally speaking, current can even now be generated at from 20 per
cent, to 50 per cent, lower than the mains charges. It is quite possible to
generate current at a total cost of less than Id. per unit given a reasonably
large output. In addition to the actual purchase price of the equipment,
the exhibitor who is exploring the advantages of the independent plant,
must remember that it will occupy considerable space and will also entail
specially constructed storage tanks for the fuel, and possibly a little more
attention, but even so, if the charge for electricity from the mains exceeds
1 ^d. or 2d. per unit, there will be a considerable saving.
War operation has proved the reliability of the independent plant for,
notwithstanding attention by less skilled labour than formerly, shortage of
replacements and other difficulties of maintenance, very few break-downs
have occurred among these kinema equipments. The war has provided
manufacturers with a considerably extended experience of the building and
operation of these plants, and at no future date it may be reasonably hoped
that the exhibitor will share in the benefits derived from the war effort.
National Gas and Oil Engine Co., Ltd. — National oil engines, vertical and
horizontal types, give silent and economical running, and are ideal for kinemas.
One installation, comprising a 12 kw. dynamo, is claimed to have effected a
reduction in costs of £39 per annum ; the normal load of this equipment is
8 kw. Another equipment recommended is a 3-cylinder unit developing
25 b.h.p. at 1,000 r.p.m. This firm also specialises in gas engines for kinemas,
an interesting example of which is a 3-cylinder engine having an output of
27.30 b.h.p. at 1,000 r.p.m., and suitable for a 15 kw. plant. It will run at
three-quarter load on a consumption of 8,720 B.Th.U. gross per b.h.p. hour.
Assuming gas is obtainable at 4d. per therm, the fuel cost is 7d. per hour,
which is comparable with the diesel engine. After making due allowance
for other charges, such as lubricating oil, stores, interest and depreciation, the
running cost would be considerably lower than the cost of mains electricity
in most districts and the owner would have a reliable independent lighting
set. In a new type of gas engine the compression ratio is raised from 6 : 1 to
15 : 1 and the B.M.E.P. is increased from 66 to 110 lb. per sq. in. The advan-
tages over previous designs for an engine of the same physical dimensions are,
firstly, an increase in power of 50 per cent. ; and, secondly a reduction in
fuel consumption (per b.h.p. hour) of 35 per cent, where power rates for gas
operate.
British Films, Ltd. — The development of the " Brimain " Power Unit,
produced and marketed by British Films, Ltd., 199, Piccadilly, London, W.l,
has forged steadily ahead in 1943. These units, which are specially designed
to eliminate instability and surge were primarily introduced for the operation
of Portable 16 mm. Soimd Film Equipment where the lamp switching was
liable to cause considerable voltage variation to the detriment of other equip-
ment in circuit. The "Brimain" incorporates a petrol driven 4-stroke
motor of advanced design and generates 1.25 kva. at 3,000 r.p.m. The
layout of the unit is extremely clean and every part is easily accessible.
Carrying handles are provided for easy movement from the light van in which
the unit would normally be transported.
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TELEVISION
'T'HE implication of Television as a medium of popular entertainment and
A its effect on the post-war kinema are subjects already exercising all
sections of the Industry. At the moment most of us are in the dark, although
an awareness exists of amazing scientific progress made in respect of the basic
principles which is being directed to work of the first national importance.
It is possible that within a relatively short while after the war home television
may be so popularised that it will constitute, for a time at least, a serious
competitor of the kinema in a similar way as wireless did in the early twenties.
The duration of the defection was only temporary although until within
recent years certain peak listening periods were frequently reflected in reduced
attendances at those times. It is certainly doubtful whether the film could
have successfully withstood this mass competition had not " talkies " invested
the Industry with a much needed new vigour. It is estimated that before the
war there were something under 100,000 families with television sets in this
country, very soon after the war this figure is likely to jump several hundreds
of thousands. Experts have prophesied that a television set may be marketed
from £20, and will be in terrific demand soon after the resumption of tele-
casting. For a time it might result in lessened attendances at the kinema,
but that the habit of enjoying entertainment in the mass, amid agreeable
and often sumptuous surroundings would be reasseited to the benefit of the
exhibitor. Moreover, it is pointed out that if the renters pre-war policy of
non-cooperation is resumed the programmes, which would then be confined
to direct transmission of costly live shows, news events at definite times, etc.,
are unlikely to be of a quality which will attract the home viewer to sacrifice
his visit to the films.
It is not to be expected that the kinema trade which has contributed so
greatly to the early development of television will readily forgo its application
as a public entertainment in a competitive struggle with the popularity of the
home television. When the war is over we shall probably witness amazing
advances in large screen television as the result of the researches of the " back-
room " boys both of the services and of the various television companies
both here and in America, which will be rapidly turned to account. But even
if an efficient theatre equipment competent to challenge comparison with the
normally projected picture becomes available the question of product is not
likely to be easily surmounted — in this country at least. Even when the large
screen demonstrations were given in London before the war there arose
certain sticky problems of copyrights, licenses and other snags found to exist
when the kinema took their televised subjects from the B.B.C. radiation.
Indeed, it is not difficult to imagine a situation analogous to that with ordinary
wireless, the re-diffusion of which, except under special circumstances, is
prohibited to the kinema.
These are some of the points, apart from the purely technical factors,
which must be considered by exhibitors in planning for the post-war period.
Unless the progress of Television is carefully watched, Mortimer Dent points
out, it may be sprung upon the Trade at so short notice as to bring in its train
difficulties comparable with those which marked the advent of talkies. The
main trouble at the present time is that we can foresee neither the ultimate
line of development nOr the precise manner in which Television will be used
by the Industry. Similar uncertainty probably exists and will exist in
Government circles until they have considered the report of the Committee
appointed in January to advise them on the future of telsvision. The Com-
mittee includes scientific experts and representatives of the Post Office and
B.B.C.
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Considerable progress has been made in radio research which will result in
a vastly improved screen image. Some of these important achievements were
revealed by L. H. Bedford, O.B.E., M.A., of A. C. Cossor, Ltd., at a meeting
of the B.K.S. He was speaking on the standard of definition of the television
picture. The term " saturated definition " he defined as the figure of defini-
tion at which the structure of the picture cannot be distinguished. Mr.
Bedford showed that to get completely saturated definition with a home
television receiver a frequency band of 7.9 mc. was necessary with sequential
scanning, or with interlaced scanning, 5.9 mc. The pre-war B.B.C. standard
was only 1.9 mc, but in America the standard is 3.3 mc. — -an acceptable
compromise. On the other hand, to secure a standard of definition equal to
that of a kinema picture, at a viewing distance equal to four times the width,
the frequency band needed would be no less than 14 mc.
The experiments conducted by J. L. Baird in colour and stereoscopic
television reception promise two of the most intriguing lines of future advance.
The principle used is additive, and is similar to that of Kinemacolor film :
sectors containing red and blue-green filters rotate in both transmitter and
receiver, the latter embodying a projection type cathode-ray tube. The
stereoscopic process originally involved two images which needed to be
viewed through anaglyphs but Mr. Baird is working on a system where the
spectacles will be unnecessary.
Considerable work is being done by the experts of Scophony, the optico-
mechanical process, the U.S. rights of which were acquired by Television
Productions, a subsidiary of Paramount in America, where progress during
the past two years has been rapid. Large-size pictures with a higher light
standard that hitherto would be available in the near future, according to
P. Landsberg, who anticipated post-war receiving sets being made by mass
production to sell at $100. This statement, made at the S.M.P.E. meeting,
was endorsed by R. B. Austman, of RCA, who, in addition to other experi-
ments, have developed a new type station, which enables the relaying of
television for post-war circuit telecasting. Other major U.S. film companies
concerned with television are 20th Century Fox and United Artists, an indica-
tion of the importance with which the kinema industry regard television,
whether in the guise of a competitor or as a powerful accessory to the film
entertainment. On the other hand, some observers believe that television
will not have a tremendous effect on the kinema ; they point out that while
stage shows could be televised, the extension of the principle to kinemas
would, in any case, involve the making of a film, the presentation of which
by television could rarely better its projection in the normal manner.
Difficulties in the way of obtaining direct transmission of television
subjects and particularly public interest in news events has led some American
opinion to consider the use of motion picture films as subject material for
commercial television. In a recent issue of the S.M.P.E. Transactions there
appears a description of the General Electric television motion-picture pro-
jector, based on the E-7 Simplex projector, which has been modified to
project 35-mm. film at 30 television frames per second without change in
sound quality. The requirement of accuracy of registration and speed
constancy has favoured the adoption of the intermittent projector rather
than the continuous motion projector. The illumination unit comprises a
900-watt T-20 projector lamp ; the sound head was the Simplex design,
employing the RCA rotary stabiliser.
The instruction of projectionists in the operation of television equipment
is engaging the attention of the B.K.S. and the C.E.A., and it is highly
probable that as soon as conditions permit some form of training will be
made available, first to ex- Servicemen and, later, to existing projectionists ;
the principal difficulty to-day is to find instructors.
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STEREOSCOPY
IN normal times there would have been a number of patents registered for
various methods of producing motion pictures in some sort of stereo-
scopic relief. The war, however, has considerably curtailed the activities in
this direction of our inventors. This does not mean that the search after this
elusive quality has lessened, as a matter of fact it appears still to exercise a
degree of fascination upon both technicians and exhibitors. The subject
has been discussed at the B.K.S., at which one important circuit executive
declared that even recent immature experiments had convinced him that
they represented an advance almost comparable with that effected by sound.
There have, of course, been a number of methods by which the illusion
of depth has been achieved in the motion picture, but all of them have involved
the use of such cumbersome and expensive equipment as to be quite impractic-
able for u?e in the commercial kinema. That some form of stereoscopy
will sooner or later be achieved is fairly certain — already certain shots in
recent colour subjects have possessed the quality which suggests that it
will be by means of the colour medium that stereoscopic films will eventually
be rendered possible.
There seems to have been little further research in the subject undertaken
by the American motion picture technicians, the only new contrivance
reported being one that relies upon some sort of camera oscillation. In this
particular case the method involves the fixing of the camera to one end of a
set of movable arms by means of which it can be moved slowly back and
forth during " takes," speed of movement being about eight seconds each
way. The arms are adjusted to keep the principal object in the frame
motionless by aiming the lens steadily at it.
Last year reference was made to a Russian system of stereoscopy invented
by S. Ivanov, which, in its original form, consisted of a screen with two
surfaces, the front comprising a frame with metal wires stretched fanwise
against a rear surface which is of standard screen material. The talking
device divides the image into two, each being photographed from separate
viewpoints, which, during projection, correspond with the binocular vision
of the spectator. Experimental films on this system had been considered
satisfactory, but the cumbersomeness of the screen was an admitted handicap.
This has now been simplified, and although technical details are lacking, it
is claimed that the new screen gives a brighter picture with a reduction in the
intensity of illumination previously required. Obviously, the Soviet film
authorities believe the system is now commercially satisfactory, for prepara-
tions are in hand for the production at Mosfilm studios of a stereoscopic film
of " Robinson Crusoe."
There have been no reports of further developments in the Polaroid
method of attaining third dimension effect, but, in any event, the need for
the wearing by the audience of polarised spectacles seems to rule out its
adaptability for public stereoscopy, although the technique employed contains
much that is of scientific interest to the research worker.
•
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223
Data for Rinematograph
Technicians.
THE COST OF ELECTRICITY.
An electrical unit is equal to 1 kilowatt-hour, or 1,000 watts for one
hour. To ascertain the consumption in hours per unit of any piece of D.C.
apparatus rated in watts, divide the rating into 1,000 : e.g., a 60-watt lamp
will run for 1,000-:- 60= 16f hours for one unit.
The theoretical electrical horse-power is equal to 746 watts. For electric
motors, a useful approximation is to reckon one unit per hour per rated
horse-power.
In the case of A.C. supplies, maximum-demand charges are generally
based, not upon the kilowatt, but upon the kilo-volt-ampere ; the relation
between the two terms is known as power factor. Thus at a power factor of
0.8, a supply of 1 k.v.a. is equal in power output to only 800 watts. The
loading of cables must also be based upon the k.v.a., and not the k.w. con-
sumption.
Lighting and heating circuits (other than neons and other discharge
lamps) have a power factor of unity ; the power factor of motors, arc rectifiers,
etc., may vary from 0.6 to 0.9. It is advantageous to keep the power factor
of such apparatus as high as possible.
CALCULATING ARC RESISTANCES.
The value of a resistance R to pass a given current C at voltage V is
expressed, according to Ohm's law, by the formula —
-I
In calculating arc resistances, however, the value of the back voltage A
of the arc must be considered. This may be reckoned as 45 volts for low-
intensity arcs, and for high-intensity from 25 volts for a horizontal-negative
mirror arc or 40 for an inclined-negative mirror arc, up to 65 or 70 volts for
rotating-positive arc. The formula then becomes — ■
-d _ V-A
The earlier studs of a resistance should be so computed as to allow the
arc to be struck on not more than one-third of its full current.
ORDINARY FILM CEMENT.
A myl Acetate 4 oz., Acetone 6 oz.
This may either be used as it is, in which case the cement will be a thin
fluid with not much more body in it than water, or it may be thickened to
any desired extent by dissolving it in celluloid chips. Celluloid film base
from which the gelatine coating has been cleaned off will serve.
For non-flam, film glacial acetic acid may be added ; it is, however,
preferable to use the cement recommended by the makers of the stock —
e.g., for Dufaycolor use Ilford cement.
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MEASUREMENT OF SCREEN BRIGHTNESS
Mount photometer one-third the height of screen, and take readings
at each end, in the centre, and intermediately (five in all). Average of
readings gives light intensity in foot-candles ; a recommended figure is from
7 to 10 foot-candles.
MISCELLANEOUS FIGURES
Standard Electricity Supply (from Grid) : 230v. single-phase or 400v.
three-phase, 50 cycles per second.
Accumulators : Lead-acid type, 2.6 volts per cell fully charged, specific
gravity of electrolyte 1.280; fully discharged 1.8 volts per cell, specific
gravity of electrolyte 1.150.
Alkaline type : 1.2 to 1.1 volts per cell.
Gas Supply : Meter reading (cubic feet) x declared value in B.T.U.s -H
100,000= therms.
Recommended Temperature of Auditorium : Winter 55° to 65° F.
Summer 10° below outside temperature.
Sizes Of Posters : Double-crown : 30 in. by 20 in.
Quad-crown : 40 in. by 30 in.
Four-sheet : 60 in. by 40 in., larger sizes proportion-
ately.
RUNNING TIME OF FILM
Standard speed of 35-mm. sound film=24 frames per second = 90 ft. per
minute = approximately 11 minutes per 1,000 ft.
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CAPACITY OF CONDUITS.
Maximum capacity of Conduits for the simultaneous drawing in of standard
250-volt. V.I.R. cables.
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TABLE OF WIRE FUSES.
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refer to the overload at which the cut-out will operate.
The full normal load on a fuse should be two-thirds of its fusing load. For arcs, use copper
fuses rated at double normal current to allow for striking. On motor circuits the allowance will
depend upon the starting current. Allow 50 to 100 per cent, for D.C. motors or A.C. repulsion-
induction motors, four times for wound induction motors, six to eight times for squirrel-cage. On
3 -phase motor circuits always fuse heavily.
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The uniformity of construction which characterises
Osram Exciter Lamps eliminates any troubles in
refocussing which occurs when replacing lamps.
Due to their robust construction, they can always be
relied upon to provide the maximum light output during
the life of the lamp under arduous conditions. Suitable
types are available for most standard sound equipment.
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WHO'S
WHAT
In the Industry.
The following details have been supplied
by the persons concerned, and though
every effort has been made to ensure
their accuracy we cannot accept
responsibility for omissions or errors.
230 The Kinematograph Year Book.
Who's What in the Industry
Keith E. Adams.
Entered Industry in 1912 and has been on
both exhibiting and distributing sides. Formerly
feneral sales manager Goldwyn, Ltd. ; P.D.C.,
.td. ; London Manager Stoll Film Co., Ltd.
In December, 1939, joined Warner Bros, as
Circuits Controller. Address : Warner House,
Wardour Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 5600.
Harry Adloy.
Born 1902. Entered Industry in 1924 as
producer of advertising films and formed, in
1925, Younger Publicity Service, Ltd., to
replace slide and curtain advertising by the
more modern method of films. Two years
later Younger Film Prod., Ltd., was formed
as the production unit. Their Studios are
now in Gt Windmill Street. National Film
Corp., Ltd., was formed in 1930 to produce
advertising and propaganda films. Director of
several kinema companies. Chairman of the
Publicity Committee of the Advertising and
Industrial Film Association. Address: Harman
Drive, N.W.2. Phone: Gladstone 6641-2.
Arthur 8. Albln.
Born 1875. Early in his career was a solo
pianist at a kinema. In 1913 opened a picture
house of his own at Shettleston, and later pur-
chased another at Hawick, both of which he
disposed of. Is an ex-Chairman of C.E.A.
Scottish Branch and on the Benevolent Fund
Committee, and has been chairman of the East
of Scotland section of the. C.E.A. for the past
eleven years. Until recently proprietor of Toll-
cross Cinema, now General Manager, New Tivoli,
Edinburgh, and Managing Director, Embassy,
Granton, Edinburgh. Clubs : Cinema and
Drapers' Athletic Assoc. Private Address :
Rose Villa, Viewforth, Edinburgh.
L. G. Applobee, F.I.E.S.
Born 1889. First entered the Entertainment
Industry in 1906, being engaged in the electrical
installations of the Putney Hippodrome and the
Globe Theatre, London. Also joined producing
staff of the late George Edwardes, and was
actively engaged in lighting all the Gaiety
Theatre, London, productions from 1907 to
1910. Joined London and General Theatres,
Ltd., as circuit engineer. Later joined Grossmith
and Laurillard at the Winter Garden, and then
transferred to C. B. Cochran. Joined the Strand
Electric and Engineering Co., Ltd., in 1922, as
special designer of stage switchboards and
lighting apparatus, and now manages I.E. and
theatre lighting department. Was responsible
for stage lighting of the Shakespeare
Memorial Theatre and the new installation at the
Covent Garden Opera House. Fellow, Illumin-
ating Engineering Society. Address: 24, Floral
Street, W.C.2. Phone : Temple Bar 7464.
George Archibald, J.P.
Director of British Film Services in the U.S.A.
A ddress : 30, Rockefeller Plaza, New York.
J. C. Atkinson.
Born 1890. Educated Reading and Birming-
ham University. Resigned from R.A.F. 1923.
Manager Public Address and Service Depart-
ment Graham- Amplion, 1924-1927. Sales
manager, British Phototone, 1927-192 8. Ap-
pointed sales manager, R.C.A. Photophone.
1928, and director 1940. Opened up R.C.A.
activities on Continent, in 1929, becoming head
of Photophone Dept. of Pathe Cinema, S.A.
From 1931 to 1935 formed a circuit of 34
kinemas in Mauritius, Reunion and Madagascar.
In 1935 rejoined R.C.A. Manufacturing Co.,
Inc., England, as Continental representative.
In addition to this, now controls British Repro-
ducer Sales. Addresses : The Cedars, Longford,
Middlesex ; American Club, Piccadilly, W.i ;
Royal Empire Society, Northumberland Avenue,
W.C.2 ; and Electra House, Victoria Embank-
ment, W.C.2. Phone : Temple Bar 2971-4.
Harold Baim.
Born 1914. Entered industry in 1929 at Leeds
branch of M-G-M. Joined British Screen Service
in 1934. In 1938 formed Renown Pictures Cor-
poration, Ltd., in conjunction with J. H. Over-
ton, LL.B., of Leeds. Now managing director
of Federated Film Corp., Ltd., and director of
Northern and District Film Distributors, Ltd.,
and proprietor of Glendale Pict. Corp., Ltd.
Address : National House, Wardour Street, W.i.
Phone: Gerrard 6704. Telegrams: Filmfed,
Weado, London.
Z. do L. Bakanowski, P.M.C., S.R.
Born 1899. Bachelor of Law. Entered the
Trade in 1926 and was Managing Director
and Proprietor of Polonia Films in Madrid,
and also Managing Director and co-proprietor
of Varsovia Films which had the exclusive
rights for the G.-B. in Valencia. For eight
years he represented the Association of Polish
Film Producers in Spain. Spent first three
months of the civil war in Spain reporting in
the front lines. In London, formed B.M.D.,
Ltd., to deal with the exchange of films between
England and the Continent. Managing director
Ahene Film Prod., Ltd. ; Managing director,
S.T.A.W., Ltd., Director, Frederick J. Minns
& Co., Ltd. ; General manager, Swift Rifle Co.,
Ltd. Addresses : 67-68, St. Aldate's, Oxford ;
West Gates, Ferry Hinksey, Oxford ; and 29,
Palace Gate, London, W.8. Phones : Oxford
2003, 48908 and 2039 ; and Western 2735.
T. Thome Baksr, F.lnst.P., A.M.I.E.E., F.R.P.I.
Associated with Spicers, Ltd., in the manu-
facture of film base and in the production of
Dufaycolor kinematograph film. From 1934 to
1939 director of research and technical director
of Dufaycolor, Inc., New York, now technical
consultant in London at Thorne Baker Labora-
tories, 231, Baker Street, Loudon, N.W.i ;
director of research to Dacrematt, Ltd., London ;
contributor to technical Press in this country
and U.S.A. Address : 29, Elm Park Court,
Pinner. Phone : Pinner 2662.
Who's What in the Industry.
231
Franeis William Baker.
Francis W. Baker was born at Hollesley,
Suffolk, on November 25, 1877. Forsook
dentistry and entered the Industry, in 1897.
joining British Muto. and Biograph Syndicate.
Overseas service in R.A.F., 1916-1919. Managing
Director, Butcher's Film Service, Ltd. Ex-
President and present Treasurer, K.R.S. ; Ex-
Treasurer, I.A.K.M. Appointed by Board of
Trade Member of Cinematograph Films Council.
Member Council C. T. Benevolent Fund. Member
Consultative Committee, B.B.F.C. Governor,
British Film Institute. President, Cinema
Veterans (1903), 1941-3. Founder, Anima Lodge
3634. Address : 175, Wardour Street, W.i, and
Hollesley, Rosehill, Sutton, Surrey. Phones :
Gerrard 7282 and Fairlands 9577.
Michael Balcon.
Born 1896, Birmingham. Entered films as
Director of Victory M.P. Co., a small Midlands
renting concern. Subsequently became asso-
ciated with Gainsborough Pictures, now a
subsidiary of G-B. At the Islington Studios
he produced many early British successes, and
when talkies arrived, followed up with such
pictures as " Journey's End." "Sunshine Susie,"
and others. With the opening of the new G-B.
Studios at Shepherd's Bush, was appointed
Director of Production. Outstanding successes
include " Rome Express," " Good Companions,"
"I Was a Spy," "Evergreen," "The Thirty-
nine Steps," "Tudor Rose," etc. In January,
1937, joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British
Studios, Ltd., as Chief Producer, for which
company he produced "A Yank at Oxford."
Left, June, 1938, to go into independent pro-
duction, and has since been elected Director
of Ealing Studios, Ltd., where he is head of
production. Recent films include "Convoy,"
"The Foreman Went to France," "Next of
Kin," "Nine Men," "San Demetrio, London,"
Member of Film Council. Address : Ealing
Studios, Ltd., Ealing Green, W.5. Phone :
Ealing 6761.
8. Chandos Balcon.
Born 1 89 1. Production manager, Gaumont-
British Pictures, 1928 ; joined M-G-M. British
1937 ; associate producer, Ealing Studios 1938.
Address: Ealing Studios, Ealing Green, W.5.
Phone: Ealing 6761.
Aid. George Herbert Barber, J.P.
One of the oldest exhibitors in the country,
G. H. Barber was born at Congleton, in i860, and
has been connected with the kinematograph busi-
ness from its earliest days. Before the passing of
the Kinematograph Act he ran a travelling
motion picture show, and did his own operating.
He built the first kinematograph hall in Tunstall,
erecting and opening a total of eight kinemas
in four years. He has been a member of the
General Council and of the North Staffordshire
Branch of the C.E.A. for 20 years. Ex-Lord
Mayor, Stoke-on-Trent, 1929-1930 ; member
of the Stoke-on-Trent City Council since the
Federation of the Potteries in 19 10 ; ex-chair-
man of Guardian Relief Committee ; chairman
of the Old Age Pension Committee ; member of
Staffordshire Potteries Water Board. Member
of National Flying Service Club, Stoke. Address :
Lemnos, Victoria Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-
Trent.
James William Barber, O.B.E.
Born in 1884, and was educated at the
secondary school and University College,
Cardiff. He afterwards received training
in marine »nd electrical engineering, and
was for many years connected with the
technical side of the Trade. In 1917
he wasretainedas technical adviseronkinemato-
graph matters to the Department of Information
and was afterwards appointed Director of
Kinematography of the National War Aims
Committee, Downing Street. He was also
responsible for the touring kinema propaganda
work carried out by the Government departments
throughout the country. He is a consulting
engineer ; Past chairman of the London branch
of the C.E.A. Address : Granada Theatres,
36, Golden Square, W.i.
Sir Kenneth Barnes.
Born 1878. Principal of the Royal Academy
of Dramatic Art since 1909. Served in *Army
1914-1919 ; mentioned in despatches ; retired
Captain. Present War work : General Secretary
of E.N.S.A. (Department of National Service
Entertainment, N.A.A.F.I.), Theatre Royal
Drury Lane, W.C.2. Private address : 35, Acacia
Road, N.W.8. Phone: Primrose 0763.
Elizabeth Baron.
Author. Born 19 10. Formerly Commercia
artist and publicist (late Charles Higham, Ltd.),
etc. Nurse since 1939. Entered Film Trade in
1940 as set and costume designer. Wrote
screenplay " Salute John Citizen," 1941 ;
additional scenes and dialogue " The Gentle
Sex," 1942 ; Screenplay " The Lamp Sill Burns,"
1942-43 ; current assignment screenplay "Medal
For The General," and propaganda films for
Ministry of Health. Managers : Christopher
Mann, Ltd. Address: 41, The Drive, Harefield
Place, Uxbridge, Middlesex. Phone: Uxbridge
i874-
Percy H. Bastie.
Born 1871. Served apprenticeship in mechani-
cal engineering. Engaged for several years on
theatre lighting. Joined the late Ernest F. Moy
as one of the original directors of Ernest F.
Moy, Ltd., and became managing director at
his death. Joint patentee in 1907 of the auto-
matic shutter for projectors. Joint patentee
in 1908 of the Moy Camera. Life hon. member
of the London Association of Engineers. Treas-
urer and Member of the executive of the B.K.S.
Addresses: 134, Bayham Street, N.W.i, and 6
Beech Drive, Fortis Green, N.2. Phones
Gulliver 5451 and Tudor 4031.
F. Stanley Bates.
Born 1899. Educated Marlborough and
Jesus, Cambridge. Ten years with Anglo-
American Oil Co., Ltd. Now Joint Managing
Director of Odeon Theatres, Ltd. Addresses :
49, Park Lane, W.i, and Glenrinnes, Cobham,
Surrey. Phones : Mayfair 781 1 and Cobham 463.
Maurice Baum.
Born 1912, literally in the business, his father
being one of the pioneers. Was connected
kinema and variety in Manchester, Salford,
Stretford and Oldham before emigrating to
Eire in 1935 to take up the position of general
manager of Dublin Cinemas, Ltd., which
position he still retains. In 1937 became pro-
prietor of the Picture House, Bray, and recently
formed Roxy Cinemas, Ltd., controlling houses
at Roscommon and ballayhadereen, of which
232
The Kinematograph Year Book.
company he is- managing director. At one time
chairman of the M.J. Amateur Film Society.
Also managing director of Rialto Cinema,
Wicklow. Addresses: 112, Marlboro Street,
and 36, Dawson Street, Dublin. Phones : 51167
and 71432.
J. L. Beddington.
Born 1893. Educated Wellington and Balliol.
Assistant general manager, Shell-Mex and B.P.,
Ltd. Director of Films Division, Ministry of
Information, since April, 1940. Addresses :
Bath Club, London, W.i, and M. of I., Malet
Street, London, W.C.i. Phone: Euston 4321.
Major C. H. Bell, O.B.E.
Bora 1890. Consulting Engineer. SpecialiBt
in electrical and mechanical installations for
theatres. Managing Director, Astoria, Folke-
stone. Now with R.A.F. Address : Edderton,
Tinsley Green, nr. Crawley, Sussex. Phone :
Pound Hill 2252. Secretary of Visual Aid
Commission, Inter-Allied Conference.
Oliver Bell.
Appointed director British Film Institute 1936.
Since 1938 vice-chairman British Council Films
Committee, member Royal Empire Society Films
Committee and of Imperial Relations Trust
Films Sub-Committee. Addresses: 2 a, Aylward
Road, Merton Park, S.W.20 ; and 4, Great
Russell Street, W.i. Phones: Liberty 3042 and
Museum 0607.
Prince Bendon.
Born i860. One of the pioneers of the Industry
both on the exhibiting and renting sides, having
produced and exhibited pictures over 30 years
ago. In addition to being the proprietor of
the Bendon Trading Co., he founded and is
now hon. president of the Glasgow Cinema
Club and ex-president of the Royal Clyde Motor
Yacht Club. For six years president of Scottish
K.R.S. Now retired from business. Twenty
years member A.A.A. and member Scottish
Motor-Boat Racing Club. Has installed speed-
boat for taking pictures on Loch Lomond.
Address : No. i, Battlefield Crescent, Langside,
Glasgow. Phone : Douglas 579.
Ritson Bennsll.
Commercial training in office organisation and
equipment business with Kenrick & Jefferson,
Ltd. Joined Trade in 1912 as buyer for B.B,
Pictures, subsequently took charge of B.B.
Picture Renting interests. After leaving the
Army had renting experience with Goldwyn and
Gaumont Co., and rejoined B.B. Pictures in
1936 as managing director. Joined Gaumont-
British 1929 and became supervisor of the
Corporation's interests in Scotland. Address :
New Savoy, Hope Street, Glasgow.
Dan Benjamin.
Born 1884. Originally interested in decorating
business in England, New York, and South
Africa. Joined Kinema Industry in 19 16 as
manager of the Haymarket Picture House,
Norwich, and in 1919 became managing director
of the Company controlling the Haymarket
Picture House and the Theatre de Luxe, Norwich.
From 19 18 to 1930 Vice-Chairman of the Eastern
Counties Branch of the C.E.A. In 1930 took
over Maidstone Cinemas, Ltd., as joint director
and managing director, controlling the Central
Picture Playhouse, the Pavilion Cinema and the
Palace Theatre, Maidstone. In 1935 acquired
Princes Cinema, Brighton, taking over personal
management. Chairman, Sussex C.E.A. Branch,
1938-40. Addresses : Princes Cinema, North
Street, Brighton ; and 30, Brunswick Square,
Hove. Phones : Brighton 3563 and Hove 3818.
Cecil G. Bernstein.
Managing director, Denman (London) Cinemas
Ltd. ; Chairman, London and Home Counties
Branch C.E.A. Address : Granada Theatres.
Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard
3554-
Sidney L. Bernstein.
Chairman, The Granada Theatres, Ltd.,
Managing Director, Denman (London) Cinemas,
Ltd. ; Director, Kinematograph Equipment
Co., Ltd. One of the founders of the Film
Society. Hon. Films Adviser Ministry of
Information. Address: 36, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone: Gerrard 3554.
Joseph Best.
Thirty years in film industry, as author,
editor, cameraman and producer. Literary
editor to Methuen's, Heinemann's ; entered
industry with Pathe Freres (to 1914), produced
for Pathe, Gaumont, Universal and others ;
also Government and well-known Societies.
Filmed in U.K., Europe, Asia, Canada, Africa,
India, Malaya. Recent productions : " My Song
Goes Forth," " Historic Cities of India," 'Africa
Sings," "Singapore To-day," " Homeland in the
Making," "Hope for Thy Children," "The
African To-day," co-author "The Kindled
Flame," 1943. Accepts film commissions in
any part of the world ; Managing Director,
Joseph Best Productions, Ltd. Addresses :
176, Wardour Street, W.i. and 14, Cleve Road,
N.W.6. Phone: Maida Vale 9013.
H. W. Bishop.
Entered the industry in 1910. Specialised on
technical and production side. First in pro-
cessing laboratories, then ten years as camera-
man, newsreel, scientific and studio production.
Technical adviser G.-B., now production
manager Gaumont-British News. Club : Wyke
Green Golf. Addresses : Film House, Wardour
Street, W.i, and 29, Baronsmead, Gunnersbury
Park, Ealing, W.5. Phones : Gerrard 9292
and Ealing 1325.
G. H. Blackburn.
Licensee and Manager of the New Palace
Theatre, Bristol, for Gaumont-British Circuit.
One of the members of the " old brigade " and
been in the business from near the beginning.
Formerly with Biocolor at the " Old Brit." and
"Sadler's Wells." Later at Derby, Watford,
and now in twentieth year in the Metropolis
of the West. Member of Bristol Rotary Club.
Ernest E. Blake.
Born 1879. Trained as professional photo-
grapher, and in 1897 entered the kinematograph
Industry, using machines by Lumiere, Paul,
Wrench and others, and touring a show with his
brother, the late W. N. Blake. Joined Kodak in
1902 and is now managing director of this and its
subsidiary companies. One of the founders
of the Veterans and President of the Association,
1937—38. Clubs : American and R. A.C. Address:
Kodak, Ltd., Kingsway, W.C.2. Phone:
Holborn 7841. v
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Gerald Blake.
Born 1896. Educated City of London Univer-
sity. Thirty years' experience in the Industry,
acting, producing, directing, editing, technical.
Toured own variety acts and stage shows.
December, 1940, switched over to the exhibiting
side of the Industry and joined Odeon as an
assistant manager. Now resident manager,
Odeon Theatre, Uxbridge. Address : Flat
Three, 2, The Broadway, Oxford Road, Denham,
Bucks. Phone : Uxbridge 1381.
Charles Boot, F.R.S.A., J.P.
Son of Henry Boot, of Broomhall Park,
Sheffield. Born 1874. Director of Henry
Boot & Sons Ltd., Welwyn Garden City, Ltd.,
Pinewood Studios, Ltd., and 25 other com-
panies. Justice of Peace for City of Sheffield.
Clubs : Carlton, Constitutional, City Livery,
Royal Automobile. Address : Thornbridge Hall,
Ashford-in-the-Water, near Bakewell, Derby-
shire, and 10, The Boltons, London, S.W.10.
Stanley W. Bowler, F.R.P.8., F.R.8.A.
Consultant on technical problems. Address:
17, Cloister Road, London, W.3. Phone:
Acorn 3578.
Sydney Box.
Bom 1907 Journalist turned playwright
turned producer. Managing director Verity
Films, Ltd. Producer' for Two Cities Films,
Ltd. Produced "Flemish Farm," " English
Without Tears," etc. Address: Filmcity
House, Upper St. Martins Lane, W.C. Phones :
Temple Bar 0135/6 and 5664/5.
Harold Boxall.
Born London, 1898. Motion picture executive
and film producer. Director Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer British Studios, Ltd. ; managing director,
Denham Laboratories, Ltd. Productions since
1939 include "Thief of Baghdad," "Lion Has
Wings," " Old Bill and Son," " Major Barbara,"
"49th Parallel," " Jeannie," "The Day Will
Dawn," etc. Address : Denham Studios,
Uxbridge, Middlesex. Phone : Denham 2345.
Lt.-CoL A. C. Bromhead, C.B.E.
Founded the original Gaumont business in
London in 1898, opened one of the first film
studios in this country, and one of the first kine-
matograph theatres, one of the pioneers of the
film hire service, and the originator of the
"exclusive" film and "booking by contract."
With M. Gaumont exhibited " Chronochrome "
in 1913. In 1914 the Gaumont Co. constructed
and equipped the first large modern film studios
in London. In 1922 the Gaumont Company
came entirely under British control, the majority
proprietary interest being acquired by Col.
Bromhead and his British associates. In 1932
installed a large plant for developing at the
laboratory at Shepherds Bush, and consider-
able extensions were completed early
in 1927. In the same year a large new studio
was built and in 1929 the first sound-proof
studio in England was constructed for the
production of " Talkies " by the British Acoustic
process. The Gaumont-British Picture Corpora-
tion was formed in 1927 to acquire Gaumont
Ideal and W. & F., together with a group
of 22 theatres, subsequently acquired the
ordinary share capital of Denman Picture
Houses, Ltd., General Theatre Corporation, Ltd.
and P.C.T., and other companies, thereby
becoming, under the Chairmanship of Col.
Bromhead, the most important concern of its
kind in Europe. Col. Bromhead retired and
severed his connection with the Gaumont
British Corporation and its Associated and
subsidiary companies in August, 1929. Appointed
hon. adviser on Trade matters to Films Division,
Ministry of Information, October, 1939. Club :
Royal Societies. Address: Douglas House,
Petersham, Surrey. Phone: Richmond 0240.
Ralph Sidney Bromhead, A.C.A.
Qualified as chartered accountant 1926.
Theatre controller, Gaumont British and P.C.T.
1927-29. Later assistant general manager,
A.B.C., Ltd., then managing director Regent
Circuit, Ltd. ; Chairman, L. & H.C. Branch of
the C.E.A. 1935. Delegate to C.E.A. General
Council, and member of Councils of C.T.B.F.
and Provident Institutions. Director and
General Manager of County Cinemas and Enter-
tainments and General Investment Corporation,
Ltd., also Founder-Chairman of the London
Cinema Luncheon Club, now holds commission
in H.M. Forces.
Reginald G. Bromhead, FCA.
Associated with the Gaumont Company since
1903, Mr. Bromhead was appointed secretary
in 1915, becoming Managing Director in
1 92 1. Managing Ltirector Gaumont BritisU
Picture Corporation, Ltd., and subsidiary
companies, 1927. Vice-Chairman, Denman Pic-
ture Houses, Ltd. : Vice-Chairman, Genera)
Theatres Corporation, Ltd. January, 1929; Joint
Man. Dir. and Vice-Chairman P.C.T. and
subsidiary companies. Resigned August, 1929.
Director, Moss Empires, Ltd. Fellow Institute of
Chartered Accountants, Past-President K.R.S.,
Chairman Executive Committee, Kinemato-
graph Sports Association, Chairman of Council
and Board of Management, C.T.B.F. ; and
Chairman C.T. Provident Institution. Clubs :
Royal Societies, St. James's. Addresses : 9,
Cavendish Avenue, St. John's Wood, N.W.8,
and Snow's Ride, Windlesham, Surrey.
Olive Brook.
British stage and silent films 1919 ; 10 years
under contract in Hollywood, returned 1935.
Star in "The Dictator," "Action for Slander,"
" The Ware Case," " Love in Exile," " Convoy,"
" Freedom Radio," " Breach of Promise."
Adrian Brunei, F.R.G.S., A.R.P.S.
Director and Scenarist. Author of "Film-
craft," "Only Yesterday," "Eve Had No
Father," and "Film Production." Joined
Moss Empires Bioscope in 1915 ; 1917, Manager
of Productions and Scenario Departments
of the Ministry of Information. Joined British
Actors' Film Company 1919 as Scenario-Editor ;
1920, with Leslie Howard, directed A. A. Milne
comedies for Minerva Films. In 1922 directed
Ivor Novello and Nina Vanna in ' ' The Man
Without Desire." Later joined Gainsborough,
directing " Blighty," "The Constant Nymph,"
"A Light Woman," "The Vortex," and "The
Crooked Billet." Has since made "A Taxi to
Paradise," "I'm an Explosive," "Badger's
Green," "Variety," "City of Beautiful Non-
sense," "Menace," "Important People,"
"Little Napoleon," "The Rebel Son," "While
Parents Sleep," " The Girl Who Forgot." Co-
directed "The Lion Has Wings." Production
Consultant to Leslie Howard on 1 ' First of the
Few" and "Gentle Sex." Address: First
House, Bulstrode Way, Gerrards Cross. Phone :
Gerrards Cross 2885.
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Andrew Buchanan.
Managing director, Films of Great Britain,
Ltd. Owner and director of production, Andrew
Buchanan Productions. Originator of the Cine-
magazme, 1926-37; author of " The Way of
the Cinema," " Art of Film Production," " Film-
making from Script to Screen," "Celluloid
Ambassador," etc. Addresses: Africa House,
Kihgsway, W.C.2, and Park Studio, Putney
Park Lane, S.W. 15. Phone: Putney 6274.
C, L. Cabirol.
Born 1889. Educated at Bordeaux University
and a member of the French Bar. Pilot in the
Air Force 19 14-18. Joined Pathe, Paris, fn
1919 ; in charge of the Sub-standard Dept. of
Pathfe of France, Ltd. (London), in 1924; man-
aging director of Pathescope, Ltd., since 1927.
Addresses : North Circular Road, Cricklewood,
N.W.2, and 26, Lyttleton Road, N.2. Phones :
Gladstone 6544 and Speedwell 5655.
Shiavax Gawasjee Cambata, J. P., F.C.C.S.
Justice of Peace and Honorary Presidency
Magistrate for the City of Bombay. Managing
director of Shiavax C. Cambata & Co., Ltd.,
Bombay. Director of the Hirdagarh Collieries,
Ltd. Director of several other commercial
firms. A pioneer in the Central Provinces coal
industry. Proprietor, Eros Theatre & Restaurant.
Address : Cambata Building, 42, Queen's
Road, Bombay. Tel. address: "Coalpits,"
Bombay.
Samuel Robert Caplin.
Born 1890 at Leeds. Served apprenticesmp
at mechanical engineering. Founded Caplin
Engineering Co., precision engineers, 19 18, which
later became limited company. Entered film
trade in 1929 experimenting, designing and
manufacturing kinematograph apparatus (Capco
Soi;<nd on film Recording Equipment). Supplied
Elstree, Pathe and others. Member B.K.S.,
M.J.Inst.E., Member of the Willesden Chamber
of Commerce Executive. Address : Eldon
Lodge, Copse Wood Way, Northwood, Middle-
sex. Phone : Northwood 149.
E. T. Carr.
Until January 1944 managing director of
United Artists Corporation, Ltd., and United
Artists (Export), Ltd. ; director of Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., and Odeon Cinema Holdings,
Ltd. Born 1896. Educated Manchester Gram-
mar School. Joined United Artists in 1920
as manager of Birmingham branch. Two years
later was made general sales manager of United
Artists in Great Britain, a position held for nearly
17 years. Now joined J. Arthur Rank's organ-
isation. Address : Austenwood, Austen Wood
Common, Gerrards Cress. Phone : Gerrards
Cross 3529.
Cecil L. 0. Cattermoul.
Born 1890. Joined Industry 1912. Is
specialist in overseas markets and an authority
on film export. Was London buyer for Scandi-
navian Film Trust for some years, then formed
own company. Is British representative for a
considerable number of foremost foreign dis-
tributors and theatre owners, amongst which
are : Svensk Filmindustri of Sweden ; British
Distributors (India), Limited, of India ; The
University of Reykjavik, Iceland ; Royal Naval
Cinema, and Pace Brothers' Circuit, Malta.
Operates in most countries of the world. s
commercial advisor to certain British Govern"
ment Departments, as well as Foreign Govern-
ments. Address : Colquhoun House, Broad-
wick Street, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 3592.
Gharles H. Champion.
Born 1885. M.I.Mech.E., M.A.S.M.E.,
M.A.I.E.E., A.M.I.E.E., F.R.S.A., F.R.P.S.,
M..I.E.S., B.K.S. After several years with New
British Engineering Co., Langdon Davies Motor
Co., Harper Bros, and Co., Consulting Engineers ;
and Union Electric Co., in 1912 went to U.S.A.
as technical manager of American branch of
last-named company. Founded Charles H.
Champion & Co., Ltd., in 192 1. Chairman and
managing director of Charles H. Champion
& Co., Ltd. Managing director of Ship Carbon
Company of Great Britain, Ltd. Clubs : R.A.C.
and Richmond Golf, London Gun Club, Bisley
Gun Club. Address: National House, 60-66,
Wardour Street, W.i ; 99, Howards Lane,
Putney, S.W. 15 ; and One Fairacres, Roe-
hampton Lane, S.W.15. Phones : Gerrard 2744,
Putney 7871. and Prospect 6180.
Thomas Chilton.
Educated Durham University. Entered
industry 1912 with Thos. Thompson Film Hire
Service ; subsequently held appointments as
supervising branch manager (with headquarters
at Manchester) of Thompson-Thanhouser Films,
Ltd., Imperial Film Co., Ltd., and Hepworth
Film Service, Ltd. Joined J. Frank Brockliss,
Ltd., in 1924 as general manager ; made director
in 1928, and joint managing director, 1939.
Also director Powers Distributing Corporation,
Ltd. Member Projection Advisory Council,
U.S.A. Member B.K.S. Address: 58, Great
Marlborough Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 29 n
Gilbert Church.
Born London 1899. Educated Tottenham
County School. Managing Director Ambassador
Film Prod., Ltd. ; Famous Films (Midlands),
Ltd. ; Midland Exclusives, Ltd. ; Pioneer
Exclusives, Ltd. ; Royalty Theatre (Bourne
End), Ltd. Was responsible for the first talking
films in the Midlands (Phonofilms). Address :
Flat N, 82, Portland Place, W.r. Phone: Wel-
beck 8719.
Charles Clarke.
Joint managing director of Portsmouth
Theatres, Ltd. (Theatre Royal, Portsmouth,
and King's Theatre, Southsea). Delegate of
Portsmouth Branch, C.E.A. Before taking
over management of King's Theatre, Southsea,
in 1920, had over 20 years' stage experience as
actor, stage manager and business manager.
Served in last war for four years, wounded twice
and in addition to Service medals was awarded
the French Medaille d'Honneur avec Glaives.
Appointed general manager of Portsmouth
Theatres, Ltd., in 1935, and joint managing
director in 1940. Vice-chairman of Portsmouth
Branch C.E.A. , 1938-39, chairman 1940-41.
Member of Portsmouth and Southsea Rotary
Club, and of Theatrical Managers' Association.
Address : Thornley, Wade Court, Havant,
Hants. Phone : Havant 486.
Elisha Montague Charles Clayton.
Associated with pictures since the year 1903.
Born in 1882, and educated at the Central
Secondary School, Sheffield. The proprietor of
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Clayton's Bioscope, Sheffield, he is also Managing
Director of the Oxford Picture House, Heeley
Electric Palace, Pavilion, Attercliffe, all Sheffield
halls, Hoyland Cin3ma, near Barnsley, the
Electric Palace, Parkgate, Rotherham. He
has done much to popularise pictures in the
Isle of Man, where he is an active director of
the Strand Cinema, Douglas Pavilion, Peel,
and the Picture House, Douglas. Also a
director of Heeley and Amalgamated Cinemas,
Ltd., Sheffield, managing director of the Palace,
Woodseats, Sheffield, and Goldthorpe Hippo-
drome, Ltd., near Barnsley. Addresses : Bank
Chambers, 70, The Moor, and 535, Fulwood
Road, Sheffield.
George Coles, F.R.I.B.A.
Born 1884. Has been engaged in designing
kinematograph theatres since their inception.
For many years architectural editor of the Ideal
Kinema. Club : Constitutional. Addresses :
40, Craven Street, Strand, W.C.2, and Buck's
Head, Manning's Heath, Sussex. Phones :
Whitehall 7756 and Lower Beeding 38.
Frank Collinson.
Born in Bradford, Yorks, in 1875, and educated
at Cambridge. For two years despatch manager
lor the B.B. Film Hiring Service, Glasgow,
and was afterwards General Manager of the
Palatine Film Co. for six years. He was also
with Hibbert's Mutual Film Service as Lanes,
manager. He is now Joint Secretary of the
Lanes. Emergency Transport Committee of
the C.E.A. and K.R.S. Was the first and only
secretary of the Lancashire K.R.S. Address:
— Bar col, Poynton, Cheshire.
Adrian Cornwell-Clyne, M.B.E., A.R.P.S.
Technical manager, Dufay-Chromex, Ltd.
Born in City of London, 1892. Studied portrait
painting at Slade School, London, and in New
York. Exhibited Royal Academy, New English
Art Club, etc. Studied architecture in New
York. Commanded Camouflage Experimental
Dept., 1916-1918. Colour Adviser to Calico
Printers' Association, Manchester, 19 19-1928.
Colour Photographic Research, Agfa-Ansco
Corpn., Binghampton, N.Y., 1931-1932. Con-
sulting Technologist to Raycol British Corpn.,
1932. Introduced Gasparcolor to Gt. Britain,
1934. Director, Gasparcolor, Ltd., 1935-1937-
Patentee of numerous inventions covering
colour photography and illumination. Inventor
of tri-colour one-shot cameras, bi-packs chromo-
scopes, colour-projectors, colour organs, day-
light lamps. Author of "Colour-Music: The
Art of Light," 1925, " Colour Cinematography,"
1937, and numerous technical articles on colour.
Producer of colour documentary films, such as
"Farewell, Topsails," "S pithead Review,"
"The Farm," etc. Member S.M.P.E., B.K.S.,
Associate R.P.S. Address: c/o Dufay-Chro-
mex, Ltd., Rythe Works, Portsmouth Road,
Thames Ditton. Phone: Emberbrook 2350.
Hugh M. Gotterlll, B.A.
Born 1909. Educated at Winchester and
Magdalene College, Cambridge, where be first
took an interest in theatre lighting. Director
of Strand Electric Holdings, Ltd. ; Strand
Electric & Engineering Co., Ltd. Fellow of the
Royal Society of Arts, and member of Illuminat-
ing Engineering Society. Now serving with
R.A.F. Club : Lansdowne. Address : 24, Floral
Street, W.C.2. Phone: Temple Bar 7464.
Horace S. Coxall,
Born 1880. Became interested in the
entertainment world as character comedian and
in amateur theatricals. Joined the industry
in 19 1 2, became Manager of the Picture House,
Hamilton and later Manager of the Savoy,
Glasgow, variety and pictures. When this
closed down, toured Scotland with his own
stock repertory company, but disbanded in 19x6.
Managed the Olympia, Dunfermline. Joined
the renting side as business manager for the
Square Film Company. Held this position
until the company ceased trading in 1923.
Purchased the company's assets, and commenced
business as an independent renter and founded
the present company of Horace S. Coxall, Ltd.,
of which he is now the managing director.
Addresses : 153, Queen Street, Glasgow, C.i,
and Despatch Dept., Arcadia Street, Bridgeton,
Glasgow. Phones : Central 9410, Bothwell 2127
and Bridgeton 2031.
Sir Gordon Craig.
Born 1 89 1. Knighted 1929. Liveryman,
Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Company,
Vice-president "Old Contemptibles " Asso-
ciation. Director and General Manager, British
Movietonews, Ltd. Clubs : — Royal Thames
Yacht and Sunningdale. Address: 22, Soho
Square, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 781 1.
Ian Cremieu-Javal.
Born 1900. Educated at Trent and Marl-
borough. Flying Officer, R.A.F., 1918. Entered
film business with Stoll in 19 19 on production
work. Joined H.M.V. 1924, as artiste and
recording manager. Toured America for H.M.V.
as liaison of artistes. On his return promoted
film activities for H.M.V., which embraced
such talking films as "Splinters "and " Rookery
Nook." Joined R.C.A., 1930 as General Man-
ager, leaving January 1933 to join British
Acoustic Films, Ltd. Now joint managing
director of British Acoustic Films, Ltd. ;
director of G.B.-Kalee, Ltd. ; director of
G-B. Instructional Ltd. ; G-B. Screen Services,
Ltd. ; Baird Television, Ltd., G.-B. Equip-
ments, Ltd. Clubs : Savage, Aldwych.
Addresses: Film House, Wardour Street, W.i ;
White Cottage, Gracious Pond, Chobham,
Surrey. Phone: Gerrard 9292.
Reginald Howard Cricks, F.R.P.8.
Son of George H. Cricks. Has specialised in the
technical branch of the trade, having been for
10 years with W. Vinten, and, since 1926, in
business as kinematograph engineer and con-
sultant. Has designed much apparatus for
studio, dark-room, and kinema, and is a regular
contributor to the technical pages of the Kin*
Weekly. In charge of training course for Army
projectionists. Fellow of the Royal Photo-
graphic Society, technical editor Ideal Kinema,
organising secretary of B.K.S. Addresses: 2-6,
Dsan Street, W.i, and .6, Dulverton Road,
Selsdon, South Croydon. Phone : Gerrard 7368.
Reginald V. Crow.
One of the leading figures in Kentish trade
circles, Mr. Crow is technical adviser to the
C.E.A., also managing director and secretary
of the Ramsgate and District Popular Amuse-
ments Co., Ltd., Kent Films Motor Transport
Co., Ltd., and director and secretary Balexcro
Theatres, Ltd. Treasurer and ex-chairman of
the Kent C.E.A. Chairman, 1929, and trustee,
London and Home Counties branch, president
C.E.A., 1931. Address: 127, Wardour Street,
W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7362.
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Arthur Cunningham.
Formerly in business in Leeds as tip-up chairs
and furniture manufacturer and specialist in
the fitting up of theatres. Equipped some of
the first picture houses in this country, in about
1897, and has been interested in pictures ever
since. Joined up with the late Sydney Carter and
formed New Century Pictures, Ltd., about 1905.
In 19 19 he was elected a member of the Leeds
C.C. One of the first members of the Council
Cinema Defence) about 1908 (new the C.E.A.,)
first vice-president, in 1917. When New Century
Pictures was sold to Denman Picture House*
Ltd., was retained as managing director. Chair-
man Londesborough and Capitol, Scarborough,
and Queens Theatre, Leeds. Ex-president of
Cinema Veterans, on Board of Management of
the C.T.B.F. for 20 years, delegate Leeds Branch
C.E.A. Has a national reputation as an organiser
for charity, having raised over £20,000.
Addresses : 645, Roundhay Road, Oakwood,
Leeds, and Tower Crest, Heysham, Morecambe.
Phones : Leeds 66541 and Heysham 17.
L. W. Dalton.
Pioneer film publicity man. Joined M.P.
Sales in 1910 to edit the Pictures, first fan paper,
and take charge of advertising for Biograph,
Kalem, Lubin, etc., and later Famous Players,
Journalistic experience includes editing maga-
zines for Pearsons and Amalgamated Press.
Founded Star Illustration Works, Ltd., on
discharge from Army in 1918. Address: — Star.
D'Arblay Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 3033,
Demetre L. Daponte.
Born 1896. D. Sc. , L.S.C. (Antwerp). Mechani-
cal, optical and illuminant research work. In
charge of the study of "Persistence of vision,"
at the Sorbonne, Paris. Study of stereoscopic
projection which established the Pulsograph
system. Research work on colour photography.
Gave lectures and demonstration on stereoscopy
at the British Association and Royal Academy.
Financed many mechanical, chemical and
optical inventions, managing director of Dufay-
Chromex, Ltd. ; Spicer-Dufay (British), Ltd.,
and Dufaycolor, Ltd. ; of British Industrial
Laboratories; Polvfoto (England), Ltd., and of
Dufaylite, Ltd. Club : R.A.C. Addresses : 14-
16, Cockspur Street, S.W.i, and Fairlie Place,
Withdean, Sussex. Phones : Whitehall 6747 and
Preston 3018.
Alfred Davis.
Born 1899. Joined the Army when 15,
served throughout the war, at 18 being
made a Captain. After the war joined
the Davis' Pavilion Circuit, being made
a director and controlling the film booking
and publicity departments. Joined Board
of Gaumont-British on its formation in April,
1927, and was appointed Film Booking Manager.
Retired end of 1928 to take control of
Davis' Theatre, Crcydon. Director of New Era
National Pictures, Ltd., until July, 1932.
Chairman, London & H.C. Branch, C.E.A., 1937.
Now at War Office in charge of screen enter-
tainments for the troops. Address : Marble
Arch Pavilion. Phone: Mayfair 1811.
Basil Davis, M.I.E.E.
Born August 1892. Responsible for design
of over 130 of the largest installations, including
new stage lighting at Royal Opera House,
Covent Garden; Regal Cinema, Edmonton ;
Tteeadero, Eltpheht and. Castle ; Gam'ck.
Southport ; Davis, Croydon ; Curzon, Mayfair;
Prince of Wales Theatre, Coventry Street;
Paris Cinema ; also many A.B.C., Donada and
G.-B. houses. Grown up in trade with the original
Davis Pavilion Circuit ; three years chief
engineer to G.-B., four years consulting engineer
to G.E.C., two years consultant to B.T.-H. Sound
Equipment, Ltd. Now Squadron-Leader R.A.F.
Address : 56, Fountain House, Park Lane, W.i.
Phone: Mayfair 3540.
H. Victor Davis.
Entered the Industry in 1911. After fourteen
years' service in the C.E.A., Mr. Davis was in
1927 elected Vice-President of the Association
and President for 1928-9. Endowed with
the eloquence of the Welsh, he has always
been called upon when missionary work
was to be done, one of the most notable of
which efforts was in connection with British
Film Week in 1924. He served on the Joint
Committee for British films in 1925-6. He
resigned in 1940 as delegate of the South Wales
Branch (which he founded) on the General
Council of the C.E.A. Chairman and co-
managing director Abertillery Theatres, Ltd.;
managing director Ebbw Vale Theatres, Ltd. ;
proprietor, Public Hall, Newbridge. Retired
1940. Phone : Newbridge 32.
John H. Davis.
Joint Managing Director of Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., and Associated Companies. Address :
49, Park Lane. London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
7811.
G. W. Dawson.
Fellow of the Association of Certified and
Corporate Accountants, director RKO-Radio
Pictures, Ltd., and RKO-Radio British Prod.,
Ltd. Entered film business in 1921 with Ideal
Films, Ltd. Joined RKO-Radio Pictures, Ltd.,
as secretary, 1930. Appointed director RKO-
Radio Pictures, Ltd., 1936. Address : Dean
House, Dean Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 5640.
John Richard Dearn.
Born in Sheffield, 1870. Accountant by pro-
fession, formerly a Fellow of the London Associa-
tion of Accountants from its inception in 1905
and Fellow National Association of Auctioneers.
Has holdings in several Sheffield Picture Com-
panies. Formerlv Managing Director, Victory
Palaces (Sheffield), Ltd. Address:— 55, Vivian
Road, Firth Park, Sheffield.
H, R. A. de Jong*.
Born 1901. Educated at Bedford School.
Entered film business in 1927 as supervisor for
the Gaumont Company on French production.
Later became Berlin and Central Europe,
representative of the Gaumont Co. until 1930
being transferred in that year to Copenhagen.
Became assistant to managing director of
British Acoustic Films in 1931. Appointed
director of British Acoustic films and the
following subsidiary companies in 1933 ; G.-B.
Equipments, Ltd. ; B.T.P. Sales and Service,
Ltd. ; Electrical Fono-films Co. ; A /s (Copen-
hagen) ; Nordisk Films Kompagni (Copen-
hagen). In 1943, became joint managing
director G.B-Kalee, Ltd. Addresses: Film
House, Wardour Street, London, W.i ; and
"Little Bartons," Old Bath Road, Sonning,
Berks, phone : Gerrard 9203.
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F. Del Giudice.
Managing director of Two Cities Films, Ltd.,
and Scenario Institute, Ltd. Born Trani, Italy,
1892. Educated University of Rome. Was
international lawyer. Responsible for the pro-
ductions of: "French Without Tears," "Free-
dom Radio," " Unpublished Story," "In
Which We Serve," "The Gentle Sex," "The
Flemish Farm," "The Lamp Still Burns," " The
Demi Paradise," "This Happy Breed," etc.
Address: 15, Hanover Square, W.i. Phone:
Mayfair 1227.
Maurice Arthur Dent.
Originally associated with the stage, entered
the film side of the entertainment industry
under J. D. Walker, and was responsible for
the Scottish distribution of Lasky pictures.
Founded Waverley Films, Ltd., and was
Managing Director of that company up to the
time it was merged into Wardour Films, Ltd., of
which he became Managing Director. Was
Founder Director of Associated British Picture
Corporation which took over distribution from
Wardour Films. In Glasgow was one of the
founders of the Scottish Trade Benevolent
Fund, is an Honorary Member and one of the
founders of the Cinema Club and an ex-chaplain
and founder member of the Lodge Anima (1223)
Glasgow. Resigned from A.B.P.C. November,
1940. Now personal representative of Sam
Goldwyn in this country. Address: Wallace
House, Wardour Street, W.i.
Richard De Rochemont.
Born Chelsea, Mass. B.A. of Harvard Uni-
versity. Producer of "The March of Time"
and Director of Time & Life, Ltd. Formerlv
member of editorial staffs of Boston Daily Adver-
tiser. Pathe News, New York American, New
York Sun, Fox Movietone News (New York).
Editor, Fox Movietone News, Paris Edition.
1931-4. Joined Time, Inc., 1934, to head The
March of Time's activities in Europe, later
taking charge of all Time, Inc.'s, Bureaux
abroad. Clubs : Harvard Club and Williams
Club, New York City. Address : The March of
Time, 369, Lexington Avenue, New York City.
Louis D. Dickson.
Born in 18S0, Mr. Dickson after training as
an electrical engineer entered trade in 1899.
Appointed kinematographer to Scottish National
Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1908. Proprietor and
manager. Hippodrome. Bo'neff . which he bmit
in 1912. Vice-Chairman Scottish Branch C.E.A.,
1926, Chairman 1927, delegate to C.E.A. Genera
Council. Director, Astoria, Corstorphine.
Address • — "Mora," Bo'ness. West Lothian.
S. F. Ditcham.
Managing Director, General Film Distributors,
Ltd. Director, Leicester Square Estates, Ltd.,
West of England Cinemas, Ltd., Universal
Pictures, Ltd., Film Laboratories, Ltd., British
Pictorial Productions, Ltd. Joined Ruffles
Bioscope in the early days ; then several years
with Gaumont Company. Joined Universal
1922-1936. Joined General Film Distributors,
Ltd., w-hen they took over Universal Pictures,
Ltd. Address : 127/133, Wardour Street,
London, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7311.
Robert Donat.
British actor. Film debut, "Men of To-
morrow," "That Night in London," "Cash,"
"Private Life of Henry VIII," "Count of
Monte Cristo," " 39 Steps," " Ghost Goes West,"
"Knight Without Armour," "The Citadel,"
" Goodbye, Mr. Chips," "The Young Mr. Pitt,"
"Adventures of Tartu," etc. Address: c/o
Christopher Mann, Ltd., 65, Fountain House,
Park Lane, W.i.
Richard Dooner.
Pioneer of the kinema movement in Wales.
Was born in 1870 at Eastwood, Nottingham.
Became chairman South Wales and Monmouth
branch of the C.E.A. , president of the C.E.A.
I935~6. Managing director of the Plaza and
New Theatre (Maesteg), Coliseum and Pavilion,
Abergavenny and Olympia, Ogmore Vale. An
ex-president of the Cinema Veterans. Addresses :
The Cottage, 4, Salisbury Road, Maesteg.
Phone: 373.
Anson Dyer, F.R.S.A.
Born at Brighton. Started as landscape
artist, then entered stained glass studios and
concentrated on Ecclesiastical Art. Entered
Film World and made first cartoons in 1918.
" John Bull's Animated Sketch Book," "Brer
Rabbit," etc. Joined Hepworths 1922, then
followed some films of diagrammatic Cartoon
work, in 1930 directed Port of London Film,
and several big industrial films ; made 6-ree 1
cartoon. "Story of the Flag," for Archibald
Nettlefold Productions. In March, 1935
commenced in his own studios to produce BritisI
colour cartoons, including "Sam and Hie
Musket," etc. (Stanley Holloway Series).
Managing Director, Anson Dyer Studios, Ltd. ;
and Analysis Films, Ltd. Address : Anson Dyer
Studios, Stratford Abbey, Stroud, Glos. Phone :
Stroud 629.
Sam. Eckman, Jnr.
Managing Director, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Pictures, Ltd., London ; New E pire, Ltd.,
London. Director, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British
Studios, Ltd., London. Entered Industry in
U.S. as exhibitor, became New York manager
of Mutual Film Corp., later manager New York
branch of Triangle Film Corp. Subsequently
took charge of the New York office of the
Goldwyn Picture Corp. and was later elected
vice-president of Goldwyn Distributing Corp.,
taking over supervision of the entire Eastern
Division. On amalgamation with Metro and
formation of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, took over
the New England, New York, and New Jersey
districts. Was appointed managing director of
Jury-Metro-Goldwyn, Ltd., London (now Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd.) in 1927. Past-
president New York Film Board of Trade.
President, K.R.S., London, 1931-34 ; Member
Cinematograph Films Council ; Fellow, Royal
Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.
Clubs : Fellow, American Geographical Society,
Royal Societies Club, London ; Army Athletics'
Association, West Point, New York ; Bankers'
Club, New York ; American Club, London ;
American Chamber of Commerce in London ;
American Society, London ; The English-
Speaking Union of the British Empire ; Reserve
Officers' Association of the United States ; The
Jewish Theatrical Guild of America. Masonic
Bodies : Pacific Lodge, No. 233, New York (Past
Master) Constitution Chapter, No. 230, Royal
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Arch Masons ; Scottish Rite Consistory ;
Mecca. Temple : Anima Lodge, London. Address:
Scotsbridge Mill, Rickmansworth. Phone :
Rickmansworth 3665.
Major A. 0. Ellis.
Born 1877. Trained as a surveyor and became
a member of the Surveyors' Institution. Entered
the film Industry as exhibitor in 19 10. From
1907 to 1913 member of Devonport Borough
Council, and for two years chairman of the
finance committee. Served throughout the
Great War and was wounded at Ypres in 1917.
Now owns kinemas in Torquay, Paignton,
Brixham and Tiverton. Address : Sutherland
Tower, Higher Warberry Road, Torquay.
Arthur Elton.
Born February 1906. Educated at Marl-
borough and Cambridge. Joined Scenario
Department of Gainsborough Pictures, 1927.
Joined E.M.B. Film Unit in 1930, G.P.O.
Film Unit in 1934. Producer to the Ministry
of Labour 1934-5. Since then, free lance pro-
ducer to various industries. Founded Film
Centre with John Grierson and Basil Wright in
1937 ; Supervisor of Production for M. of I.,
1941-43.
Herbert Elton.
Entered the industry in 1920 as salesman
at Cardiff branch of Ideal Films, promoted
to management of Nottingham branch in
1922. Resigned from this position in 1930 to
control exhibiting interests. Managing Director,
Eskay, Ltd., Aleph Entertainments, Ltd. ;
Midland Empire Theatres, Ltd. ; Abbey Theatres
Ltd. Delegate to General Council, C.E.A. ; on
Council, C.T.B.F. Address : Commerce
Chambers, Elite Buildings, Nottingham. Phone:
Nottingham 2273-4.
Maurice Elvey.
Former stage producer, director of over 180
films since 1913. " Mr. Wu," " Fruitful Vine,"
"Sally Bishop,"; many Matheson Lang sub-
jects for Stoll ; Gaumont, 1926, " Mdlle. from
Armentieres," " Hindle Wakes," "Roses of
Picardy," "Flag Lieutenant," " Quinneys,"
"Balaclava," "High Treason," "School for
Scandal," "Sally in Our Alley," " The Lodger,"
"Soldiers of the King," "Lily of Killarney,"
' ' Wandering Jew, " " Princess Charming, ' '
"This Week of Grace," "The Code," "Road
House," "The Clairvoyant," "The Tunnel,"
"Spy of Napoleon," "Man in the Mirror,"
" Widow's Island," "Who Goes Next ? " " The
Lightning Conductor," "The Return of the
Frog," "For Freedom" (the epic of the Graf
Spee), "Salute John Citizen," "The Lamp Still
Burns," " Medal for the General," "The Gentle
Sex " (co-direction). Has directed in Germany ;
also in Hollywood for Fox and Metro. Llub :
Savage. Manager, Christopher Mann, Ltd.
Address: i, Carlton House Terrace, S.W.i.
Phone: Whitehall 5264.
George H. Elvln, F.C.1.8.
General Secretary Association of Cine Tech-
nicians and Film Industry Employees' Council ;
Member Cinematograph Films Council ; Chair-
man, Labour Research Department. Address :
9, Bromefield, Stanmore, Middlesex. Phones :
Edgware 3 119 and 7668.
J. F. Emery, M.P., J.P.
Proprietor of the J. F. Emery Cinema Circuit.
A native of Wigan, he started in business as a
telegraphist at Gathurst Station under the old
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company.
He left the railway service in 1919 and started
business on his own account in Salford, where he
quickly made his mark in kinema trade affairs.
In November, 1921, was elected to the Salford
City Council, subsequently becoming alderman,
and in 1932-33 was made Mayor. Returned to
Parliament for Salford West, November, 1933.
Address : Midland Bank House, 26, Cross Street,
Manchester. Phones: Blackfriars 5618, and
Pendleton 2611.
F. R. Emery.
Born 1913. Director and Booking Manager
of the J. F. Emery Cinema Circuit. After an
accountancy training, entered the film trade six
years ago. At present serving with R.A.F.
Address : 26, Cross Street, Manchester. Phones :
Blackfriars 7876 and Pendleton 2611.
W. Q. Faulkner.
Born 1864 in Northants. Began life as a
teacher. Left the profession in 1888 to become
a journalist, reaching the editorial chair of a
well-known weekly dealing with London govern-
ment. Left that work for the editorial staff of
the London Evening News as an authority on all
matters relating to London government. Vice-
chairman Ilford School Board, 1 896-1902.
Began study of moving-picture production and
exhibition in 1909 ; wrote first regular criticisms
of films in any British newspaper in the Evening
News, in iqio, and became film editor of that
journal. Spent three months in the United
States in 1920 investigating the moving-picture
Industry there, both in the East and in Cali-
fornia. Resigned the film editorship of the
Evening News in October, 1021, and established
hit own Film Review. Founded the British
Association of Film Directors. Addresses : 31,
Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i, and Penkenna, S.
Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent. Phones :
Gerrard 5514 and Spring Park 4727.
Ivor E. Fauli.
Born 1891. Served apprenticeship at Elec-
trical and Mechanical Engineering. Joined
Columbia Pictures in 19 12, later, Royal Canadian
Pictures. Joined Walturdaw in 1921 as
Technical Representative ; appointed sales
manager, then director. Later resigned and
joined as technical representative Kalee, Ltd.
Was managing director of New Theatre, North-
ampton for five years ; now managing director
Palladium, Coventry ; and joint managing
and booking director Royal Hippodrome,
Preston. Acted as consulting engineer to large
number of kinemas, including Embassy, Bristol :
Forum, Bath; Savoy, Fareham ; Plaza,
Gloucester ; Forum, Devonport ; Rex and
Savoy, Coventry ; Rex, Blackheath ; Tivoli.
Mumbles ; Savoy, Andover ; Regent, Learning-
ton Spa. Joined Clifton and Associated Kinemas
and Accessories, Birmingham, November, 1942,
as technical consultant. Address : Princes
Chambers, Corporation Street, Birmingham ;
and St. Ansley, 8, Mount Ephraim Road,
Streatham, London. Phones : Midland 0283 and
Streatham 6331.
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Arnold Rowland Faveli.
Born 1903. Incorporated accountant. Secre-
tary Sheffield Branch C.E.A.,Walkley Palladium
Ltd. : Ecclesall and Endcliffe Picture Palace
Ltd. ; Sheffield Amusements Co., Ltd. ; Plata
(Sheffield), Ltd. ; Director Grosvenor Hall &
Estate Co., Ltd. Son of Sheffield branch
delegate. Acquired in 1928 the practice of the
late G. E. Wright. Address : 47, Bank Street,
Sheffield.
Arthur Rowland Faveli.
A. R. Faveli, born in 1869, is a Fellow of the
London Association of Accountants. He is
director, general manager and secretary of
Grosvenor Hall and Estate Co., Ltd., which
owns the Kinema House. Hillsborough, man-
aging director of the Walkley Palladium, Shef-
field, and director of Plaza (Sheffield), Ltd.,
Handsworth, Sheffield. Address : Sunningdale,
Dobcroft Road, Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield
rx. Phone : 70748.
E. S. Fellowes-Farrow, M.A., M.Sc.
Born Hull, 1896. Educated Hull Technical
College, City of London College, Cambridge and
Edinburgh Universities ; Fellow Royal Institute
of Public Health, Commander Order St. John
of Jerusalem ; managing director of Instruc-
tional Screen, Ltd. ; and Britannia Sub-standard
Productions, Ltd. ; and Educational Exhibi-
tions, Ltd. Chairman, Filmhire (London), Ltd. ;
Filmhire (Aberdeen), Ltd. ; Filmhire (Ply-
mouth), Ltd. ; Travelled extensively India,
China, Japan, Egypt, Palestine, South America,
United States and Canada, etc. ; Film Adviser
A.T.C., Air Ministry. Clubs : Royal Empire
Society, Cambridge Union Society, Oxford
Union Society, R.A.C. Address : 9, Upper
Berkeley Street, W.i. Phones : Ambassador
2351 and 1763.
A. Mary Field.
Bom 1896. Trained in Historical Research,
Holds degree of M.A. (London) with distinction.
Education department, British Instructional
Films, 1927-1929 ; Continuity for B.I.F. .
1929-1930 ; Editor and director, 1931-1933.
Director G.B. Instructional, and also on Board
of the company, 1933. Club: Forum. Address:^
Lime Grove Studios, Shepherd's Bush, W.ia."
Phone : Shepherd's Bush 1210.
W. A. Fielder.
Entered Film Industry in 1919 in Sales Dept
of Wardour Films, Ltd., subsequently absorbed
by A.B.P.C., Ltd. ; later promoted to sales
manager and then general manager of distribu-
tion department ; became general manager
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., on the merging of the two
companies. Addresses: Film House, Wardour
Street ; and 70, Ealing Village, Hanger Lane,
W.5. Phones : Gerrard 4314 and Perivale 53ir.
Hugh Findlay.
Joined publicity department of Pathe Freres,
having previously essayed free-lance journalism.
Subsequently took up an appointment in the
Gaumont Company's Publicity Department,
of which he took charge in 1929. In 1931
appointed studio publicity manager, Gaumont
British Picture Corporation, Ltd., becoming
r esponsible for publicising production activities
at the Shepherds Bush and Islington Studios
and elsewhere. In 1937 resigned from Gaumont
British and was appointed studio publicity
manager to New World Pictures (subsequently
20th Century Productions, Ltd.) by Robert T.
Kane. Also in charge of studio publicity for
Grade Fields' three pictures for 20th-century
Fox. In August, 1940, was given leave of
absence to become Press Officer, Films Division,
M. of I. Then publicity for Ealing Studios. Now
publicity manager M.-G.-M. British Studios,
Ltd. Phone: Sloane 0746.
Theo. H. Fligolstone.
Born in 1895 at Cardiff. Joined Servalls
Exclusives, Ltd., as managing director. South
Wales delegate to K.R.S. 1928-1930, took over
control of Lewisham Hippodrome. Managing
director of T.H.F. Theatres, Ltd., and Watford
Amusements, Ltd., Member of the Cine-
matograph Film Council to the Board of Trade.
Now Lieut.-Col. in R.A.O.C. in B.N.A.F. Club :
R.A.C. Address : Chesham House, 150, Regent
Street, W.i. Phone: Regent 0712.
Victor A. Foot, F.I. P.I. , A.M. INST. B.E.
Born 1897. Managing Director of Ossicaide,
Ltd., deaf specialists. Instrumental in equip-
ping a large number of kinemas throughout the
country with deaf sets so that deaf and hard of
hearing people may enjoy sound films. Entered
the public address field in 1932 with Ossicaide
amplifiers and " Foot " microphones. Has a
large number of patents to his credit in con-
nection with sound. Fellow of the Institute of
Patentees Incorporated, and Associate Member
Institution of British Engineers. Address :
Ruvigny Gardens, Putney, S.W.15. Phone:
Putney 3262.
CRM. 6. Fox, M.B.E., F.O.I.S.
Born 1872. Educated at Owen's School,
Islington. Started manufacturing kinemato-
graph apparatus in conjunction with the late
Ernest F. Moy at end of 1895. Formed the
Cinematograph Co., Ltd., in 1898. Is now
chairman of Ernest F. Moy, Ltd., treasurer and
member of the Standards Committee of the
I.A.K.M. ; and Fellow of the Chartered Institute
of Secretaries. Club: Rotary. Addresses:
134, Bayham Street, N.W.i, and 96, Highgate
West Hill, N.6. Phones: Gulliver 545 r and
Mountview 5929.
Thomas Nicholson France.
Born 1885. Joined the late Sidney Bacon in
1896, and was associated with him in all branches
of the Entertainment world. Represents London
and H.C. Branch as Delegate to the General
Council of the C.E.A. Trustee of C.E.A. and of
London branch ; Director, F. H. Pride, Ltd. ;
Member of Cinema Veterans (1903). Address:
59, Woodland Rise, Muswell Hill, London, N.io.
Phone: Tudor 2132.
Aid. R. Duncan French, J.P.
Born at Kendal in 1872. Mr. French went
to Liverpool in 1893, where he qualified as an
Incorporated Accountant. In 1912 became
interested in the notation of Picturedrome
Companies. Now secretary of nine such com-
panies and his firm are auditors of others.
Managing Director of Tunnel Road Picture -
drome Co., Ltd., Member of the Committee
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of the North-Westeni Branch of the C.E.A.
After 21 years' membership of City Council, Lord
Mayor of the City of Liverpool, 1942-43. Club :
Lyceum. Addresses: Arran, Downhills Road,
Blundellsands, Liverpool ; and 17, North John
Street, Liverpool. Phones: Great Crosby 2202
and Central 5836.
Joseph Friedman n.
Managing director, Columbia Pictures Cor-
poration, Ltd., director of Columbia Pictures
(Export), Ltd., director of Columbia (British)
Productions, Ltd., director of Columbia Film
A.B., Stockholm, director of Columbia Films
S.A., Paris, director of Columbia Films S.A.,
Spain, and director of Columbia Films A/S,
Copenhagen. Address : 139, Wardour Street,
W.i. Phone: Gerrard 432i.
Kenneth Friese Greene.
Born 1899, second son of Willian Friese
Greene, inventor of kinematography. Joined
industry on technical side 19 19 and became
cameraman for Friese Greene Colour Films, Ltd.
Formed his own equipment company in 1925,
and has completed over 300 major kineme
contracts. Originator of the " All-in " system
with offices in London, Newcastle and Sheffield.
Club: Reform, Sheffield. Address: Talagi, 50,
Whirlow Lane, Eccleshall, Sheffield n.
W. R. Fuller.
A Barrister-at-Law, who succeeded W.
Gavazzi King, the first General Secretary of
the C.E.A., in 1925. He has been associated
since that date, and before, with every import-
ant Trade movement and development, and
has been responsible for the preparation of
much material which has found its way into
legislation for the better regulation of the Trade.
Address: 127, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone:
Gerrard 731 1.
B. T„ S. Gamble.
Apprenticed to electrical engineering with
B.T.-H. at Rugby ; served successively with
the English Electric Company and with Cour-
talds, Ltd., Coventry. In January 1927 joined
Micklewright, Ltd., as manager, and in July
1935 became associated with F. H. Pride, Ltd.,
the well-known lighting specialists, as director of
switchgear department. Member of the Society
of Illuminating Engineers and of the B.K.S.
Address : 69-81, High Street .Clapham, S.W.4.
Phone : Macaulay 2281.
W. F. Garling.
Born 1903. First associated with the de-
velopment of talking picture apparatus in
January 1927, in the laboratories of the General
Electric Company, Schenectady. Joined the
engineering department of RCA, N.Y., April
1928. Transferred to RCA Photophone, Ltd.,
London, October 1929. Appointed chief of
reproducer engineering, June 1930 ; in May
1935, appointed manager of the engineering and
service department. S.M.P.E., B.K.S. , B.F.I.
AMresses : 235, Imperial Drive, Rayners Lane,
North Harrow ; and 20, Blythwood Road,
Pinner. Phones: Pinner 5643-4, and Pinner 5447.
William J. Gell, C.B.E.
First joined the Gaumont Company in 1910,
in which Company he occupied various positions
until appointed Joint General Manager in 1922.
In March, 1928, elected to the Board of Directors,
to the Gaumont Company as Joint Managing
Director, becoming sole Managing Director in
March, 1929. In September, 1933, he re-
signed his position with the Gaumont Company
and also the seat he held on the boards of the
following companies: — British Acoustic Films,
Ltd. ; International Acoustic Films, Ltd. ;
Gainsborough Pictures (1928), Ltd. ; Film
Clearing Houses. Ltd. and Denman Picture
Houses, Ltd. From 1933-1943 Managing Director
of Pathe Pictures, Ltd., and on the Board of
British Instructional Films, Ltd., and Pathe
Equipment, Ltd. In 1939 New Year's Honours
was awarded the C.B.E. Club : R.A.C.
Addresses : 19, Park Lodge, St. John's Wood
Park, N.W.8 ; and Scarlet Oaks, Camberley.
Surrey. Phone : Primrose 4990.
Harold S. Gent.
Born 1892. Educated Wesley College and
King Edward VII School, Sheffield. Articled
to a Chartered Accountant, but before com-
pletion of Articles joined the 12th (Sheffield)
Bn. York & Lancaster Reg., gazetted to the
South Staffs. Regt. Saw active service in
Gallipoli, Egypt, France ; on demobilisation
went into the furnishing business until 1926
when renting had a call. Been actively associ-
ated with the Coliseum, Spital Hill, Sheffield,
since 1913. Elected to the Sheffield City
Council November 1935 and re-elected un-
opposed, 1938. Chairman, Sheffield & Dis-
trict Branch C.E.A. , 1938-42. Address: 12,
Kenbourne Road, Sheffield, 7. Phone : Shar-
row 51456.
Aveling Ginever.
Born 1898. Educated at Harrow. Formerly
journalist. Entered . Industry 1928, with
British Talking Pictures, Ltd. Founded own
production company, Gee Films, Ltd., 1931.
Writer, director, producer. Produced many
documentary, religious, and educational sub-
jects. Managing director Gee Films, Ltd.,
Liveryman, Stationers' Company. Club : Junior
Constitutional. Address : Riverdene, Oatlands
Drive, Weybridge, Surrey. Phone : Walton-on-
Thames 2284.
Edward Godal.
Born 1889. Educated at Goldsmiths' College,
University of London. Entered film industry
1916. Purchased the old-established British
and Colonial Kinematograph Co., Ltd., with
studios at Walthamstow, in 191 8, of which he
became Chairman and Managing Director later.
Now Chairman and Managing Director of
British Fine Arts Pictures, Ltd. He is also
Managing Director of Mobile Cinema Services,
Ltd., exhibitors of 16-mm. films by mobile
kinema units throughout the United Kingdom.
Address : Croylands, 14, Upper Brighton
Road, Surbiton. Phone: Elmbridge 5211.
Frank A. Goodliffe.
Born 1900. Joined Marconi International
Marine Communication Co., Ltd., 1917. Entered
Film Industry 1928, B.I.F., B.I.P., Brit. &
Dominions, then FitzPatrick Pictures, Inc.,
U.S.A. Investigated meteorological phenomena
by speeded-up kinematography of clouds.
Elected Chairman and Director of Productions
of Science Films, Ltd., 1934. Producing Service
Training Films for Ministries. Address : 1,
Lytton Avenue, Letchworth. Phone : Letch-
worth 285.
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Winstan Gordon.
Born 1897. Educated King Edward's, Bir-
mingham. Entered entertainment Industry
1922. Exhibiting side until 1928 since special-
ised in advertising and publicity. Managing
director Gordon's Sales and Advertising Service,
Ltd., Kine-Ads, Ltd., Stillograph, Ltd., and
associated companies. Fellow Royal Society
of Arts. Member Manchester Chamber of
Commerce and Display Producers' Association.
Lieut. -Colonel in the Home Guard. Address :
Imperial Bldgs., Oxford Road, Manchester 1,
and Panton House, 25, Haymarket, London.
Phone : Ardwick 2773.
John Winwood Gossags.
Born 1905. Educated Uppingham. Formerly
Recording Manager to Decca Records, and
later to Peter Maurice Publishing Company.
Joined Board of Reunion Films as Director in
July 1935. Associate producer for Associated
British Productions, "Housemaster," "Jane
Steps Out," "Yellow Sands," "Marigold,"
"Outsider," "The Gang's All Here." Now
Officer in R.A.F.V.R. Club : Savage. Address
Saughton Lodge, Cookham Dean, Berks.
Isaac Graham.
Bom at Hull in 1877, receiving his education In
that city. A business man with many interests
in the commercial lift of Sheffield, he at first
took up "movies" as a hobby, but since
those days has greatly increased hi? mterests
in the Trade. In 1914 he became an acive
director of Premier Pictures, Ltd., Sheffield,
and more recently of the Abbeydale Picture
House Co., Ltd., and Central Picture House
Co. (Sheffield). Ltd. He is also Managing
Director of the Palace Picture Theatre, Newark
and the Newark Kinema. Address: — 37,
Collegiate Crescent, Broomhall Park, Sheffield.
Major Walter Grant.
Born in 1879, educated at Mill Hill House
and University of Birmingham. Qualified in
Medicine and Dental Surgery. Entered the
Industry in 1909. Founded P.C.T. with the
late Dr. Jupp, and became one of the first
Directors. Now with Gaumont British Cor-
poration, P.C.T. and associated companies
Club: Rcyal Automobile. Address: 31,
Hornton Street, Kensington, W.8.
Lord Grantley.
As Captain Norton, joined the film industry
in 1930 with United Artists. In charge of
British production, 1931-1933. Joined the
board of British and Dominions Film Corp.,
1933. Managing director Pinewood Studios,
1936. Executive director of D. and P. Studios,
1938-1942. Chairman, Film Producers' Associa-
tion, 1938-1939. Member of Board of Trade
Films Council, 1938-1939. Is a director of over
12 film producing companies. In 1937 formed
Pinebrook, a company specially designed to
make " co-operative " pictures. Club: Whites.
Addresses: The Priory, Old Windsor, Berks.,
and Denham Studios, Denham, Middlesex.
Phone: Windsor 176.
Frank Green.
Films Officer, Ministry of Supply. Address :
66, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone: Gsrrard,
8081 ; Exts. 2566, 2590, 2591.
H. J. Green, J. P.
Son of the late George Green and a princi-
pal of the well-known Green's circuit of halls.
Treasurer of the Scottish Branch since 1930,
and Trustee of the Scottish C.T.B.F. His
recent presidency of the Scottish branch
was a popular one, and since then the
large amount of hard work put in by him in
the interests of exhibitors and the trade gener-
ally has been recognised on all sides. The
Green circuit, in which he and his brother are
associated, includes the Playhouse. Renfield
Street, Glasgow (seating 4,312), the largest
kinema in Europe ; Playhouse, Dundee (seating
4,150) ; Playhouse, Ayr (seating 3,300),
Playhouse, Wishaw (seating 3,000). Address:
Glenard, r3, Beech Avenue, Glasgow, S.i.
J. Leslie Greene.
Born at Liverpool, has become one of the
leading figures in Liverpool film circles. He
was educated privately, and entered the journal-
istic profession, becoming finally managing
director of the Liverpool City Press, Ltd. He
afterwards entered the film business, and is
now chairman of the Hope Hall Cinema, Liver-
pool, the Ritz Rink and Walton Vale P.H.,
managing director, Metropole Theatre, Bootle,
and Queen's, Hoylake, Chairman, Enterprise
(Liverpool), Ltd., Booking Agent for the Victoria
Cinema, Liverpool. Chairman and managing
director New. Carlton Rooms, and was in 1920
made the first president of the Liverpool Kinema
Exchange. Club : Liverpool Press Club.
Addresses : 7, Elliott Street, Liverpool, W. ;
41, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2, and 128,
Nightingale Lane, S.W.12. Phones: Royal
(Liverpool) 538, Gerrard 1897, and Battersea
2647-
John Grierson.
Born Deanstown, N.B., 1898. Educated
Glasgow University. Rockefeller Research
Fellowship in Social Science ^24-27 and during
that time worked at American Universities.
Surveyed educational and propaganda film
methods in different countries for the British
Government. Founded E.M.B. Film Unit and
Empire Library, 1930, G.P.O. Film Unit, 1934.
Chairman, Film Centre, Ltd. Film adviser
to Imperial Relations Trust, etc., 1937-T939,
Film Commissioner for Canada, 1939-1943.
General manager, Wartime Information Board,
Canada, 1943. Address : 30, Cooper Street,
Ottawa, Canada.
Lt.-Colonel I. R. Grove, R.A., J. P., A.M.Inst.T.
Bom 1892. Entered Trade 1911. Royal
Navy I9i4-r9. Assisted Fleet Cinema Com-
mission 1917-19. Conducted kinema perform-
ances for Allied Fleet Commission to Kiel
(H.M.S. Hercules) Nov., 1918. Specialised in
transport of films bv road. Managing director of
F.T.S. (Gt. Britain) Ltd.; Film Transport
Services (North West), Ltd. ; London & Pro-
vincial Film Transport, Ltd. ; Baggott's Trans-
port Services, Ltd. ; Ough ton's Transports,
Ltd. ; Lothian Star Theatres, Ltd. ; Star
Theatre (Lochore), Ltd. Director of Grand
Picture House, Cambridge Picture House,
Seamore, and Astoria, Glasgow ; Picture
House, Arbroath ; Regal and Picture House,
Broughty Ferry, etc., etc. Justice of the Peace
for the County of West Lothian since 1930
Member of South Queensferry Town Council
from 1938. Scottish representative to Road
Haulage Ceutral Wages Board. Member of the
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Road and Rail Central Conference. Member
of the Institute of Transport.^ Clubs / Albany,
R.S.A.C., Glasgow ; and Overseas, London.
E Hancock,
Entered the Film Trade 1920 ; 10J years
with Paramount and three years with P.D.C.
New General Sales Manager of Metro-Goldwyn-
Mayer Pictures, Ltd. Addresses : 252, Hale
Lane, Edgware, Middlesex, and Scotsbridge
Mill, Rickmansworth, Herts. Phone : Rick-
mansworth 3661
Philip M. Hanmsr.
Born 1899. Entered exhibiting side of film
business as secretary of Regent Enterprises,
Ltd., in 1923. Now Managing Director of
Regent Enterprises, Ltd., and eighteen kinema
companies. Chairman of the Liverpool Com-
mittee of the C.T.B.F. and of the Liverpool
District Exhibitors Sports Committee. Chairman
of the North Western Branch of the C.E.A.,
I935- Home Guard Kinema Liaison Officer.
Club: Liverpool Constitutional. Addresses:
51A, Rodney Street. Liverpool 1. and 50, Pall
Mall, London, S.W.i. Phone: (Liverpool]
Royal 4452.
W. Harcourt.
Born 1 90 1. Entered motion picture business
1918. From assistant director via laboratories
to assistant cameraman, finally graduating to
camera. Photographer on mamT expeditions to
remote parts, including Tibet. South Sea Islands,
South America and Central Africa. In America
with Paramount at Long Island studios. Back
in England with Paramount News, and assisted
in inauguration of Les Actualites Paramount in
France. Joined Denham Laboratories, 1936,
as assistant general manager, now director and
laboratory manager. Director of Coombe
Productions, Ltd. Member of British Standards
Institute Technical Committee CM 2 and CM/6.
Addresses: Lal-Koti, Latchmoor Avenue.
Gerrards Cross, Bucks., and Denham, Middlesex.
Phones : Gerrards Cross 2950 and Denham 2323.
Harry Hargreaves,
Born in 1865 at Clitheroe, Lancashire. Took
over the management of the Albert Hall and
Queen's Market, Morecambe, 1895, converted
the Market into a kinema 1920, now called the
Palladium. Ran his first picture 1900. Secretary
and Treasurer, West Lancashire Branch, C.E.A.,
Hon. secretary and treasurer, Morecambe
Entertainment Proprietors and Managers Asso-
ciation, and has held office in these two associa-
tions since their formation. Address : Ceair,
39, South Avenue, South Road, Morecambe,
Lanes. Phone: Morecambe 43.
K. N, Hargreaves,
m Born 1909. Educated at Leys School, Cam-
bridge. Qualified as Chartered Accountant in
1934. Entered the Industry in 1935 as Secre-
tary of Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd. ;
appointed Secretary British Movietone News,
Ltd., in t936 ; Director and Secretary Twentieth
Century Productions, Ltd., in 1938' ; Director
Wembley Film Studio in 1939. Address :
Twentieth Century House, Soho Square,
London, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7766.
fiorder; Harker.
Well-known West End actor : film debut in
"The Ring," followed by "The Farmer's
Wire.' ' Cha— ta^ne.' The Crocked Billet,"
■ Return of the Rat," " Taxi for Two," "The
W, Plan." "Escape," -'Sport of Kings,"
"Michael and Mary," 'Frightened Lady,"
" Love on Wheels," "Rome Express," " Hyde
Park Corner," "Millions," "The Frog,"
"Blondes for ^Danger," "No Parking," "Re-
turn of the .brog," "Lightning Conductor,"
"Wolf's Clothing," "Inspector Hornleigh,"
"Once a Crook," "Saloon Bar," "Warn that
Man." Address: 27, Trevor Place, S.W.7.
Phone : Ken 48S0.
Francis L, Har.ey.
Born 1 895 , at North Wales, Pennsylvania. Took
B.A. degree at University of Pennsylvania and
graduated in 1916. Entered United States Army;
ambulance driver for two years on the French
front. Spent a year in Poland with American
Red Cross. From 1920 to 1925 Mediterranean
manager of Washburn Crosby, flour millers,
with offices in Constantinople, Athens aad
Alexandria. In 1926 entered the service of
Fox Films and came to England. In 1927
was appointed assistant to the Fox Managing
Director in Paris. In 1929 was appointed Near-
Eastern manager with offices in Athens. In
December, 1930, appointed managing director
of Fox, in Brazil, at Rio de Janeiro. Returned
to Paris as managing director of the French
company in April, 1935. Appointed managing
director of Fox Films, London, February7. 1936.
Club: American. Member of American Society
and Pilgrims Society. Address : 3r-32, Soho
Square, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7766.
Hugh V. Harraway.
Admitted a solicitor of the Supreme Court in
1906, Mr. Harraway has always been closely
identified with the film renting industry. He
was instrumental in forming the KinematogTaph
Renters' Society of Great Britain and Ireland,
Limited, and has since acted as its solicitor ; as
aiso its predecessor, the Cinematograph Trade
Protection Society. Address : 2, Field Court,
Gray's Inn, W.C.'i. Phone: Chancery 8981.
Samuel Harris, F.V.I. , F.I.A.
Bom 1873. Educated Brighton College.
Senior partner of Harris & Gillow. Fellow of
the Valuers' Institution and Institute of
Arbitrators. Expert valuer and adviser in
regard to kinema and theatrical properties for
all the prominent firms in the Industry since
estabhshrnent of the business. Appointed
valuer to various County Councils. Clubs :
Constitutional, Royal Motor Yacht, and Royal
Aero. Address : 80 & 82, Wardour Street, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 2504.
Norman Hart.
Norman Hart was b:>rn in Bradford and
educated at the Grammar School and Denstone
College. For some years he was connected with
the manufacturing and merchandise of the
Bradford trade, but eventually gave this up and
went to Cambridge, where he represented his
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college at tennis, cricket and football during
the three years he was residing there. Then
taking a Law Degree he was articled in London,
where he has since been in practice. Since
being appointed solicitor to the C.E.A., he has
dealt with most of the important Trade cases.
Addresses : 14A, Alexandra Court, Queen's Gate,
S.W.9, and Broadmead House, Panton Street,
S.W.i. Phone: Whitehall 6814.
Marcel Hellman.
Bom 1898. Films made in England for U.A.
release: "Amateur Gentleman," "Accused,"
"Crime over London," "Jump for Glory" ; for
G.F.D. release : "Jeannie," " Secret Mission,"
••They Met in the Dark" ; for M-G-M release:
"Talk About Jacqueline." In preparation:
' ' Shadow at Dawn." Address : " Whitewood,"
Windsor Road, Gerrards Cross, Bucks. Phone :
Fulmer 9.
Ben Henry.
Born 1902. Joined Moss Empires at 14,
and became salesman for West of England and
South Wales. Resigned 1926 upon his appoint-
ment as London Branch Manager of Wardour
Films, Ltd. Resigned to become general
manager of A.B.F.D. in 1932. Joined board
of the company in 1938. Was appointed in
1939 in charge of film department of E.N.S.A.
Left A.B.F.D. June, 1942, and became Associate
Producer on George Formby Productions and
Producer for Vera Lynn films, both being
distributed by Columbia Pictures Corp., Ltd.,
Addresses: 17, Fursecroft, George Street, W.i.
and 13, Wigmore Street, W.i. Phone : Lang-
ham 4571.
Ceeil M. Hepworth.
One of the pioneers of kinematography and
inventor of many things appertaining. Started
producing films in 1898. Patented automatic
developing plant in 1897. "Alf's Button,"
"Helen of Four Gates," "Mrs. Erricker's
Reputation," "Wild Heather," "Tansy,"
"Through Three Reigns," "The Pipes ' of
Pan," "Mist in the Valley," "Strangling
Threads," " Comin' Thro' the Rye." Perfected
"stretched film" process; now in technical
and art department, National Screen Services,
Ltd. Address : Silver Trees, Highland Road,
Xorthwood, Middlesex. Phone : 2239.
Edward Thomas Heron, J. P.
E. T. Heron has been responsible for the
fiunding of eight Freemasons' Lodges, including
the Anima Lodge, of which he was the first
worshipful Master. Born in 1867, he was
educated at the Haberdashers' School. He is an
ex-alderman of the Borough of St. Pancras, and
was mayor in 1908-9 He is the founder of
the Kinematograph Weekly and other Trade
journals, and of E.T. Heron and Co., Ltd., print-
ers and publishers, of Silver End and London,
managing director Maxclif Publishing Co., Ltd.,
Olympic Publications, Ltd., Chairman Melina
Estates, Ltd., Chairman Hastings Licensing
Bench. Proprietor of St. Leonards Golf Course
and Tennis Courts. Address : "Silver End," St.
Leonards-on-Sea.
A. Higham-Cowen.
Born London, educated City of London
School. Joined A.B.C. in 1935. Appointed
manager of the Ritz, Muswell Hill, in 1937.
Co-founder, with W. L. Pember and T. O'Brien,
of the C.M.A. in 1942. Was chairman of the
Provisional Committee of the new movement
and' the first chairman of the London and H.C.
Branch of the C.M.A. Presided over all meet-
ings concerned with the preparation of the
' ' National Charter for Cinema Managers ' ' and
the constitution of the C.M.A. Elected first
National President of the Cinema Managers'
Association in October, 1943.
Frank Hill, F.C.I.S.
Born 1887. In 1912 elected an Associate of the
Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Fellow in
1928. In 1913 he became Secretary of the Tele-
phone Development Company (1912), Ltd. ;
and had charge of the affairs of the Constanti-
nople Telephone Company. During this period
also a large proportion of the work in liquidating
the National Telephone Company, Ltd ,
devolved upon him, From 1915 to 1918 he
was general manager and secretary of the
Performing Right Society, Ltd. He was
appointed secretary of the K.R.S, in January,
19:9. Addresses: — " Heathcote." Pangbourne,
and 30, Old Compton Street, W.i. Phone:
Gerrard 4383.
Leslie G. Hill.
Born 1897. Chairman Devon and Cornwall
branch of C.E.A. Member of Legal, Finance
and Parliamentary and General Purposes
Committees. Served with R.A.S.C. in France,
1915-1919. Major, Home Guard Kinema.
Liaison Officer, Southern Command. M. of I.
Officer for Bodmin. L.A.R.P. Instructor for
Cornwall C.C. Address : Palace Theatre : Bod-
min, Cornwall. Phone : Bodmin 132.
Edward J. Hinge.
Born 1888, Faversham, Kent. Intended for
scholastic profession. Became a concert artist
in 1907, and also toured for several years in
repertory. Joined the late Stanley Rogers as
manager in 1913, appointed general manager
of Stanley Rogers Cinemas in 1922, and on its
conversion to a limited company in 1931 was
appointed managing director. Also is managing
director of Hinge's Cinemas, Ltd., and other
companies. Now controls the largest indepen-
dent circuit of kinemas in the North East.
Has held office of chairman of the Northern
Branch of the C.E.A. for two periods, past-
President of the national body, now Hon.
Treasurer. Address : 14.7-9, Northumberland
Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1. Phone: New-
castle 20317-8-9 (three lines). 'Grams : Hinge,
Xewcas tle-upon -Tyne .
F. A. Hoare.
In 1931, conducted the first experiments in
use of films in English schools, and compiled
the Report. Joined Western Electric in 1932
as director of research ; in 1936, he became
director of Sound Services, Ltd. ; Publicitv
Films, Ltd. ; and Merton Park Studios, Ltd., o'f
which last-named Company he became managing
director in 1940. Since 1937, has represented
short film production on the Films Council.
Member of the British Standards Institution
Technical Committee, and Chairman of the
Sub-Standard Cinematograph Association.
Address : 269, Kingston Road, Merton Park,
S.W.19. Phone: Liberty 4291.
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G. E. Hodges.
Senior partner of C. E. Hodges' Productions
and director of Kinema Patents, Ltd. From
1925 to 1929 organiser of " The Children's Hour "
for the B.B.C. From 1929 to 1938 conducted a
daily " Children's Hour " in the London Evening
News. Author, journalist, lecturer. Has pro-
duced many travel, interest, scientific, industrial,
social welfare and educational films. Address :
Chimneys, Simplemarsh Road, Addlestore,
Surrey. Phone: Weybridge 3945.
Baynham Henri
Born in London, 1903. Educated at Mill
Hill School. Started in the film business at
otoll Studios, Cricklewood, and subsequently
with other production companies on camera
side. For five years on the Research Dept. of
the B.B.C. and responsible for the erection of
eleven B.B.C. stations and several inventions
now in general use in broadcasting. Returned
to the film business with the advent of sound
and was chief of sound at Gainsborough Pictures'
Studio, and later, at Twickenham, then general
manager of Stoll Picture Productions, Ltd.
Now technical supervisor Sound City Studios.
Address : Hurst Manor, Thrupps Lane, Her-
sham. Phone : Walton 3410.
Sydney Howard.
Comedian. "French Leave," "Tilly of
Bloomsbury," "Up for the Cup," "Splinters
in the Navy," "The Mayor's Nest," "Up for
the Derby," "Night of the Garter," "Girls,
Please," "Where's George?" "Chick,"
" Splinters in the Air," etc.
Selby Howe.
Born in London. Educated at St. Mark's,
Balham. Initial experience in newspaper office
print and process engraving. Joined Jury's
Imperial Pictures in 191 6 as advertising and
publicity director, and remained in same
position with M.-G.-M. until August, I941-
Went to Radio Pictures as exploiteer and
special representative, and joined 20th Century
Fox as publicity director, Sept., 1942. Address :
31-2, Soho Square, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7766:
Alex. Howie.
Born in Lanarkshire. Twenty-five years
association with kinema business. Founder and
managing director of Rex Publicity Service,
Ltd., 131 /134, New Bond Street, London, and
95, Renfield Street, Glasgow, and Associated
Studios, Ltd. (Art Display Service), 149, Lupus
Street, London, S.W., and Birmingham.
Associate of the Institute of Practitioners in
Advertising. Clubs : Royal Scottish Automo-
bile, Aldwych ; Coombe Hill Golf. Address :
The Spa, Tunbridge Wells. Phones : Mayfair
7571 and Tunbridge Wells 191 1.
J. G. Hughes- Roberts, M.V.O.
Born 1 894. Entered H.M. Stationery Office 1911;
War Service 1917-1919. Government kine-
matograph adviser since May, 1934. Addresses :
H.M. Stationery Office, Room 434, 3, Sanctuary
Bldgs., Gt. Smith Street, S.W.i, and Room 0028,
War Office, Whitehall. Phones: Abbey 1200
and Whitehall 9400.
F. E. Hutchinson.
Entered the Industry in 1908 with the New
Century Film Service. The merger of New
Century and Jury's Imperial Pictures was
followed by a further merger and the company
was renamed Jury-Metro-Goldwyn, Ltd., and in
January, 191 5, he was appointed branch manager
of this Company's new Sheffield branch.
Appointed in January, 1927, Northern District
manager ; in 1930, assistant sales manager for
the United Kingdom and in this capacity
carried on until April, 1941, when he joined
Paramount as general sales manager. Addresses :
26, Aldford House, Park Lane, W.i., and 162-
170, Wardour Street, W.i. Phones: Grosvenor
2883 and Gerrard 7700.
Jimmy Hutchison.
Born in Dundee, 1902. Entered the industry
in 1 9 16. Joined Kinematograph Weekly in 191 8.
Became press representative for M-G-M in 1927,
B.I.P. in 1933, Mayflower in 1937 and Warner
Bros., Teddington, in 1939. In 1939 became
publicity and advertising director for British
National Films at Elstree. Addresses : Ling
Cottage, The Heath, Weybridge, and National
Studios, Elstree. Phones : Weybridge 2099 and
Elstree 1644.
J. H. Hutchison.
Educated Edinburgh University which he left
to join up ; served in France and Salonika ;
wrote "So This is War," under the pen name
Bombadier X. Entered the business with Moss
Empires at Swansea and Newcastle ; later
general manager Northern Entertainment Co.,
Ltd., controlling a circuit on Tyneside. Feature
article writer for many years (as John North) in
Newcastle Sunday Sun. General manager
Kings, Palace and Elite, Wimbledon, now
manager Ambassador, Hendon. Lecturer on
Philosophy. Author of "The Complete Kine-
manager," Address: — 5, Cheyne Close, Hendon.
N.W. Phone : Hendon 6640.
Harold Huth.
Born 1892. Entered films, 1927, in "One of
the Best," "Guilt," "Leave It to Me," "Down
River," "The Outsider," " First Mrs. Fraser,"
"Discord," "Rome Express," "The Ghoul."
1934, general manager, Toeplitz Productions.
1 935-6, casting director, Gaumont British.
1937, M-G-M British. 1939, director "Hell's
Cargo " and " Alias the Bulldog " for Associated
British. 1939, produced "Busman's Honey-
moon" for M-G-M. 1941, produced " Pimpernel
Smith" for Leslie Howard. 1942, produced
' ' Tartu ' ' for M-G-M. Now under contract to
G.-B. as producer. Present film, " Love Story."
Address : Lime Grove Studios, Shepherds Bush,
W.12. Phone: Shepherds Bush 1210.
Frederick William Ingram.
Entered the Trade in 1910 as manager of
Selig Polyscope, after spending about two years
in Canada, ranching, and four in the United
States in the lumber industry. After demobili-
sation joined Ideal, appointed branch manager
192 1, sales manager 1925, and later general
sales manager of Gaumont Ideal, Ltd. Resigned
from G.-B. Distributors July 1936 to become
managing director of Liberty Films, Ltd.
In December, 1939, joined Warner Bros, as
branch supervisor. Addresses : Warner House,
Wardour Street, W.i, and 7, The Highway,
Sutton, Surrey. Phones: Gerrard 5600 and
Sutton 237*'
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Stanley Irving.
Film director. Born 1908. Started in T927
on silent films with Stoll Picture Prods. Exper-
ence in most sides of film making. Assistant
director for many years with numerous com-
panies, also experience in scenario writing and
film editing. Directed numerous shorts and
second units on feature productions. Since 1939
writing and directing Government films.
Recently joined Royal Xaval Film Unit as
director. Address : Arvon, Maidenhead, Berks.
Phone: Maidenhead 1848.
Lou Jackson.
Bom London, 1904. Entered film business
with Universal as special representative, resigned
to devote activities in various enterprises,
including radio, finance, etc. _ Founded Anglo-
American Film Corporation, .Ltd., of which he
is chairman and governing director. Has done
much work in connection with Soviet films.
Address: 119-125, Wardour Street, W.i.
Phone: Gerrard 3202.
Sam Jay.
Born i88S, Birmingham. Educated Saltley
College ; and first business experience gained
in the engineering profession ; is still director
of Holyoake & Co., Ltd., Birmingham. Director
of Minehead Entertainments, Ltd. Address: —
62, Oxford Street, W.i. Phone: — Museum
5189.
W. W. Jay.
Born 1892. Entered Film business in 1910
with African Films Trust, Ltd., Johannesburg.
Returned to this country after the war. York-
shire representative for Phillips Films Co., Ltd.
From 1921 to 1926 branch manager, Fox Film
Co., Leeds. 1926-1930 branch manager, Film
Booking Offices, Ltd., Liverpool. Joined Radio
Pictures as Liverpool branch manager, August
1930. Appointed assistant sales manager,
head office, Radio Pictures, 1931. Appointed
general sales manager, November 1935. General
Sales Manager B.I.E.D., January, 1938. Now
Special representative in Great Britain and Eire
for Universal Pictures Co. Inc., N.Y. Addresses :
4, Grand Avenue, Hove, Sussex, and 127, War-
dour Street, W.i. Phones : Hove 4445 and
Gerrard 73 11.
Sir William Jury.
Born in : 870. Sir William Jury is one of the
oldest members of the Trade, with widespread
interests in every branch. He was prominently
identified with the Trade Ambulance Fund and
is also keenly interested in the Trade Benevolent
Fund. During the war Sir William was the
organiser of the supply of films for the Western
Front, Italy, Salonica, Mesopotamia, Egypt and
Palestine, whilst he also rendered considerable
help in connection with the War Loan and
in organising war charities. These various
services were recognised in ior8, when he was
created a knight. Governing Director of Jury-
Metrn-Goldwyn, Ltd. . 1 q2\ to 192 7. Presented
"Glebelands," as convalescent home to the Cine*
matogtaph Trade Benevolent Fund, November,
1935. Address: Kelmscott, 28. St Peter's Hill,
Caversham, Reading, Berks; Phone : Reading
?8II3.
Clifford Kemp.
Commenced in exhibiting side, at Hippodrome,
Wakefield, with Bennett & Tolfree, 1911.
Entered renting with Chas. P. Metcalfe, 1916.
Joined Paramount 1919, resigned appointment
1928. During that time held leading sales
position for U.K. on more thac one occasion.
Joined Universal, in London. Later relin-
quished that position to open up Tiffany Pro-
ductions for the North from Leeds and New-
castle centre. Has been independent renter
lince 1931. Address: — 91. The Headrow,
Leeds. Phones : Leeds 27702 and Harrogate
5485-
Cecil Kershaw, M.I.Mech.E., F.Inst. P.
Born 1884. Joint managing director, A.
Kershaw & Sons, Ltd. Manufacturers of Kalee
projectors and accessories, and other scientific,
optical and precision engineering work.
Addresses : Mortimer House, Mortimer Street,
W.i ; 200, Harehills Lane, Leeds ; and Grey-
stones, Park Edge, Harrogate.
Paul Kimberley, O.B.E., A.R.P.S.
Born Langley, near Birmingham. Assistant
Manager to Church Army Lantern Dept.
1905 ; joined Frank Brockliss 1909 ; founded
Imperial Film Co., June, 1913 ; supervised
production of " Ivanhoe," the biggest British
production of that time. Became associated
witb Hepworth Picture Plays, 191 7; appointed
director, sales and distribution manager,
Managing director, Hepworth Film Service,
Ltd., until 1924. Now managing director
National Screen Service, Ltd. In 1916 founded
scheme for training disabled ex-Service men a3
operators, afterwards taken over by the National
Kinema Trades Advisory Committee ; appointed
technical adviser to Committee. Governor of
British Film Institute, member of Committee
Kine Group, R.P.S., Director of Army Kine-
matography until December, 1943, now serving
in advisory capacity. Clubs : Royal Motor Yacht ;
R.A.C., Junior Army and Xavy. Addresses:
19, Fursecroft, George St., W.i. ; and Wallace
House, 113-117, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone:
Gerrad 4851.
Anthony Kimmins.
Born 1901. Author of various plays, including
" While Parents Sleep," " Night Club
Queen," and " Chase the Ace." Mainly occupied
in writing and directing films with occasional
plays in spare time. Recent films: "Keep
Fit," " I See Ice," " It's In the Air," "Trouble
Brewing" "Come on, George," Club: — ■
Garrick. Address: — c/o Admiraltv, Whitehall,
S.W.i.
Alex B. King, C.B.E., J.P.
Born 1888. Has been in the business since
the age of 12. Member C.E.A. General Councli
and Cinematograph Films Council. As chair-
man of the Entertainment Tax Committee of
the C.E.A. was instrumental in securing re-
mission in seats up to 6d. in the 1935 Budget,
Film Officer for Scotland of the Ministry of
Information, Chairman Advisory Committee,
M. of I. WTestern (Scotland) District. Clubs :
Gleneagles, Western Gailes, Troon, Royal Scot-'
tish Automobile. Address : " Coniston," 6,
Carlaverock Road, N'ewlands, Glasgow. Phones '
Glasgow, Dousdas n^s, and Languid* 366,
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George King.
Chairman, British Aviation Pictures, Ltd. ;
Pennant Picture Productions, Ltd., Embassy
Pictures (Associated), Ltd. As independent
producer-director, since 1928, has presented over
150 productions, including "The First of the
Few," "Tod Slaughter" series, "George and
Margaret," "The Chinese Bungalow,'* "The
Case of the Frightened Lady," "To-morrow
We Live." Now completing " Candlelight in
Algeria," and has in preparation, "Life Story
of George Edwardes." Amongst numerous
stars whom he first introduced to screen is
Laurence Olivier. Address : The Manor,
Davies Street, Berkeley Square, W.i. Phone :
Mayfair 4016.
J. Scott Knight.
Bora 1878. Educated Liverpool Institute.
Technical training, Experimental Workshops,
Liverpool University. Kinephotographic experi-
ence in development in crossed hayrake days.
Accidentally entered theatre engineering in
1920. Thought there was a field for first-class
engineering on original lines and has found a
sufficient number of progressive owners, promi-
nent architects and enlightened consulting
engineers to have changed thinking into con-
viction. Responsible for the largest orchestra
lift, the firct revolving console lift, the first
electrically hauled and hydraulically lowered
fire curtain and first completely mechanised stage
in this country. Address : — Winchmore Works.
Chase Road, Southgate, London, N.14.
Leslie Knopp, A.M. I.N. A., A.M.I.M.E.
Born London, educated Glasgow. After
apprenticeship served afloat during war.
Practised as consulting engineer 1925, and in
1932 joined Gaumont-British Picture Corpn.
Appointed technical consultant to C.E.A 1936
and Association's representative to Home Office
Advisory Panel and British Standards Institu-
tion. Called for Admiralty service, 1939.
Address: — 3, Harewood Road, South Crovdon
Phone :— CROvdon 2938.
Sir Alexander Korda.
Before entering the industry was a European
journalist. His first films were made for Con-
tinental companies, including Ufa. He then
went to Hollywood and made numerous suc-
cessful films, including the witty " Private Life
of Helen of Troy." On his return to Europe
he made pictures for Paramount French organi-
sation and then came to England and made his
first British film, "Service for Ladies." Formed
London Films and made " Wedding Rehearsal,"
"The Private Life of Henry VIII," " Catherine
the Great," "Scarlet Pimpernel," "Sanders of
the River," "The Ghost Goes West," "Thing*
to Come," "The Man Who Could Work Miracles,"
' ' Rembrandt, ' ' ' 'Men Are Not Gods," " Elephant
Boy," " Knight Without Armour, ' ' The Drum,"
" Prison Without Bars," "The Four Feathers,"
" The Thief of Bagdad," " The Lion Has Wings,"
"Lady Hamilton," " Lydia " and "Jungle
Book." Managing director of London Film
Productions, Ltd., Alexander Korda Film Pro-
ductions, Ltd., and M-G-M-London Films, Ltd.
Address: 1, Belgrave Place, S.W.i. Phone:
Sloane, 0746.
Frank Lane.
Actively associated with the industry for over
20 years, covering import, export, production,
editing, renting and exhibiting. Formerly
director and secretary of Screen-Art, Ltd ;
Federated Film Enterprises, Ltd ; director of
Folkestone Amalgamated Cinemas, Ltd., con-
trolling the Central and Playhouse Picture
Theatres, Folkestone ; is joint managing
director of Renters, Ltd. ; L. & B. Cinemas,
Ltd. ; managing director of Walks Products,
Ltd. Address: 8, Hayes Crescent, Golders
Green, X.W.n. Phone: Speedwell 6949.
Henry B. Lane.
Was for 39 years in the printing trade in
Birmingham, became director of Stirchley
Empire in 1914, later director of Dudley Road
Picture House and the Heath Picture House,
becoming managing director of the latter in 191 9 ,
director of the Coronet Cinema (Small Heath 1,
Ltd., which company owns the Coronet, Grange,
Kingston and Sheldon kinemas ; assisted in pro-
motion and building of the Beaufort, Washwood
Heath, in 1929, of which company is now chair-
man of directors ; director of the Regalia Cinema
Co., which owns the Rock Cinema, Saltley. Past-
Chairman of the Birmingham Branch' of the
C.E.A. , and at present chairman of the Sunday
Films Committee. Address : 106, Linden Road,
Bournville, Birmingham, 30. Phone: King's
Norton 1706.
Norman Lee.
Born 1893. After early start as illustrator and
journalist, Northcliffe Press, became actor,
playwright, theatrical manager. To films, 1930,
as author-director. Still practising in that
capacity. Co-directed with Leslie Arliss, ' ' The
Farmer's Wife." Co-author " Lifeline." Address:
do Mvron Selzniek, 7-9, St. James's Street.
S.W.i.'
Norman Leevers, B.Sc, A.C.G.I.
Graduate of London University. Since Talkie s
has specialised in the technical side of film pro-
duction, and, in particular, overseas work. Was
employed in the C.F.T.H. Acoustic Laboratories,
Paris, 1928, designing sound-film apparatus.
Joined Film Recorders, Ltd., in 1930, as research
engineer. Became chief sound engineer to British
Screen Service in 1933. Formed Leevers, Rich
& Co., Ltd., in 1936, of which he is the Chairman
and Managing Director. Managing Director of
British Cine Recording, Ltd., and Director of
Wallace Productions, Ltd. Addresses: — 34, St.
Stephens Gardens, St. Margarets", Twickenham.
Middlesex; and 53, Berners Street, W.i. Phone:
Popesgrove 2346
Julian Levy, F.A.L.P.A., F.V.A.
Born 1895. Entered the industry in 1911.
Partner in Harris & Gillow. Agents, Advisers
and Valuers to the Kinema and Entertainment
Industry. Fellow of the Incorporated Society
of Auctioneers and Landed Property Agents,
Fellow of the Valuers, Surveyors and Estate
Agents' Association of Great Britain. Address :
80,82, Wardour Street, London, W.i. Phone:
Gerrard 2506.
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Morris M. Levy, A.M.Inst.B.E.
Trained as an electrical engineer. Entered
Industry in 19095 via electrical interests.
Founded Lion Cine Co., Ltd., in 1910, of which
he is Managing Director. Chairman of the Kent
Branch of C.E.A., 1934 and 1941. Member of
General Council ; Trustee of Kent Branch.
Member of London Branch Executive Commit-
tee. A founder of the Film Flying Club.
Addresses: 43, Whitcomb Street, Leicester
Square, W.C2 ; and Westminster Lodge, 34,
Highfield Gardens, N.W.11. Phones: White-
hall 7404 and Speedwell 8788.
Sydney K. Lewis.
Born 1898. Entered industry after training
as an accountant. General manager, Charles
K. Deeming Circuit ; Chairman Birmingham
branch C.E.A. ; delegate to General Council
and Vice - President C.E.A. Member Dar-
laston U.D.C., 1924-9 ; past-President Lough-
borough Chamber of Trade and of Loughborough
Rotary Club. Early in 1943 joined Associated
British Picture Corporation, Ltd., being ap-
pointed to a newly created office, that of Public
Relations Officer. Addresses : 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i., and 162, Leicester Road,
Loughborough. Phones : Gerrard 7887 and
Loughborough 2661.
Richard S. Liddle.
General manager, kinematograph department,
Ilford, Ltd., London. Born London, 1906 ; edu-
cated Framlingham College, Suffolk, and
University College School, London. With
Stock Exchange, shipping and transport com-
panies, then to photographic industry as salesman
of celluloid base. Salesman for Selo Film Stock
in 1928, joining Ilford, Ltd., in 1932. Address :
National House, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 2763.
K. L. Lockstone.
Entered the Industry in 1929. Organising
Secretary, Conservative Films Association, 1929-
31. General Manager, British Films, Ltd., 1931-41.
Managing Director, British Films, Ltd. Guided
the development of the Daylight Mobile Talking
Kinema Address: 199, Piccadilly, London, W.i.
Phont,: Regent 2828.
Norman Loudon.
Born Campeltown, Scotland, 1902. managing
director, Camerascopes, Ltd., 1925 ; rotary
printing, 1927 ; managing director Flicker
Productions, Ltd., 1930 ; entered film industry
1932. Purchased Littleton Park, Shepperton.
Chairman and Managing Director Littleton
Park (Holdings) Ltd. ; Sound City (Films) Ltd.
Address: Littleton Park, Shepperton, Middle-
sex. Phone: Chertsey 2211.
Edward F. Lyons.
Born 1895. In 19 15 founded E. A. Langrish
& Co., which in conjunction with Kershaws,
formed Kalee, Ltd. in 1934. Was managing
director of this company until early in 1943,
Kalee Ltd. was amalgamated with G. B. Equip-
ments, Ltd. He is now joint managing director
of the combined company, G. B. -Kalee Ltd.
Addresses : — Seadown, Hove, Sussex, and
National House, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 5137-
t. L. Lyons.
Born in 1 874, Mr. Lyons entered the Trade in
1912, and has taken an important part in its
development in the Birmingham area. He has
been chairman of the Birmingham and Midland
branch of the C.E.A., 1926 and 1927 .Address : —
ar, Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
W. E. McCormack.
Born London, 1884 ; entered the Industry in
1903 with his father, known as John Trewar,
shadowgraphist, who introduced the Bioscope
into his act. Joined the Micrograph Co. in
1904, and W. F. Jury in 1905 ; went to Ruffell's
Imperial Bioscope in 1908. Being discharged
medically unfit from France, created a partner-
shipl knwon as Williams and Garret. Inventor
and patentee of the Daylight Screen. Formed
the Public Company of Blunt and McCormack
in 1928 ; 1931, bought the Lydd Cinema.
Address : White Gates, Littlestone, New
Romney, Kent.
John J. McCracken.
Born 1888. Educated Workington Science and
Art School. Accountant with the Union Bank of
Canada at Swift Current, Sask., 1910-15. Re-
turned 1915 and joined up. On demobilisation,
joined Jackson's Amusements, Ltd., of Roch-
dale, as Secretary. Now Managing Director.
Since formed other associated companies
which acquired additional kinemas in Black-
burn, Salford, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Burn-
ley and Padiham. Combines the office of
secretary with that of Managing Director on all
companies. Chairman of South and East
Lancashire Branch of C.E.A., and delegate to
General Council. Member of the Rochdale
Information Committee and serving part-time
as a member of first-aid post. Address : "Shaw-
lands," Manchester Road, Rochdale. Phone:
2360.
E. L. MacHarg.
After 10 years in the electrical business
entered the industry eleven years ago and has
been manager of several halls in the district.
Address: — Shipcote Picture Hall, Durham Road,
Gateshead. Phone : — Gateshead 72019.
Moss Mansell.
Born London 1883. Apprenticed to electrical
engineering 1898. Started in business on own
account 1903. Proprietor of one of the first
kinemas in West London 1909. One of the
earliest makers of Arc Lamp Resistances and
Dimmers for kinemas. Inventor of several
useful electrical devices, including the remote
control of dimmers by magnetic clutches and
use of meters to indicate light values as in-
stalled at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
These devices made possible the console and
control of stage lighting and other methods of
automatic dimming now marketed by the
Strand Electric and Engineering Co., Ltd.,
Director of that company, Strand and Inter-
changeable Signs, Ltd., and Mansell and Ogan,
Ltd., from 1918-1936, when he retired. Now
rejoined Strand Electric for war work. Address :
"Selworthy," Strawberry Vale, Twickenham.
Phone : Popesgrove 2424.
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J. B. McDowell, O.B.E., M.C.
Apprenticed to the engineering trade in
1893. In 1898 joined the British Mutoscope
and Biograph Syndicate from 1906-9 ; chief
cameraman to Walturdaw and W. G. Barker
Warwick Trading Company, founded the British
& Colonial Kinematograph Co., 1909, in con-
junction with the late A. H. Bloomfield. Man-
aging Director 1909-1918. In 1916 appointed
official War Office Kinematographer on the
Western Front. Address : 18, Gordon Avenue,
Pitsea, Essex.
Robert McLaughlin.
Born 1898. Qualified Chartered Accountant
in 1923, and joined Caley Picture House Com-
pany as Secretary same year. Now a Director
as well as General Manager and Booking Man-
ager for that company. Director, Cinema Pro-
perties, Ltd., and Cinema Holdings (Kirkcaldy).
Ltd. ; Inveresk Cinema Co., Ltd. ; East
Fife Cinema Co., Ltd. ; Raith Cinema Co., Ltd. ;
Granton Cinema Co., Ltd. ; Thornliebank Cinema
Co., Ltd. ; Sighthill Cinema Co., Ltd. ; secretary
Leith Cinema Co., Ltd. ; chairman of the Scottish
branch of the C.E.A., 1934 ; director and
secretary Kinnear Morison, Ltd. Address :
8, Abercorn Crescent and ioa, George Street,
Edinburgh. Phone : 27361.
Mervyn McPherson.
Born 1892. Educated Clifton College.
Journalist in London and New York. Publicity
manager for Grossmith and Laurillard, Clayton
and Waller and other theatrical managements.
Entered film industry as publicity director for
" Way Down East," " Orphans of the Storm "
and other D.W. Griffith films. Engaged by Mar-
cus Loew in 1922 to publicise "Four Horse-
men." Thereafter, always attached to M-G-M,
first at Tivoli, subsequently at Empire. Became
publicity director of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in
194 1. Address : Empire Theatre, Leicester
Square, W.i. Phones: Gerr. 1234 and 7178.
E. J. Merrivale.
General manager, Matlock Cinemas, Ltd. ;
Cinema House, Matlock; Cinema House Cafe,
Matlock ; Picture Palace, Matlock ; Electric
Theatre, Grassmoor ; Grand Pavilion, Matlock
Bath. Phone: Matlock 121.
Charles P. Metcaife.
Born at West Hartlepool in 1883, C. P. Metcalfe
first entered the exhibiting business in 1909,
and opened the first twice nightly picture hall
in Leeds. He is managing director of the Mid.
Yorkshire Entertainments, Ltd., North Eastern
Entertainments, Ltd., the Harrogate Theatre
Co., Ltd., Regal (W. H'pool), Ltd., and European
Theatres, Ltd. President C.E.A., 1937, and past-
chairman Leeds C.E.A. branch ; member Board
of Trade Advisory Committee. Addresses :
(Residence) 16, Lidgett Park Road, Roundhay,
Leeds ; and (Office) 58, Street Lane, Leeds 8.
Phone: (Residence) 61631 and (Office) 64352
Leeds.
Max Milder,
Thirty-two years in the trade, now nearly
12 in England. Managing director Warner
Bros. Pictures. Ltd., joint managing director,
Associated British Picture Corporation, Ltd.
Addresses: : Frognal Mount, Frognal, Hamp-
stead, N.W.3, and Warner House, Wardour
Street, W.r. Phone: Gerrard 5600.
Harold B. Millar.
Born 1902. Engineer, late proprietor of
Princes Cinema, Brighton. Pioneer exhibitor of
Continental and unusual films. Past vice-
chairman, C.E.A. (Sussex Branch). Managing
director of Rallim Theatres, Ltd. ; chairman,
Phono-disc, Ltd. Now Flight-Lieutenant R.A.F.
Address: 7, Tongdean Avenue, Hove, 4.
Phone : Preston 4206.
Percy J. Milsom.
Born 1902. Son of P. B. Milsom (proprietor
of the first kinema in the Isle of Wight) and
grandson of Joseph Poole (originator of Poole's
Myrioramas). Entered the industry at an early
age as a projectionist, and in 1923 became
manager of the Scala, Ryde. Assisted the late
Arthur Hill in building a number of kinemas
now known as the Isle of Wight Theatres, Ltd.
In 1934 became supervisor and booking manager,
and in 1936 general manager for this circuit.
Chairman Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Branch,
1943, and kinema liaison officer for the Isle of
Wight. Address " Theatre Royal, Ryde. Phone:
Ryde 2387.
J. G. M inter, A.L.A.A.
Born 1911. Educated London University.
Associate of Society of Certified and Corporate
Accountants. Entered film business in 1938 as
Receiver for Independent Film Distributors,
Ltd. Associated with Renown Pictures Corpn.,
Ltd., since its inception, and is now its managing
director. Addresses : 46, Lowndes Square,
S.W.i, and iiia, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone:
Sloane n 36, and Gerrard 4403.
Oswald Mitchell.
Born 1897. Many years with the late Sir
Oswald Stoll as talent scout and stunt publicity.
Six months in U.S.A. 1928 to 1935 Production
manager, Stoll Studio. Resigned to take up
film direction and write scenarios. Discovered
Old Mother Riley for films. Directed : " Danny
Boy," "Rose of Tralee," "Old Mother Riley,"
"Old Mother Riley in Paris," "Old Mother
Riley, M.P.," "Bob's Your Uncle," "Pack
Up Your Troubles," "Cock of the North,"
"Stars on Parade," "Variety Parade," "Jail
Birds," "Shipmates of Mine," "King of
Hearts," "Love Up the Pole," "Music Hall
Parade, " " Lily of Laguna, " " Almost a Gentle-
man," "Little Dolly Daydream," "Sailors
Don't Care," "Night Journey." Club: Green
Room. Address : 7, Station Parade, Denham.
Phone: Denham 2713.
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William M. Morgan.
Born 1878. Has operated lanterns since
15 years old and entered the kinema business
in 1903 as one of the early operators. Joined
London Cinematograph Co., Ltd., in 1908 and
afterwards with the Co-operative Film Co., Ltd.,
Butchers Film Service as assistant manager.
Joined Jury's Pictures, Ltd., as manager of B
Department in 1910 and in 1913 entered partner-
ship with A. E. Major and was known as the
Excelsior Motion Picture Co. until the death of
his partner, Mr. Major. Commenced business as
the proprietor of Cine Requirements in 1922.
Served in R.A.S.C. 1915-1919. Prominent in
hospital charity work. Councillor, Lambeth
1916-19 and Holborn since 1931. Clubs :
Bartholomew Club, City of London. A ddress :
203, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C. Phone:
Temple Bar 4292.
E. C. Morris.
Entered Industry 1909. Many years' ex-
perience of renting and exhibiting. Patentee of
the Morris Dividing Kinema screen. General
Manager, Scala, Nottingham. Club : — Consti-
tutional. Address : Delemere, Lambley Lane,
Burton Joyce, Notts, and Scala, Market Street,
Nottingham. Phones : Burton Joyce 3120 and
Nottingham 3633.
W. Southan Morris.
Joined trade 19 13. Managing director,
S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd. and associated
companies. Address: 37/38, Golden Square,
W.i. 'Phone : Gerrard 4556.
A. 8. MOSS.
Born 1893. Was manager, supervisor, area
superintendent, assistant theatre controller
for Gaumont-British and P.C.T. Kinema theatre
controller for Moss Empires, eventually chief
supervisor and general manager to A.B.C.
and all its associated companies, from which he
resigned at end of 1942. Member of the executive
committee of the London and Home Counties
branch of the C.E.A., now joint managing direc-
tor Grand National Pictures, Ltd. Address :
ii 3-1 17, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone: Gerrard
2196 and 2643.
George Mowforth.
Advertising and publicity manager for Pathe
Pictures, Ltd., and Pathe Equipment, Ltd.
Entered film industry in 1923. Was with
European M. P. Co., W. & F. Film Service and
Gaumont British, and was for some considerable
time publicity manager for Standart Organs ;
theatre manager for United Picture Theatres
and publicity manager for British Lion.
Address: Film House, Wardour Street, W.i.
Phones : Gerrard 4314 and Farn, Kent, 3266.
Mae Murray
Educated first privately, and then Paris ;
entered advertising in 1929, becoming Director
and Secretary of the Company in 1930. Worked
for two years (1933-5) with the late W. H.
Adcock, Literary Editor of the Daily Express.
December, 1935, joined Maurice Ostrer, of
Gaumont British Studios and became Studio
Publicity Manager of associate company,
Gainsborough Pictures, in 1936. Became
Director of Publicity of General Film Distri-
butors, March, 1940. Resigned to join production
side of the business, 1944. Address: 127-133,
Wardour Street, W.i. Phones: Gerrard 7311
and 9020.
Fred W. Morrison.
Trustee to the C.E.A. and member of the
General Council, F. VV. Morrison is one of the
delegates of the Northern Branch. He was
one ot the original founders of an association of
kinema exhibitors which was formed in
Newcastle in the infancy days of the Industry,
and be represented that district at the Birming-
ham Conference which gave birth to the C.E.A.
Born in 1873, he began life as a newspaper boy
in his native city, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Club:
Newcastle Rotary. Address: " Greenbank,"
Dunston Bank, Dunston-on-Tyne. Phones :
Gateshead 11, and Dunston 84320.
M. C. Morton.
Born in London, 1900. Entered film trade
January 1919, on leaving Army, with Ruffells
Bioscope, as salesman at Cardiff branch. Opened
Cardiff branch for Universal Pictures. Associat-
ed six years with Graham-Wilcox Productions.
Formed his own independent renting company,
Morton Lever & Co., Ltd. Was five years
London branch manager of Radio Pictures,
joining them at their inception and leaving to
become general sales manager of Twickenham
Film Distributors, Ltd. Address : 409, Ends-
leigh Court, W.C.i. Phone: Euston 4994.
John B. Myers.
Born 1904 ; joined the industry as publicity
manager for Paramount British in 1930. Later
represented group of stars and directors ;
joined London Films on inception of com-
pany as publicity and advertising director,
1932-9. In 1939 formed his own company
Arrow Publicity Ltd., acting for various film
and commercial companies. At present with
R.A.F. Address: Sackville House, 40, Picca-
dilly, W.i. Phone: Regent 1801.
S. Myers,
General manager, British Lion Film Corp.,
Ltd. Born 1896. Joined Stoll Film Co. 1918.
Joined British Lion 1928 as general manager,
which position he still holds. Address: 76-78,
Wardour Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 2882.
Anna Neagie.
Formerly Marjorie Robertson. Ingenue in
" Chinese Bungalow," "Should a Doctor Tell ?"
"Good Night, Vienna," "Little Damozel,"
"Flag Lieutenant," "Bitter Sweet," "The
Queen's Affair," "Nell Gwyn," "Peg of Old
Drury," "Limelight," "Three Maxims,"
"London Melody," "Victoria the Great," and
" Sixty Glorious Years," " Nurse Edith Cavell,"
"Irene."
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Archibald Nettlefold.
Head of Nettlefold Productions. Address:
Comedy Theatre, S.W.i.
Alfred Ernest Newbould.
Born in i 873, and educated at Burton Gram-
mar School. He is a director of Associated
Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd., Albany Ward
Theatres, Ltd., and chairman and managing
director of Palmer Newbould & Co., Ltd. From
1914 until March of 1920 he was President of
the C.E.A. and many useful Trade movements
were initiated during his term of office. In
March, 1919, he was elected M.P. for the West
Ley ton division of Essex by a very large maj-
ority, but lost his seat at the General Election
in November, 1922. Address : 52, Havmarket,
S.W.i. Club: Reform.
Widgey R. Newman, M.I.M.E., F.Z.S.
Born Bedford, 1900. Educated Bedford and
University of Vienna. Started film career with
Gaumont. Pioneer talkie producer for De
Forest Phonofilms. First producer to use
incandescent lighting. Introduced talkies into
Middle Europe and controlled Astra Studios,
Vienna. Holds records for continuity of pro-
duction period. Producer of "Derby Secrets."
Now specialising in unusual films for Warners,
20th Century-Fox, M-G-M., etc. Club: Craven,
Newmarket. Address : Nightingale Corner,
Bushey, Herts. Phone: Bushey Heath 1714.
Joan Widgey Newman, F.Z.8.
Producer of short features. Produced for
M-G-M and Warner Bros. Associate producer to
Widgey R. Newman on all his pictures for the
last nine years. Address: Nightingale Corner,
Nightingale Road, Bushey. Phone : Bushey
Heath 1714.
M. C. Nicholson.
General manager, Nettlefold Studios. Waltcn-
on-Thames ; formerly assistant studio manager,
B.I.P.
Dora Nirva
Entered film trade in 1930. Five years with
Gainsborough and G.-B. from script girl to
Production Manager. 1935, English Supervisor
to A.C.I., Rome, Italy ; 1935, Production
Manager and script writer, British National ;
1936, Production Manager on " Beloved Vaga-
bond," with Maurice Chevalier, for Toeplitz
Productions, Ltd. ; 1936-7, Producer and
script writer for British National Films, Ltd. ;
produced "The Street Singer," with Arthur
Tracy and Margaret Lockwood. Chairman and
producer, Athene Film Productions, Ltd.
Latest picture " Mr. Smith Wakes Up "(1940).
Present war work : director, Swift Rifle Co.,
Ltd., and S.T.A.W. (Synthetic Training with
Automatic Weapons), Ltd. Addresses : 5,
Burton House, 72, Notting Hill Gate, W.11";
National House, 60, Wardour Street, W.i ; 67-
68, St. Aldate's, Oxford ; and West Gates,
Ferry Hinksey, Oxford. Phones : Bayswater
5080 Gerrard 1694, Oxford 2003 and 3725.
Sergei Nolbandov.
(British subject). Production management,
film director and writer. Previously with
London Film Productions ; Associated Sound
Film Industries, Ltd.; and British Sound Film
Productions, Wembley Park ; Gloria Swanson
British Productions ; Warner, Criterion, British
Cine Alliance. Graduate in Law, Moscow Univer-
sity. Languages : German, French, Russian.
Production manager, "Amateur Gentleman";
co-author of "Fire Over England," "Four
Just Men," "Bullet in the Ballet," co-author
and associate producer "There Ain't No
Justice," "Proud Valley," and "Convoy."
Co-author and director, "Ships with Wings."
Co-author and director, " Undercover." Address :
11, St. Edmunds Court, Regent's Park. Phone :
Primrose 1381.
Kenneth A. Nyman, B.8e.
Born 1899. Entered industry in 1924.
Director of kinema-owning companies, Member
of Entertainment, Scientific Research and
Bulletin Panels of British Film Institute.
In January, 1943, joined Anglo-American.
Address: 119, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone:
Gerrard 3202.
Pat O'Connor.
Born 1897. Joined Associated Newspapers,
1911. War service, 1915 to 1919. Weekly
Dispatch, 1919 to 1922. Theatrical Publicity,
1922 to 1923. Paramount Film Service, 1923 to
1940. Warner Bros, as Director of Publicity
and Advertising, 1941. Manager of Warner
Theatre, Leicester Square, 1943. October, 1943,
Overseas Publicity Editor, Ealing Studios.
Address: Ealing Studios, Ealing Green, W.5.
Phone : Ealing 6761.
Coun. John Oliver.
Director of the Topical Press Agency, Ltd.
(Commercial & Educational Films Dept.), pro-
ducing Documentary, Commercial and News
films continuously since 1906 — represented
successively Trans-Atlantic, International. Fox
and Universal of America. Director Photo-
graphic News Agencies, Ltd. Address : 20, Red
Lion Court, E.C.4. Phone: Central 8982.
Edwin Oram.
Salts Manager of Taylor, Taylor & Hobson, Ltd.
Trained as engineer. Joined Taylor, Taylor &
Hobson, Ltd., in 1918. As Sales Manager
has handled the distribution of their projection
and photographic lenses and other optical
equipment for the trade since 1925. Hon.
Secretary of the B.K.S. and member of the
Executive. Address: 51, Lawrence Gardens,
Mill Hill N.W.7. Phones : Mill Hill 2265 and
2700.
A. W. Oiborne.
Bom 1882. Formerly accountant and entered
Industry 1922, as Director and Secretary of
George Clark Pictures, Ltd. Sold the studio
at Beaconsfield on behalf of George Clark to
British Lion Film Corporation, Ltd., in 1927
and carried on with the latter company as
General Manager (Studio). During war period
business manager at Pinewood Studios for the
M. of I. Address: Pinewood Studios, Ivor
Heath, Bucks. Phone : Iver 700.
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Isidore Ostrer.
Chairman Bush Radio, Ltd. Up to 1941
chairman of Gaumont-British Picture Corpora-
tion, Ltd. Address : — -150, Wardour Street,
W.i. Phone: — Gerrard 9292.
Mark Ostrer.
Joint Managing Director, Gaumont-British
Picture Corporation, Ltd., and Gaumont-British
Distributors, Ltd. Originally a merchant banker.
With his brothers, Isidore and Maurice, took a
financial interest in the Gaumont Co., Ltd., in
1922, and was activein the formation of the Gau-
mont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd., of which
he is Joint Managing Director. He is also Chair-
man of P.C.T., Ltd., Denman Picture Houses,
Ltd., and General Theatre Corporation, Ltd.,
Joint Managing Director of Gaumont-British
Distributors, Ltd., and a Director of Moss
Empires, Ltd. Address : Film House, Wardour
Street, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 9292.
Maurice Ostrer.
Born 1896. With his brothers, Isidore and
Mark, became financially identified with the
Gaumont Co., Ltd., in 1922. Subsequently
became chairman of Bush Radio, Ltd. Is
Director of Gaumont-British Picture Corpora-
tion, Ltd. ; P.C.T., Ltd. ; General Theatre
Corporation, Ltd. Is in charge of all Film
Productions for Gaumont-British and Gains-
borough Pictures. Club : Sunningdale Golf.
Address : The Studios, Lime Grove, Shepherd's
Bush, W.12. Phone : Shepherds Bush 1210.
Ambrose Palmer.
Experienced kinema decorator. Art student
trained as decorator. Travelled a great deal
throughout thirty years of experience, inventor
of several new decoration effects and illumina-
tions for kinemas and theatres. Well known in
Cumberland public life as a town councillor and
justice of the peace for the County ; Mayor, 1939.
Assisted by his son, also a decorator, but now in
army professionally, as Major. Addresses :
Udale Street, Pow Street, Workington, and
Mill View, Calva, Workington. Phone : 224
and 530.
George William Parish, F.C.1.8.
Born 1888. Educated Westminster City.
Served in Admiralty and War Office for two
years, then joined Castle Shipbreaking Co., Ltd.,
for five years. Joined George Yule & Co. as
accountant, January, 191 1. Appointed Assist-
ant Secretary, 1920, when the company became
Yule Catto & Co. Appointed director of British
National Films, Ltd., April, 1937 ; chairman of
directors Welwyn Metal Productions, Ltd., 1938 ;
chairman of British National Films, Ltd., July,
1940 ; managing director, British National
Films, December, 1940 ; chairman National
Studios, Ltd., Strand Films, Ltd., Strand
Zoological Films, Ltd., May, 1942, and Hertford
Films, Ltd., 1943. Addresses : 22, Monkham's
Lane, Woodford Green, Essex ; and National
Studios, Boreham Wood, Elstree. Phones :
Buckhurst 4723 and Elstree 1644.
R. Norman Parkinson.
Born Melbourne, Australia, 1898 ; has been
associated with the Industry since his arrival in
England in 1928, when he joined Henrion
Carbons, Ltd., as Sales Manager. In 1935 was
appointed Manager and Director of this com-
pany. In 1942 gazettedg ub. -Lieut. R.N.V.R.
Special Branch. Addresses : Dean House,
Dean Street, London, W.i ; and 37, St. Maiy
Abbot's Court, Kensington, W.14. Phone :
Gerrard 5748-9 and Western 0127.
Gordon Parry.
Born Liverpool. July, 1908. Educated in
Scotland . Entered industry as a isistant director.
In 1932 joined Gaumont-British. Worked on
" I was a Spy," " Jack Ahoy! " " Evergreen,"
"Oh, Daddy," "Red Ensign," "Phantom
Light," " King of the Damned," all for G.-B.
In 1935 joined Soskin Productions, Ltd., as
production manager. Address : Sackville
House, 40, Piccadilly, W.i. Phone: Regent
3616.
E. W. Pashley Peali.
Born 1876. Mr. Peall was educated at
Dulwich College. After a commercial career
entered the Industry on the exhibiting side,
and was one of the first members of the C.E.A.
General Council. Was hon. sec. and later
chairman of the London Branch. Delegate to
General Council of the C.E.A. since its formation .
One of the three founders of the C.T.B.F. and is
chairman of the Goodwin Memorial Fund.
Retired from Gaumont-British Picture Corpn.,
the Provincial Cinematograph Theatres and
associated companies, 1940. Club : — Royal
Automobile. Private Address : — 9, Princes
Square, Hove, Sussex. Phone .-—Hove 2069.
Arthur Peel.
Before joining industry was electrical engineer
and contractor. Entered exhibiting side 1909.
In 1913 founded Queens Cinema Co., Nelson ;
in 1916 founded New City Film Co., Manchester
Managing director Victory Theatres, Ltd.,
Accrington and Nelson ; chairman, Manchester
C.E.A. Branch, 1938, 1939. Addresses : —
Princes Theatre, Edgar Street, Accrington and
Barleydale, Higherford, Nelson. Phones :
Accrington 2701, Nelson 334 and 1496.
E. P. L. Pelly.
Entered Industry with the introduction of
sound. As a director of Western Electric,
developed the industrial field which involved
mobile kinema units. This led to the formation
of Sound Services, Ltd., of which he is managing
director, and to the acquisition of Publicity
Films, Ltd., of which he is chairman and
managing director, and Merton Park Studios.
He is chairman of this latter company, and of
Verity Films, Ltd. Address : Filmicity House,
Upper St. Martin's Lane, W.C.2. Phone:
Temple Bar 5420.
W. L. Pember.
National Secretary, C.M.A. Born Mon-
mouthshire. Educated Pontywaun County
School. Entered kinema business as artist and
copy-writer to Castleton Knight at the Capitol,
Haymarket, in 1924. Joined Rex Publicity
Service as press artist in 1930. Became studio
manager of Art Display Service, 1933. Joined
A.B.C., 1935. Managed Bedford, Camden
Town ; Willesden Hippodrome ; Palace, Kensal
Rise ; Dominion, Southall ; Regal, Uxbridge ;
and Embassy, North Harrow. Founded the
C.M.A. , with A. Higham-Cowen and T. O'Brien,
in 1942. Author of " Read This and Weep
(For Cinema Managers)," and "The C.M.A.
States its Case." Drafted the " National Charter
for Cinema Managers," and the Constitution of
the C.M.A. Address: Russell House, 71,
Southend Road, Hampstead, N.W.3. Phone :
Hampstead 7671.
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John W. Pendleton.
Director, Denharn Laboratories, Ltd., and
Coombe Productions, Ltd. Address : Denham,
near Uxbridge. Phone: Denham 2323.
Hugh Perceval
Former publicity, casting and production
manager. Production supervisor of British
films for Paramount British, Fox and Columbia.
Managing director and producer of Phoenix
Films. Now Officer in R.A.F.
Arthur Pereira, F.R.P.S,, F.R.G.S.
Entered industry in 1908 inventing machinery
and processes for Kinora Co. Later joined
filming expeditions in Africa and India as
photographer (West Africa, Timbuktu and
Everest Expeditions, (1924). Was technical
adviser to British Talking Pictures, Wembley,
from commencement. Recently in India and
the Far East, filming travel subjects for
Dufaycolor. Address : — Royal Photographic
Society, 16, Princes Gate, South Kensington,
S.W.7. Phone: — Kensington 3334.
Percy Phillipson.
Managing Director of Invicta Automatic
Cheque Writer, Ltd. Address : 169, Piccadilly,
London, W.i. Phone: Regent 1900.
Harold T. A. Philpot.
Managing Director of the Philpot Circuit.
Well known in the Coventry area where, in
connection with his brother he is associated
with the firm of Philpot Bros., builders and
contractors. Corporation Street, Coverntry. In
the entertainment world of the Coventry district
he has built up a circuit of super halls. The
Philpot circuit control among other halls the
Forum, Rex and Savoy. Address : The Philpot
Circuit, Savoy, Radford Road, Coventry.
Phone : Coventry 3374.
Harold Plaister.
Born, Portland Oregon, U.S.A. R.N.A.S.,
1914-18. Widespread publicity in England,
America, and the Continent for motor-racing,
stores, governments, flying, fashions and films.
International broadcaster. A pioneer of tele-
vision. Director of Public Relations for G.F.D.
Address: 127-133, Wardour Street, W.i.
Phone: Gerrard 7311.
Joseph Pollard. J.P.
Born at Bradford, Yorks, in 1882. Resigned
municipal appointment in 1907 to enter the
kinema industry ; managing director kinema and
rariety theatres in Notts, Derby, and Yorks.
He is delegate to C.E.A. General Council for
Notts and Derby ; member of Mansfield Town
Council and President of Mansfield Branch
of Toe H. Member of Mansfield Town Council
and Mayor, 1931-2. Addresses: Bentinck
Chambers, Market Place, Mansfield, and Oak
Lea, Atkins Lane, Mansfield. Phones :
760 and 422.
Michael Powell.
Born 1905. Joined Rex Ingram at Nice, on
"Mare Nostrum." Worked as stills photo-
grapher before becoming assistant director, and,
ni 1936, he made his first film. " The Edge of the
World." which he wrote and directed. He
signed up with Alexander Korda in 1938, and
directed " U-Boat 29." In 1939, he co-directed
' ' Thief of Bagdad, ' ' and ' ' The Lion Has Wings. ' '
He made " Contraband " and "Spy in Black "
in 1940 ,in collaboration with Emeric Press-
burger, with whom " 49th Parallel " was made.
They formed their own company, the Archers
Film Prod., Ltd., which made "One of Our
Aircraft is Missing," "The Silver Fleet," "The
Life and Death of Colonel Blimp " and "The
Volunteer." Now making "A Canterbury
Tale." Address: 120, Dorset House, Gloucester
Place, N.W.i. Phone: Welbeck 1226.
S. Presbury, F.R.Econ.S., F.S.A.
Commenced career with David Allen &
Sons, Ltd. First established as the South
West Billposting Co., and Was a member of the
early Billposters' Association. Was chairman of
the first film advertising association, the Screen
Advertising Association of G.B. & I. Pioneered
in this field. Vice-Chairman Advertising and
Industrial Film Association. Was on the first
Council of the Advertising Association, of which
he is still a member. Fellow of the Royal
Economic Society and Royal Society of Arts.
Author of "The World in the Melting Pot."
Life Governor of the Women's Hospital, South
London. Now Governing Director of S. Presbury
& Co., Ltd., with which is incorporated the
Theatres Advertising Co. Clubs : National
Liberal and Croham Hurst Golf. Addresses:
36, Thornton Avenue, S.W.2, and 87, Charing
Cross Road, W.C.2. Phone: Gerrard 1347;
Red Cottage, Cleveland Road, Worcester Park,
and 47A, High Street. Esher.
Arnold Pressburger.
Born 1885. Entered film business 1909
in Austria. Founder of Sascha Film A.G.
and Sascha Studios, Vienna. Transferred
activities to Berlin in 1925 and started Cine-
Allianz Film Co. Produced the first large-
scale British sound film, "City of Song," starring
Jan Kiepura, at Asfi Studios, Wembley, in
1930 and, later on for G.-B. English versions of
" Tell me To-night," " Unfinished Symphony/
" My Heart is Calling," etc. Founded British
Cine Alliance in 1934. Produced " Return of
The Scarlet Pimpernel" with London Film
Productions. In 1937 founded CIPRA Paris,
where he produced French version " Prison
Without Bars." Went to Hollywood in 1940,
formed Arnold Productions, making 1 ' Shanghai
Gesture " for U.A. release, in 1941, " Hangmen
also Die," in 1942, and "It Happened To-
morrow," in 1943. Address: Brit. Cine-
Alliance, Ltd., 17, Berners Street, W.i. Phone :
Museum 5022.
Herbert Charles Pride, M.B.E.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts ; Member
of London Chamber of Commerce ; Member
Institute of Illuminating Engineers ; on Council
of Electric Light Fittings Association ; govern-
ing director of F. H. Pride, Ltd., specialists in
kinema lighting equipment. joined the
firm in 1897, which was founded by his
father in 1878. Has been concentrating on
kinema lighting for over 35 years, commencing in
the days of the Pyke Circuit, since when he has
been associated with the decorative lighting of
most of the principal kinemas in this country.
Has invented many useful patents connected
with lighting fitments. Address: 69-81, High
Street, Claphaui, S.W. 4. Phone: Macaulay 2281.
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Fred A. Prior.
Born 1888. Incorporated Accountant. Part-
ner, Prior & Palmer, General Buildings, Bridle-
smith Gate, Nottingham. On General Council
of C.E.A. and Society of Incorporated Account-
ants & Auditors. Secretary since 1918 of the
Notts & Derby Branch of the C.E.A. Director
United Entertainments, Ltd., and associated
companies ; Star Pictures (Gainsborough)
Ltd. ; Louth Entertainments, Ltd. ; Midland
Palais de Danse, Ltd. ; of Albion Greyhounds,
Ltd. ; and subsidiary companies and on local
board General Accident Fire and Life Assurance
Corporation, Ltd. Club : — Borough Club, Not-
tingham. Address: "Ralmar," Melton Road,
West Bridgford, Nottingham and General
Buildings, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham.
Phone: Nottingham 31584.
C. W. Rabbetts.
Experience of kinema and theatre installation
work dates from 1908, then lapse to gain
practical electrical experience in various other
branches of electrical industry. Joined Trede-
gars in 1911, when was associated with installa-
tions in several of the smaller halls up to out-
break of war. Re-entered the business after
the war, joined Berkeley Electrical Engineering
Co., Ltd., and one of the first jobs was the
Tivoli, London. Since then has installed
complete installations in upwards of 30 theatres.
Responsible for the design and development of
the Pre-set switchboard in this country. Now
with the well-known consulting engineers,
Wingfield-Bowles, E. & Partners, 28, Victoria
Street, S.W.i.
J. Arthur Rank, D.L., J.P.
Born 1889. Served in the R.A. from 1914-
1918. Director, Joseph Rank, Ltd. ; chairman,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd. ; Gaumont British Pic-
ture Corporation, Ltd. ; D. and P. Studios, Ltd.;
and General Film Distributors, Ltd. Club: Bath.
Addresses: Heathfield, Reigate Heath, Surrey,
and Sutton Manor, Sutton Scotney, Hampshire.
Matthew Raymond.
Born 1902. Educated Archbishop Tenison
Grammar School. Qualified as chartered
accountant in 1926. Spent some time on the
Continent, and returned to England to join
General Motors in 1929. Entered the film
industry in 1931, and now Secretary of Metro-
Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., and the New
Empire, Ltd. Addresses : Scotsbridge Mill,
Rickmansworth ; and 35, Cholmeley Park,
Highgate Village. Phones : Mountview 1122
and Kings Langley 7851.
T. G. Reddin.
Born in Ireland. Entered film trade in 19 13
and later became chief representative for Fox
In Dublin. An an independent renter, he
later controlled the sole rights of Pickford,
Talmadge and "Select" pictures. Joined
Paramount when the company entered the
theatre field and opened the Capitol, Dublin.
As general supervisor of theatres, attended the
opening of all Paramount key theatres. At
the opening of the Athlone Radio station, was
appointed to control all commercial broad-
casting and was responsible for producing and
eo.mpereing a series of broadcast stage shows.
On behalf of the I.F.S. government was chair-
man of the Board for receiving athletes at
the National Games in 1920. In November,
1938, was appointed director of advertising
ana publicity for Paramount Film Service,
to take control and operate all advertising
on behalf of the distribution, theatre, and
British production activities of the company
and on behalf of British Paramount News.
Address: 162-170, Wardour Street, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 7700.
Carol Reed.
Bom 1907. Actor till 1928 ; stage producer
for Edgar Wallace ; joined Basil Dean at Ealing.
Directed "Midshipman Easy," "Laburnum
Grove," "Talk of the Devil," "Who's Your
Lady Friend," "Bank Holiday," "Penny
Paradise," "Climbing High," "A Girl must
Live," "The Stars Look Down," "Night Train
to Munich," "Girl in the News," " Kipps,"
" The, Young Mr. Pitt," author of "No Park-
ing." Part author of "Talk of the Devil."
George Rees, F.R.8.A.
Born in 1885. Commenced in the kinemato-
graph Industry in the early days. Some years
with the "Tyler Apparatus Co., Ltd." After-
wards managing director of the Bristol Eureka
Cinematograph Co., Ltd. Has had studio
experience with Turner Films, Ltd., played with
the late Albert Chevalier in " My Old Dutch."
One of the first members of the Bristol Branch
of the C.E.A., and Secretary 1913 to 191 5,
Early in 1920 joined the head office staff of
Albany Ward Theatres, Ltd. Now proprietor
Regent Theatre, Truro ; managing director,
Regent Picture House, Highbridge, and Rex
Cinema, Bridgewater ; co-director Regent Pic-
ture House, Kingswood, Bristol and Kingsway
Cinema, Bristol, and director Keynsharn
Cinema Co., Ltd. ; ex-chairman of the Bristol
Branch of the C.E.A. Member, Axbridge
R.D.C., and Chairman, Badgvvorth Parish
Council Address : Court House, Tarnock,
Near Axbridge, Somerset. Phone : Edingworth
217.
F. F. Renwick, F.C.Q.I., F.I.C. Hon. F.R.P.S.
Born 1877. Research director, Ilford, Ltd.
Address : Lone Oak, Gidea Park, Esaex.
Randolph E. Richards.
Born 1885, and joined the entertainment indus-
try at Cardiff in 1 904, first at the Empire, later at
Olympia. Later managed the Stoll Picture
Theatre, Kingsway, and Stoll P.T., Newcastle.
Now managing director Picturedrome, East-
bourne, Amusements (Eastbourne), Ltd. ;
Gaiety (Hastings), Ltd. ; Gaiety, Bexhill, Ltd.,
Kinema Playhouses, Ltd., and Gaiety (Brighton),
Ltd. ; member Eastbourne Borough Council ;
ex-chairman Sussex Branch C.E.A., and ex-
president C.E.A., 1931-32, vice-president
Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce, member
British Films Council, B. of T., member C.J.B.F.
Council, Fellow Royal Society .of Arts. Com-
mand Kinema Liaison Officer, S.E. Command.
Represents Eastbourne in Sussex T.A.A.
Address : Windermere, Seaside Road, East-
bourne. Clubs : R.A.C., Royal Eastbourne
Golf and Devonshire Eastbourne.
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H. Rogers.
Became assistant secretary to Film Booking
Offices upon the conclusion of the war, after four-
and-a-half years' service. Joined W. and F. as
secretary in 1923, and became director in 1928.
Was appointed secretary to Gainsborough
Pictures in 1928, and in August, 1929, became
secretary to the Gaumont Co. Resigned May,
1935. to become secretary, General Film Dis-
tributors, Ltd., Herbert Wilcox Productions
Ltd., and secretary and director, Universal
Pictures, Ltd." Address: — 127-133, W ardour
Street, W.i. Phone: — Gerrard 7311.
David E. Rose.
Born 1895, Kansas City, U.S.A. Chairman
and managing director Paramount Film Service,
Ltd. Actively entered films 1930 in association
with Douglas Fairbanks, became vice-president
and general manager of United Artists Studios,
Hollywood, also vice-president and general
manager Sam Goldwyn Productions and director
United Artists Corporation until 1938, when he
came to England to become chairman and
managing director of all Paramount companies
in Great Britain. Address : 162, Wardour Street,
W.i. Phone: — Gerrard 7700
Paul Rotha.
Managing director, Paul Kotha Productions.
Ltd. Making propaganda documentaries in
the national interest. For early data, see
previous yearbooks. Address: 21, Soho Square,
W.i. Phone: Gerrard 2628, 2484, 3122.
S. Rowson.
Born in Manchester. Graduate M.Sc, in
Physics and Mathematics (Honours), Guy Medal-
list in Silver of the Royal Statistical Society for
contributions to Statistical Science. Formerly
Statistician to Tariff Commission, and Economic
Adviser to Unionist Party. First interested in
Trade about 1910. Formerly joint managing
director Ideal Films, Ltd. ; director Gaumont-
British Picture Corporation, Ltd., director
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., until 1933-
Past- President (1926-27) K.R.S., and member
of Joint Trade Committee on British Films.
Member of Board of Trade Advisory Committee
under the Films Act 1927-1933- Past-President
British Kinematograph Society. December,
1939, appointed adviser on films to Board of
Trade. Author, "Statistical Survey of the
Film Industry in Great Britain, 1936." Club:—
Constitutional. Address : 20, Abbey Road,
N.W.8. Phone : Cunningham 4860.
Chas. Haiderson Rundle.
An enthusiastic advocate of the organisation
of the Industry and one of the best known
figures in kinema circles of the South-West.C.H.
Rundle was born in 1 871 at Ridgway, Plympton,
*nd educated at Plympton Grammar School and
in Plymouth. He was instrumental in the
formation of the Plymouth and District Enter-
tainment Managers' Association. Out of this
developed a Plymouth section of the Bristol
Branch of the C.E.A., which his energy sub-
sequently converted into an independent branch
covering the whole of Devon and Cornwall
A4drett : — 49, North Street, Plymouth.
R. P. Rutherford.
Born 1894. General Manager, Queens Picture
House Circuit, Wallasey, Waterloo, Walton,
Warrington and Ashton-in-Makerfield. Offict :
Queens Picture House, Poulton Road, Wallasey.
Well known in the entertainment world of
Merseyside. Chairman, North Western Branch
of the C.E.A., 1938. Delegate to the General
Council. Address : — Queens Picture House,
Poulton Road, Wallasey and Ruddholme,
Wallasey Road, Wallasey. Phones : — Wallasey
4155 and 877.
4. Rowland Salts.
Entered amusement business by running
concert parties and theatrical touring com-
panies. Then joined George Foster's Theatrical
and Variety Agency as booking representative.
Founded J. Rowland Sales & Co., Theatrical,
Variety and Concert Agency in King William
Street, Strand. After naval service during the
War founded The London Booking Office
(Theatrical, Variety, Concert and Circus Agents) .
Managed the theatrical agency of Reeve &
Russell, Ltd., and later controlled several
theatres up and down the country and also
managed West End theatres. Entered the
kinema business and formed a circuit of halls.
In 1932 created and managed the Cinema and
Theatre Estates Department for Hampton &
Sons, Ltd. Acted as Estates manager for
Union Cinema Co., Ltd. Purchased and sold
for clients kinemas, theatres and sites to the
value of over four million pounds. Created and
directed kinema and theatre estate agency of
Maple & Co., Ltd. Now carrying on his own
business of kinema and theatre estate agent,
valuer and surveyor. Expert consultant to the
Industry. Address : Faraday House, 8-10,
Charing Cross Road, W.C.2. Phone: Temple
Bar 9710 and 9719.
P. C. Samual.
Joined industry 1923. Collaborated with
F.B.I, on sound track duty question and on
juvenile employment. Introduced tubular
studio scaffolding. Studio manager, Gaumont-
British studios, Shepherd's Bush, 1933-3.
Production manager "Moonlight Sonata,"
"Pygmalion," '* Mikado," "Lambeth Walk,"
"Major Babara," "Pimpernel Smith" and
"The First of the Few." General Production
Manager for Two Cities Films for ' ' The Gentle
Sex " and "Demi Paradise," associate producer
of "The Lamp Still Burns." Addresses:
Brackenhurst, The Avenue, Farnham Common,
and 6a, Wychcombe Studios, England's Lane,
N.W.3. Phones : Farnham Common 422 and
Primrose 5579.
Gerald Sanger.
Born 1898. Educated Shrewsbury and Keble
College, Oxford. Royal Marines (1917-1919).
Secretary to present Lord Rothermere (1922-
1929). Editor British Movitonews, 1929 ;
director, 1936. Addresses : Willingham Cottage,
Send, Surrey, and 22, Soho Square, W.i.
Phones : Ripley (Surrey) 142 and Gerrard 7811.
VIeior Savlllo.
Born 1897. Entered business on distributing
side. Film director since 1920. Films directed
include " Hindle Wakes," " Michael and Mary,"
"The Faithful Heart," "Sunshine Susie,"
"The Good Companions," "Evergreen," "I
Was a Spy," "Friday the Thirteenth," "First
a Girl," "It's Love Again," "Dark Journey,"
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"Storm in a Teacup," "South Riding."
Now producer for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, for
which company he produced "The Citadel,"
" Good-bye, Mr. Chips," " The Earl of Chicago, '
"The Mortal Storm," "Bitter Sweet," "A
Woman's Face," "Smilin' Through," "Dr.
Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," " The Chocolate Soldier,"
" White Cargo," " Keeper of the Flames," and
"Above Suspicion." Address: Beverley Hills,
California.
George Urle teett.
Recognised as one of the pioneers of the
Industry. Began in 1908 as an exhibitor, and
gradually acquired a circuit of seven theatres
in Scotland. He disposed of these a few years
ago, but still retains an active interest in the
Industry, and is director of some halls. Manag-
ing Director Scott Theatres, Ltd ; managing
director Anderston Pictures and Variety Theatres,
Ltd. ; joint managing director West End
Playhouse, Ltd., and Glasgow Pavilion, Ltd.;
managing director Cathcart Picture Playhouse,
Ltd. In addition to being past-president of the
Cinema Club, Glasgow, he is past-president of
the Scottish Branch of the C.E.A. Address :—
181, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
8. 8Mman.
Managing Director of Capita & Provincial
News Theatres, Ltd., and of companies con-
trolling repertory and specialised kinemas.
including the majority of the Classic Cinemas
Address: — 100, Baker Street, London, W.i.
Phone : — Welbeck 0081 /2.
A. H. Shapeero.
Managing director Cavendish Cinema, Ltd.
(Nottingham), The Palladium (Beeston, Notts)
Ltd., and the Embassy, Notts, Ltd.; director
of the Cavendish Cinema (Derby), Ltd., Estates
& General Purposes (Nottm.), Ltd., Catorgrove
Estate, Ltd., and S. & H., Ltd. Managing
director and chairman of Briggs & Co. (Nottm.),
Ltd., civil engineers and contractors, J. G.
Hands, Ltd., Nottingham Pictures, Ltd., and
other property-owning companies. Eldest son
of the late E. C. Shapeero, of Nottingham.
Councillor to the Beeston and Stapleford U.D.C.,
and president of the St. John Ambulance
Brigade, Beeston Division. Address: Burton
Buildings, Parliament Street, Nottingham.
Phones : Nos. 42081, 43770 and 40164.
E. W. Sibley, F.I.L., M.R.S.T.
Bom 1894. Joined J. Frank Brockliss in 1910.
Concluding the last four years of foreign service
as detective and official interpreter in charge of
traffic department, Special Investigation Branch,
G.H.CJ. Was instrumental in providing enter-
tainment for British troops in forward areas
and occupied territories. Re-joined film industry
in February, 1930, as London salesman for
Ideal, remaining until the final disbandment
of Gaumont-British Distributors, Ltd., in 1937,
then transferred to newly-formed Liberty Films,
Ltd. In May, 1940, was commissioned by Basil
Dean, E.N.S.A., to proceed to France as kinema
officer, to take charge of mobile units. Returning
to Wardour Street, was appointed London
salesman with Pathe Pictures, Ltd., terminating
this engagement a year later on the firm's
amalgamation with A.B.P.C. After a few weeks
in the west of England for Columbia, returned to
Liberty Films, Ltd., taking over management
in August, 1942. Speaker, B.B.C. European
Service. Since 1932, active member of instruc-
tional staff, L.C.C. Techrical and Literary
colleges and evening institutes. Address:
180, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey. Phone :
Uplands 7543, Gerrard 1204 and 1624.
Ernest Simon.
Entered the Industry in 1915, joining the staff
of F.B.O. Later, became contracts and technical
manager for S toll's at the start of that company.
Joined First National, London, and later
Southern Counties representative. When
Warner Brothers commenced in Great Britain,
was appointed circuits manager, which position
he held until he joined RKO-Radio in 1930, as
assistant sales manager and circuits manager.
In 1938 he became general sales manager for
RKO-Radio. Address : Dean House, Dean
Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 5640,
Henry Simpson.
Born 1880. First entered entertainment in-
dustry 1 901. Chairman Finance Committee,
Ulverston Urban Council ; President, Ulverston
Rotary Club ; Governor Secondary School ;
Proprietor Roxy and Victoria Cinemas ;
Managing director Palladium Cinema, Ulver-
ston ; Director and booking manager Pavilion
and Alhambra Cinema, Keswick. Chairman since
1936 West Lancashire Branch, C.E.A. ; Delegate
to General Council snce 1931. President, C.E.A.,
1943-4. Address: The Homestead, Kilner Park,
Ulverston, Lanes. Phones : 351 and 151.
James B. Sloan.
In 1919 joined Famous-Players Lasky and
was promoted to assistant production manager,
1921-22 ; 1923, studio production manager in
Paris for Gloria Swanson's "Sans Gene " ; 1924,
directed series of Walter Forde British comedies
and was production manager for various in-
dependent units ; 1926, production manager,
Pathe, London ; 1927, production manager for
First National, London, and then held same
position successively with Blattner, London and
Berlin, ATP for RKO, London ; Rex Ingram, at
Nice, France ; Cinema House Productions,
London ; and in 1934 at Sound City with Fox
British and Wainwright Productions ; 1935,
production manager, British National; 1936-1938,
general manager, Pinewood Studios ; 1939-
41, Director of Religious Films and Supervising
G.H.W. productions ; 1942-3, general manager,
Independent Producers, Ltd. Addresses :
D. & P. Studios, Denham ; and 6, Carlton
Gardens, Ealing, W.5. Phones : Gipsy Hill 2255,
Denham 2345, and Perivale 5103.
Alfred Smith, F.C.I.S.
Born at Burnley, Lanes. Engaged in com-
mercial administration Burnley, Manchester, and
Newcastle-on-Tyne, previous to 19 17, when he
entered the industry as assistant manager at the
Brighton Electric Theatre, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
In 1918 was appointed secretary of the Northern
Branch of the C.E.A. Is a Chartered Secretary
with many and varied interests. Member of the
Newcastle Rotary Club. Addresses : 104,
Grainger Street, and 5, Broadway West, Gos-
forth, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Pliones : Newcastle-
on-Tyne 21712 and Gosforth 52096.
A. George Smith.
Entered the Film business in South Africa in
1909. General Manager and Director of African
Films, Ltd., and African Productions, 1913 to
19 17. General Manager and Director of the
International Variety and Theatrical Agency,
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New York, 1918 to end 1910. Managing-
Director of Goldwyn, Ltd., London, 1920 to
1924. Managing Director of Producers Distb.
Co., Ltd., 1926 to 1930. Since then Managing
Director of G.S. Enterprises, Ltd., and George
Smiths Productions, during which period 55
features have been produced. Director of New
Georgian Productions. Criterion Film Prodts.
President of K.R.S., 1925-6. Deputy Chairman
British Film Production Asscn., 1939 ; 1940-43.
Liaison Officer Min. of Labour, E.X.S.A., super-
vising all factory and war workers' entertain-
ment. Club : Constitutional, Northumberland
Avenue, S.W.
Herbert Smith.
Born 1901. Supervisor of production and
director, British Lion, Beaconsfield. " On the
Air," "Night Mail," "In Town To-night."
"Soft Lights and Sweet Music," "Calling all
Stars," "I've Got a Horse," 1938, "Home
from Home, "and " All atSea," 1939. Address :
Beaconsfield Studios, Beaconsfield, Bucks.
Phone: Beaconsfield 555.
Ralph E. Smith.
Born in Queensland, 1900. Entered the Dis-
tributing side of the Industry in 1923. Trans-
ferred to the Exhibitor side, 1028, in charge
of country theatres for the Union Theatre
circuit, and as Assistant to the Managing
Director. Returned to distribution in 1932 as
Branch Manager in Queensland, for British
Dominions Films, Ltd., became District Manager
for N.S.W. and Queensland, in 1934, and
General Sales Manager of Gaumont British
Dominions Film Distributors, Ltd., early in
1936. Appointed London representative of
British Dominions Films, Ltd. ; Hoyt's Theatres,
Ltd. ; and Hsrschell's Film Laboratories, in
March, 1938. Addresses : Sackville House, 40,
Piccadilly, W.i, and 34, Matlock Court, Ken-
sington Park Road, W.n. Phones : Regent 1455
and Park 8307.
3. W. Smith.
Born 1889. Entered trade in Canada, 1910.
Returned to England in 1913 and established
business as film exporter, renter, and producer.
Since responsible for many British pro-
ductions. Chairman and managing director
of British Lion Film Corpn., Ltd.; pioneer
of exploitation of British films in Canada ;
managing director of Anglo-Canadian
Distributors, Ltd., who control distribution
throughout Dominion of Canada and Newfound-
land of all principal British producing companies,
Appointed member of the Films Advisory Com-
mittee to the Board of Trade, 1934 ; appointed
President of the K.R.S., April, 1940, to May,
1943. Club : R.A.C. Addresses : 76-8, Wardour
Street ; and Sheepcbte Cottage, Denham,
Bucks. Phones : Gerrard 2882 and Denham
2629.
Cecil R. Snape.
Born 1888. Joined the Trade in 19 n, becom-
ing General Manager and Secretary of the
Kinematograph Trading Co., Ltd., and its
associated concerns. After the war (during
which served as photographer in the R.F.C.
and R.A.F.), spent much time in America in
connection with some of the biggest productions
of those days. Editor of "Empire News
Bulletin" and later of "Universal Talking
News" since No. 1; 1937, apoointed Editor
" National News " ; 1938, joined'Pathe Gazette.
Appointed editor, T94r. Address : 30, Ovington
Court, Brompton Road, S.W. 3. Phone: Ken-
sington 6084.
Joseph Somlo.
Born 1885. Studied law in native Austria-
Hungary, entered Film Industry in 1908, formed
Projectograph Film A. G., Vienna ; later,
Nordisk Film Co., Vienna. Became Overseas
director of Ufa, Berlin, in 1919 ; entered partner-
ship with H. Fellner in 192 1 : came to London in
1933 and formed Somlo Films, Ltd. Formed
with Victor Saville, in 1935, Victor Saville
Productions, Ltd., which produced "Storm in
a Teacup," "Dark Journey," "Action for
Slander," "South Riding" at Denham Studios
for United Artists' release. In 1938, associate
producer of "The Mikado," in technicolor, for
G. F. D. Produced in 1939 " On the Night of
the Fire," "A Window in London," "The
Arsenal Stadium Mvsterv," for G. F.D. ; in 1940,
"Old Bill and Son," "for G. F. D. ; in 1941,
" Alibi," for Brit. Lion. Address : Somlo Films,
Ltd., 17, Berners Street, W.i. Phone: Museum
1900.
Paul Soskin.
Executive producer and director of Conqueror
Films, Ltd. Born Russia, 1905 ; studied archi-
tecture and took degree University of London.
Qualified architect ; travelled Continent study-
ing styles in European cities. Entered film
i ldustry as art director, and later became an
editor and associate producer. In 1934 formed
own company, and produced film versions of
"Ten-Minute Alibi" and "While Parents
Sleep"; then "Two's Company " for U.A.
In 1936 : "The Shadow on the Wall," U.A. In
1940: "Quiet Wedding" for Paramount. In
1341 : "The Day Will Dawn"— "The Aven-
gers " in the U.S. for Paramount. In 1942 :
"Dear Octopus" for Gainsborough Pictures.
In 1943 : "Signed With Their Honour." Address :
7, Park Lane, W.i.
W. J. Speakman.
Born 1903. Joined United Electric Theatres,
Ltd., in 1916. In America, 1923-5. Managing
director of Hippodrome (Eliesmere Port), Ltd.,
Doman Enterprises, Ltd. ; Bateman Enter-
prises, Ltd. ; Golborne Cinema Co., Ltd. ;
B. & S. Cinemas (Lancashire), Ltd. ; B. & S.
Cinemas (Wigan), Ltd. ; B. & S. Cinemas
(Roscommon), Ltd. ; B. & S. Cinemas (War-
rington), Ltd. ; B. & S. Cinemas (Audenshaw).
Ltd. ; 13. & S. Cinemas (Farnworth), Ltd. ; and
B. & S. Cinemas (Chorley), Ltd. Chairman and
managing director of Capitol Sales (Liverpool).
Ltd. ; general manager of Capitol (Edge Hill
Ltd. ; chairman, Cinematurians ; member
local committee C.T.B.F. ; Home Guard Kinema
Liaison Officer (Major), Western Command.
Addresses: 126, Bold Street, Liverpool 1 ; Stag
Hotel, Garswood, near Wigan ; and " Dorain,"
Queen's Drive, Wavertree, Liverpool 15. Phones .v
Royal 5106, 5438.
0. A. Spencer, Ph.D., F.R.i.G., Hon. F.R.P.S.
Born 1901. Demonstrator and later lecturer
Chemistry Dept., Imperial College of Science,
South Kensington, 1920 33. Joint managing
director Colour Photographs, Ltd. ; President,
The Royal Photographic Society, 1936-38.
A dit ess : Kod?k, Ltd., Harrow Wealdstone.
Phone : Harrow 43 So.
^ Coun. F. J. Spickernell.
Born 1 871. After period in army started
furniture business, stood for City Council un-
successfully and turned to film exhibiting.
Built Regent, and later Plaza, Portsmouth.
The latter was the first house outside London
to instal W.E. equipment, which gave him
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nine months' start, without opposition. Defying
official ban, opened Plaza on Sunday evenings,
was prosecuted, but remains strong advocate
of Sunday opening. Opened third hall, Tivoli and
built Plaza, Southampton, and Troxy, Ports-
mouth. Was Coronation Lord Mayor of Ports-
mouth, and re-elected for a second year. Address :
Troxy, Fratton Road, Portsmouth. Phone:
6538.
J. C. Squier.
Trade career has included associations with
W. Butcher & Son, Ltd. ; Walter Tyler ; Globe
Film Co., Ltd. ; general manager and director
of Jury's Imperial Pictures, Ltd. ; and, until
Xoveuiber, 1942, general sales manager M.-G.-M.
Director of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Ltd., and
New Empire, Ltd. Addresses : 50, Monmouth
Street, W.C.2 ; and " JesVer," The Drive,
Rickmansworth, Herts. Phone : Rickmans-
worth 3376.
E. Cyril Stanborough, F.R.P.8.
Still-Cameraman. Entered business, 1919
(Hepworth). Since then engaged as studio
secretary, assistant-director, assistant-camera-
man and still-cameraman. Worked for Broad-
west, International Artistes, Quality Film,
Plays, B.P. Productions, W. & F. Films, New
Era, British and Dominion, Burlington, W. &
P. Productions, British Lion, Strand Films,
J. H. Productions, at St. Margarets, Elstree and
Hammersmith, Alex. Korda Productions, Two
Cities Films, Conqueror Films. Now with the
Forces. Address : 603, Upper Richmond Road,
Richmond. Phone : Prospect 2570.
W. Stmlay-Aldrich, F.R.S.A.
Born 1899. After war service overseas, joined
industry. After years with Gaumont and sales
manager to the Sentry Safety Control Corpn.,
Ltd., was representative for Siemens carbons,
founded Strong Electric Distributors, Ltd., in
1936 as sole concessionaire for the Strong Electric
Corpn. of America. Member S.M.P.E. and
Guild of British Projectionists. Address: 72,
W ardour Street, W.i and Little Lodge, Caterham,
Surrey. Pliones : Gerrard 6246 and Caterham
618.
Robert Stevenson.
Born 1905. Married Anna Lee. Film stories
written include "Tudor Rose" and "Wind-
bag the Sailor." Directed "Tudor Rose,'*
"King Solomon's Mines," "Non-Stop New
York," "Owd Bob" and "The Ware Case."
Published 1938 "Darkness in the Land."
Now in Hollywood.
David A. Stewart, J,P.
Entered the picture industry in 1907. I n 1 9 x 3
joined Scottish Cinema and Variety Theatres,
Limited, Now controls Scottish Branch of
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd. Justice of
the Peace of the City of Glasgow. Club :
Glasgow Rotary. Address: 105, St. Vincent
Street, Glasgow. Phone: Central 6662.
C. Richard Stillweli.
Born 1885, in Canada. Has specialised in
publicity and propaganda films since 19 18 in
Canada, U.S.A., and for the past 10 years in this
country. He was for five years a partner in
Dorland Publicity Film activities. Started
Wallace Publicity, in 1939, and Wallace Pro-
ductions in 1940. "Signs of the Times," the
magazine of the screen, which includes publicity
items, was conceived by him, and these films are
distributed by Wallace Publicity, Ltd. Club :
American. Addresses: 30, Rivermead Court,
S.W.6 ; and Yateley, near Camberley, Surrey.
Lord Straboigt.
Born 1886 : succeeded father as 10th Baron,
1934. Member of House of Lords and Opposition
Chief Whip. Entered Royal Navy, 1902 :
served European War, Commander H.M.S.
Bullfinch, H.M.S. Commonwealth ; Admiralty
War Staff, 1917 ; Assistant Chief of Staff,
Gibraltar, 19 18 ; Member of Parliament (Central
Hull), 19 19-3 1 ; chairman, British Films
Advancement Council; Rubber Raw Material
Ltd., Almex Recovery and Refining Co., Ltd.,
Whitt and Chambers, Ltd. ; Double Grip
Tubular Steel Devices Co., Ltd. ; A.I. Playing
Fields Equipment Co., Ltd. Clubs: Reform,
R.A.C. Addresses : 53, Harrington Gardens,
S.W.7, and Iddesleigh House, Caxton Street,
Westminster, S.W.i. Phones : Kensington 7122,
Abbey 6483, Abbey 5276.
Erie P. Strelitz.
European Representative of the following
Australian companies : British Empire Films
Pty., Ltd. ; Greater Union Theatres, Pty., Ltd. ;
Cinesound Productions Pty., Ltd. ; National
Theatres Supply Co. of Australasia, Pty., Ltd .
Since establishing himself in London, he has
been responsible for the negotiating of many
important deals in connection with the placing
of British product in the Commonwealth.
Entered industry in 1923 as assistant booking
manager for Union Theatre Circuit ; later filled
the post of vaudeville booking manager for the
same company. Travelled to America in 1928 ;
remained for 18 months, filling the post of New
York Manager for Australasian Films, Ltd.
Addresses : Kent House, 87, Regent Street,
W.i ; The Old Orchard, Burney Road, West-
humble, near Dorking. Phones : Regent 3737
and Dorking 344*.
John R. Sutro.
Born 1903. Educated Rugby ; Trinity
College, Oxford. Director, London Film Pro-
ductions and associated with Sir Alexander
Korda from foundation of the company.
Managing director of Ortus Films, Ltd. Director
of Two Cities Films, Ltd., Misbourne Pictures,
Ltd., London Films Export, Ltd., Omnia Films,
Ltd., and Denham Laboratories, Ltd. Address :
Denham Studios, Uxbridge, Middlesex. Plwne :
Denham 2345.
Miss M. Swift
Educated at the Central Foundation School,
City of London. Entered the Film trade in 191 1,
commencing with J. Frank Brockliss. Joined
Pathe Freres and was on Gazette Department
for three War years and then twelve months
with Sidney Bernstein, after which she repre-
sented the Apollo Films, Ltd., and many other
American and Continental agencies. Sole
representative for Guaranteed Pictures Co., Inc.
of America. Club : Mersea Island Golf.
Addresses: 60-66, Wardour Street, W.i; and
6, Craven Hill, Lancaster Gate, W. Cables :
Swift films, London. Phones : Gerrard 2208 and
Paddington 1332.
Arthur Sydney.
Born London, 1892. Educated Haberdashers
and Polytechnic. Founded Cinema Feature
Films, Liverpool, February, 1913 ; this was
made into a limited company and Mr. Sydney
made a director in 1915. Branch manager Sun
Exclusives, September, 191 7, handling Collosal
Exclusives. Member of the first committee
formed in Lancashire of the Renters' Association.
In 192 1 was appointed first manager of United
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Artists ; 1923, was appointed branch manager
European Films ; joined Wardour Films in
1929, and was manager of the Liverpool Branch
for 12J years, until the amalgamation with
Pathe. Was branch manager of British Lion
until October, 1941, and since that date has been
trading as the Sydney Film Service with branch
office at Leeds. Agent for Renown Pict. Corp..
Ltd., Premier Distribs., Ltd., Carlyle Pict.,
Ltd., Famous Films (London), Ltd., Indepen-
dent Pict. Corp., Ltd., Two Cities Films, Ltd.
Address: 11, Camden Street, Liverpool.
Phone: North 2025.
Donald Taylor
Born 191 1. Trained under John Grierson,
E.M.B., and G.P.O. Film Units, 1930-34;
Director of productions; Strand Film Company,
1934-35 ; Managing director, Strand Film
Co., 1935 to 1943. Address : Hill Cottage,
Hedgerley Dean, Bucks. Phone : Farnham
Common 404.
W. J. Taylor.
Entered the industry in 19 19, joining the
Head Office staff of Midlands Entertainments,
Ltd., a company owning various theatre pro-
perties in the Birmingham district. When
Oscar Deutsch purchased some of these pro-
perties in 1925, Mr. Taylor joined him as his
general manager, a position he has held ever
since ; has always specialised in theatre control
and circuit organisation. Became General
Theatre Controller, 1942. Address: Spittal
Street, Marlow, Bucks. Phone: Marlow 695.
F. L. Thomas.
Born at Chester. Educated at Warwick,
Dulwich. Following career as marine broker at
Lloyd's, joined Western Electric as engineer,
later taking over public relations office. Joined
Paramount, in 1935, as publicity director. Went
to "To-day's Cinema," as commercial director,
in 1937, and became 2oth-Century-FoJ 's
publicity director in 1940. Now with R.A.F.
J. C. A. Thorpe.
Entered the film trade in 1910, when he joined
the Film Service, then operating from Rupert
Street ; became exclusive manager for Pathe
Freres, and in 1913 opened the Cardiff branch
for that firm. In 19 16 returned to Wardour
Street, and took over the management of Pathe's
serial department. In November, 191 8, joined
Bolton's Mutual Films, which subsequently
became Wardour Films, Ltd., with which
company he remained general manager until
March, 1927, when he became general manager
of B.I. P. Resigned in June, 193 1, to form Asso-
ciated Metropolitan Pictures, Ltd., from which
company he resigned in July, 1932, to join
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd.,
as foreign manager. Resigned in June, 1933,
to establish and control British and Overseas
Film Sales, Ltd. Addresses : 169, Oxford
Street, W.i, and 93, Uphill Road, Mill Hill,
N.W.7. Phone : Gerrard 399
Max Thorpe.
Born 1897. Hails from Yorkshire. Cardiff
manager, then Manchester manager and after-
wards London sales manager, Universal, for
period of four years. Relinquished same to
become general sales manager, Warner Bros.
Pictures, Ltd. In 1933 joined in similar capacity
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Ltd., and is
now acting managing director. Address : 139,
Wardour Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 4321.
Frank Tilley, F.R.S.A.
Born 1887. Early experience on drapery
leather, mining and financial weeklies. Later
short story writing, book reviews, etc., on
Chesterton's New Witness. Edited the late Cecil
Chesterton's "Short History of the United
States," Edited Encore, later Performer. Film
critic, Evening Standard, People, and National
News; joined Kine. Weekly, 1918. Press agent
with Paramount 19 19, rejoined Kine. and
remained as editor till end 1924. Film produc-
tion and free-lancing, also British film representa-
tive of Variety. In July, 1930, joined Radio
Pictures, Ltd., as General Manager of Publicity
and Advertising. Appointed to C.E.A. Public
Relations Department, November, 1937, and to
C.T.B.F. as publicity manager, July, 1941.
Loaned to R.A.F. Benevolent Fund as Liaison
Officer April-August, 1942, for C.E.A. £200,000
drive. Retired, October, 1943. Elected Fellow,
Royal Society of Arts, November, 1943.
Address: Wood Hall Cottage, College Road,
Dulwich, S.E.21. Phone: Gipsy Hill 1849.
Alexander R. Tozer.
Joined the original Pathe Freres Cinema
Company 32 years ago under Charles Pathe.
After 1918 became London Agent for Pathe
Film Stock, and subsequently Managing
Director, Pathe of France, Ltd., which position
he still holds. Address: National House.
60/66, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone: Gerrard
"63/4.
Edward George Turner.
One of the early pioneers of the kinemato-
graph trade, E. G. Turner commenced business
as a film renter in 1896. He is a director of
several companies. He was one of the pioneers
of film producing in Great Britain, with
a studio at Wembley Park. He was also a
pioneer, with J. D. Walker, of the film renting
system, and the originator of release dates on
films. In conjunction with the late W. Holmes,
he was the inventor of the fireproof gate, auto-
matic shutter and spool boxes. He was the
maker and user of the first iron operating box
with automatic shutters. Has been chairman
of the K.M.A. and the K.R.S. In an official
capacity E. G. Turner had 33 continuous years'
service with the Walturdaw Co., Ltd., and the
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd. Now
managing director Patent Fireproof Rear
Projection Screen, Ltd., and of Perforated Front
Projection Screen Co., Ltd. t lubs : Hickling
Gun. Addresses : 72, Minchenden Crescent,
Southgate, N.14 ; 43-49, Higham Street, E.17.
Phone: Larkswood 1061.
Lt.-Col. John R. Turner, D.S.O.
Besides being the secretary of the Scottish
Branch of the C.E.A. he is also director of a few
picture houses in Scotland. A partner of the
well-known chartered accountancy firm of
Turner and Houston. Also Secretary of the
Scottish Cinematograph Trade Benevolent
Fund. Address: 90, Mitchell Street, Glasgow,
C.i.
P. A. Turnor.
Born 1898. From 1925 until 1930, Chief
Accountant of J. W. Whittall Co., Ltd., a
merchant banking house in Istanbul. Joined
R.C.A. Photophone, Inc., in 1931, subsequently
transferring to R.C.A. Manufacturing Co., Inc.,
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and then to parent organisation, Radio Cor-
poration of America. Appointed Secretary of
R.C.A. Photophone, Ltd., in 1937, and Deputy-
managing director, in October, 1940. Addresses :
Electra House. Victoria Embankment, London,
W.C.2 ; and 16, Sherington Avenue, Hatch
End. Plwnes : Temple Bar 2971 and Hatch End
735-
Archibald F. Twaddle.
Active member of the C.E.A. Scottish Branch
Executive, for many years Treasurer, member of
the Arbitration Panel. Has also been connected
with the Scottish Cinema Trade Benevolent
Fund since its inception. Was for many years
Treasurer of the Cinema Club (Glasgow) and
president for one year. Address : 149, Great
Western Road, Glasgow.
Reginald C. 0. Viveasn.
Joined the industry in 1910 on the exhibiting
side ; transferred to the renting side in 191 3
with the Gaumont Co., Ltd., until 1924, when
he was appointed secretary of the Cinematograph
Trade Benevolent Fund and Provident Institu-
tion. Address : 52, Shaftesbury Avenue. W.i.
John George Wainwright.
Well known in the industry as an importer
and exporter. J. G. Wainwright is a director
of J.G. & R. B. Wainwright, Ltd., and London
& District Cinemas, Ltd., Club : Royal Auto-
mobile. Address : Moorside, West Hill, S.W.15 .
Richard Butler Wainwright, A.F.C
Director of J. G. & R. B. Wainwright, Ltd.,
managing director of London & District Cinemas,
Ltd. Film producer for Wainwright Produc-
tions. Recent productions "School for Hus-
bands," "Secret of Stamboul," "Crimson
Circle," " Wolf's Clothing," " Kate Plus Ten."
Clubs : R.A.F., International Sportsmen's
Club. Address : Capitol Cinema, Church Street,
Epsom.
Sydney Wake.
Born 1883. Fellow Royal Society of Arts.
Entered the industry in 1910 with Crystal Film
Mfg. Co. In 1912 established Excel Kinemato-
graph Co.; 1913, managing director Regal
Films, Ltd. In 1921 established Standard Kine
Laboratories ; 1937 established Sydney Wake,
Ltd., Laboratories, of which he is life chairman
and managing director. Addresses: — Summer
Close, Thames Ditton, Surrey, and 89-91,
Wardour Street, W.i. Phon e .•— Gerrard 5716.
Cables : — Wakfilm, London.
Norman Walker.
Director of "Tommy Atkins," " Widdicombe
Fair," "Hate Ship," " Loose Ends," "Middle
Watch," " Uneasy Virtue," "Shadow Between,"
" Bill the Conqueror," " Fires of Fate," " Lilies
of the Fields," "Turn of the Tide," " Fighting
Navy," "Sunset in Vienna," "Man at the
Gate," ■' Hard Steel," " The Great Mr. Handel."
Address : — The Chine, Rickmansworth, Herts.
S. Waller.
Born 1891. Educated King's College, London.
Governing director and chairman of the firm of
Way and Waller, estate agents and surveyors,
responsible for negotiating sales and carrying
out the valuations of many outstanding kinemas.
Address: 7, Hanover Square, W.i. Phone:
Mayfair 8022 (10 lines).
Dennis C. Walls.
Born 1904. Entered the Trade from being
ballroom proprietor ; the only manager to win
a silver shield and twice runner-up in consecu-
tive years in the Kine Showmanship Competition,
and the first British manager to gain an Inter
national Award in Motion Picture Herald
contest. General manager, J. F. Emery Cinema
Circuit ; chairman, S. Mids. Branch, C.E.A. ;
nominee to five branches. Club: Conservative.
Addresses : 181, Kingsway, South Park, Cheadle,
Cheshire, and Midland Bank House, 26, Cross
Street, Manchester. Phones : Gatley 4809 and
Blackfriars 7876.
Albany Ward.
One of the pioneers of the Trade, he was born
ia London in i879> and educated at Christ's
Hospital . He commenced his career in 1 89 5 , and
was one of the first to tour the province* with
pictures. Established his first permanent
theatre at Weymouth, in 1906. Man. guig
Director of the following companies : Aw«ird
Theatres, Ltd.: Salisbury Press, Ltd.; Salis-
bury Billposting Co., Ltd.; Salisbury Poster
Advertising Service, Ltd.; Swindon Poster
Advertising Co., Ltd. ; Dorset Poster Advertis-
ing Co., Ltd. ; Cotswold Poster Advertising Co.,
Ltd. ; Hereford and Mon. Advertising Co., Ltd. ;
Abergavenny and Dist. Billposting Co., Ltd. ;
Devon & Exeter Poster Services, Ltd. ; Hawkins
& Son, Ltd., advertising contractors, Exeter and
all Devon districts ; James Townsend & Son,
Billposting and Advertising Department, Exeter;
Cinderford and Forest of Dean Billposting Co. ;
and Award Residential Properties & Hotels, Ltd.
Addresses: Publicity House, Hereford.
A. W. Watkins, A.M.I.E.E., F.R.P.S.
Born 1897. Chartered Electrical Engineer.
Recording Director D. and P. Studios. After
service in the Navy, graduated as electrical
engineer, joined the B.B.C. Engineering staff.
Entered Industry in 1928 with British Acoustic
Films and, in 1929, joined the Western Electric
Co., Ltd. Was recording Director to London
Film Productions from 193 1, and planned the
acoustic and sound side of Denham Studios in
1936. Chairman of the British Film Producers'
Association Labour Sub-Committee, chairman
of the Kinematograph Section of the R.P.S.,
member of the Executive Committee of the
B.K.S., member of the A.M.P.A.S. Address:
Denham Studios, Uxbridge, Middlesex. Phone:
Denham 2345.
A. 3. Watt?, F.8.A.A.
Born in 1886, and was educated at Long
Ashton School, Bristol and Cardiff Higher
Grade School. He is a director of Splott
Cinema Co., Ltd. ; Splott Construction Co.,
Ltd. ; Luxury Cinema Co., Ltd. ; Utility
Patents, Ltd. ; Runiely Cinemas, Ltd. ; Kibbor
Cinemas, Ltd. ; etc. Ex-chairman and secretary
and now treasurer and delegate of South Wales
Branch of the C.E.A. Address : 12, Museum
Place, Cardiff. Phone: 2900. T.A.: Balance,
Cardiff.
Frederick Watts.
Started with the old Pathe company in
Liverpool on the sales side 31 years ago. After
the war came south and took over the prepara-
tion and editing of Pathe Periodicals. Created
"Eve's Film Review," discovered "Felix the
Cat," started " Pathetone." Produced various
novelty features and interest films, such as
"Speed" (in conjunction with the late Sir
Henry Seagrave), various official films, Pathe-
tone Parades and Reviews, "The House of
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Sister," "Curse of the Swastika," etc. (Pathe).
Now production manager, Pathe Pictures, Ltd.,
executive B.K.S. Associate R.P.S. Addresses :
103-111, Wardour Street, W.i, and Flat 507,
White House, Albany Street, N.W.i. Phones :
Gerrard 5701 and Euston 1200 (Ex. 507).
James Walsh.
Born 1 88 1. Lord Provost of Glasgow, Lord
Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow. Ex M.P.
for Paisley. Entered the Industry in 1910
as exhibitor. Managing director Mecca P.H.
and director of Kingsway Cinema, Glasgow.
Active in C.E.A. since its formation. Two
years secretary of the Scottish Branch. Past-
President of the C.E.A. Address : — 1, Endfield
Avenue, Glasgow, W.2. Phone : — West 5447-
T. A. Welsh.
Joined Colonel A. C. Bromhead as junior
clerk at the Gaumont Co., in the early days and
later became general manager and secretary of
the company. In 19 16 was appointed a member
of the Government Cinema Committee and
organised the distribution of the Official British
War Films throughout France. In 191 8 founded
Welsh Pearson & Co., Ltd., and, in association
with George Pearson, produced many notable
film successes including "The Better 'Ole,"
the "Squibs" series, "Love, Life and Laughter,"
"Nothing Else Matters," etc., etc. Introduced
Betty Balfour to the screen. Has always been
foremost in any movement to better the British
Film Production Industry. His scheme to
provide studios and production facilities iD
England equal to the best to be found in America,
backed by an International Sales Organisation
for the exploitation of British films all over the
world, was originally propounded at the Glasgow
conference of the C.E.A. in 1925 and resulted in
the passing of the Films " Quota " Act and the
building of the Elstree studios. In association
with Michael E. Balcon produced "Journey's
End," by R. C. Sherriff, and "The Good Com-
panions," by J. B. Priestley. Present trade
interests C.T.B.F. and Cinema Veterans (1903).
Address : C/o Kinematograph Weekly.
A. G. D. West, M.A., B.Sc.
President, British Kinematograph Society.
Born 1897. Educated King's (Canterbury)
and Cambridge. Wrangler with Distincuion and
Research Physicist, Cavendish Laboratory,
Cambridge. After service in the Great War
became assistant chief engineer and head
of research B.B.C., 1923-9 ; head of design
and development, Gramophone Co., 1929-32 ;
chief recording engineer A.R.P. and A.T.P.
studios, Ealing, 1932-3 ; technical director,
Baird Television, Ltd., 1933, to present time.
Member of B.K.S. since 1931 ; President, 1938-9.
Addresses : — Baird Television, Ltd., Lower
Sydenham, S.E.26 ; and 34, Elwill Way,
BeckeD ham, Kent. Phones : Hither Green
4600 and Beckenham 1627.
Clem West.
In 1919, joined Vivid Exclusive Syndicate as
an accountant, and was soon promoted to
Branch Manager. In 1924, joined European
M.P. Co., as salesman, and in the same year was
promoted to Liverpool Branch Manager. ' During
the General Strike of 1926, organised the dis-
tribution of films in the North-Western Area.
Founded the Merseyside Chronicle, a Sunday
newspaper, devoted chiefly to film editorials.
In 1941, opened up on his own account in Leeds.
For many years Secretary of the Bohemian
Lodge (3294) of which he is a Past Master and
Provincial Grand Officer (Cheshire). Address:
20, King Street Chambers, Wellington Street,
Leeds, 1. Phone: Leeds 26341.
6. Dudley West, F.C.A.
Born 1882. Senior partner, Simon Jude &
West, chartered accountants. Secretary and
auditor of a number of kinematograph, theatrical
and music-hall companies. Secretary and
treasurer of N.W. Branch of the C.E.A. Delegate
to General Council. Director Liverpool Palais de
Luxe, Ltd. Member of Board of Management
Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund. Fellow
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Chairman, Stockport Hippodrome, Ltd., Winter
Gardens (Hoylake), Ltd. ; Life Governor,
Stanley Hospital, Liverpool. Clubs : Chartered
Accountants' Golfing Society, Leasowe Golf
Club (Captain 1925-26 and 1934-35), Heswall
Golf Club (Honorary Life Member). Addresses :
18, Grove Park, Liverpool 8 ; and Lloyds Bank
Buildings, 11-13, Victoria Street, Liverpool 2.
Phones : 11 12, Wavertree and Central Liverpool
7931-
Lord Westwood.
Born Dundee, 1880. Associated with E. J.
Hinge Circuit. In 1940 appointed Labour
Adviser to the Admiralty ; in 1941 became
Director of Contract Labour ; and in 1942,
Chief Industrial Adviser to the Admiralty. In
1944 New Year Honours List was awarded a
Barony.
Aid. R. W. Wheeldon, J.P.
Born 1867. Lord Mayor 1932, Sheriff 1931,
Member of the City Council for Kingston -
upon-Hull. Managing director of the follow-
ing companies : Eureka Picture Hall, Ltd.,
Hull; Sherburn Picture Hall, Ltd., Hull
(controlling Sherburn and Ritz Halls) ; Marble
Arch Picture Palace Co. (Beverley), Ltd.,
Beverley, East Yorkshire. First entered business
along with the late William Henry Maggs,
in 19 1 1, being vice-chairman of the com-
panies with him until his death in 1924,
when he succeeded to the position of managing
director. President, Hull C.E.A. Branch.
Address: — 95, Swanland Road, Hessle, East
Yorks. Phone : Hessle 49579.
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Tim Whelan.
Director, "Thief of Bagdad," "A Date with
Destiny," " Q-Planes," "St. Martin's Lane,"
"Ten Daj's in Paris," "The Divorce of Lady
X," "Smash and Grab," "Action for Slander,"
"Farewell Again," " Mill on the Floss," "Two's
Company," "The Murder Man," "The Im-
perfect Lady," "The Camels are Coming,"
"Aunt Sally," " It's a Boy." Writer "Smash
and Grab," "The Murder Man," "The Camels
are Coming," "Aunt Sally, "It's a Boy."
Now in America.
Herbert Wilcox.
Born in Cork, 189 1. Officer in the Royal
Flying Corps during the war 1914-1918. Entered
the film industry in 1919 on demobilisation.
After making many successful silent films, has
been producer and /or director of the following
films: "The Three Maxims" (H.W.P.),
" This '11 Make You Whistle ' ' (H.W.P.) , ' 'London
Melody" (H.W.P.), "Our Fighting Navy"
(H.W.P.), "The Gang Show" (H.W.P.), "The
Frog"(H.W.P.), "Sunset in Vienna (H.W.P.),
"Victoria the Great" (I.F.P.), "The Rat"
(I.F.P.), "A Royal Divorce" (LF.P./, "Sixty
Glorious Years" (I.F.P.), "Return of the
Frog " (I.F.P.). Formed Imperadio Pictures,
and visited U.S.A. 1939 to direct " Nurse Edith
Cavell " and "Irene" for RKO-Radio.
A. S. Whittaker.
Bora Durham. Entered the business with
Moss Empires over 20 years ago. Held many
important managerial posts in the business
including Capitol, Cardiff, City, Leicester and
the Dominion Theatre, London. Exploitation
manager and theatre controller for the late
James V. Bryson. Publicity manager, the
London Division Gaumont-British. Later
publicity director Sound City Distributors and
personal assistant to the general manager.
Resigned 1938, to join .Anglo-American.
Address: — -123, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone: —
Gerrard 3202.
R. Gillespie Williams, F.I.E.S.
Born 1902. Invented and developed Inter-
zone system of lighting and supervised electrical
contracts of every description. Specialised in
scientific lighting for twenty years. Invented
and developed the Holophane colour lighting
system for Holophane, Ltd., and put in a great
amount of propaganda work for improving the
general technique of kinema showmanship.
Recently chief colour engineer, and then general
sales manager for Holophane, Ltd.; now in
charge of colour lighting and theatre engin-
eering for W. J. Furse & Co., Ltd., Nottingham.
Fellow, Illuminating Engineering Society.
Member of Junior Institute of Engineers ; Guild
of British Projectionists and Technicians ; and
B.K.S. Addresses : — 61, Zulla Road, Mapperley
Park, Nottingham ; and W. J. Furse & Co.,
Ltd., Traffic Street, Nottingham. Phones : —
Nottingham 65853 and 8213.
Harold Wood.
Born Windsor, 1884. Educated Taplow
Grammar School. Entered the industry by joining
Kodak, Ltd., in 1915 and after the war was
transferred to the Motion Picture Film Sales
Department under E. E. Blake. Member of the
B.K.S. Address: Kodak, Ltd., Kingswav,
W.C.2. Phone: Holborn 7841.
Arthur Woods.
Studio expert, director 1933 for B.I.P.
"Secret Agent," "Radio Parade of 1935,"
"Rhythm in the Air," With Warner 1936-7.
Recent films for Warner Bros, include: "The
Return of Carol Deane," " Dangerous Medicine"
and "The Nursemaid who Disappeared," also
flying sequences for " Q Planes," a London Films
Production. 1938, "Confidential Lady"
(Warner); 1939, "Busman's Honeymoon"
(M-G-M). Joined R.A.F. as pilot on outbreak
of war. Awarded Air Force Cross, February, 1942.
John Woolf.
Born xgi2. Went through all departments
in W. & F. Became General Sales Manager on
amalgamation with Gaumont-British. Now
General Sales Manager, General Film Distri-
butors, Ltd. Address : 127-133, Wardour
Street, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 731 1.
H. Bruce Wooife.
Started in film business, 1910. Formed
Eclipse Exclusives, 1914. War service, 1915-
1919. Formed British Instructional Films,
Ltd., 19 19. Represented producers Board of
Trade Advisory Committee. Member Colonial
Office Films Committee. Represented F.B.I,
on Educational and Cultural Films Commission.
Director, G.B. Instructional, Ltd., 1933.
Address : — Rokeby, Hirpenden, Herts.
Ian Denis Wratten.
Manager, Technical Service, Motion Picture
Film Dept., Kodak, Ltd., Kingsway, W.C.2.
Phone: — Holborn 7841.
3. J. Wright.
Born 1876. Represents, in partnership with
Walter Pearce, the Wurlitzer Kinema Organ
and the Wurlitzer Simplex Coin-operated
Phonograph, conducting the sales in Great
Britain. Commanded Brigade of Artillery in
the war, retiring with the rank of Major.
Address : Charlton King's Road, N.W.5.
Phone : Gulliver 2294.
Herbert A. Yapp.
Promoter of Wandsworth P.T., Putney Palace,
Royalty, North Kensington. Forum Theatres
at S. Kensington, Ealing, and Kentish Town,
Morden Cinema. Address : — Uplands.Wimbledon
Common, S.W.19. Phone : — Wimbledon 0222.
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BRITISH PRODUCTION
Studio Work in 1943
By A. L. Carter.
LTHOUGH the number of British, films made last year is only slightly
in excess of 1942, our production industry can look back upon a year
* * of considerable achievement. Not only has product attained a new
high standard of quality, but tentative progress was made towards a measure
of stabilisation and co-operation between studios which, when implemented,
should prove markedly beneficial to the industry. There is abundant
evidence, too, of foresight in the planning of future policy. The British Film
Producers' Association, the Trade Unions and individual concerns are giving
careful consideration to the requirements of the Industry- in the post-war
world, and to the preparation of plans to acquire an adequate place for
British films in peace-time markets. In these developments the Government
has evinced the greatest interest; indeed, all commercial precedents were
shattered by the flat refusal of the Board of Trade to subscribe to anything
like monopoly in production and exhibition. This action, coupled with its
examination of post-war production requirements, has been regarded in
some circles as tentative steps towards a measure of Government control,
although it is obviously merely a part of the wider national plan for the
encouragement of our export trade generally.
The production of films of the high quality that has characterised the
1943 output is a tribute to the efficiency and enthusiasm of every member
of our studio staffs. Their performance would have been creditable under
normal conditions, but, carried out under the war's harsh exigencies, it is a
remarkable achievement. Studio space has been limited, personnel restricted,
film stock cut and material of every kind in short supply, and yet films have
been produced which in production, technique, and box-office values have
challenged the best from Hollywood.
The number of British feature films registered for the year ended March
31, 1943, was 62, as compared with 53 in the previous period.
Quota Statistics.— Forty-five of the 62 films registered counted as renters'
quota in the following proportion : single, 17 ; double, 20 ; and treble, 8,
as compared with 18, 16 and 10 respectively. Exhibitors' quota was 17, as
against 9. The Board of Trade figures are interesting in their indication of
how the multi-quota footage assisted renters to come within measurable
distance of their quota requirements. Footage under the double-quota
heading was 161,479, doubled to 322,958, and under the treble quota 71,919
trebled to 215,757. Renters' long-film quota just failed to reach the statutory
figure of 20 per cent., the actual footage registered being 18.03. Short films
exceeded the quota of 15 per cent., 25.1 1 being obtained. The extent to which
the double-treble quota plan assisted renters to attain a long film quota so
near to the statutory requirements may be gathered by working out a strict
footage percentage. Under this scheme the percentage of British to foreign
films works out only at 11.9 per cent.
The following details are extracted from the exhibitors' returns to the
Board of Trade for the year 1941-42 :—
Total footage shown, 812,000,000, an increase on the previous year.
British footage shown was 9,353,000,000, or 21.12 per cent, of the whole, as
compared with 23 per cent, in 1941. 3ritish long films shown amounted, to
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7,522,000,000 feet, or 18.80 per cent, as compared with 21.3 per cent, the
previous year. British shorts shown represented 25.11 per cent. The quota
for period under review was 17.5 per cent, long films and 15 per cent, shorts.
It is anticipated that the showings of British long films during the 1942-43
period will show a big increase on these figures, although, owing to altered
release arrangements, there may be a possible fall in the shorts figure.
The denial by the President of the Board of Trade that it is intended
to remove the quota regulations was reassuring to producers, many of whom
regard it as the chief defence against American domination of our screens.
Indeed, this question of quotas, contingents, and other restrictions upon the
free marketing of films is causing concern to U.S. producers. An official
report on the subject by the U.S. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
appears to indicate that considerable pressure will be used to secure, after
the war, the abolition of reciprocal arrangements for film interchange. An
official of the U.S. War Production Board urges the American Industry
to prepare a post-war international programme for presentation at the
Peace table. A British view of the operation of the quota, advanced by
Michael Balcon, contends that a minority quota of 30 per cent, for British
films on British screens was no conceivable injustice.
Under the monetary quota amendment which operated as from March 31,
1943, the company operating under it need only make one film a year, the
balance of its obligations being expended up to 50 per cent, by the purchase
of foreign rights of British films. This modification so far appears, from the
cash point of view, to be operating adequately, but there have been complaints
that films so negotiated are not always given the credit of British origin
and that others have been shelved or remade in Hollywood. Another matter
not unconnected with this aspect was the removal, on October 25 last year,
of the restrictions on the remittance of U.S. film credits, a proceeding which
seemed to dispel the prospect of the considerable expenditure of American
funds on British production. That this was not entirely the case is shown
by the recently formulated plans of M.G.M. British for a £5,000,000
production schedule planned in association with Sir Alexander Korda.
Foreign Markets.— While the function of the Quota can ensure the
exhibition of British-made pictures in our own theatres, it cannot with
existing limitations enforce, with one or two notable exceptions, an entry in
world's markets, and particularly that of the United States. This problem
of building up and maintaining profitable distribution for British films has
been engaging the Board of Trade, who recognise the urgent need for export
trade as well as circulating the British way of life and promoting an interest
in our manufactures. It is not anticipated that actual financial support will be
forthcoming, but Government statistics and sales information will be avail-
able ; the possibility is also hinted at of establishing a Films Attache at
our Embassies and Legations. TheB.F.P.A. has also lost no time in planning
for the future, and has formed a company, British Commonwealth Film
Corporation, to promote the co-operative marketing overseas of our product;
meanwhile the producers have formulated a scheme for the immediate
doubling of selected subjects for exhibition in liberated territories. While
this proposal is excellent as a form of trailer, the real goal of a permanent
world market must not be lost sight of.
Alongside these Government and co-operative efforts, which are still
very much in embryo, there is J. Arthur Rank, backed by huge monetary,
theatre and production resources, who has announced his intention of
breaking into the world markets and is now actively engaged in building
up an organisation to that effect, headed by Arthur Kelly, former foreign
chief of United Artists, and E. T. Carr, the British managing director of the
same firm. Mr. Rank's view is that without a world market British
production will be strangled, as it is impossible for the home market alone
to recoup production costs. He had opened negotiations with American
film leaders with whom he was prepared to collaborate, otherwisefhe was
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willing to fight back. He believes he can build up a world market within
four years of peace. Mr. Rank is, of course, in a favoured situation, sustained,
as he is, with the bargaining power of the G.B. & Odeon circuits. He
is in a strong bargaining position to obtain fair distribution outlets for his
pictures. To what extent it is proposed to share these advantages with his
less fortunately situated producers it is, of course, impossible to say, but
an altruistic gesture of this nature might mitigate to an extent criticisms of
the monopolistic character of Mr. Rank's operations.
Monopoly or Rationalisation? — Alarm at the concentration of the
financial control of the Industry arising from Mr. Rank's expanding interests
was expressed by representatives of all departments — exhibiting, production,
and equipment — and early in the year a vigorous attack wTas made on mono-
polistic tendencies by the A.C.T., who challenged the proposal that the Rank
production interests should supply American renters with all their quota re-
quirements and also the formation of the Scenario Institute. As a result
of this and the continual growth of theatre circuits controlled by Mr. Rank,
representations were made by the Films Council and other bodies, parti-
cularly the trade unions, on the subject which elicited the assurance that
the Government would not tolerate any form of film monopoly, either as
regards studios or kinemas. It was also stated that no other acquisitions,
other than those then (July) in negotiation, would be made without the
consent of the President of the Board of Trade. Mr. Rank's own view was
that he had no desire to see anything in the nature of a monopoly created
in film Industry, but he urged the necessity of some degree of Rationalisation
if the British Industry was to be built on a sound basis and given sufficient
solidarity to compete in fields where powerful elements were already
established. Another view of the monopoly danger was contributed by the
British Screenwriters' Association, which called the attention of the Board
of Trade to " the monopoly which the Hollywood film industrialists continue
to hold over British screens. The Government was asked to give the
strongest support and protection to British film producers, who are not
dependent for their finance upon Hollywood sources.
Production Progress.— The Screenwriters' resolution infers the danger
to British production arising from the clearances of hitherto frozen film
rentals to the States, which at the time of the Government decision
amounted approximately to £15,000,000, and which it is now computed
is in excess of £21,000,000. It is feared in certain quarters that a considerable
proportion of this sum may be employed not only upon U.S. sponsored
production in Britain, the native production of which would decline as the
result of financial competition with which we should be unable to cope, but
also upon securing the exclusive services of British writers, artists, technicians
and others who, not unnaturally, will avail themselves of the dazzling rewards
offered. One case in point is the list of famous writers and artists signed by
Sir Alexander Korda in connection with the announced £3,000,000 annual
budget of M-G-M British. The complaint, of course, is no new one — it was
formerly made against certain of the companies associated with Mr. Rank
and the only redress apparently left to the less fortunate organisations is
to train and develop, under contract, their own man-power. Another
difficult phase in the man-power problem — the encroachment by the State
on commercial production was dealt with by the Films Council, whose
representations that the matter had become so serious as to threaten the
very existence of private enterprise was not without effect. It is hardly
a coincidence, however, that many important personnel of a Crown Film
Unit have been attracted to commercial producers.
This subject to increasing costs has evolved vigorous argument during the
year. The success of " In Which We Serve," which cost in the neighbourhood
of £250,000, has been followed by its producers, Two Cities Films, embarking
upon a current production budget of £1,500,000. which includes two subjects
in Technicolor, upon one of which — " Henry V," £325.000 has been
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scheduled. It is intended by Del Guidici, the managing director, that only
in this way can we break with the American market, and he justifiably points
to the success of the Noel Coward picture. On the other hand there is the
school, headed by Maurice Ostrer, of Gainsborough, whose view is, that any
subject made at a cost of more than £100,000 is liable to be an economic
failure. He declares that the current extravagant production costs are
largely a question of E.P.T., and fears a post-war slump. His policy is
not to attempt to vie with the extravagant programmes of the largest
American companies, but to develop markets in the British Commonwealth,
where immediate expansion can be made. It does not, of course, follow that
a moderate production cost makes for mediocrity ; as a matter of fact, one of
the most satisfactory things about war production is that improvement in
quality has been accompanied with a closer liaison between counting-house
and producer.
The economies arising from planned production have been evident
in the year's operations, and if this has not led to an increase in production
schedules, the reason is to be found in the lack of floor space. The refusal
of the Government to release any more studios and the recent demands
of Two Cities upon the space available has created difficulties for the
independent producer which will materially affect the production of the
smaller budgeted pictures that have proved the quota mainstay of the
provincial exhibitor. The entry of M-G-M British to production will yet
lurther aggravate the situation. All available space is nowadays earmarked
well ahead, not only at Denham, but also in smaller studios, which in other
times would be regarded as wholly inadequate to the pretentious type of
picture they now house. The position had become so acute that the B.F.P.A.
has been considering the possibility of arranging for studio space for
members who are unable to obtain it. It is hoped that something may be
done during the current year to relieve the situation. Some easement is
provided by the reduction of the Warner British programme, which has
rendered Teddington available ; by the enlargement of Merton Park to
accommodate feature films and by the establishment by Nettlefold of
a small service studio in St. John's Wood.
A change in financial control of D. & P. Studios Ltd., the owning
company of Denham and Pinewood is foreshadowed by a recent offer by
Mr. Rank for its shares. This will place him in a pre-eminent position after
hostilities as regards production facilities, which will also include the
G-B Studios at Shepherd's Bush and Gainsborough at Islington, and,
through Two Cities, of Highbury. National Studios at Boreham Wood and
Ealing are concerned purely with their own product. Warners' Teddington
Studios has been available to outside firms, but Riverside, until last
December, was the chief outpost of the independent. A.B.P.C. continues
to function at Welwyn but a tie-up with Teddington has been announced.
The post-war situation regarding studio space, equipment and personnel
has occupied the B.F.P.A.. An Advisory Committee has been set up to deal
with the matter which arose from a request for the Board of Trade for
information as to the position. A questionnaire had been sent round to all
studios in January and a certain amount of information had already been
received.
ART DIRECTION.
AT a time when all materials, except plaster, are in short supply, elabora-
tion and screen quality of our film settings have never been exceeded
and are, indeed, comparable with the best Hollywood has achieved. This
result is a tribute to the artistry and ingenuity 01 the art-director,
who, according to Edmund Carrick, of Pinewood, has actually beneficed
by the restrictions in that the disgracefully wasteful habits of peace
time have necessarily had to be abandoned in favour of enforced economy.
As a matter of fact, the art director, who has been using all sorts of artifices
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to create effects, finds the question of materials much less complicated to
cope with, because of his experience, than do, say, architects and others
who have always worked with " real " materials. The chief difficulties,
according to George Pro vis, are the need to use wet timber, which buckles
in the heat of the arcs, the lack of plywood, paper and clear glass, and the
poor quality of canvas and paint. Because plaster is in good supply, this
material is being used more and more as a substitute for others in many
clever ways. On the whole, however, film settings have improved by the
introduction of new techniques in the use of substitute materials.
AH these matters make for economical productions without the sacrifice
of the quality effect on the screen, but the men ultimately responsible for
the success of a motion picture are the director, the cameraman, the trick
expert, who have displayed an efficiency in war-time organisation and flair
for the adoption of untried though promising expedients, and an uncanny
appreciation of the medium in which they operate, which have proved an
inspiration to other technical members of the studio staff. Between them
they have produced films of a quality which have won the highest com-
mendation not only from British exhibitors but also from acknowledged
experts of the American industry, who have admitted that the consistent
high quality of British films constitutes a challenge to the American industry.
For the first time on record British producers — Michael Powell and
Emerie Pressburger — have achieved awards of the American Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in respect of the original screen plays for
"One of Our Aircraft is Missing" (British National) and " 49th Parallel "
(Ortus). For special photographic effects of " One of Our Aircraft is
Missing " Ronald Neame also received an award, as did C. C. Stevens for
special sound effects of the same picture.
Studio Technical Services.— The many restrictions in studio clothing,
set- building materials and the short supply of spares have confronted studio
executives with very real problems of organisation. Although, to the patron's
eye, a British film is as well dressed and furnished as ever, the effect has only
been achieved by careful planning and co-operation between studios. For
instance, the hiring and exchange system instituted with the Gainsborough
studios has saved thousands of pounds, and, what is the more important
these days, more than double the number of coupons which these clothes
represent.
Back Projection. — -A detailed account of current back-projection develop-
ments appeared in the June transactions of the S.M.P.E. Transparent
screens had now reached a width of 36 ft., an increase which necessitated
the supercession of the old single-hand projector by a triple-head projector
of novel type. The latter employs three complete projection mechanisms,
the centre, being the key machine, directly faces the screen, the two outer
units facing inwards perpendicular to the centre machine, their images being
reflected to the screen by means of front surface mirrors. A considerable
degree of control of intensity of the superimposed picture is possible ; and,
moreover, the superimposition of the three images tends to eliminate graininess.
The triple-head projector has resulted in an astounding increase in available
lumens. "When Paramount first needed a powerful process-projection equip-
ment for a Technicolor film it employed the most powerful installation then
available, which projected 26,000 lumens on to the screen. To-day, the
triple-head projector has projected 126,000 lumens on a 36-ft. screen in black
and white and on a 24-ft. screen in Technicolor respectively. But even
this is not the limit of performance. A large-scale background of a forest
fire involved the employment of two triple-head projectors projecting to
two 24-ft. screens placed together. Studio technicians successfully overcame
the problem of operating six projection heads, two Technicolor cameras and
the sound-recorder all in synchiony. The foreground set was a large one,
with the projector 100 ft. and sometimes 150 ft. from the screen, the total
distance from the cameras to the back of the projectors being nearly 300 ft.
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THE SHORT SUBJECT.
CONCERN is felt regarding the future of the short subject, which in these
days has been wholly occupied with propaganda or instruction respecting
one phase or other of our war effort. Shorts producers have used their present
opportunities to good advantage. On the whole, they have evolved a formula
based on accepted documentary technique, which has so successfully com-
bined instruction with entertainment, that this type of theatrical release
has not proved inacceptable to patrons. It is beginning to be appreciated,
however, that the existence of a pre-ordained release is not the best incentive
to the highest technical quality. The question arises as to what effect four
or five years' saturation of the kinema screens with these war-effort films
will have on the post-war public, and, more important, to what extent
production facilities directed for so long to the one class of subject will
survive the switch over, if and when it occurs. The implied doubt exists
because it was recently announced that the United States has earmarked
one million pounds for carrying on a post-war psychological warfare pro-
gramme abroad, and it must be expected that there will be no lessening of
effort to present on screens of the world Great Britain's part in world recon-
struction ; consequently, our shorts producers may well be busy for years to
come. Even so, such prosperity will be relatively short-lived and would
exist largely on subsidies. Plans must therefore be made for the utilisation
of current facilities and the use of the technical knowledge gained in the
production of sponsored " pot-boilers " under the most difficult conditions
in the building up of a strong and healthy shorts industry which will bear
comparison with that of Hollywood. The change over will present many
problems, but the refreshing enthusiasm shown in our short studios and the
imaginative approach displayed in the direction of the most unlikely material
should prove a secure basis for the rehabilitation of the British short. There
is evidence, too, that the short field will be the most promising source of
recruitment for feature personnel : Sydney Box, the Two Cities' producer,
who is also managing director of Verity, and Harry Watt, and Cavalcanti, of
Ealing, are two outstanding examples.
An interesting comparison of the cost of producing documentary and
instructional films before and during the war is given in a recent report of the
Finance Committee of the Manchester Corporation.
The figures were submitted in the course of a report on a proposal to
sponsor a film at Manchester. They are as follows : —
Films produced before the war : " Children at School " (28 minutes),
£2,581; "Enough to Eat" (28), £1,825; "The Smoke Menace" (15),
£2,000 ; " Manufacture of Gas " (15), £375 ; " Men Behind the Meters " (19),
£1,540; "Housing Problem" (16), £1,262 ; " News by Wire " (18), £1,300 ;
" Proof of the Pudding " (9), £900 ; '* The Good Old Days " (21), £2,800 ; and
•' The Londoners " (23), £4,400.
Films produced during the war : " The Village that Found Itself " (35),
£3,820; "Hot Evidence" (17), £1,370; " Choose Cheese " (5), £550;
"Eating at Work" (11), £1,700; "Green Food for Health" (5), £550;
" What's for Dinner ? " (9), £550 ; and "It Comes from Coal" (11), £1,600.
If the Government-sponsored subject has not entirely eliminated the
reproach with which the word propaganda was associated, it has, to a certain
degree, accustomed the public to its appearance on the screen. This has been
accomplished by the fairly high level of quality achieved in most releases, but
more particularly by a few outstanding subjects such as the series assembled
for news footage by the U.S. Office of War Information and the M. of I.
in co-operation, by Colonel Frank Capra and Major Hugh Stewart, the British
Army Film Unit, and Paul Rotha's " World of Plenty." Several feature
producers are also identified with these propaganda subjects, including Two
Cities, Sir Alexander Korda, of M-G-M-British, etc. One of the most recent
newcomers has been Alfred Hitchcock, who is engaged on a series of shorts
in foreign languages for distribution in European Countries.
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In addition to propaganda, an immense footage oi training and instruction
films for the Services, Civil Defence, etc., have been produced, which are not
for commercial distribution. Most of the Services' training subjects are made
at Pinewood Studios, whose product, in spite of an ever-increasing output,
and its vast range, possesses the highest pictorial and sound quality.
As from July 1, an agreement was entered into between the Association
of Short Film Producers and the British Short Film Makers' Society to
combine their operations. Hitherto the Associations have functioned separ-
ately owing to a difference of opinion regarding sponsored films and the
insertion of a cost clause of the Cinematograph Films Act. Both these matters
were no longer operative, as the Government is practically the only initiator
of sponsored films and there is no possibility of the insertion of a cost clause
in the Act until after the war.
A revised principle of film-stock allocation to shorts producers which
has been decided upon is in the nature of a stock-bank into which the total
amount allocated for shorts are " paid," withdrawals being regulated by the
Board of Trade and adjustments being made periodically.
TRADE ORGANISATIONS
British Film Producers' Association in its third year continues to widen
the scope of its obvious functions and activities, and has acquired new
premises at 17, Waterloo Place, S.W., with E. W. Wingrove as secretary.
Its further objects include the encouragement of technical research and the
training of personnel, the recognition of craftsmanship and the raising of the
status of the Industry. Membership of the Association is 13 producing companies
and seven studios. Entrance fee of the Association has been raised to £100
and the annual subscription to £500. Reference is made with satisfaction to
the various agreements with Trade Unions, which would do much to improve
the relationship between employers and employees. During the 1942-43
period a vast amount of work had been performed by the Labour Committee.
There had been 11 disputes- — -nine of which had been settled amicably. Loss
of production time had not been great.
Satisfactory progress had been made with the Registration of film titles.
During the period ended March 31, 58 titles were entered : 45 were original
titles, six copyright works titles, and seven titles in public domain. Among
other activities had been the preparation of a code for the regulation of Film
Credits, the preliminaries towards the formation of a company for the dis-
tribution of British Films abroad and the preparation of such films in respect
to sub-titles, and numerous deputations to the appropriate Government
departments.
Association Of Cine Technicians.— There was an increase of nearly 1,000
members during the period 1942-43, the present membership being 3,319,
of which 619 are serving in the Forces. The Association has a variety of
achievements to its credit ; these have involved a number of negotiations
with individual companies and the P. F.P. A., deputations to Government depart-
ments in respect of key personnel, requisition of studios, and with regard to
film stock. Opposition is recorded to the Del Giudici plans for Quota pro-
ductions for U.S. renters and the Scenario Institute. Other matters dealt
with are the 14 closed shops " drive and the attempt to arrive at an agreement
with the Newsreel Association, i Since then notice of a Trade dispute has
been given over salaries, expenses, and overtime and insurance for dangerous
work.) The Annual General Meeting discussed the action taken by the
Works' Committee at Denham regarding a scene in " The Demi-Paradise,"
which they construed as prejudicial to the Soviet Union. This resulted in
the resignation of the presidency, which he had held for seven years, of
Anthony Asquith, who complained that the General Council, by endorsing
the action of the Works' Committee, had prejudged an issue on a matter
still in dispute. A resolution proposing political activity and affiliation to the
Labour Party was passed at the meeting. An important decision has been
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made to facilitate the exchange of studio workers between this country and
America at the close of the war. Negotiations with the American trade union
have been opened, and have the support of the B.F.P.A. and the approval of
the Ministry of Labour. George H. Elvin, General Secretary, has been elected
Chairman of the Labour Research Department.
British Kinematograph Society.— A new constitution demanding higher
technical qualifications for Fellows and Members is likely to be enforced,
together with a drive for increased membership and active work in training and
research. Close liaison had been formed with the C.E.A. in connection with
the training of projectionists to a higher technical standard, and the LA.K.M.
with a view to co-operation in technical matters. Increased activity as regards
the subject of standardisation is intended, and research will be fostered upon
outstanding problems. A. G. D. West, the President, declared that the Society
must be in a position to give sound advice on technical matters and be prepared
to form active branches throughout the Empire. At the above general meeting
existing officers were reappointed, and an increase of membership of 19 and
a surplus of £289 were reported. The two years' course at the Polytechnic
continued, and two courses of evening lectures had been held on sensitometry
and laboratory practice and substandard film technique. During the year
standards had been published which were previously in hand, for exciter
lamps, and for 35-mm., 16 -.mm. and 8-mm. films.
Scientific Film Association.— Representatives of science and films have
formed the English Scientific Film Association to promote the national and
international use of the scientific film so as to achieve the widest possible
understanding and appreciation of scientific methods and outlook, especially
in l elation to social progress. Other aims are : To publish comprehensive lists
of scientific films graded according to scientific merit, and establish relations
with Government departments, public bodies, and other organisations which
are in a position to make, use, or circulate scientific films.
STUDIO ILLUMINATION.
THERE have been few developments in general illumination practice,
although at the end of hostilities it may be anticipated that many of the
lessons learned in the laboratories and directed to the war effort will be
found to have an application to studio requirements. Particularly is this
likely in respect of the fluorescent principle with which many research
workers have been experimenting. The highly diffused character of the
light and its freedom from glare may make it a valuable addition to existing
equipment Mercury discharge lamps are particularly suitable for spotlight
work, although tungsten must bs used with them to maintain a suitable
colour.
Although our technicians have been called upon to cope with ever
increasing problems, the efficiency of their performance and its scientific
approach has resulted in photographic quality which, in many instances,
has not been bettered by all the facilities of Hollywood. Much of the
improved quality has been due to the skilful handling of the new raw stocks
which, with their increased sensitivity, have led to a readjustment of accepted
illumination principles. Large wattage incandescents are in popular favour,
although the aic lamps continue to meet studio requirements, particularly
in respect of colour photography, for which the high intensity arc appears
to be recognised as the standard light source. Faster emulsions and lenses
have reduced degree illumination intensity, and consequently we have
witnessed the increasing employment of low wattage units. The following
notes refer in the main to current lighting equipment in the studio.
R. R. Beard, Ltd.— War-time commitments have necessarily restricted
the supplies o( this firm's well-known products, which were specifically
designed to meet the requirements of higher-speed emulsions, but new
models, incorporating in many cases new principles are in preparation to
conform with expected post-war demands. Meanwhile the Beard series of
incandescent and arc equipment—especially the small and " baby "-type
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units, have been in demand in excess of the facilities of the company, which
is now largely engaged on national work. The 500-watt " baby " spot,
supplied in sizes to accommodate lamps from 100-250 watts with the special
technicians. The range of other " inkie " equipment includes a 1,000-watt
collapsible stand designed for speedy movement, fills a real need of our
spot fitted with prismatic lens and with a special fitment which enables the
unit to be used for low angle lighting at a distance of no more than 6 in. from
the floor. The crater volt stabiliser with which the arc range is equipped
makes it among the most efficient installations in the world.
General Electric Co., Ltd.— No production of studio lighting projectors
is possible at the present time but the future requirements of motion picture
studios are being noted. It is hoped that a complete range of mirror and
lens effect illuminators will be available without undue delay after the
cessation of hostilities. Meanwhile the advice of G.E.C. illuminating engineers
is freely given on all lighting matters. The well-established range of
G.E.C. studio equipment has been found fully to meet all illumination
requirements of modern studio practice. It includes a 500-watt spot with
a prismatic lens and a pre-set mirror setting and burning an Osram bipost
lamp, which is ideal for close-up and general work.
Single and twin light 750-watts, broad using heavy diffusion, can be
utilised for wider field illumination with the faster stocks, and mingle well
with the light from " baby " spots. Lighting units for overhead spot rails
consist of the heavy-duty cast aluminium unit fitted with a 10-in. leak-
light " proof prismatic lens, using a spheroidal backing mirror in a pre-set
lamp base. Two alternative mirrors are obtainable — the glass type, having
a specially ' heavy silvering, or the metallic type, using the drawn copper
heavy-gauge rhodium-plated mirror. The latter is the one most generally
used, and stands up indefinitely to rough studio treatment. Construction
of the 5-kw. type is unusual, but has proved valuable in confined space.
When working with super-speed emulsions both this and the 2-kw. unit
can be fitted with smaller wattage lamps having the same optical centres —
i.e., the 2-kw. can be used with a 1-kw. bipost lamp having the same
filament height from the lamp base to the centre of the mirror as the more
usual 2-kw. bipost lamp. A 2-kw. unit, now known familiarly as the
" pudding basin," incorporating a special spill light device in the form
of cone louvres fitted between the lamp and the special diffused front glass,
was originally an experimental device designed to produce light of very
high intensity over a comparatively large area from a long throw. It has,
however, proved highly successful for general set lighting in normal
production, particularly in small studios. Overhead bank lighting is still
a major requirement in studio practice, and the G.E.C. angle tvpe, using 12
1,000- or 1,500-watt lamps is ideal.
Mole- Richardson (England), Ltd.— Although no new examples of studio
lighting equipment have emanated from this firm, its associated organisation
in America has continued its researches into the cameraman's requirements.
Installed equipment has stood up to all requirements, thanks to the company's
efficient service department. Developments in a great many units are being
planned, and it is anticipated that the cessation of hostilities will witness
the announcement of a new programme of important studio equipment.
Meanwhile the popularity of those existing types of equipment which have
proved so efficient, both in this country and in America, continues unabated.
They include the " Du-Arc " (Type 40), an improved twin-arc broadside lamp,
which has been extensively used at Denham. This lamp gives a perfectly
flickerless light of high intensity and contributes to the production efficiency
by burning continuously for long periods without need to adjust or replace
the carbons. The lamp can be burned in any position and is silent in
operation. For floor work, a pedestal has been evolved, which has a range of
height adjustment from a minimum of 4 ft. 6 in. from the floor to a maximum
of 8 ft. The well-known M.-R. " H.I. Arcs " and " Solarspots " are other
interesting units,
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CAMERAS
DEMANDS of various Government departments, particularly the R.A.F.,
has called for full mobilisation of our camera engineers, who have been
employed to capacity. They have been called upon to negotiate several
intricate problems posed by the clinical requirements of the Services, and
although a great deal of the work has been of a highly specialised nature, much
of it, when released for commercial purposes, will be found to confer great
benefits to the peace-time user. There has been little change in the
specification of British made studio-and-news-reel cameras, of which a certain
amount of new equipment has been available to the Trade. Despite
difficulties of supply, firms like Vintens and Sinclair have been able to
continue their maintenance service to customers' equipment. The position
as regards spares of American cameras has been eased during the year,
and although certain expedients may have been found necessary in some
studios, the quality of the screened picture has not noticeably suffered
during the war period.
British news-reel operatives were intrigued by a demonstration by
a U.S. Naval cameraman, of an American camera of revolutionary design — ■
the Cunningham Combat Camera, to which reference was made in these
notes last year. Designed to be easy of operation in the front battle line and
aerial photography, it embodies features which newsreel men heartily
approve. Unorthodox in appearance, the camera is built on to a rifle butt,
which fits snugly to the shoulder ; while a pair of finger-recessed handgrips
ensure steadiness. The weight loaded is 14 lb., and a 115 v. driving
motor in the butt receives its power from batteries carried on the
waist belt of the operator. When used on aircraft, the camera can be
plugged into the 'plane's own supply. Magazines hold 200 feet of film, and
contain also sprockets, motion and gate. A four-lens turret is fitted
with 35 mm., 2 in., and 3 in. lenses, with an interchangeable 11-in. tele-
photo (all Taylor-Hobson). Focusing is effected by moving the magazine
inside the camera. Focusing scales are provided for the two shorter-focus
lenses, the others being set at infinity. To check lens focus, a prismatic
viewing device can be inserted into the slide which normally carries the
magazine, and this enables the actual gate image to be seen. The view-finder
is mounted on the top door of the cameia, and consists of a negative-lens
finder inside a tube, with an eye-piece. The inventor is Harry Cunningham,
head of BKO machine shop.
Requirements of war research workers have led to the perfection of a
high-speed camera- — both 35-mm. and sub-standard gauges. One equipment
recently described is the Fastax, which takes at the rate of 8,000 frames per
second. Two models, for 8-mm. and 16-mm. sizes, are employed. Instead of
one rotary shutter, a four- or eight-sided glass prism with opposing faces
parallel, is employed. This is set between the lens and the film plane. This
prism rotates at 60,000 r.p.m. when pictures are taken at top speed, and
provides a steady image on the fast-moving film. It also performs the
function of a shutter. The Fastax does not depend upon the gaseous discharge
lamp for illumination, Kodachrome can be used successfully.
Photographs with an exposure of one-millionth of a second can be made
by a new high-speed electronic light equipment developed by G.E.C., of
America. This device weighs less than 20 lb. Standard electrical parts and
a single electronic tube are employed, with a 100-watt Mazda mercury lamp
as the light source. The ordinary 11 5- volt A.C. household lighting circuit is
used to operate the unit. The current is rectified by an electronic tube and
then used to charge a capacitator, really an electronic storage tank. In three
seconds enough power is accumulated to operate the lamp at full flash
intensity. In tests, a wheel revolving at 70,000 revolutions per minute has
been " stopped."
The technical side suffered a severe loss by the death, in August (1943), of
Arthur S. Newman, F.R.P.S., of the firm of James A. Sinclair & Co., Ltd.
One of his most widely known productions is the Newman-Sinclair 35-mm.
kine-camera, the portability and fine precision work of which have com-
mended it to kinematographers all over the world.
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James A. Sinclair & Co., Ltd. — At the present time all the manufacturing
facilities of the Newman- Sinclair factory are devoted to the production of the
Model E. Auto-Kine Camera — that is, the latest type with lenses in panel
mounting, and so designed to carry any lens from 1 in. focal length upwards.
This model has the automatic release of the film lock at the beginning of a
shot, and the film hold at the termination. Some variations of the basic
design are made for the specialised requirements of differing Services. We
anticipate in the post-war period a continuance of manufacture of the Model
E. cameras, and a resumption of production of the Model D., with turret head
holding four lenses.
W. Vinten, Ltd.— During the past year the firm has been engaged on
Government work to almost full capacity. The demand for the H.S. 300
high-speed camera for research and experimental purposes has shown its
exceptional value. The performance of this camera has aroused keen interest
in industrial and other circles, this being reflected in the many inquiries from
commercial quarters which have been received. Special types of equipment
have been evolved for purposes relating to the war, and when it is possible
to make these available to the trade they will be most beneficial in improving
technique and efficiency. Amongst the equipment may be mentioned new
cameras of several types, which will stand most favourable comparison with
existing cameras of their class.
From the numerous inquiries, ranging from cameras to laboratory
necessities, received from overseas sources — -both foieign and the Empire —
a degree of optimism may be justifiably claimed for export trade, when
normal facilities for manufacture are restored.
Bell & Howell. — 'The standard Bell & Howell studio camera has proved
its quality and durability under difficult conditions during the year. There
have been no new developments of the essential design, although most are
now equipped with the new focusing device— quick action shift from usual
focusing. The accuracy of registration contributes to its popularity, and the
inherent principle of the mechanism makes the camera of great utility for
background work in optical projection.
Lens. — -Important developments in camera lenses are hinted at by
Taylor, Taylor & Hobson, Ltd., particularly as regards highly corrected, large-
apertured lenses for use in radiography. Another important advance is in the
surface treatment or " blooming " of interior surfaces of lenses. This latter
process, one of evaporation of a surface film of lithium, magnesium or calcium
fluoride on to the air glass surface of each component lens, suppresses surface
reflections, so that such treated glasses pass more light than untreated ones.
' ' The research and technique employed in these and other advances will be
reflected in the post-war products of this well-known firm for the kinemato-
graph industry."
The subject of coated lenses was discussed at the B.K.S. by K. M. Green-
land, Ph.D., A.Inst.P. He pointed out that the lightness of the image was
seriously reduced by the reflection of light at the surfaces of each glass which
may vary from 4 per cent, to 7.5 per cent. This had been obviated in the
coated lens by reflecting the light so that the reflected components are
mutually destructive. This is achieved by putting on the lens a thin film so
that the rays reflected at the air-film boundary and those reflected at the film-
glass boundary are equal in intensity but of opposite phase. This is ensured
by correct adjustment of the thickness and refractive index of the film. The
light energy which is no longer reflected is by no means lost ; it is restored to
the transmitted beam, with the happy result that the brightness of the image
is increased. Several materials can be used for the film, the simplest being
silica, which has the advantage of being part of the glass structure, and by a
high-vacuum process, invented by Dennis Taylor, of Cooke Lenses, such a
film can be commercially produced.
Soviet technicians have designed and produced a special long-focus lens
which has a range of 10 kilometres. Details are lacking.
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FILM STOCK
THE Restriction Order on the use of raw film stock which came into
operation this year has not proved as drastic as was anticipated nor has
it occasioned the revolution in exhibiting and producing practice that was
feared. Indeed, with the exception of a redistribution in the release of
news reels, very little hardship has been occasioned, although film producers
have had to exercise economies to bring consumption within the scale based
on production costs laid down. By and large, however, the cutting down of
commercial entertainment product by 77,000,000 ft. out of a pre-war
consumption of 308,000,000 has been performed in a manner which provides
an excellent -example of self-regulation by an industry.
The allocation of film stock to the British production industry under the
Restriction Order is set out, the following being the principal points of the
agreement arrived at : (a) That rationing of film stock should be on a film
and not a period basis, (b) That allocations should be related to production
costs, (c) That the scale of allocations should be as follows : — ■
Production Cost.
£
50,000
60,000—75,000
100,000—125,000
150,000—175,000
20,000 and over
Celluloid Base — ■
Allowance.
Feet.
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
Production Cost.
£
50,000— 60,000
75,000—100,000
125,000—150,000
175,000—200,000
Celluloid Base — •
Allowance.
Feet.
450,000
550,000
650,000
750,000
(d) That this scale should be subject to the following reservations : —
(1) That any film over 10,000 ft. in length should be given an increased
pro rata allocation. (2) That Technicolor films should be given a 40 per-
cent, increased allocation. (3) That special musicals should be assessed
separately. (4) That production costs should be defined as double the Board
of Trade form " C " declaration.
It is estimated that the above scale should show a saving of film stock
approximating to 4,000,000 ft. per year.
Stock Developments. — Two new stocks are reported — -the Ilford Series III
35-mm. panchromatic negative film, which combines extreme speed and fine-
ness of grain, while Kodak has introduced a new infra-red sensitive material.
The fine grain negative films for both these sources have been in demand,
but there 'is little likelihood of fine grain release positive in almost universal
use in America being available in this country until after the war.
Possible post-war advances in stock and emulsions have been discussed
by T. Thorne Baker, F.Inst.P., A.M.I.E.E., F.R.P.S., who indicates the arrival
of a non-inflammable plastic substitute for celluloid, which will yield so hard
a film that scratching and mechanical damage will be almost overcome.
Hitherto the use of plastic and resin films has been prevented by the
lack of sensitiveness, but now certain sulphur compounds have been
discovered which can be used to sensitise emulsions in which the silver halide
is carried by a plastic. Examples of sensitisers quoted in a recent Kodak
patent are potassium thiocyanate (K.C.N.S.), allyl thiocyanate and
thiourea.
As regards the speed of film stock, Thorne Baker points out that, although
it was thought that chemists had reached the highest attainable speed level
to which gelatine -bromide emulsions could be brought, far higher speeds
have now been made for aerial photography than have been handled by the
kine camera man. By means of certain emulsion sensitisers, considerably
increased speed has been obtained, especially with certain dye sensitisers. By
using the new sensitisers to give increased sensitivity it is possible to make
freer use of a finer grained emulsion. Certain anti-freezing and stabilising
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The demands of the Services make
it impossible for us to give you that
service which is customary with us.
Please be assured, however, that we
have your interests very much in mind,
and when Victory is won we shall again
be able to provide an unrestricted
flow of photographic materials of the
highest possible quality.
CINE SALES DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL HOUSE, W ARDOUR ST., LONDON, W.l
Telephone: GERRARD 2763
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agents are employed in the attainment of the highest speeds with minimum
grain size. Mr. Thome Baker sums up with the hint of some substantial
advance in the speed and quality of post-war negative film.
Restrictions in the use of raw stock, although they set a thorny problem
to the Trade, were not unexpected. It is recognised that the nitrocellulose
base of the commercial entertainment film was an essential war material, and
this with the scarcity of raw materials, the limited capacity of manufacturers,
added to the huge requirements as regards raw stock base of both our own
and American Government Departments was bound to exceed the available
supply. The result was the 25 per cent, cut in film allocation which led to
an adjustment of British releases and a campaign among producers against
wasteful and careless production practices.
One effect of the Government use of film has been an increase in the
manufacture of acetate base, which is widely used in aerial and other Service
work. It has the prime advantages of being non-inflammable and less liable
to shrinkage than the ordinary celluloid base. Manufacture, however, is a
considerably more lengthy process.
The use of fine grain films for both sound negatives and prints and
release positives is now almost universal in Hollywood. The reduction in
film surface noise has permitted a much higher quality of reproduction,
paiticularly for critical dialogue and musical sequences. This inci eased use
of fine grain has been rendered possible by the higher optical efficiency arising
from the adoption of coated lenses.
Gevaart, Ltd. — Since the outbreak of war, Gevaert have established
a fully equipped film factory at Williamstown, Mass., U.S.A., which is now
working to capacity, and they are planning to resume their place in the
world markets as soon as hosilities cease. The situation at Gevaert 's principal
factory in Antwerp is obscure and it is not possible to issue any very definite
news as to post-war functioning.
Ilford Limited.— "When the wheels of industry turn again for peaceful
purposes photographers everywhere, and particularly kine photographers,
will appreciate the untiring work of Ilford Research Laboratories. At the
present time their main efforts are directed to the war needs of the fighting
services, but when once again supplies flow freely from manufacturer to user
the kine trade will gain abundantly from the knowledge and experience
which have accrued during the war years. One outstanding example has
aheady been seen in Series III 35-mm. panchromatic negative film, which,
although unfortunately available only in very limited quantity, has
demonstrated the possibilities of a reconciliation between what have hitherto
been two opposites in photographic emulsions, namely, extreme speed and
fineness of grain. The sound recordist of the future is also likely to reap
much benefit from the experience which has been gained during the past
four or five years.
Whilst it is premature to talk about the film of the future, there is not
the least doubt that Ilford will be able to provide a very wide range of
products accommodating every requirement of the kinematograph industry.
The provision of fine grain, high speed emulsions is recognised as being of
the first importance, and it is in this particular that the long manufacturing
experience combined with unceasing experimental work of Ilford will be
amply demonstrated.
Kodak, Ltd.- — During the past year the quality and uniformity of the
"Kodak" 35-mm. motion picture materials have been maintained at their
usual high standard. In addition to the wide range of picture negative, sound
recording, duplication, and positive raw stocks, a new infra-red sensitive
material was introduced. This new product, code numbered 1210, was
introduced to meet the special requirements of the motion picture industry
for a film of this type. The infra-red negative has considerably greater speed
than any other film of similar type, and has exceptionally high sensitivity
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in the infra-red from 6,600 AU to 8,600 AU. A Weston speed rating of eight
is approximately correct for an unscreened meter used in sunlight, and
allows for exposure of the film through an 88A filter, which transmits
very little of the visible spectrum. In order to facilitate the making of
duplicate negatives for contact printing, fine grain duplicating pan-
chromatic negative film, previously available in 35-mm form only, is now
also made in Safety 16-mm size, perforated for sound or silent uses. Fine
grain release positive, code No. 1302, now used extensively in the U.S.A. for
release print purposes, will not be available in this country until the ter-
mination of the war.
Salvage Of Film Waste. — -The iecoveiy of all film waste is not only
of importance to the film trade but also is an essential in our war-time
economy. Several well-known concerns have made this branch of salvage
into a highly specialised industiy and their efforts in the past twelve months
have resulted in record quantities of film residues, emulsion waste and silver
being recovered for subsequent refuse. Among the firms who serve the trade
efficiently in this direction are : — ■
John BettS & Sons, Ltd. — This well-known Midland firm has always
specialised in photographic residues, from film junk and renter's reels to
emulsion wastes, and the final bar of silver. Their main refinery, situated in
Birmingham, is conveniently placed for receiving consignments of waste from
all over the country, and within the Greater London area they have a regular
collection service for hypo solution waste from the various laboratories.
It is not as generally realised as it might be that the photographic industry
is by far the largest user of celluloid and silver, and the firm's services to the
Trade for the recovery of all film waste is now more important than ever.
H. A. Gregory & Co., Ltd. — Notwithstanding present-day difficulties,
this important concern continues its operations in the recovery of basic photo-
graphic waste materials for subsequent employment in many phases of the
war effort. After treatment, the film base and the recovered silver are passed
on to firms who use both material and metal in various Government contracts.
Two other firms who do a considerable business in the handling of scrap
and junk film for ultimate use for a variety of purposes are Lloyd's, of Christ-
church, Hants, who deal in both nitrate and acetate in any condition ; and
R. Arton's, Ltd., who possess eveiy facility for the treatment of junk film and
salvage.
PROCESS WORK
MUCH of the credit of the high standard of our prints is due to the general
application in the laboratories of modern sensitometric methods and
the consequent successful balancing of picture quality with sound density.
Maintenance of consistency in print quality is one of the main problems
of laboratory practice. According to M. V. Hoare, who addressed the B.K.S.
on this subject, the laboratory is faced with three problems : (1) The pro-
duction of a negative of constant gamma ; (2) the holding of the gamma of
different rolls of positive stock constant ; and (3) the holding constant of the
densities of separate prints made on separate rolls of positive stock. Changes
in the density of the negative can usually be offset by changes in printer light,
and are relatively unimportant, provided they are recorded on a reasonably
usable part of the negative curve.
The first point is the maintenance of the sensitometer to a standard to
avoid drift. It is essential that a standardised lamp be kept for calibration
purposes only, since the lamp in use will gradually vary in light emission, and
so give false readings. In use the lamp must be carefully and frequently
checked with a voltmeter. The effect of varying the development time of a
negative is to vary gamma. There is a tendency for the laboratory to develop
a picture negative by eye to secure constant density, so enabling it to print on
the same printer point ; but the prints will not match if the exposure has
varied, and print quality suffers. Mr. Hoare emphasised the need of keeping
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baths constant and adjusting voltages ; he also referred to the unreliability
of a visual type of desensitometer and recommended an instrument embodying
a sodium or potassium cell.
Recent developments, in the view of John Ojerholm, of Olympic, indicate
that the Industry has passed through a major revolution of method. The
closer application of photographic sensitometer to raw stock by the manu-
facturers, the use by the cameraman of a meter to get the maximum from the
stock, and, finally, the laboratory's scientific methods are the three com-
ponents of control. When the war is over there will be a big step forward in
technique, particularly as a result of fine grain printing and of various colour
processes on which the laboratories have been working. In the U.S., at the
present moment, experiments on fine grain stock with the resulting modifica-
tion of formulae, on new types of printing machines and the use of mercury
vapour are forging ahead. Meanwhile, as we wait for those further develop-
ments we shall not be wasting our time by co-operating to exploit the benefits
of control for the sake of improved results on the screen.
Film printers have been overwhelmed with work during the past year and
it is to the credit of the efficiency of their organisation which nowadays has
largely to depend on previously untrained women that so consistent a quality
has been maintained alongside greatly increased output arising from the
Government work on top of the usual Trade demand. The full effects of
the rationing scheme was not felt until the latter six-month peiiod of 1944
because the old London distribution scheme upon which copies were ordered
was not replaced by the three-area arrangement until May.
It says much, too, for the country's supply situation and, incidentally,
perhaps the soundness of peace-time formulas that at Denham, for instance,
not a single change has been made since the war in their chemical formulae by
the employment of substitutes. One of the difficulties faced by laboratories
is the shortage of tinplate, and nowadays much of the film circulates through
the plant in strong paper bags until it is finally packed in cans.
The cut of 25 per cent, in the amount of raw stock available for com-
mercial entertainment has given a fresh impetus to the perfecting of various
preservation and regeneration processes, the latter of which has' proved of the
greatest value in respect to the distribution of re-issues. The use of the
various hardening systems available has certainly proved effective in the
prolongation of the life of the prints ; and if this precaution has not altogether
attained its objective, the fault lies not with the treated film but with the
deplorable handling of the film in the course of its presentation runs.
Much has been done by the technical staff of Denham laboratories during
the year in research and experiments on the preservation and regeneration of
film. Denham's Regeneration Plant has been responsible for saving many
millions of feet of film which normally would have been useless for showing.
The recently introduced " Olympax " film treatment sponsored by John
Ojerholm, of Olympic Kine Laboratories, has fully justified the early claims
made for the process which comprises a method of chemically seasoning the
gelatine, which is thus rendered impervious to scratches. Shrinkage or
swelling arising from the heat of the projector illuminant is also prevented.
This processing or coating method is universally used in America, being
applied to the film at the laboratory at the time of printing and has proved
effective in reducing damage and imparting maximum efficiency.
In this connection interesting facts concerning the preservation of film
in its National Library are given by the British Film Institute. In July, 1942,
some early films examined were discovered to be in a sticky condition.
The Research Department of Kodak reported that the condition was due to
aisintegration of the support, which made the emulsion strongly acid. In
the presence of moisture the emulsion liquefied, and nitric acid could be
detected. The discovery emphasised tne desirability of chemical examination
so as to detect the approach of disinte juration in advance, so that the films
in which it appeared could be copied in time to preveni their loss. This was
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done with the minimum of delay. A series ot four routine tests devised by-
Messrs. Kodak has been in operation since January, 1943. The tests are
for acidity (measurement of pYL), remaining life (by accelerated ageing),
residual hypo (applied to new acquisitions), and tendency to fade. Of the
308 earliest films in the collection to which the chemical tests were applied
exclusively 85 were found unstable In a report on ideal conditions for film
preservation the Technical Committee pointed out that this could only be
achieved in one of two ways : either by copying every film on to acetate
base, or by installing an air-conditioning plant for the storage of nitrate film
which would maintain a constant temperature range of 33 deg. Fahr. to
40 deg. Fahr.
Denham Laboratories, Ltd. — -The quality of the Company's product and of
their service to customers has been maintained at its usual high standard.
During the year 1943 much has been done to improve the quality of both
our 35 mm. and 16 mm. product. The moment building operations can be
recommenced it is proposed to add a fresh wing to the existing building, to
house a completely new 35 mm. negative developing plant of the latest
design.
The output of 16 mm. printing has been greatly increased by the
installation of new machinery which was all built at Denham Laboratories'
machine shop. The 16 mm. developments are noteworthy inasmuch as
special reduction printing machines have been designed and constructed
using completely new principles whereby the quality of definition is improved
as well as the quantity of output. This machine-building programme is part
of an extensive plan prepared by the Directors of the Company for post-war
development, and, where possible, preparations are already beyond the "on
paper " stage and work has begun.
" INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT"
16 M/M Negative Developing
AND
LABORATORY SERVICE
Production - Processing - Titling
J. SCOTT-RUSSELL
CINEMATOGRAPH FILM LABORATORIES,
7, GREAT CASTLE STREET,
OXFORD CIRCUS LONDON, W.I
Telephone: LANjsham 4382 Established 1912
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SUB-STANDARD PROCESSING
ALTHOUGH American and occasionally British 16-mm. prints are quite
good enough to challenge sound and picture comparison with 35-mm., the
general unevenness of density will have to be rectified before sub-standard
becomes a real competitor of standard gauge. There have been many justi-
fied complaints of the unsatisfactory nature of 16-mm. screenings by mobile
units up and down the country, and the fault has rarely been with the pro-
jector, excepting in certain cases where it is difficult to thread it with short
enough loops so as to bring into sync such films which in reduction from
35-mm. to 16-mm. have retained the relative separation of 20 frames.
Violent fluctuations in density, shown in the picture by alternations
of quality and in sound by blare and near-inaudibility, are frequently met
with in every two or three hundred feet of sub-standard. American-made
prints do not, as a rule, suffer from these defects, possibly because reduction
is from an original negative, and while some British subjects may be
faultless, the product of various laboratories varies very considerably.
Doubtless war-time requirements have placed a severe strain upon the
barely adequate technical resources of many of our laboratories, but, whatever
the reason, no time should be lost in discovering where the weakness in the
production of sub-standard prints lies and remedying it ; unless prompt
measures are taken the whole post-war development of 16-mm. for
entertainment and instruction may be jeopardised.
J. Scott-Russell, who has had 30 years' association with the technical
side of the Industry, has for the last 15 years actively devoted his attention
expressly to the production, processing, and editing of 16-mm. films,
specialising in subjects required for all forms of instructional, documentary,
propaganda, educational, technical, and commercial purposes. His recent
installation of a new sub-standard film laboratory, designed expressly for the
purpose of developing 16-mm. negative film, has been fully occupied. Each
particular film receives immediate and individual treatment according to
client's special needs.
SOUND RECORDING
CONCENTRATION on the war effort has prevented the introduction
of new sound equipment and has curtailed much research on lines which
have no direct bearing on hostilities. Maintenance, however, has been
extremely efficient, and in one way and another the quality of recoiding has,
if anything, improved during the war years. This is indicated by the issue
last year of the A.M.P.A.S. certificate to C. C. Stevens of Denham, in
recognition of the special sound effects for " One of our Aircraft is Missing "
(Br. Nat.) — a,n international tribute which is significant of the ability of our
technicians to achieve, under the most adverse conditions, a standard
of international quality.
The good work performed by British sound engineers, indeed, is a credit
alike to the efficiency of their equipment and to the ingenuity of the technician,
who frequently has been called upon to perform near-miracles, often with an
inadequate supply of spares, with the ever-present thought of the need,
of the strictest economy in materials and the obvious difficulty in
maintaining pre-war levels of maintenance services.
In Hollywood the curtailment of research and development has resulted
in greater emphasis being placed on all forms of economies in operating
techniques. Current practice involves the use of directional type micro-
phones to reduce acoustic pick-up difficulties ; lighter and more portable
looms, particularly the "fish-pole" type, feedback preamplifiers; the
dynamic headset replacing the former monitor booths ; the use of pre-
equalisation for original recordings, both speech and music ; improvements
in variable density recorders have done away with high frequency inter-
modulation effects and increase signal-to-noise range optical efficiency has
been improved by the use of control lenses and the use of fine-grain film for
both sound negative and prints and release positives is almost universal.
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The promised general improvement in methods of sound recording and
reproduction cannot be implemented until after the war, but in the
laboratories of such well-known American firms as E.R.P.I., RCA, etc.,
and of British technicians, there has been constant research along the lines
of producing the sought-after stereophonic effect which RCA launched
just before the war by means of its theoretically efficient but commercially
cumbersome " Fantasound " system. Since then experiments have resulted
in major simplification, and it will not be long after hostilities that systems
of stereophony, embodying merely a twin sound-track and a separate sound
track, will be made available to producers and exhibitors. At least three such
systems are already projected in America — -the RCA modification of the
"Fantasound," the Western Electric, in which a very narrow line, located
in the space between the picture and the existing sound track, contains
a frequency modulated control track ; and Warner Bros., in which the
control track consists of a clean line of varying width over the perforations,
and the width of the line controlling first an additional bank of speakers on
each side of the main speakers and then the volume of a complete set. In
the not too distant future probably all these and possibly other systems will
be embodied in recorders, but long before that time manufacturers of the
various methods must meet and decide upon a standard reproduction
equipment for the exhibitor.
Description has been published (S.I.P.E.) of a film recording and
reproducing equipment upon which, before the U.S. entry into the war,
M-G-M, experts had been working in co-operation with Electrical Research
Products Inc., in connection with a modernising and replacement
programme of the producers. The completion of the equipment has, of
course, been indefinitely delayed, but the apparatus design had previously
reached the stage of completed prototypes. The purpose of the proposed
installation is to replace obsolete equipment and to provide expanded
facilities to accommodate increasing demands so as to eliminate the heavy
overloading of the recording plant.
A useful service has recently been introduced by Boosey & Hawkes in
the form of a compilation of sound tracks and recording of some 50,000 ft.
of film and corresponding records, to meet the demand of producers of
M. of I. shorts for records for "dubbing " or "sound track" film lengths.
These records meet the requirements of the producers without the engagement
of an orchestra, which in many cases would be unwarranted.
By the recently publicised " Flock " process many present-day problems
in the studio can be overcome. The medium employed has a high sound-
absorption factor, and solves most acoustic difficulties, while a special black
finish makes an excellent substitute for black velvet. A full range of colours
is available for use on the set when brilliant or special effects are required.
Any surface, whether wood, metal, textiles, plastics or cardboard, can be
treated and retreated for varying effects as desired.
RECORDER EQUIPMENT
FOLLOWING details of the chief recorder equipment in general use in
this country have been supplied by the firms concerned. In some
instances, however, up-to-date information has not been submitted.
British Acoustic. — -No new types of equipment have been introduced
during the past year other than routine development necessary to maintain
the high performance of the various types of equipment. Three studio sets
are available : type FRM2S, a " de-luxe " installation for A.C. mains ;
type FRM1S, the standard A.C. equipment ; and type LP38, a compact
battery-operated equipment designed on the unit principle for location
work. All three are characterised by " Full Range " frequency response,
" noiseless " recording and the B.A. patented " multi- track " variable area
sound track.
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In the FRM2S equipment the rack mounting system is employed, and
salient features are : Negligible distortion factor throughout ; signal
integrating circuit controlling the " noiseless " bias, giving nearly perfect
background suppression ; dual power and peak level volume indicators, to
give a precise indication of modulation level during recording ; and effective
automatic stabilisation to provide freedom from the effects of wide variations
in mains supply voltage. Microphones of the small- button condenser and
ribbon types are provided, together with a microphone mixing unit of ultra-
modern design. Sound monitoring provision consists of moving-coil head-
phones 'in the studio) and a small "Duosonic" speaker system (in the
recording room). The monitor input may be operated from a photo-cell
pick-up in the recording light beam (as a check on recorder performance)
or direct from the main amplifier. FRM1S equipment is less elaborate,
but is built on similar lines. For news-reel and similar work the type ND
portable equipment is available, recording sound and picture on the same
negative. Although designed for compactness and portability, it nevertheless
embodies such useful features as " noiseless " recording, two microphone
inputs and intercommunication telephones.
Leevers Rich & Co., Ltd.— Both the standard studio installations and
the mobile film recording unit have remained substantially unaltered during
the war period. A new type of disc-cutting machine is now provided for use
with either installation, and employs an improved method of tracking
which eliminates the use of a lead screw, and a cutting head of exceptionally
good performance, both as regards frequency range and freedom from
amplitude distortion. Machines of the new type have been supplied to
ENSA, together with a comprehensive four-channel amplifier and mixing
system.
A 16-mm. recorder is available lor direct recording, but as a war-time
necessity work has been concentrated on the production of 16-mm. sound
films by the electrical reduction process. An improved model of the electrical
reduction machine has been produced which is very flexible and adaptable
in operation. Provision is made for the rapid production of copies from
a single original, using automatic motor control, and when required single
copies can be recorded manually without readjustment.
RCA Photophone, Ltd. — RCA film recording history dates back to
1921 with the development of a variable area recording system ; since 1928,
when, after seven years of intensive research, it was made available to film
studios. RCA has been responsible for many outstanding developments
in sound equipment, including magnetic drive, rotary stabiliser, ground
noise reduction, ribbon microphones, unidirectional microphones, ultra-
violet light optical system, non-slip ultra-violet light printer, modulated
oscillator test system, electronic mixing. To-day RCA ultra-violet sound-
film recorders are standaid equipment in nearly all major Hollywood
studios.
Designed to provide simplicity of installation, ease of operation and
accessibility for maintenance, the RCA recording system requires
a minimum crew. The outstanding feature is its reliability. As an example
of this the RCA Galvanometer will, on the average, operate satisfactorily
for more than a year without servicing. This alone is an important factor
when compared with other modulator units which require servicing as often
as several times a day.
Recommendations for sound motion-picture studios are based on an
accumulated fund of operating experience gained by RCA Recorder Engi-
neers through our work at major studios . . . RCA equipment, performance
and methods are to our knowledge the best available to-day. The art, however,
is constantly changing . . . even now a number of ideas are in the develop-
ment stage . . . and those which are proven improvements will in due
course be made available to all RCA recorder licensees. Technical advice is
provided to all users of the RCA Sound System, as well as complete detailed
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specifications of all phases of processing and processing control, inclnding the
latest method of photographic duping. <
RCA ultra-violet studio recorders are available for permanent
installation or as mobile units, the latter having independent power
generating equipment, and in addition a portable recorder for mobile use,
with independent power equipment, is also manufactured. Playback
equipment, scoring equipment, dubbing equipment, preview and review
equipment are furnished, based upon individual studio requirements.
Western Electric. — 'Although Western Electric facilities are mainly
engaged on war work, their technicians are engaged upon experiment and
research along lines that promise outstanding development in all forms of
equipment for sound recording purposes. Post-war apparatus doubtless
will be affected by the application to commercial usage of various phases of
Government work, both here and in the United States, and it is likely that
it will embrace radical changes in design and provide far superior recording
results.
During the past year a Western Electric Microphonic installation, having
a 50-watt output, was put in at the recently built re-recording theatre at
Denham studio, which was specially designed for two main purposes :
(a) orchestral recording ; (b) the re-recording or dubbing of sound tracks.
Both scoring theatre and monitor room are balanced for sound in a manner
which give exactly similar characteristics, and the system is in complete
agreement with that established by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences of America.
At Merton Park Studios a further Western Electric recording channel
has been added, and another is expected shortly, bringing the total up to
four channels plus a four- way dubbing channel. A WE portable channel and
crew under A. C. Rhind are on location in Tanganyika.
Success has attended the introduction of the WE 16-mm. recorder,
which was designed to meet the demand for an equipment that would enable
sound technicians to record 16-mm. negative with the same facility and assure
the same quality as with standard stock.
THE COLOUR FILM
ONE noticeable feature of war-time film entertainment has been the
sweeping popularity of the colour film, which has gone far in convincing
exhibitors that colour suitably employed is in itself a box-office attraction.
Probably the reaction of the public is due largely to the care shown by pro-
ducers in the selection of vehicles, and to a certain extent, that most of the
pictures have been "escapist" in theme. It is evident, however, that colour
will enter more effectively into the post-war picture, first because of the
greater skill of the technician ; and secondly, because of its appeal to a public
tired of the drab monotony of war-time existence.
Last year's colour films numbered 42 — more numerous than ever before —
and of this total three were British, produced under the aegis of J. Arthur
Rank. The success of " The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp " and the
interest aroused in " Henry V " and " This Happy Breed " have attracted
the attention of other of our producers and the current year's schedules
include other productions in colour, including one or two from Ealing. A
study of the list of colour pictures, in 1943, establishes Technicolor as the
most important colour process in the realm of kinematography at the present
time — a tribute to its generally satisfactory results following upon continuous
improvement. At the same time it has been questioned whether the virtual
domination of the screen by one process is conducive to healthy development
of colour generally. The point is emphasised by the temporary eclipse of the
British Dufaycolor process owing to the firm's concentration upon various
phases of war effort. Development, however, is proceeding, the result of
which will be strongly apparent after hostilities.
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Speaking at the B.K.S., H. V. Walters, B.Sc, A.R.C.S., of Dufay
Chromex, said he thought that the subtractive processes would hold the field,
because of the fact that in an additive process of the reseau type the mosaic
itself has a density in the region of 0.5. Two aspects of future work were the
mathematical theory of colour masking and its practical application, and the
way in which colour reproduction must differ from the original in order to
create a desirable illusion of reality.
For certain studio uses of Technicolor, Monopack film is employed. This
is similar to Kodachrome, but is 35-mm. in width. This is a special multi-
layer raw stock for use in any standard 35-mm. motion picture camera, thus
avoiding the necessity of Technicolor three-strip special cameras. This
monopack stock records directly on three of the layers the three basic colour
components of the scene. This exposed monopack original is then processed
by Technicolor which produces an original in natural colour from which
Technicolor prints 35-mm. or 16-mm. in width may be manufactured. In
addition. 16-mm. film of Monopack type is enlarged to 35-mm.
Dufaycolor. — Reference to the domination of picture screens by one process
is made by A. Cornwell-Clyne, technical manager of Dufay-Chromex. He
foresees the prospect after the war of alternative colour systems, but insists
that their success depends upon an ability to conform to the imagination of
the director of the film, simple enough to permit obliviousness to the way they
work, pliable enough to dispense with technical representatives, and normal
enough to be forgotten by all concerned — with the single exception of the
cameraman. The cost of both negative and positive must approximate
closely to that of black and white. Causes of poor resolving power and
methods for its improvement must be the subjects of research if there is to be
an advance in definition. Major Cornwell-Clyne believes that television
technique will profoundly affect the motion pictures, and as the post-war
television camera and receiver will embody three-colour synthesis and analysis
as standard procedure, this will make reasonably certain the universal adoption
of colour for films. The requirements which they hold must be fulfilled ;
are well understood by Dufay-Chromex, whose development of a product
representing an important movement has reached an advanced stage, and the
hope is expressed that a film record of the Victory processions will be screened
in Dufaycolor.
Technicolor, Ltd. — The past year has witnessed a peak of achievement
for the Technicolor process which has to all intents and purposes dominated
the colour field. No fewer than 42 features were made, as compared with 32,
in 1942, when the footage sold (23,830,650) represented an increase of
9,000,000 ft. over 1941. Technicolor productions in the coming year promise
to be more numerous than ever, practically every major American producer
having scheduled a considerably increased programme. Apart, however, from
feature subjects, the number of shorts in colour is also showing a large increase.
The British organisation, also working at full pressure, has turned out three
features, "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp" (Archer's), "Henry V,"
and " This Happy Breed " (Two Cities), and the demand as regard Govern-
ment-sponsored shorts has exceeded the skilled labour facilities, and as a
result representations have been made to the appropriate Government
department. This company continues to co-operate very closely with the
British Admiralty and Army through the invention, development and installa-
tion by its employees of devices useful for training men for service in the
Armed Forces. Also a substantial part of the prints manufactured during
1943 were for requirements of the British Government, but these are likely to
be restricted owing to labour shortage at the British Technicolor Laboratories.
It is estimated that something like 30 per cent, more filmstock of all
kinds is required to make a Technicolor picture, so the recent cut in film
in the United States has rendered strict economy in use absolutely necessary.
It has not, however, diminished the use of Technicolor. Recently there has
been a rise in price of half cent per ft., but this is to cover working costs which
are larger in America.
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Our activities are governed
by contemporary needs.
The fruition of our devel-
opment work during the
period of war will be at
the disposal of the Motion
Picture Industry and the
Photographic Trade when
peace arrives.
D U FAY - € HRONEX
LIMITED
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BRITISH STUDIOS
Personnel and Equipment of our Producing Units.
ANSON DYER STUDIOS, LTD.
Stratford Abbey, Stroud, Glos.
Telephone : Stroud 629.
Dhectorate : E. Anson Dyer (Managing
Director), E. M. Dyer.
Production Manager ... C. Stobbart.
Head Technician... ... S. Griffiths.
Cameraman ... ... L. Kirley.
Producers of entertainment and advertising
colour cartoon films.
Colour system used : Technicolor.
ASSOCIATED BRITISH PICTURE
CORPORATION, LTD.
Welwyn Studios, Welwyn Garden City.
Telephone : Welwyn Garden 3241-6.
Directorate: Eric Lightfoot, Max Milder,
U.S.A. (Joint Managing Directors), Eric G. M.
Fletcher, LL.D. (Lond.), Philip A. Warter.
Three stages, 100 ft. by 80 ft., 90 ft. x 60 ft.,
and 60 ft. by 40 ft.
Recording Systems : R.C.A. (Mobile) and
Dubbing Channel.
In Charge of Production Robert Clark.
Studio Manager ... Warwick Ward.
Studio Controller ... Vaughan N. Dean, C.A.
Sound Supervisor ... H. Benson.
Chief Electrician ... P. Abbott.
Master Carpenter ... A. Ebling.
Master Painter ... H. Kitchen.
Master Plasterer ... E. Tanner.
Property Master ... A.Howe.
Stores Buyer ... ... E.Jordan.
BRITISH LION FILM CORPORATION, LTD.
Studio : Beaconsfield, Bucks.
Telephone : Beaconsfield 555-8.
Registered Office: 76/78, Wardour Street, W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 2882-5.
Managing Director: S. W. Smith, A. P. Holt,
Charles Flower, L. C. Sennitt, A. C.A.
Secretary L. C. Sennitt, A.C.A.
Producer S. W. Smith.
Production M anager ... Herbert Smith.
Studio Manager A. W. Osborne.
One floor: area, 115 ft. by 55 ft.
The Studios have been requisitioned.
BRITISH MOVIETONEWS, LTD.,
22, Soho Square, W.i.
Telephone: Gerrard 781 1/6.
Director and General Manager : Sir Gordon Craig.
Director and Editor G. F. Sanger.
Assistant Editor T. F. Scales.
News Editor ... ... Frank Chisnell.
Recording System : — Western Electric.
BRITISH NATIONAL FILMS, LTD.
Head Office : National Studios, Boreham
Wood, Herts.
Telephone : Elstree 1644.
Directorate : G. W. Parish, F.C.I.S. {Chairman
and Managing Director), Lady Yule, G. M.
Yule, L. H. Jackson.
Secretary ... A. L. Dugon, A.C.A.
Producers... Wallace Or ton.
Oswald Mitchell.
Frederick Zelnik.
Elizabeth Hiscott.
Directors ... ... ... Maclean Rogers.
John Harlow.
Maurice Elvey
Leslie Hiscott.
Camermen ... ... James Wilson.
Gerald Gibbs.
Publicity Manager ... James Hutchison.
Productions, 1943: "Theatre Royal,"
"The Butler's Dilemma," " The Shipbuilders,"
"Old Mother Riley Overseas," "Heaven is
Round the Corner," " Candles at Nine."
BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWS.
10, School Road, North Acton, N.W.io.
TelepJwne : Willesden 55 11 (6 lines).
Editor ... ... ... G. T. Cummins.
Assistant Editor ... J. Stagg.
Technical Supervisor ... C.W.Green.
Chief A ccountant ... E. Cohen.
Recording System : — Western Electric
BRITISH PICTORIAL PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
Registered Offices: 90, Wardour Street,
London, W.i.
Telephone: Gerrard 3265.
Chairman : J. Arthur Rank.
Studios: 90, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
Producers of Universal News, Entertainment,
Commercial Advertising and Educational Shorts.
CROWN FILM UNIT.
Production Offices, etc.: Pinewood Studios
Fulmer Road, Iver Heath, Bucks.
Telephone : Iver 700.
London Contacts Office : Ministry of Information.
TelepJwne : Euston 4321, Extn. 192
Associate Producers : J. B. Holmes, John Monck.
Directors: H. Jenninjs, P. D. S. Jackson,
R. A. Elton, R. Q. McNaughton, J. Lee,
Peter Bolton.
Chief Cameramen ... F. H. Jones, H.
Fowle.
Cameramen F. Gamage, E. Cat-
ford.
Chief Recordist K. Cameron.
Recordist J. May.
Art Director E. Carrick.
Film Editors S. McAllister,
Michael Gordon.
Production Manager . . . Dora Wright.
Unit Managers G. Bryant, Nora
Dawson, Isobel
P a r g i t e r, Diana
Pine.
Studio Manager ... ... P. Snow.
Chief Electrician ... G. Johnston.
Chief Librarian Miss Pentecost.
Chief Projectionist ... D.Smith.
Chief Carpenter T. Daly.
Chief Property Man _ ... D. Gaffney.
Laboratory and Negatives W. Crisp.
Recording System : — R.C.A.
Productions during 1943: "Close
Quarters," J. Lee; "Western Approaches,"
P. Jackson ; "Come Again," R. Elton ; " Before
the Raid," J. Weiss ; "Silent Village," Humph-
rey Jennings ; " Worker's Weekend."
In Production at time of going to Press :
"Coastal Forces," R. McNaughton; "Lilli
Marlene," Humphrey Jennings; "Morning,
Noon and Night," S. McAllister; "Escort
Carriers," Ralph Elton.
British Studios.
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MOLE-RICHARDSON
(ENGLAND) LTD.
HI ARC WORKS,
82 SUNBEAM RD.,
LONDON, N.W.10.
Programme of Equipment
will be announced in the
Press immediately after
hostilities.
HIRE EQUIPMENT IS
ALWAYS AVAILABLE
TELEPHONE - - DAY WILLESDEN 6834-5-6
NIGHT HODDESDEN 2934
- BOWES PARK 4735
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D. & P. STUDIOS, LTD.
(Owning and Controlling Denham Studios and
Pinewood Studios.)
Denham Studios, Denham, Middlesex.
Telephones : Denham 2345 ; Iver 700.
Telegrams : Ivertelex 103.
Directors : E. Ronald Crammond ; W. H.
Cockburn ; Sir Connop Guthrie, Bart.,
K.B.E. ; W. Mortimer ; Lord Grantley ;
J. Arthur Rank, D.L., J.P. ; C. W. A.
Ray ; Spencer M. Reis.
Secretary M. L. Axworthy.
Chief Accountant ... T. B. Stalker.
Studio Operation ... R. S. Hinchley.
Chief Sound
Engineer A. W. Watkins.
Chief Engineer ... F. Hauser.
Office Manager ...A.V.Hall.
Const. Manager ... W. Searle.
Still Dept E. Wood.
Special Effects ... T.Howard.
Denham Studios,
All Western Electric Sound Recording appar-
atus. Four Western Electric mobile sound
recording trucks. Five Way Western Electric
dubbing channel. Equipped with latest models
Mitchell and Debrie sound, silent and high speed
cameras. Latest model camera cranes, rotam-
bulators and Velocitators, etc.
165 acres of grounds with spacious gardens,
lawns, woods, meadows, and trout stream, etc.
Power Station equipped with six Diesel
electric generators, each capable of developing
750 KW continuously, and 25 per cent, overload
for two hours, capable of delivering over 50,000
amperes at 110 volts for all purposes, or 40,000
amperes at 110 volts can be delivered for two
hours to the four Stages.
Shops, etc. : Carpenters and Wood Machinists
shops (floor space 35,000 sq. ft.), Metal and
Engineers' shops, Foundry and Blacksmith's
shop, Plaster and Modeller's shops, Paint shop,
Electrical Repair shop, Wardrobe workshop,
Wig-making Workshop, Scenic Studio, Drapery
Workshop, Prop and Model Making shop, Prop
Rooms with 31,000 sq. ft. floor space. 14 self-
contained Cutting Rooms, fully equipped, with
latest equipment. Stills' Developing, Retouch-
ing and Printing Laboratories, Optical Printing
and Experimental Laboratories, Scoring Studio
with 4,000 sq. ft. floor space. Restaurant with
seating capacity for 1,000 persons.
Secretary : Leslie F. Baker.
Four floors and special effects stage — one
135 ft. by 85 ft., two 85 ft. by 73 ft., one 60 ft.
by 40 ft.
Recording System : RCA Ultra Violet.
Electrical Equipment : Own generating plant,
arc and incandescent lighting.
Producer ... ... ... Michael Balcon.
General Manager... ■ ... Eric Williams.
Chief Accountant ... J. C. Palmer.
Studio Manager ... ... Hal Mason.
Construction Supervisor . . . Ernest Marlow.
Literary Editor Stella Jonkheere.
Scenario Editor ... ... Angus MacPhail.
Casting Margaret Bonnar.
Supervising Editor ... Sidney Cole.
Musical Director . . . Ernest Irving.
Art Directors Duncan Sutherland.
Michael Relph.
C // ief Engineer ... ... Eric Williams .
Cameramen Roy Kellino.
Wilkie Cooper.
Douglas Slocombe.
Ernest Palmer.
C hief Electrician ... Jack Ford.
Buying Manager... ... F. A Giles.
Film Directors ... ... Charles Frend.
Basil Dearden.
Cavalcanti.
Harry Watt
Press Publicity M. Danischewsky.
GAINSBOROUGH FICTURES (1928) LTD.
Studios : Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush, W.12.
Telephone : Shepherd's Bush 1210.
Poole Street, Islington, N.i.
Telephone : Clerkenwell 1271.
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank, D.L., J.P.
(Chairman), L. W. Farrow, Mark Ostrer,
Maurice Ostrer, F. del Giudice.
Secretary : A. W. Robinson.
In Charge of Productions Maurice Ostrer.
General M anager of Studios A. Godfrey-Lewis.
Studio Managers A. Fennell (Shep-
herd's Bush), C. J.
Hallward (Isling-
ton).
Director of Music ... Louis Levy.
Casting Director Weston Drury.
Productions, 1943: "Miss London Ltd.,"
"Dear Octopus," "Time Flies," "Bees in
Paradise," "Fanny by Gaslight," "Give Us
the Moon," "Two Thousand Women," "Blue
for Waterloo," "Love Story."
Pinewood Studios.
Five stages: 3 — 165 by noft., 2 — 110 by 82ft.
Exterior lots : 48 acres.
Recording System : Western Electric Wide
Range all mains.
Lighting: Direct current supply at 220 and
no volts from own Diesel driven power station
of 2,500 kw., 22,700 amperes at no volts.
Incandescent and arc. lighting chiefly latest
Mole-Richardson types.
EALING STUDIOS, LTD.,
Ealing Green, W.5.
Telephone : Ealing 6761 (12 lines)
Directorate : Stephen L. Courtauld, M.C.
Chairman, Reginald P. Baker, F.C.A.
Managing Director, Michael Balcon, Gordon
W. G. Rayner, Wing Commander A. W. H.
James, M.C., M.P.
QAUMONT BRITISH NEWS.
Film House, Wardour Street, W.i.
Telephone: GerrardQ2Q2.
Studios : Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush.
Telephone : Shepherd's Bush xaio.
Produced by Castleton Knight. Commentated
by E. V. H. Emmett.
Editor R. S. Howard.
Production Manager... H. W. Bishop.
News Manager ... H. Bromige.
Chief Recordist ... A. Bushnell.
Recording Engineer ... H.Abbott.
Cameramen P. Cannon.
S. Bonnett.
A. Edmonds.
H. Morley.
E. A. Candy.
J. Turner.
J. Ewins.
A. E. Aubury.
British Studios.
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R. R. BEARD
LTD.
THEATRE AND STUDIO
Lighting
Equipment
10, TRAFALGAR AVENUE,
LONDON, S.E.15
SOUND RECORDING STUDIO
FOR
POST-SYNCHRONISING & RE-RECORDING
MODILE SOUND UNITS
FOR
LOCATION WORK & STUDIO PRODUCTIONS
16mm. SOUND TRACKS
BY THE "ELECTRICAL REDUCTION" PROCESS
35 mm.
LEEVERS-RICH
16 mm.
STUDIO: 53, BERNERS ST., LONDON, W.I. Tel.: MUSEUM 4700.
Works: 89-91, Wardour Street, W.I. Tel.: Gerrard 5716.
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Recorders A. Prentice.
W. Hooker.
Chief Cutter R. Drew.
Assistant W. Rowe.
Librarian J. O'Kelly.
Sound Equipment: B.A.F.
G. B. INSTRUCTIONAL, LTD.
Studios : Lime Grove, W.12.
Telephone: Shepherd's Bush 1210.
Directors : J. A. Rank, D.L., J. P. (Chairman),
L. W. Farrow, Mark Ostrer, Mary Field,
M.A., Ian Cremieu Javal, H. Bruce Woolfe.
Production Manager : D. Carter.
Film Directors: D. Carter, D. Catling, A.
Dobson, E. S. Morris.
Film Editor C. Tokeley.
Cameramen J. Parker, F. North.
Sound Equipment : B.A.F.
Productions during 1943 : War Office,
Admiralty, Air Ministry, Ministry of Informa-
tion, British Council, Board of Education,
Central Council for Health.
HIGHBURY STUDIOS.
96A, Highbury New Park, Highbury, N.5.
Telephone : Clissold 3784, 3948, 3785.
{See Two Cities Films, Ltd.)
LEEVERS RICH & CO., LTD.
Works: 89/91, Wardour St., W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 5716.
Directorate : Norman Leevers, B.Sc, A. C.G.I.
(Managing Director), R. E. Cooban, A.C.A.
Equipment : Two 35mm. sound-oh-film re-
cording channels. Two 16mm. sound-on-film
recoding channels. Three disc recording channels.
Studio fully equipped for post-synchronising
re-recording, direct recording, etc. Specialising
in mobile and disc recording units for location
work. Comprehensive sound effects library.
Productions, 1942: Technical services rendered
on the following films — Over 50 instructional
and propaganda films for the British and Allied
Government departments ; publicity films
for advertising companies.
Rscording and monitoring services have been
rendered throughout the year to the Polish
Government, Royal Netherlands Government
(Radio Orange) and E.N.S.A.
MARYLEBONE FILM STUDIOS.
245, Marylebone Road, N.W.i.
Telephone: Paddington 2444/5.
Director : H. G. Halsted.
Two stages .comprising 3,600 sq. ft.
MERTON PARK STUDI08 LTD.
269, Kingston Road, Merton Park, S.W.19,
Teleplwne : Liberty 4291 (10 lines).
Company Directors : E. P. L. Pelly (Chair
man), F. A. Hoare (Managing Director), Major
G. Harrison, C. Musk, W. H. Williams,
A. C. Snowden.
Recording System : Western Electric.
Production offices and cutting rooms of
Pulicity Films, Ltd., and Verity Films, Ltd.
Producer F. A. Hoare.
Production Manager ... W. H. Williams.
Studio Manager ... A. C. Snowden.
Film Directors Cecil Musk.
Jimmy Rogers.
A. C. Hammond.
George Cooper.
A. Travers.
Assistant Directors ... R. Curtis, N. Hemsley.
Scenarists Harold Purcell (Chief).
Mary Bendella.
J. Phelan.
J. S award.
Cameramen ... ... Jimmy Rogers.
A. T. Dinsdale.
R. Lapresle.
Art Director ... ... Harold Watson.
Assistant Art Director Joan Croft.
Recordists Al Rhind.
Charles Tasto.
Cecil Mason.
Edgar Law.
Chief Electrician ... R. J. Collard.
Editors ... C. Beaumont (Chief).
A. C. Hammond.
Cath Miller.
A. Travers.
Floor Foreman ... E.Turner.
Animation Dept. ... R. R. Thumwood
(Chief), Miss Scott
Kemball and staff
of 15.
Studio Facilities : Three sound stages, equipped
with Western Electric Mirrophonic and portable
sound channel. Mole-Richardson lighting.
Productions, 1943 : M.O.I, shorts, propa-
ganda ,training, etc.
M. P. STUDIOS LTD.
Station Road, Boreham Wood, Elstree,
Herts.
Telephont : Elstree 1761.
Directorate: Eustace Watkins (Chairman),
Lord Grimthorpe, W. B. Anderson, C.A.,
C. A. O. Berner.
two stages, 125 ft. by 86 ft. and 65 ft. by
35 ft. Dubbing stage.
Studio Manager: D. Sullivan.
Recording System : RCA Ultra Violet.
The Studios have been requisitioned but
equipment may be hired.
NATIONAL STUDIOS, LTD.
National Studios, Boreham Wood, Herts.
Telephone : Elstree 1644.
Directors : G. W. Parish, F.C.I.S. (Chairman),
Lady Yule, G. M. Yule.
Secretary ... ... A. L. Dugon, A.C.A.
Studio Manager . . . Gerald Blattner.
Sound Supervisor ... H. V. King.
Four sound stages. Recording system,
R.C.A. ultra violet.
NETTLEFOLD STUDIOS.
72A, Carlton Hill, St. Johns Wood, N.W.8.
Telephone : Maida Vale 1141-4.
Head Office : 22, Soho Square.
Telephone : Gerrard 7811.
Proprietor: Archibald Nettle fold.
Three sound stages, RCA Photophone sound
system (mobile for exterior work).
General M anager ... E. G. Roy.
StU^W Manager ... W. H. Norris.
Production M anager .. . G. Shurley.
Film Directors Blaydon Peake.
H. Hughes.
Art Director Victor Hembrow.
Continuity Secretary ... Pat Cantwell.
Scenario Editor ... L.G.Richards.
Scenarists ... ■ ... H. Hughes.
Bladon Peake.
Camerman H. Wheddon.
Camera Operator ... W. Richards.
Sound Recordist ... J.H.Meyers.
Sound stage with RCA sound system.
Cutting rooms and theatre.
Nettlefold Studios, Walton-on-Thames, are
requisitioned.
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PATHETONE STUDIO.
103/9, Wardour Street, W.i.
Telephone: Gerrard 5701.
One floor, approximately 50 ft. by 50 ft
Production Manager ... F. Watts.
Studio Manager ... J.Brewster.
Sound Recordist ... George Newberry.
Scenario Editor ... E. Eve.
Art Director S. Savoie.
Chief Electrician ... J.Williamson.
Chief Carpenter J. Brewster.
Chief Cameraman ... M. Redknap.
Publicity G. Mowforth.
Recording Systems : — Ambiphone and Visatone.
Lighting Equipment : — Three banks of 24
500 -watt lamps on runners suspended from
roof. Fourteen filament spots from 2,000 to 5,000
watts on wheels and telescopic stands. Six
filament broadsides, etc. Arc spots, 1 100-amp.
choked arc on travelling cradle ; two 50-amp.
choked arcs ; two 100-amp. floods ; two 35 auto-
matic broadsides, etc. Max. amp. available
over 1,000 amp. at 110 volts. One 220 volt line
to carry 100 amps.
Productions, 1943 : Pictorial Revue o
1943 (Producer — F. Watts) ; various com.
mercial and propaganda productions ; numerou
Pathe weekly productions.
P1NEW00D 8TUDIO8, LTD.
PlKKWOOD, IVER HEATH, BUCKS.
Registered Office: Pinewood Studios.
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank (Chairman) ;
E. Ronald Crammond, Lord Grantley.
Charles Boot, H. J. V. Hake, Spencer M.
Reis, W. H. Cockburn, M. L. Axworthy
(Secretary).
PUBLICITY FILMS, LTD.
Filmicity House, Upper St. Martin's Lane,
London, W.C.2.
Telephone: Temple Bar 5420
Studio : 269, Kingston Road, Merton Park,
S.W.19.
Telephone : Liberty 4291.
Directorate: E. P. L. Pelly (Chairman and
Managing Director), E. W. Beckett Ward
Burton, A. T. Burlinson, F. A. Hoare,
F. S. Box, H. V. Purcell.
RIVERSIDE STUDIOS, LTD.
Crisp Road, Hammersmith, W.6.
Telephone : Riverside 3012 (4 lines).
Directors : Jack Buchanan, J. Donaldson-
hudson, R. H. Shipley, R. J. Eagle.
Two Stages.
Recording Systems .-—Two RCA Ultra Violet
recording channels, four RCA re-recording chan-
nels. Visatone Noiseless Track Recording.
Visatone 3-Channel Re-recording.
Studio Manager and
Engineer P. L. Kendrick.
Chief Sound Engineer... G. Burgess.
Recordist S. Jolly.
Chief Construction ... P. Dukelow.
Productions, 1943: "I'll Walk Beside
You" (Butchers), "Rhythm Serenade" (Colum-
bia-British), "Somewhere in Civvies"
(Butchers), "Headlines" (John Corneld Pd.),
" It's in the Bag" (Butchers), "Demobbed"
(Butchers).
SCOTTISH FILMS, LTD.
26, India Street, Glasgow.
Telephone: Central 9377-9378.
Directorate : Malcolm M. Irvine, M. A. Irvine
Stanley L. Russell.
Recording System : Albion Truphonic.
Processing Plant : Debrie and Vinten.
Film Director S. L. Russell.
Producer M. M. Irvine.
Cameraman ... ... Henry Cooper.
Librarian ... ... Annie Forrest.
Productions, 1943 : M.O.I., Industrial,
News Reel.
SOUND CITY (FILMS), LTD.
Studios and Administrative Offices : Sound
City, Shepperton, Middlesex.
Telephone: Chertsey 2211/8.
Chairman and Managing Director : Norman
G. W. Loudon.
Studio Manager P. Bell.
Technical Supervisor . . . Baynham Honri.
Chief Engineer ... ... R. J. Duxon.
Recorder L. Wilkins.
Studio space : 7 stages — 2 size 150ft. by 120 ft.;
2 size 120 ft. by 100 ft. ; 1 size 100 ft. by 80 ft.,
and 2 size 70 ft. by 40 ft. Stages can be utilised
to give a total length shot of 268 ft., are air-
conditioned and four are fitted with tanks.
60 acres of grounds, including river, gardens^
woodland, park, jungie, and ornamental lake.
Recording Systems : Three Mobile Channels :
Two RCA and one Visatone with silent track.
Equipment includes latest model Debrie
cameras, camera crane, modern lighting,
tubular scaffolding, back-projection, play-back,
wind machine, 12 cutting rooms, 3 viewing
theatres, vaults, post-recording theatre, RCA
and Visatone dubbing equipment.
Power supply from 5 Ruston Hornsby Diesel
engines and electric generators with reserve
battery set giving an output of 17,000 amps,
at no volts.
Scenic docks with large stocks of sets available
for use by tenants.
Workshops are fully equipped with the most
modern machinery and equipment for facilitating
the work of carpenters, plasterers, painters and
electricians.
Catering : A portion of the premises is licensed
as a hotel and includes restaurant accommoda-
tion for all purposes.
The company specialises in the supply to
independent producers of studio space with all
necessary service.
TWICKENHAM STUDIOS.
St. Margaret's, Twickenham.
Telephon e : Popesgrove 5 5 1 1 .
Proprietors : Studio Holdings Trust, Ltd.,
44, Brook Street, Mayfair, W.i.
Floors. No. 1, 140 ft. by 80 ft.
Recording Systetn : RCA and Film Recorders
three channel re-recording.
Electrical Equipment : B.T.-H., Mole-Richard-
son, Kandem.
These studios have been requisitioned.
TWO CITIES FILMS, LTD.
Highbury Studios, 98, Highbury New Park
N.5.
Telephone: Clissold 3784-3948-3785.
London Address : 15. Hanover Square, W.i.
Telephone: Mayfair 1227 (7 lines).
Directorate: Major A. M. Sassoon, O.B.E.,
M.C. (Chairman), F. Del Giudice (Italian )
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(Managing Director), Colonel G. R. Crosfield,
O.B.E., D.S.O., T.D., Spencer M. Rets,
John Sutro, J. H. Keeling.
Secretary G. Cattaneo.
Publicity Manager ... Margaret Marshall.
Productions, 1943: "The Gentle Sex,"
" The Flemish Farm," " The Lamp Still Burns,"
" The Demi-Paradise."
Directorate : F. L. Harley, K. N. Hargrbaves,
R. Sutton Dawes.
Secretary : N. H. Nesse.
Two floors : 12,252 sq. ft.
Recording Systems : Visatone and Asfi-Tobis.
Studio Manager: A. T. Jones.
Taken over by Crown and Service Units.
WARNER BROS. FIRST NATIONAL
PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex.
Telephone: Kingston 2 181 — 2189.
Directorate : Max Milder (Chairman), E . G. M.
Fletcher, F. V. Roycb, F.C.A.
Studio Operation : —
In Charge 0/ Production... A. M. Salomon.
Production Manager ... H. S. Richmond
Studio Manager A. M. Salomon.
Assistant Directors ... F. Hermes, Rex
Allen.
( hief Cameraman ... Otto Heller.
Cameramen G. J. Drisse.
R. Day.
A rt Director N. G. Arnold
Chief Electrician and
Engineer C. Evemy.
Casting Director E. L'Epine Smith.
Chief Sound Engineer ... E. A. Royls.
Studio Facilities : Two sound stages ; R.C.A.
sound equipment ; Location facilities — Nil.
WEMBLEY FILM STUDIO, LTD.
(Formerly Fox British Pictures, Ltd.)
Empire Way, Wembley Park, Middlesex.
Telephone: Wembley 3000.
WORTON HALL STUDIOS, LTD.
Isleworth, Middlesex.
Telephone : Hounslow 1333.
Head Office: Quality House, Quality
Court, Chancery Lane, W.C.2.
Directorate: Capt. A. S. Cunningham-Rbid,
M.P., M. Middleton {Secretary), Alan H.
Hawes, F.C.A.
Three stages : 130 ft. by 86 ft., 130 ft. by 45 ft.,
100 ft. by 45 ft. ; one silent stage seven-acre
exterior lot.
Two channels Western Electric wide range
equipment. Hydraulic camera crane. One
Vinten and two super-Parvo-Debrie cameras,
back projector.
The Studios are requisitioned.
YOUNGER FILM PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
War-time Address : 16, Harman Drive, N.W.2.
Telephone: Gladstone 6641/2.
Directors: H. Ad ley, I. Isaacs, J. D. Marks
S. H. Bell, F. N. Bloomfield.
Studios, Great Windmill Strbbt, W.i.
Advertising Films.
BRITISH PRODUCTION UNITS.
(Other than those possessing their own Studios.)
ALEXANDER KORDA FILM PRODUCTIONS,
LTD.
Denham Studios, Denham, Uxbridge,
Middlesex.
Telephone: Denham 2345.
Directorate : Sir Alexander Korda (Chairman),
Hugh Quennell, Zoltan Korda, Sir
David Cunynghame, Bart.
THE ARCHERS FILM PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
120, Dorset House, Gloucester Place,
N.W.io.
Telephone : Welbeck 1226.
Directorate : Michael Powell, Emeric Press-
burger.
Secretaries : Betty Curtis, Joan Page.
Publicity : Vivienne Knight.
ARGYLE BRITISH PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
4, GUNGATE, TAMWORTH, STAFFS.
(Studios Used.)
Telephone : Welwyn Garden 3241.
Chairman : F. H. Argyle.
Managing Director ... John Argyle.
ASSOCIATED INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS
OF GREAT BRITAIN, LTD., CONTROLLING
WIDGEY R. NEWMAN PRODUCTIONS.
Directors : Joan Newman, J. Miller, Widgey
R. Newman (Managing Director).
Exclusive Sales A. Fried, Film Sales.Ltd.,
Representative ... 191, Wardour Street.
Producer and Film
Director Widgey R. Newman.
A ssociate Producer . . . Joan Newman.
A rt Director N. Griffin.
Cameras Roy Plaskitt.
Billy Williams.
Assistant Cameras ... Fred Lack.
Editorial Assistant ... P. Briggs.
Continuity Jean Honour.
Personal Secretary to
Mr. Newman ... Mary Williams.
Recording Systems : Imperial Sound, Lever's,
Rich.
Product distributed by Warner Brothers,
20th Century Fox, Metro Goldwyn Mayer,
Butcher's, New Realm, etc.
BRITISH AVIATION PICTURE8, LIMITED
The Manor, Davies Street, Berkeley
Square, W.i.
Telephone: MAYfair 4016.
Registered Office :
9, Idol Lane, Eastcheap, E.C.3.
Directorate : G. King, C. King, and J.Stafford.
Producer John Stafford.
Film Director ... George King.
Scenarists Miles Malleson.
Henry C. James.
BRITISH AND DOMINIONS FILM CORPORA-
TION, LTD.
Imperial Studios, Boreham Wood, Herts.
Telephone : Elstree 11 72.
Dirtctorate: E. Ronald Crammond (Chairman),
Lord Grantley, W. H. Cockburn.
Secretary : A. L. Dugon, A.CA.
British Studios,
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BRITISH FILMS, LTD.
199, Piccadilly, W.i.
Telephone: Regent 2828.
Directorate : Rt. Hon. Lord Denham, M.C. ;
J. Moores; H. C. J. Russell Smith, K. L.
Lockstone.
Director of Production Harvey Harrison.
Production Manager Stanley E. Morris.
Cameramen J. Rose and H. Orchard
Scenarist Carol Harvey.
W orks Manager and
Designer J. Briggs.
BRITISH FINE ART8 PICTURES, LTD.
" Croylands," 14, Upper Brighton Road,
Surbiton, Surrey.
Telephone: Elmbridge 521 1-2-3.
Directorate : E. Godal, H. Henri, R. Neall,
M.A.
BRITISH FOUNDATION PICTURES, LTD,
Lindsay House, 171, Shaftesbury Avenue,
W.C.2.
Telephone : Temple Bar 8577.
Provincial Office : 5, Spot Chambers,
Derby.
Telephone: Derby 2874.
Directorate: W. R. Hutchinson, B.Sc. (pro-
fessionally known as Ronald Haines) (Man.
Director), M. J. Hutchinson.
Film Director : Ronald Haines.
Chief Cameraman : Stanley Mumford.
Cameramen used : Geoffrey Faithful, Stephen
Dane.
Productions, 1943 : Documentary entertain-
ment "shorts," Industrial, Propaganda and
Training films for Government Departments
and training. Feature films for general enter-
tainment.
B. S. PRODUCTIONS.
Production Office and Cutting Rooms :
12, D'Arblay Street, W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 3579.
Director of Production ... Paul Barralet.
Secretary E. Stoneham.
Film Directors P. Barralet and Gran-
ville Squiers.
Script Writers Isobel St. Vincent.
Roy Patrick.
Film Editor Ivy Mulligan.
Cameraman A. Burger.
Contact Manager ... F. W. Kilner.
Productions, 1943: "Pinnacle of Fame,"
"Waterways," "Show Goes On," "Men
O' Devon," "For Art's Sake," "Growing
Pains," and " I Want to be an Actress." Also
many Training films for H.M. Services and
Propaganda Shorts.
BUTCHER'S FILM SERVICE, LTD.
Head Office : 175, Wardour Street,
London, W.i.
Production Office: 175, Wardour Street,
London, W.i.
Telephone: Gerrard 728a (3 lines).
Managing Director: F. W. Baker.
Studios Used : Walton-on-Thames ; River-
sidb, Hammersmith and Burgh Island,
Devon.
Productions, 1943 : " I'll Walk Beside You,"
" Somewhere in Civvies," "The Tale of a Dog,"
" It's in the Bag," "Demobbed."
CAPAD, LTD.
Canada House, Norfolk Street, Strand,
W.C.2.
Directorate : Stephen L. Courtauld, Lord
Grantley and Marken field, Reginald P.
Baker, F.C.A., Michael Balcon, Anthony
Havelock Allan, John Sutro.
C. J. CAYLEY PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
26/27, D'Arblay Street, W.i.
Directorate: C. J. Cayley, F.R.G.S., A.R.P.S.,
and I. C. L. Cayley.
Secretary ... ... R. Jones.
Producers of Interest, Educational and Travel
Shorts.
CHARTER FILM PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
199, Piccadilly, W.
Telephone: REGent7469-
Directorate: John Boulting (Managing Direc-
tor), Roy Boulting, R. Boulting.
Producer ... John Boulting.
Production Manager ... Geoffrey Gabriel.
Film Director ... ... Roy Boulting.
Assistant Director J. Redway.
Cameraman ... ... Mutz Greenbaum.
Art Director Duncan Sutherland.
CINEGUILD, LTD.,
Reg. Offices : Canada House, Norfol k
Street, W.C2.
COLONIAL FILM UNIT (M. of !.).
21, Soho Square, W.
Telephone : Gerrard 2666.
Administration ... ... H. L. Bradshaw.
Production ... ... Wm. Sellers, M.B.E.
Film Director ... ... George Pearson.
Cameraman H. Morey.
Film Editor Victor Gover.
COLUMBIA (BRITISH) PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
Office: 139, Wardour St., W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 4321.
Production Office : 13, Wigmore Street, W.i.
Telephone: Langham 457i.
Directors : Harry Cohn, Jack Cohn, H. Sydney
Wright, G. R. Webb, Max Thorpe, F. G. Hill,
Jos. Friedman (Managing Director).
Secretary : F. G. Hill.
Productions, 1943: "Get Cracking,"
"Rhythm Serenade," "Bell Bottom George."
CONCANEN PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
(Concanen Recordings, Ltd.).
Denham Studios, Denham, Mddlsx.
Telephone: Denham 2345, Extn. 236.
London Office: Piccadilly House, 35,
Regent Street, S.W.i.
Telephone: Reg. 1134-
Directorate : Derrick de Marney (Managing
Director), J. C. Wilson, A.L.A.A., J. H.
Hudson.
Films, 1943 : "The Gentle Sex " (Two Cities-
Concanen), "Unfinished Journey," "Calling
Mr. Smith," "A Polish Sailor," "My Arrows
of Desire" (in preparation), "Children Must
Laugh " (in preparation).
CONQUEROR FILMS, LTD.
Registered Offices : Moorgate Hall, Moor-
gate, E C.2.
Telephone: Kelvin 6491.
7, Park Lane, W.i.
Telephone : Grosvenor 2618.
Directors : Paul Soskin, R. C. Sheen, F.C.A.,
A. E. Baker.
Secretary : A. G. Stickland.
Producer Paul Soskin.
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STRAND FILM CO., LTD.,
1 1 8, Old Burlington Street, W.
Telephone: Regent 0611.
Directors: G. W Parish (Chairman), Lady
Yule, Louis Jackson.
General Manager ... M. Hankinson.
Production Manager . . . Jessie Goodwin.
Research and Contacts. . . Joyce Davis.
Unit Manager ... Arthur Barnes.
Film Directors Gilbert Gunn, Roger
MacDougall.
Scenario Jack Commen.
Chief Cameraman ... A. H. Luff.
Cameramen Cyril Bristow, H. N.
Edwell, Charles Marl-
borough.
Supervising Editor ... Ralph Kemplen.
Editors ... ... Frederick Weiss,
Frances Cockburn.
Assistant Editors ... Joan Mason, Seth Holt,
Patricia Murray,
Jenny Holt.
Publicity Manager ... Jimmy Hutchison.
TWENTIETH CENTURY PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
Registered Office : 31-32, Soho Square, W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 7766.
Directorate: Robert T. Kane (Managing
Director) ; F. L. Harley, L. F. Baker, R.
Sutton Dawes, K. N. Hargreaves.
Secretary ... K. N. Hargreaves.
VISUAL EDUCATION, LTD.
Registered Office : Stoll Offices, Coliseum Build-
ings, St. Martin's Lane, W.C.2.
Telephone : Temple Bar 1500.
Directorate : O. L. Stoll, L. Johns, Faince
Littler.
Secretary-Manager : A. P. Bartlett, Stoll
Offices.
WALLACE PRODUCTIONS, LTD.
Wallace House, Wardour Street, W.i,
And Yateley, nr. Camberley, Surrey.
Telephones : Gerrard 2639, Yateley 3170.
Directors : C. R. Stilwell, P. A. Nicholls,
D. F. Cantlay, Norman Leevers.
Secretary B. H. Foster.
Production Manager ... A. V. Curtice.
Productions, 1943: 26 Editions of "Signs
of the Times," and Government films.
PRODUCERS OF ADVERTISING
PROPAGANDA & SUB-STANDARD
FILMS, ETC.
ANALYSIS FILMS, LTD.
Stratford Abbey, Stroud, Glos.
Telephone : Stroud 629.
Directorate : E. Anson Dyer (Managing
Director), E. M. Dyer.
Production Manager : H. C. Stobbart.
Head Technician : S. G. Griffiths.
Cameraman, L. Kirley
Producers of Diagram and Technical Films.
ANDREW BUCHANAN PRODUCTIONS.
Park Studio, Putney Park Lane, S.W.15.
Telephone : Putney 6274.
Director of Production : Andrew Buchanan.
BRITISH CINE RECORDING, LTD.
Works: 89/91, Wardour Street, W.i.
Telephone: Gerrard 5716.
53, Berners Street, W.i.
Telephone : Museum 4700.
Directorate : Norman Leevers, B.Sc, A.C.G.I.
(Managing Director), D. F. Cantlay, R. E.
Cooban, A.S.A. Secretary : R. E. Cooban
Equipment : Positive and negative 16 mm.
SDund-on-film recording and electrical reduction.
BRITISH DOCUMENTARY FILMS, LTD.
Lindsay House, 171, Shaftesbury Avenue,
W.C.2.
Telephone : Tern. 8577.
Directorate : W. R. Hutchinson, B.Sc. ; Court-
ney Hume, M. J. Hutchinson.
Director of Productions ... Ronald Haines.
BRITISH FILMS, LTD.
199, Piccadilly, W.i.
Telephone : Regent 2828.
BRUCE'S, LTD.
38a, Broadway, Ealing, W,|.
Telephone : Ealing 1033.
COMMERCIAL EDUCATIONAL FILM (TOPICAL
PRE88 AGENCY, LTD.)
20-21, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, E.C. 4.
Telephone : Central 8982-3-4.
Directorate : J. B. Helsby (Man. Director), E. J,
J. Mallison, J. Oliver, V. M. Palmer.
A. S. Parkes, H. Stowell.
Studios Used : Red Lion Court and Highbury.
Production Manager ... J. Oliver.
Cameramen .., V. St. Locke,
CONCANEN PRODUCTIONS.
(Concanen Recordings, Ltd.).
Denham Studios, Denham.
Telephone : Denham 2345. Ext. 236.
London Office : Piccadilly House, 33,
Regent Street, S.W.i.
Telephone : Regent 1134.
Directors : Derrick de Marney (Managing
Director), J. C. Wilson, A.L.A.A, J. H.
Hudson.
CROWN FILM UNIT.
Pinewood Studios
Telephone: Iver 700.
DIAGRAM FILMS, LTD.
28-30, Little Russell Street, London,W.C.i.
Telephone : Holborn 5249.
Directorate: W. B. A. Woolfe, Francis H.
Cropp, Alfred Ridley Martin.
Specialists in Diagrammatic and Cartoon
Work.
DORLAND ADVERTISING, LTD.
Dorland House, 18-20, Regent street, S.W i.
Telephone: Whitehall 0112 (11 lines).
EMPIRE FILM PRODUCTIONS.
Radnor House, Regent Street, W.i.
Telephone : Regent 2988, 5910, 5240.
Telegraphic address : Empfilms, Piccy. London .
Directors : M. Goodman, V. Cockrane Hervey.
Production Managers... Len Lake, Frank
Richardson.
Cameraman Morton Lewis.
Secretary ... ... Frank Cheeld.
FILM CENTRE.
34, Soho Square, W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 4253.
Managing Director : Basil Wright.
FILMS OF GREAT BRITAIN, LTD.
Park Studio, Putney Park Lane, S.W.15.
Telephone: Putney 6274.
Chairman and Managing Director : Andrew
Buchanan.
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TBI 5 T ! N ©1
J. M. S. Whittow,
A.C.A.
David MacKane.
: "Our Life Depends,"
i," " Take Care."
UND SERVICES, LTD.
ib, Upper St. Martin's Lars,
W.C.2.
hone : Temple Bar 5420.
g jor G. Harrison (Chairman) ,
Lly (Managing Director), S. G.
'ndustrial and Educational Films .
Direct Readings
•
Current, A.C./D.C.
Voltage, A.C./D.C.
Resistance
Capacily
Audio-Frequency
Power Output
Decibels
Orders can now
only be accepted
which bear a
Qovernment
Contract Number
and Priority
Rating.
R
Entirely self-contained,
this one instrument provides
for every essential test in the
maintenance of electrical and
sound equipment. It has 50
ranges of direct readings,
and is well within the limits
of B.S. 1st grade accuracy,
automatic cut-out protects the
meter from damage in the event of
severe overload. With its Audio-
frequency Power Output and Decibel
ranges, it is an all-embracing test
instrument and indispensable to the
maintenance and sound engineer.
An
AvoMeter
Rend. Trade Mark
ELECTRICAL MEASURING INSTRUMENT
OR SHORT FILMS, LTD.
3URLINGTON STREET, W.I. '
phone: Regent 061 1.
AND FILM GO., LTD.
I d Burlington Street.
phone : Regent 061 1.
JACKSON PRODUCTIONS.
TUDios, Hest Bank, near
MORECAMBE.
hone: Hest Bank 375.
' lager : Travis Jackson, Dpi. Arts
1, Assoc. B. 8c A.F.A.
I .... ... Theresa Honour.
V. Nortdella.
5, 1943 : Technical and scientific
I Educational, Nature, Industrial,
orts, not sub-standard.
ERITY FILMS, LTD.
West Street, W.C.2.
? .' Temple Bar 0315-6, 5664-5.
ig Directors : Sydney Box and
*SON.
\ G. WARNE, LTD.
*rsh Street, Bristol, x.
tphone : Bristol 24920.
. G. Warne (Managing), R. F.
Warne.
mercial and Documentary Films
5, etc.
) WIDE PICTURES, LTD.
bury Avenue, London, W.i.
'phone: Gerrard 1736.
>ios Used : Welwyn.
ector ... James Carr.
ucer ... Ralph Bond.
mager ... Hindle Edgar.
>rsonnel : Alice Baker, Robin J.
Graham Cutts, Clifford Dyment,
is, Clifford Hornby, Hilary Taylor,
lilllams.
is, 1943 : Instructional and
Films.
PUBLICITY SERVICE, LTD.
tress : 16, Harman Drive, N.W.i
\hone: Gladstone 6641/2.
Adley (Managing Director),
S. H. Bell, F. N. Bloomfield
[DERGAST.
Jreat Windmill Street, W.
Companies are National Film
.td., and Younger Film Produc-
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* Fuel economy becomes a profitable virtue by installing
ALDRICH.
INDUCTORS
[As supplied with the famous Strong A.C. Arc Lamps in over
THREE hundred Cinemas)
Full particulars from:
STRONG ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTORS LTD.,
72, Wardour Street, W.1
Telephone : GERRARD 6246
GOVERNING DIRECTOR: HERBERT C. PRIDE, M.B.E.
LEADING SPECIALISTS IN THE DESIGN
AND MANUFACTURE OF
DECORATIVE LIGHTING FITTINGS
AND
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Take 'Pride7 in your Lighting
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AND CONSULTANTS' REQUIREMENTS, OR
PREPARED BY OUR OWN STAFF OF SPECIALISTS
69-81, Clapham High Street, London, S.W.4
Telephone: Telegrams-,
Macaulay 2281 (Private Exchange) Pridelite, Clapcom, London
WHEN THINGS
RETURN to NORMAL
and supplies become much more plentiful ; when we can
forget restrictions, regulations, coupons and all other
set-backs to efficient production and distribution, Pathe
will be ready and fully reorganised to supply quickly
your many equipment needs. Please keep us in mind.
Ill, W ardour St, London, W.7. Sole Agents for
ROSS PROJECTORS
GENERAL
AND
CLASSIFIED
TRADE
DIRECTORY
INDEX
PAGE
General Trade Directory ... ... ... ... 303
Classified Trade Directory ... ... -•• ... ... 333
Our Leading Companies ... ... ... ... 353
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J. ROWLAND SALES LTD.
THE LEADING
Cinema & Theatre Estate A gents. Valuers & Surveyors
Expert Consultants to the Cinema & Theatre Industry
URGENTLY REQUIRED Cinemas and Theatres in all parts of
the United Kingdom for important purchasers with unlimited capital.
Properties damaged by blitz or requisitioned can be immediately
dealt with.
We have bought and sold on behalf of Clients more Cinemas and
Theatres in 1943 than in any previous year.
Confidential negotiations can be entered into immediately. Communicate
with the Managing Director, J. Rowland Sales, and be sure of
RELIABILITY EFFICIENCY
}
An important client's tribute to
INTEGRITY I J- Rowland Sales.—
"By the confidence which he has inspired in his
clients and by the moderation of his charges,
punctuality in discharging his negotiations,
simplicity and clearness of his dealings and the
intelligent way he carries them out, the success he
has attained was through the happy applicition
of the best principles of commercial strategy not
audacity, but by prudence and perseverance."
OFFICES: FARADAY HOUSE
8-10, CHARING CROSS ROAD
LONDON, W.C.2.
Phone Nos.: TEMple Bar 9710 & 9719
CAN WE HELP YOU?
AS IN PEACETIME
IN WARTIME —
'Phone : LUTON 922
Night: LUTON 3665
JACK ROE SUPPLIES LTD.
40 A, BUXTON RD., LUTON, BEDS.
Offer you THE FINEST SERVICE TO YOUR
PROJECTION EQUIPMENT
We speciatise in.
CENTURY & SIMPLEX REPAIRS
NORTHERN IRELAND REP.:— HARRY WILTON
20, CHURCH STREET, BELFAST
General Trade Directory. 303
General Trade Directory
For Classification according to Trades, see pages 333 to 352
Will foreign readers note that in order to economise space, the word London is
omitted from all London addresses. These can be identified by the district
numbers — W.I, etc.
jfc Denotes temporary war-time address.
A. W. H. Engineering Co., Ltd., Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucester ... Moreton-in-Marsh 79.
Abrahams, A. E., 52, Portland Place, W.i Langham 4292 Abrahmend,
Wesdo.
Accumulator Makers' Association, 66, Victoria Street, S.W.i ... Victoria 2853.
Accurate Check, Ltd., 94, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1703 Unreserved,
Rath.
Ace Distributors, Ltd., 66, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3165-6 Acefilmi, Rath.
Ace Publicity Co., Ltd., 55, Warren St., W.i Euston 5351-4.
African Consolidated Films, Ltd., Queen's House, Leicester
Place, Leicester Square, W.C.2 Gerrard 195 1— — Amltrus, Les-
quare.
Ajax Films, 14, Waterloo Place, Regent Street, S.W.i Mayfair 4111.
^Albany Ward Theatres, Ltd., Newcombes, Crediton, Devon... Crediton 262.
Alexander Korda Film Productions, Ltd., Denham Studios Denham 2345.
Allen Construction Co. (1936), Ltd., 667, Cumbernauld Road,
Glasgow, E.i Provan Mill 4030.
Alfred Black Bookings, Ltd., Suite 9, 115, Shaftesbury Av., W.C.i Temple Bar 9324.
Allied Film Unit (see Public Relationship Films)
Allport, F. W., 11, Bruton Street, W.i Mayfair 4195.
Alton Battery Co., Ltd. (incorporating Fuller Accumulator Co.,
1926, Ltd.), Alton, Hants Alton 2267-8 Battery, Alton.
Ambassador Film Productions, Ltd., 179, Wardour Street, W.i... Gerrard 3872-3 Ambanlm,
Rath.
aft Ambassador Film Productions, Ltd., 4, Royalty Parade, Bourne
End, Bucks Bourne End 299 — Ambafllm,
Bourne End.
Amesbury Cinemas, Plaza, Amesbury, Wilts Amesbury 354.
Analysis Films, Ltd. (See Anson Dyer)
Andrew Buchanan Productions (See Films of Great Britain) ...
Andrew, Smith, Harkness, Ltd., 96-100, Kensal Road, W.io ... Ladbrook 1276-7.
Anglo-American Colour Photographic Industries, Ltd., 30,
Queen's Grove, N.W.8 Primrose 3734.
Anglo-American Colour Photographic Industries, Ltd., Elstree
Way, Boreham Wood, Herts Elstree 1781-2 Fraunhofer.
Anglo-American Film Corporation, Ltd., 119-125, Wardour St. Gerrard 3202.
Anglo-American Film Corporation, Ltd. (Publicity), 92, Wardour
Street, W.i Gerrard 4177.
if Anglo-American Film Corporation, Ltd., The Manor, Barkham,
near Wokingham, Berks Aborfield Cross 344.
Anglo-American Film Corporation, Ltd., "High Meadows,"
Cookham Dean, Berks Marlow 406.
Anglo-Canadian Distributors, Ltd., 76-78, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2882-5 Smicoolm.
Anglo-Continental Films, Ltd., 19, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2...
Anima Film Co. Ltd., 76, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2882.
Anselm Odling & Sons, Ltd., 132, New North Road, N.i Clerkenwell 6464.
Anson Dyer Studios, Ltd., Stratford Abbey, Stroud, Glos Stroud 629.
Archers Film Productions, Ltd., 120, Dorset House, Gloucester
Place, NW.i Welbeck 1226.
Archibald Nettlefold Productions, 72a, Carlton Hill, N.W.8, and
22, Soho Square, W.i Maida Vale 1 141 and Gerrard 781 1.
Ardente Acoustic Laboratories, Ltd., Guildford, Surrey Guildford 3278-9 and Putten-
ham 276 Ardente.
Art Display Service, 149, Lupus Street, S.W.i Victoria 97931.
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Argyle British Productions, Ltd., Welwyn Studios, Welwyn
Garden City, Herts Welwyn Garden 3241.
Artads Service, Waterloo Road, Cricklewood, N.W.2 Gladstone 5473-4 Nuadz, Gold.
Artons, Ltd., 6, Dyott Mews, W.C.2 Temple Bar 7028.
Artons, Ltd., 5, Old Palace Lane, Richmond Richmond 1323.
Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, Ltd., 16, Mortimer Street, W.i... Museum 3562 Ascherberg.
Associated British Caravans, Ltd., 140, Green Lanes, N.16 Clissold 5657 and Tudor 2525.
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. ... Gerrard 7887 Britcin, Piccy.
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow, C.2 Central 6662-3 Cinesup.
Associated British Picture Corporation, Ltd., Film House,
Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 4314 — Natpicture, Rath.
Associated British Picture Corporation, Ltd., Elstree Laboratories,
Elstree, Herts Elstree 1600 — Natstudios, Bore-
ham Wood.
Associated British Picture Corporation, Boreham Wood, Elstree, Elstree 1600 — Natstudios 'Phone
Herts ■. Boreham Wood.
Associated Film Carriers of Great Britain, Ltd., 82, Victoria
Street, S.W.i Victoria 5069.
Associated Independent Producers of Great Britain, Nightingale
Corner, Nightingale Road, Bushey, Herts Bushey Heath 1714.
Associated News Theatres, Ltd., 147, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1416.
Associated Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd., New Gallery House,
123, Regent Street, W.i Regent 8080 Procin the, Piccy.
jfe Associated Provincial Picture Houses, Newcombes, Crediton,
Devon Crediton 262.
Associated Sound Film Industries, Ltd., Wembley Park Wembley 3041.
Associated Southport Cinemas, Scala Buildings, Kingsway, South-
port Southport 3903.
Association of Cine-Technicians, 9, Bromefield, Stanmore, Mx.... Edgware 3119 and 7668.
Association of Film Laboratory Employers, 51, Lincoln's Inn
Fields, W.C.2 Holborn 0625-8.
Association of Realist Film Producers, 21, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 2484.
Association of Short Film Producers, 34, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 15 10.
Atkinson's Pictures, Ltd., 9, North Road, St. Andrews, Bristol, 6 Bristol 44190.
Austin Walters & Son, Ltd., Ayres Road, Old Trafford, Manchester Trafford Park, 1 827 Ohmic.
Automatic Coil Winder and Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd.,
Winder House, Douglas Street, S.W.i Victoria 3404-7.
Automaticket, Ltd., 197, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3482-3— Tradrego, Rath.
Automaticket, Ltd., 318, County Chambers, Corporation Street,
Birmingham Central 1205 Mechtain.
Automaticket, Ltd., Wellesley House, 11, Wellington Circus,
Nottingham.... Nottingham 42941.
Automaticket, Ltd., 7, High Street, Cardiff Cardiff 217 Mechtain.
Automaticket, Ltd., 2, Fraser St., London Road, Liverpool 3 ... North 0447 -Mechtain.
Automaticket, Ltd., 45, West Nile Street, Glasgow, C.i City 6031-2 Mechtain.
Automaticket, Ltd., 7, Greek Street, Leeds Leeds 25001 Mechtain.
Automaticket, Ltd., Barrass Bldg., Barrass Bdge., Newcastle-on-
Tyne Newcastle 21482 Mechtain.
Automaticket, Ltd., 21, Spring Gardens, Manchester, 2 Blackfriars 0162 — Mechtain.
Automaticket, Ltd. (L. Elliman, 9, Eden Quay, Dublin) Dublin 43371.
Automaticket, Ltd., 29-31, Ocean Buildings, Donegall Square
East, Belfast Belfast 23936.
Autotype Co., Ltd. Works : Brownlow Road, W. Ealing, W.13 Ealing 2691-3.
Avon Distributors, Ltd., 2, The Gables, Vale of Health, Hamp-
stead, N.W.3 Hampstead 4071.
Aza, Bert, Ltd., 22, Charing Cross Road, W.C. 2 Temple Bar 0222.
Baer, M. (Continental Film Exchange), 176, Wardour Street,
W.i Gerrard 5719 — Biophone, London.
Baggott's Transport Services, 66, Willenhall Road, Wolver-
hampton Wolverhampton 21894.
Baird Television, Ltd., Worsley Bridge Road, Lower Sydenham. Hither Green 4600 Televisor
Forest.
Baker, Chas. and Co., Ltd., 137, Tottenham Court Road, W.i ... Euston 4721.
Baker, Herbert, Water Lane, Thaxted, Essex Thaxted 341.
Baldwin Cinema Service, Ltd., 22, The Parsonage, Manchester... Deansgate 2311 & Sale 1967.
Balexcro Theatres, Ltd., 127, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 7362 (Ext. 1).
Balleny, H. T., 436, Warwick Road, Solihull, Birmingham Solihull 1652.
Ballman, Stan. V., 36, Stanwey, Exetar
Barber, Geo. H.. Palace, Tunstall, Staffs Hanley 7453 Palace.
Barker, John, Palace, Lancaster
Barney Jacobs, Ltd., Piccadilly House, Piccadilly Circus, S.W.i Regent 1255-6 Janaud.
Baum, Maurice, 112, Marlborough Street, Dublin Dublin 71432.
Bausch & Lomb, Africa House, Kingsway, W.C Holborn 6604.
B, & B. Batteries, Ltd., 61, Caxton Road, Wimbledon, S.W.19... Liberty 4993.
Beard, J. Stanley, and Bennett, F/L.R.I.B.A., 101-3, Baker
Street, W.i Welbeck 2858-9.
Beard. R. R., Ltd., 10, Trafalgar Avenue, S.E.is... , Rodney 3136 — Biojector Peck.
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Beck, R. & J., Ltd. Head office : 69, Mortimer Street, W.i Museum 9696-7 Objective,
Wesdo.
Beck & Windibank, Ltd., Clement Street, Birmingham 1 Central 3834. -Carpets.
Bedford Cinemas (1928), Ltd., 19, Castle Street, Liverpool 2 Central 1544 — Logical, Liverpool.
Beever, James, & Co., Ltd., Brook Street, Huddersfield Huddersfield 427 Beever.
Bell & Howell Co., Ltd., 13-14, Great Castle Street, W.i. Langham 3988-9 Belanhowe.
Wesdo
Benham & Sons, Ltd., 66, Wigmore Street, W.i Welbeck 9253 -Benham
Wesdo.
Benjamin Electric, Ltd., Brantwood Works, Tariff Road, N.17... Tottenham 5252.
Bennie, John, Ltd., 149, Moncur Street, Glasgow, .2 Bell 3 no.
Benslyn, W. T., A.R.C.A., F.R.I.B.A., 12, Charlotte Road, Bir-
mingham 15 Calthorpe 1955.
Berger, Lewis & Sons, Ltd., Homerton, E.9 Amherst 3321 — Lewberg, Telex.
Berkeley Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., Vincent House, Vincent
Square, S.W.i Victoria 8051 (4 lines) — Berkelon,
Sowest.
Berkeley Film Productions
Berman, M., Ltd., 18, Irving Street, Leicester Square, W.C.2 Whitehall 5726-8.
Bernstein, Sidney L., 36, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 3554 Berdarold, Piccy.
Berry, W. E., Ltd., Nesfield Printing Works, Nesfield Street,
Bradford Bradford 1291 Posters.
Bersel Manf g. Co . , Lawrence Works , Tottenham ,N.i5
Best, Joseph, Productions, Ltd., 176, Wardour St., W.i Gerrard 3601.
Betts, John, & Sons, Falcon House, Eagle Street, Holborn, W.C. Holborn 5842.
Betterways, Ltd., 33, Great Queen Street, W.C.i Holborn 3213.
Betty White, 33, George Street, Hanover Square, W.i Mayfair 5989.
Beverley, Samuel, F.R.I.B.A. (Verity & Beverley) 32, Old Bur-
lington Street, W.i Regent 2117
B.G. (London), Ltd., 17-19, Stratford Place, Oxford Street, W.r.
Binns, J. J., Fitton & Haley, Ltd., Bramley Organ Works,Leeds Pudsey 2630 — Organs, Bramley,
Leeds.
Birmingham Sound Reproducers, Ltd., Claremont Works, Old
Hill, Staffs Cradley Heath 6212-3— Electronic,
Old Hill.
Blackmore & Sykes (Blackmore, A.C., M.B.E., L.R.I.B.A.,
P.A.S.L, & W. E. Sykes, F.S.I.), Ruskin Chambers, Scale
Lane, Hull Central 35369 and 35339.
Blackpool Film Transport, 29a, Range Road, Manchester, 16 Mosside 1771.
Blackstone & Co., Ltd., Stamford, Lines Stamford 2233-5 Blackstone.
Blackstone & Co., Ltd., 90, Victoria Street, Bristol Bristol 24458 Blackstone.
Blackstone & Co., Ltd., Baltic Chambers, Wellington Street, Central 7604-5 Blackstone.
Glasgow.
Blackstone & Co., Ltd., 41, Donegall Place, Belfast
Blackstone & Co., Ltd., 10, Burgh Quay, Dublin..... Dublin 72575 Ralister.
Blakeley's Productions, Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Manchester, 3... Blackfriars 1023.
Blyth, S. S. Kinemas, Ltd., 42, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-
Tyne Newcastle 28082-3.
Board of Trade, Cinematograph Films Branch (for registration,
licensing and returns), 1-6, Tavistock Square, W.C.i Euston 4433
Board of Trade Industries & Manufacturers Department,
Millbank, S.W.i
Bonded Film Stores, Ltd., 33-35, Endell Street, W.C.2 Temple Bar 3887.
Boosey & Hawkes, Ltd., 295, Regent Street, W.i Langham 2741 Sonorous.
BOROUGH BILLP0ST1NG CO. (Proprs. Odhams Press Ltd.),
10-14, Macklin Street, Drury Lane, W.C.2 Temple Bar 2468 Borobilpo,
Westcent.
sfcBoro' Billposting Co., "Badminton," Gloucester Road,
Kingston Hill, Surrey Kingston 2792
Boro' New Electric Signs (see Franco-British Electrical Co., Ltd.)
Bostock Cinema Circuit, 45, Chevalier Street, Ipswich Ipswich 4036 & 51324.
Bosworth & Co., Ltd., 14-18, Heddon Street, Regent Street, W.i Regent 4961-2 — Bosedition Piccy.
Bovilsky, R., 34, Batson Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, S.2
Branford's (V) Circuit, Gaiety, Whitehaven Whitehaven 312.
Brearley, J., 97, Bridge Street, Manchester Blackfriars 9892.
Brennan's (Jas.) Theatres, 107, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness... Barrow 990 Brennan, Barrow.
Brent Laboratories, Ltd., North Circular Road, Cricklewood,
N.W.2 Gladstone 4271 — Tophilma Gold.
Brilliant Neon, Ltd., Paragon Works, Uxbridge Road, W. 12 ... Shepherd's Bush 2281 Sign-
boards, London.
Britannia Batteries, Ltd., Windsor House, 46, Victoria St.,
S.W.i Abbey 1 69 1 Britanicus, Sowest.
Britannia Batteries, Ltd., Redditch, Worcs Redditch 155 (four lines).
Britanicus Redditch.
Britannia Films (Studios), Livingstone Buildings, Hertford Hertford 117.
Britannia Sub-standard Productions, Ltd., Britannia House,
Upper Berkeley Street, W.i Ambassador 2351.
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British Actors' Equity Association, Imperial Buildings, 56, Kings-
way, W.C.2 Chancery 6934.
British Acoustic Films, Ltd., Woodger Road, W.12 Shepherd's Bush 2050.
British Arc Lamp Carbon (War Emergency) Pool, 42, Oxford
Road, S.W.15 Putney 6247.
British Australasian Film Corporation Ltd., 122, Wardour
Street, W.i Gerrard 7041.
British Aviation Pictures, Ltd., The Manor, Davies Street,
Berkeley Square, W.i Mayfair 4016.
British Board of Film Censors, 31-32, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 7766 — Censofilm, Phone.
British Cine Recording, Ltd., 89-91, Wardour Street, W.i Museum 4700.
British Consolidated Pictures, Ltd., 199, Piccadilly, W.i Regent 22S3.
British Council (Film Dept.), 3, Hanover Street, W.i Mayfair 8484.
British and Dominions Film Corpn., Ltd., Imperial Studios,
Boreham Wood, Herts Elstree 1172 — Birdofilms.
British Documentary Films, Ltd., 171, Shaftesbury Ave., W.C.2 Temple Bar 8577.
British Dominions Films, Ltd., of Australia (Ralph E. Smith),
Sackville House, 40, Piccadilly, W.i (see also Smith, Ralph) Regent 1455.
British Empire Films, Pty., Ltd., Kent House, 87, Regent Street,
W.i Regent 3737.
British Federation of Film Societies, 36, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 3554.
British Film Institute, 4, Great Russell Street, W.C.i Museum 0607-8.
British Films, Ltd., 199, Piccadilly, W.i Regent 2828.
British Film Producers Assn., 17, Waterloo Place, S.W.i Abbey 6472 and 7322.
if. British Fine Arts Pictures, Ltd., Croylands, 14, Upper Brighton
Road, Surbiton, Surrey Elm 521 1-3.
British Foundation Pictures, Ltd., Lindsay House, 171, Shaftes-
bury Avenue, W.C.i Temple Bar 8577.
Britith Instructional Film*, Ltd., 111, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 4360 Pathirema,R*th.
British Kinematograph Society, Dean House, 2, Dean Street, W.i. Gerrard 7368.
British Lion Film Corporation, Ltd., 76-78, Wardour Street, W.i Gtrrard 2882-5 Brilionfll, Rath.
British Lion Film Corporation, Ltd., Lion Studios, Beaconsfield,
Bucks Beaconsfield 555.
British Movietonews, Ltd., 22, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 7811-5 Movietone,
British National Films, Ltd., National Studios, Boreham Wood, [Rath.
Herts Elstree 1644— — Brinathlm.
British and Overseas Film Sales, Ltd., 169-171, OxfordStreet Gerrard 3991 Bofilms, Rath.
British Optical Lens Co. (Props., E.Elliott, Ltd.), Victoria Works,
315, Summer Lane, Birmingham 19 Aston Cross 1156-9 Galalith,
Birmingham 19.
British Ozaphane, Ltd. (Factory), Aintree Road, Perivale, Middle-
sex Perivale 4466.
British Ozaphane, Ltd., 72a, Carlton Road, N.W.8 Maida Vale 0026.
British Paramount News, 10, School Road, N.W.10 WiUesden 5511 -Nuparamo,
Phone.
British Pictorial Productions, Ltd. (Universal News), 90, Wardour
Street, W.i Gerrard 3265 — Filmolitan, Rath.
British Poster Advertising Assocn.. 48, Russell Square, W.C.i ... Museum 1485 Disthene,
Westcenc.
British Publicity Pictures, 128, Finchley Road, N.W.3 Hampstead 4424.
British Radio Corporation, Ltd., Devonshire Works, Chiswick
High Road, W.4 Chiswick 1289.
British Ratin Co., Ltd., 125, Pall Mall, S.W.i Abbey 7621
British Short Film Makers Society, Ltd., 171, Shaftesbury
Avenue, W.C.i
British Talking Pictures, Ltd. (Factory and Service), Woodger
Road, Shepherd's Bush, W.12 Shepherd's Bush 2050.
jfcB. S. Productions, 16, Orchard Drive, Edgware Edgware 0408.
B.T.P. Sales & Services, Ltd., Woodger Road, Shepherd's Bush Shepherd's Bush 2050.
British Thomson- Houston Co., Ltd., Crown House. Aldwych,
W.C.2 (Head Office, Rugby) Temple Bar 8040.
British Vacuum Cleaner and Engineering Co., Ltd., Goblin Works,
Leatherhead Ashtead 866 Vacuumiser,
Phone Leatherhead.
Briton Mfg. and Sanitary Services, Ltd., 150, Southampton Row,
W.C.i Terminus 6137.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd., 58, Great Marlborough Street, W.i ... Gerrard 2911-3 — Stafilm, Wesdo.
jfc Brockliss, J. F., 3, Grange Gardens, St. Albans, Herts St. Albans 5077.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd., 181, Howard Street, Glasgow Bell 1156.
Brockliss, J.Frank, Ltd., 67, Britannia House, Wellington Street,
Leeds Leeds 24509.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Manchester Blackfriars 5974
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd., 224, Hawthorne Road, Kingstanding,
Birmingham Erdington 0139.
Brooks, J. B., & Co., Ltd., Great Charles Street, Birmingham ... Central 3671 Brooks.
Brown, J., & Co., 228, Fulwood Road, Sheffield Sheffield 61126.
Browne & Son, Percy L., & Harding, F./F.R.I.B.A., Pearl
Buildings, Northumberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne Newcastle 22325 Details, New-
castle.
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Brace's, Ltd., Broadway, 28-28A, Broadway, Ealing, W.5 Ealing 1033
Brush Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., Loughborough Loughborough 3131
Brush Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., Surrey House, Victoria
Embankment, W.C.2 Temple Bar 6262
jfeBudd, Messrs. S. W., 59, Cole ParkRoad, Twickenham Popesgrove 4918.
Bull, J. F., la, Ladas Road, West Norwood, S.E.27
Buknan- Jupiter Screen Co., Ltd., 43-49, Higham Street, E.17 ... Larkswood 1061-2.
Buoyant Upholstery Co., Ltd., Sandiacre. Nottingham Sandiacre 13 and 14.
Burger and McQuitty, 21, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 5040.
Borkitt, Frank, Ltd., 8a and 10, Lant Street, Borough, S.E.i ... Hop 0865 Burkiproof, S dist
Burt Bros. (Bow) Ltd., Stoneleigh Works, Stanfield Road, Bow,
E.3. (Artificial Flowers) Advance 1675 — Burtflora,
Bochurch.
Bury Film Transport Ltd., Weybourne, Holt, Norfolk Weybourne 226
Bushey Film Studios, Melbourne Road, Bushey, Herts Bushey Heath 1341.
Batcher's Film Service, Ltd., 175, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 728a Butchilms, Rath.
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd., 42, Horse Fair, Birmingham Midland 0047 Butchilms.
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd., Dominion House, Queen Street,
Cardiff Cardiff 3182 Butchilms.
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd., 164, Howard Street, Glasgow ... Central 1034.
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd., 41, Albion Street, Leeds Leeds 26339 Butchilms.
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Manchester Blackfriars 1433 Butchilms.
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd., 94, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-
Tyne ". Central 23136 — Films.
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd. (E. Durand), 44, Ebers Road,
Mapperly Park, Nottingham Nottingham 65990.
BUfcher's Film Service, Ltd., 36, Gresham Street, Belfast
Butcher's Film Service, Ltd., 70, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin... Dublin 48450.
Buxton, Joseph and Harry, Gaiety Theatre, Manchester
Byron Pictures. Ltd.. Byron House, 7-9, St. James's Street, S. W.i Abbey 3515
Caledonian Associated Cinemas, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings,
Drummond Street, Inverness Inverness x Macandrews, In-
verness.
Calender's Cable & Construction Co., Ltd., Hamilton House
E.C.4 Central 5241 Callender, Fleet
Callow Rock Lime Co., Ltd., Shipham Road, Cheddar, Winscombe,
Somerset Cheddar 21.
Cambridge and District Film Transport Co., 17, Chase Avenue,
King's Lynn, Norfolk King's Lynn 2355.
Cameo Features, Ltd., 52, Shaftesbury Avenue, .W.i Gerrard 1668.
Campbell Bros., Ltd., 30-31, Albert Embankment, S.E.n Reliance 2217.
Capad, Ltd., Canada House, Norfolk Street, Strand, W.C.2
Capital and Provincial News Theatres, Ltd., 100, Baker Street,
W.i Welbeck 0081-2
Caplin Engineering Co., Ltd., Beaconsfield Road, Willesden,
N.W.10 Willesden 0067-8 Caplinko,
Willroad.
Carbon Pool {see British Arc Lamp Carbon)
Carlyle Pictures, Ltd., 7, Carlisle Street, W.i Gerrard 3945-6.
Cary & Co., 11, Great Marlborough Street, W.i Gerrard 4041 -Muscarysel,
Wesdo.
Cartwright, Jack, 53, Nonnanton Road, Derby Derby 2820.
Castle & Central Cinemas, Ltd., 3, 5 and 7, The Hayas, Cardiff Cardiff 2982 Omnibus.
Cassell, Andrews & Co., Ltd., Hardiman Works, Hardiman Street,
Manchester, 3 Blackfriars 9039 — — Harcoruber.
Cattermoul, Cecil, Ltd., Colquhoun House, Broadwick Street,
W.i Gerrard 3592 — Scanofil, Phone,
London.
Cavendish Pictures, Ltd., 26, St. Anne's Court, W.i Gerrard 2208-9 Highflyer,
Rath.
Cayley, C. J., Productions, Ltd., Academy House, Coldstream,
Scotland. (London Office, 26-27, D'Arblay Street, W.i) ...
C.B. Projections, Ltd., Works, Cranleigh, Surrey » Cranleigh 354.
C.B. Projections, Ltd., Prudential Buildings, Guildford Guildford 3311.
Celluloid Despatch Services, Ltd., 84 and 167-9, Wardour Street,
W.i Gerrard 2368-9.
Celluloid Products, Ltd., Fresh Wharf, Highbridge Road,
Barkir? Rippleway 3525.
Celluloid Tteatre, 84, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2368-9.
Celotex Lta, North Circular Road, Stonebridge Park, N.W.10...
Central Agency Films, Imperial Buildings, 94, Westgate Road,
Newcastle Newcastle 22549 & Gosforth 5 1846.
Central Printing Co. (C. Sowden, Ltd.) Rossendale Road, Burnley Burnley 4030
Central Picture Theatres (Lincoln), Ltd., Mutual House, 23
Albion Place, Leeds 1 Leeds 20691-2.
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The Kinematograph Year Book.
Central Pictures Theatres (Lincoln), Ltd., Princes House,
190-195, Piccadilly, W.i Regent 0652.
Century Machinery Stores, 4, Back Lane, Upper Sandworth
Street, Dublin
Century Theatre {see aoth Century-Fox)
Chafir, L., 17, Queen Anne Street, W.i Langham 2576.
Chalmers. John, 213, Buchanan Street, Glasgow. C.i Douglas 3152.
Chalmers Wood Agency, Princes Arcade, 190, Piccadilly, W.i.... Regent 2617-8.
Champion, Chas. H., & Co., Ltd., 99, Howards Lane, Putney
S.W.15 Putney 7871.
Champion,,Chas. H., & Co., Ltd., National House, 60-66, Wardour
Street, W.i
Champion, Chas. H., & Co., Ltd., Grove Road, Chadwell Heath,
Essex Seven Kings 2421.
Champion, J. B., & Sons (Dursley), Ltd., Reliance Works, Dursley,
Glos Dursley 5 Champion.
Charter Film Productions, Ltd., 199, Piccadilly, W.i Regent 7469.
Chappell Piano Co., Ltd. (Mustel Organs), 50, New Bond Street,
W.i Mayfair 7600.
Chemical Cleaning & Dyeing Co.. Argyll Street, W.i Gerrard 1911.
Cheshire County Cinemas Ltd., Empress Theatre, Runcorn Runcorn 2291.
Chester, J. & W., Ltd., 11, Great Marlborough Street, W.i Gerrard 4041— Guarnerius, Wesdo.
Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd., Head office : Exide Works,
Clifton Junction, Nr. Manchester Swinton 201 1 Chloridio.
Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd. (Exide), 18-22, Bridge Street, [Pendlebury
Manchester Blackfriars 1 158/9 -Exidedepo.
Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd. (Exide), 55/58, Dale End,
Birmingham Central 3076 Exidedepo.
Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd. (Exide) 15/18, Broadmead,
Bristol Bristol 22461 -Exidedepo.
Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd. (Exide), 40 /44 Tureen Street,
Glasgow Bridgeton 985 Exidedepo.
Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd., Grosvenor Gardens House,
Grosvenor Gardens, S.W.i Victoria 2299— Chloridic, Sowest.
Christian Cinema & Religious Film Society, Jasper Road, S.E.19 Gipsy Hill 2255.
Christie Unit Organs, 372, York Way, N.7 North 1137-8 Bassoonist.
Christie, W., & Grey, Ltd., 4, Lloyd's Avenue, E.C.3 Royal 7371-2— Typhagitor, Fen.
Cinema Accessories, Ltd., Princes Chambers, 6, Corporation
Street, Birmingham, 2 Midland 0283-4.
Cinema Building Co., 11-29, Renfrew Street, Glasgow, C.i Douglas 5481-3.
Cinema Club, Glasgow (Secretary), 163, Hope Street, Glasgow... Central 3114-5.
Cinema Contact, Ltd., 34, Soho Square, W. 1 Gerrard 3743.
Cinema Employment and Sale Bureau, 18, Cecil Court, W.C.2 ... Temple Bar 1414.
Cinema News, 80-82, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2504 Faddist, Rath.
Cmema Publicity Supply Co., Ltd., 60, Lime Street, Liverpool... Royal 8102.
Cinema Screen Servicing Co., no, Cherrydown Avenue, South
Chingford, E.4 Silverthorne 3089.
Cinema Signs, Ltd. (Studios), Plender Place, Plender Street,
Camden Town ,N.W.i Euston 1416.
Cinema Signs, Ltd., 147, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1416.
Cinema Utilities, Ltd., 18-24, Corn Market, Belfast Belfast 21160.
Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association of Gt. Britain and Ireland,
127, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 7362.
sjc Cinematograph Exhibitors Association of Great Britain and
Ireland, 19, Highmoor Rd., Caversham, Reading Reading 72761.
Cinematograph Films Council, Board of Trade Great George St.,
S.W.i Whitehall 514c
Cinematograph Trade Benevolent Fund, 52, Sh.aftesbury Avenue,
W.i Gerrard 4104.
Cinematograph Trade Provident Institution 52, Shaftesbury
Avenue, London, W.i Gerrard 4104.
Cinesales, Ltd., 49, Frith Street, W.i Gerrard 5457-
Cinesales, Ltd., Acme Works, Burnt Mill, Essex Harlow 2272.
Cinesound Productions, Ptv., Ltd., Kent House, 87, Regent St.,
W.i Regent 3737-
Cine-Technician (see Association of Cine Technicians).
Cinetheatre Construction Co., Ltd., 181, West Regent Street,
Glasgow Douglas 5071-2.
Cinit, 283, Lonsdale Road, Barnes, S.W.13 Prospect 1073-4.
Clage's Ltd., Baltic Yard, Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E.17 ...... Keystone 4328.
Clarion Eilms, Ltd., Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammer-
smith, W.6
Clark & Fenn, Ltd., 16, Old Town, Clapham, S.W.4 Macaulay 2455-7
Plasdecor, Clapcoin.
Clark, James, & Eaton, Ltd., Scoresby House, Glasshill Street,
Blackfriars, S.E.i Waterloo 461 1 Replacement,
Sedist.
Clark'3 Cinemachinery, 9, Meard Street, W.i Gerrard 3957.
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Clarke & Vigilant, Sprinklers, Ltd., Atkinson .reet, Deansgate,
Manchester, 3 Deansgate 2727-8— — Expertibus.
Clarke & Vigilant, Sprinklers, Ltd., Aldine House, 10-13, Bedford
Street, W.C.2 Temple Bar 8314-5 Kilblare,
Lesquare.
Classic Displays, 48, Broadway, Stanmore, Middlesex Grimsdyke 734.
Claude-General Neon Lights, Ltd., Pitman House, Parker Street,
Kingsway, W.C.2 .... Holborn 7294 Claudgen,
Westcent.
Clavering & Rose, 199, Piccadilly, London, W.i .. Regent 1146-8.
Clavton. E. C. Bank Chambers .70, The Moor. Sheffield Sheffield 24673.
Clem West (see West, Clem)
Clifford Kemp, 15, Cavendish Chambers, 91, The Headrow, Leeds Leeds 27702.
Clifton Cinemas and Associated Companies, Princes Chambers,
6, Corporation Street, Birmingham, 2 Midland 0283-4.
Coates & Co., Ltd., Balhousie Works, Perth Perth 63 Coates, Perth.
Cochran, Chas. B., 49, Old Bond Street, W.i Regent 0424.
Coles, George, F.R.I.B.A., 40, Craven Street, W.C.2 Whitehall 7756-7-
Collins, J., & Son, Ltd., 65-67, Kingsland Road, E.2 ClerkenweU 7125.
Collins, Pat., Gondola Works, Shaw Street, Walsall, Staffs Walsall 3175 Gondola
Colonial Film Unit (M. of I.), 21, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 2666.
Coltman, A. & Co., Fairfield Works, Hounslow, Mdsx Hounslow 3265-6 Fairfield,
Hounslow.
Columbia (British) Productions, Ltd., 13, Wigmore St., W.r Langham 4571.
Columbia Graphophone Co., Ltd., Hayes, Middlesex Southall 2468— — Colgraph, Hayes.
Columbia Graphophone Co., Ltd. (Recording Studios), 3, Abbev
Road,N.W.8 '. Maida Vale 7386.
Columbia Pictures, 139, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 4321 — — Columfilm.
Columbia Pictures, 28, Severn Street, Birmingham Midland 3373 Columfilm.
Columbia Pictures, Dominion Arcade .Queen Street, Cardiff ... Cardiff 1520 Columfilm.
Columbia Pictures, 64, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin Dublin 72620 Columfilm.
Columbia Pictures, 164, Buchanan Street, Glasgow Douglas 0306 — —Columfilm.
Columbia Pictures, 3, Alfred Street, Leeds Leeds 30274 — ■ — Columfilm.
Columbia Pictures, 14A, Norton Street, Liverpool North 2284 Columfilm.
Columbia Pictures, 42, Deansgate, Manchester Blackfriars 5624 Columfilm.
Columbia Pictures, Film House, 67, Westgate Road, Newcastle Newcastle 24261— — Columfilm
Columbia Pictures, North Street Arcade, Belfast Belfast 24047 Columfilm.
Combined Optical Industries, Ltd., Plasta Works, Bath Road,
Slough Slough 21292.
Commercial & Educational Films, 20-21, Red Lion Court, E.C.4 Central 8982-4.
Common Ground, Ltd., 37, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 7296.
Compton Organ Co., Ltd., John, Chase Road, North Acton,
N.W.10 Willesden 6666-7.
Concanen Productions, Denham Studios, Uxbridge, Middlesex... Denham 2345 (Ext. 236).
Concanen Recordings, Ltd. (see above)
Conqueror Films, Ltd., 7, Park Lane, W.i, and Moorgate Hall,
E.C.2 Grosvenor 2618 & Kelvin 6491.
Constructors, Ltd., Nickel Works, Tyburn Road, Erdington
Road, Birmingham 24 Erdington 1616 Equipstors.
Cook, E. W., M.I.C.E., M.I.S.E. (deceased), see Palmer, Geoffrey
Cooper (Owen) Theatres, George Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk Hadleigh 81.
Cornwall Circuit, Ltd., " Deauville," 786, Newport Road, Rumney
Hill, Cardiff St. Mellons 174.
Coronel Pictures, Ltd., 72, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3400.
Cosmopolitan Film Distributors, Ltd., c/o 60, Chandos Place
W.C.2 TempleBar393i — Cosfilms.Phonc.
Cotton, A., 3, Grosvenor Parade, Ealing Common, W.5 Acorn 1212.
County Films (I. M. Grainge), 41, Albion Street, Leeds Leeds 26946.
Cox & Co., Watford By-pass, Watford, Herts Watford 5631-4 Coxanco.
Cramer & Co., Ltd., P. A., National House, 6o-66,WardourSt.,W.i Gerrard 1404.
Craven Cinemas, Ltd., Station Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire... Craven Anns 78
Crawford , W. S. , Ltd., 233 .High Holborn, W.C.i Holborn 4381.
Crewe (Bertie) & Kay, 1, Green Lane, Hendon, N.W.4 Hendon 2364.
Cricks, R. Howard, F.R.P.S., Dean House, Dean Street, W.i Gerrard 7368.
Criterion Film Productions, Ltd., 5/9, Quality Court, W.C.2 Holborn 3687.
Criterion Plates, Paper Films, Ltd., Criterion Works, Stechford,
Birmingham , Stechford 2007 Criterion.
Cromie, Robert, F.R.I.B.A., 6, Cavendish Square, W.i Langham 2874-5.
Crompton Parkinson, Ltd., Bush House, Aldwych, W.C.2 (Works:
Guiseley, Leeds) Temple Bar 59H.
Crossley, John & Sons, Ltd., Dorland House, 18-20, Regent St.,
S.W.i Abbey 5057.
Crown Theatre, 86, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 5223.
Crowe & Co. (Kinematograph Engineers) Ltd., 52, Stowell
Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne Newcastle 25539.
Crown Film Unit, Pinewood Studios Iver 700.
Crown Film Unit (London Contacts Office), Ministry of Informa-
tion Euston 4321 (Extension 192).
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Crypton Equipment, Ltd., George St., Bridgwater, Somerset ... Bridgwater 2614-5 — Cryptoquip,
Bridgwater.
Crypton Equipment, Ltd., 94, Petty France, Westminster, S.W.i Whitehall 721 1.
Cummings, Peter, F.R.I.B.A., 3, Appleby Lodge, Wilmslow
Road, Manchester 14 Rusholme 4753.
Curtis Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Reg. Office), 26-38, Paddent- Riverside 4456 Rheofaire
wick Road, W.6 Phone.
Customs & Excise (Films), Colquhoun House, Broadwick Street,
W.i Gerrard 2189.
C.W.S. Film Unit, 1, Balloon Street, Manchester Blackfriars 1212 Wholesale,
Manchester.
C. W.S. Film Unit (Film Library), Sophia Street, Collyhurst,
Manchester Collyhurst 1480 Wholesale
Manchester.
Daily Film Renter, 127-133. Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 5741 — Movpicnews, Rath.
Dairy Supply Co., Ltd., Cumberland Avenue, Park Royal, N.W.10 Willesden 4601 Dairy Supply,
Phone, London.
Dallmeyer, J. H., Ltd., Church End Works, High Road, Willesden,
N.W.10 Willesden 1621-2 Dallmeyer,
Willroad.
D. & P. Studios, Ltd., Denham Studios, Denham, Bucks Denham 2345.
Danilo Cinema Circuit, Danilo, Quinton, Birmingham 32 Woodgate 2562.
Daponte, Demetre, D.Sc, L.S.C., P. & O. House, 14-16, Cockspur
Street, S.W.i Whitehall 6747
Davis, Basil, M.I.E.E. (serving with H.M. Forces)
Davis Bros., Illuminating Engineers, Ltd. (Works), 54, Islington
Park St., Upper Street, N.i Canonbury 4974-
Davis(J.) Circuit, 147, Wardour Street, London, W.i Gerrard 1416.
Davis Patents, Ltd., 8-13, New Inn Street, E.C.2 Bishopsgate 2939.
Davis Poster Service, Ltd., High Street, Newcastle, Staffs
Dawn Trust, Ltd., Aylesbury, Bucks Aylesbury 649.
Day, E. J., & Co., Ltd., 10-16, Rathbone Street, W.i Museum 7443-5-
Dean, Basil (Director National Service Entertainment), E.N.S.A.,
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, W.C Temple Bar 1575.
Debenham & Co., 5, East Gate, Beverley, Yorks Beverley 15.
Decra, Ltd., n Hanbury Road, Acton, W.3 Acorn 0191 Decrafte, Phone.
London.
Deeming, Chas. K. (Circuit), Grand Cinema, Coalville Coalville 56 Deeming, Coal-
ville.
De Jong, F. 8c Co., Ltd., 84, Albert Street, N.W.i Euston 4848
Denham Studios, Denham, Bucks Denham 2345.
Denham Laboratories, Ltd., Denham, Bucks Denham 2323 -Denlab Den-
ham
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., Film House, 142, Wardour Street,
W.i Gerrard 9292.
jfe Denman Picture Houses, Ltd. (Accounts), Newcombes,
Crediton, Devon
Denman (London) Cinemas, Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i
Denning Films, Ltd., 18, Old Burlington Street, W.i Regent 061 1.
Dennison, Kett & Co., Ltd., Kenoval House, 226-230, Farmer's
Road, S.E.5 Reliance 4266.
Dent, Arthur, Wallace House, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2050.
Department of National Service Entertainment (N.A.A.F.I.),
Cinema Division, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, W.C. 2 Temple Bar 1575-
Detroit Engine Co., Market Place, Brentford, Middlesex Ealing 5141-2 — Spinimane,
Brentford.
Diagram Films, Ltd., New Ruskin House, 28-30, Little Russell
Street, W.C.i Holborn 5249.
Diamond Tread Co. (1938) Ltd., 21-22, Old Bailey, E.C.4 City 6422.
Dickinson & Sayle, 7, Newport Street, Lambeth, S.E.n Reliance 2017
Donaghy, Chas. H. (Circuit), County Cinema, Omagh, Co.
Tyrone, Ireland Omagh 261.
Donaldson, F. G., 14, The Parsonage, Manchester Blackfriars 7242.
Dorland Advertising, Ltd., Dorland House, 18-20, Regent Street,
S.W.i Whitehall 01 12.
Dorrett, H. G., & Co., 341, London Road Mitcham, S.W Mitcham 2208.
Doyle, Henry, 175, Kingsway, Levenshulme, Manchester 19 Rusholme 1128.
D.P. Battery Co. Ltd., The, 30, Grosvenor Gardens, S.W.i Sloane 6255-6 Cumuloee,
So west.
D.P. Battery Co. Ltd., The, Bakewell, Derbyshire , Bakewell 81-2 Battery, Bake-
well.
Draper, W., & Co., 234, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, C2 Central 2179 Fulite, Glasgow.
Drew, Clark & Co., Ltd., Diamond Patent Ladder Works,
Ley ton, E.i o Leytonstone 2246-7
Druanklark, Leystone.
Dufay-Chromex, Ltd., P. & O. House, 14-16. Cockspur Street,
S.W.i Whitehall 6747, Elstree 1733 and
Emberbrook 2350.
Duncan Watson Electrical Engineers, Ltd., Kelvin House, 24,
Cleveland Street, W.i Museum 3901 — Kathode, Rath.
General Trade Directory. 31 1
Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd. (General Rubber Goods Division),
Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, E.C.i Clerkenwell 7401.
Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd., Cambridge Street, Manchester Central 3131— — Rubber, Man-
chester.
Dunning Process (England), Ltd., 71-73, Whitfield Street, and
10, North Court.Chitty Street, Tottenham Court Road.W. 1 Museum 0302 Bestlab, Sath.
Dyson, J., & Co., Ltd., Godwin Street, Bradford Bradford 6037-9 Equipment.
Eagle-Lion Distributors, Ltd., 157, Chiltern Court, Baker Street,
N.W.i Welbeck 5544.
Ealing Studios, Ltd., Ealing Green, W.5 Ealing 6761.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., Ealing House, 169-171, Oxford
Street, London, W.i Gerrard 2644 (9 lines).
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., Despatch Department, Cassiobridge
House, Croxley Green, near Watford, Herts Watford 6906.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., 87 Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne Newcastle 23920.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., 58, Wellington Street, Leeds Leeds 20364.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., Orme's Buildings, 14, The Parsonage,
Manchester Blackfriars 09 1 1 .
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., 11, Commutation Row, Liverpool North 2366.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., 8, Cropthorne Court, Five Ways,
Birmingham, 15 Edgbas ton 1535.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., Dominions Arcade, Queen Street,
Cardiff Cardiff 7696.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., 167, Bath Street, Glasgow, C.2 Douglas 0904.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., Belfast (see Egan Film Service)
Ealing Distribution, Ltd., Dublin (see Egan Film Service, Ltd.) . . .
Eastern Counties Cinemas, Ltd., Regent Theatre, Moulsham
Street, Chelmsford Chelmsford 2094 — Regent Theatre,
Eden Films, 70, Regency Lodge, Avenue Road, N.W.3 Primrose 1275.
Edison, Thomas A, Ltd. Edison Storage Battery Division,
Victoria House, Southampton Row, W.C.i Holborn 6673 — ■ — -Accedison,
Westcent.
Edison Swan Electric Co., Ltd., 155, Charing Cross Road, W.C.? Gerrard 8660
Educational & General Services, Ltd., 37, Golden Square, W.i...
Educational & General Services, Ltd., Tower House, Woodchester,
near Strand, Glos Amberley Glos 194 — —
Edgenser, Woodchester.
Educational Films Bureau, Tring, Herts Tring 3002.
Egan FilmService, Ltd., 27, Garheld Street, Belfast Belfast 25093.
Egan Film Service, 70, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin Dublin 71138-9.
Electric (Cinema) Printing Co., Ltd., Waterloo Road, Manchester,
8
Electric Construction Co., Ltd., Wolverhampton Wolverhampton 21455.
Electrical Installations, Ltd., 65, Vincent Square, S.W.i... Victoria 2266 Stanlorio,
Sowest.
Electric Lamp Manufacturers' Association, 25, Bedford Square, Museum 0766 Britelma,
W.C.i Westcent.
Electric Lamp Manufacturers' Association of Great Britain Ltd.,
2, Savoy Hill, W.C.2 Temple Bar 7337.
Electrical Trades Union, Head Office, Ollerenshaw Hall, Whaley
Bridge, Stockport, Cheshire Whaley Bridge 227.
Electrical Trades Union (London Area Office), 324, Gray's Inn
Road, W.C.i Terminus 5115-6.
Electro-Control, Ltd. 33, Barker Gate, Nottingham Nottingham 41 184.
Electrocord, Ltd., 17, Wellington Street .Leeds Leeds 26692 Elecord, Leeds.
Elliman, Louis, Ltd., 9, Eden Quay, Dublin Dublin 73371 Elliman, Dublin.
Elton, Herbert, Commerce Chambers, Elite Buildings, Notting-
ham Nottingham 2273-4.
Elvins, T. & Sons, Ltd., Naden Works, Soho Hill, Birmingham 19 North 2217-8.
Embassy Pictures (Associated), Ltd., The Manor, Davies Street,
W.i Mayfair 4016.
Emery Cinema Circuit, Midland Bank House, 26, Cross Street,
Manchester Blackfriars 7876-8.
Empire Film Productions, Radnor House, Regent Street, W.i ... Regent 2988, 5910, 5240.
Empire Marketing Boad (see Crown Film Unit)
Empire News Bulletin (see British Pictorial Productions).
English Electric Co., Ltd., Queen's House, Kingsway, W.C.2 Holborn 6966 ■ Enelectico.
Westcent.
ENSA (Department National Service Entertainment), Theatre
Royal, Drury Lane, W.C Temple Bar 1575.
Entertainment & Publicity Industries Corporation, Ltd., Inde-
pendent House, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1505.
Epalite Mirrors. Ltd. . 2. Hall Street. Birmingham, 18 Central 5252.
Equity British Films, Ltd., 26, St. Anne's Court, W.i Gerrard 2208-9 —Highflier, Rath.
Eskay, Ltd., Commerce Chambers, Elite Buildings, Nottingham Nottingham 2273-/..
Essanay (see United Castings Ltd.)
Essrow, Ltd., Mayfair Kinema, Whitefield, Manchester
Etna Lighting and Heating Co., Ltd., Etna Chambers, 293a-295, Midland 1747- Etna, Bir-
Broad Street, Birmingham, 1 mingham.
Evans, Chas. J., & Co., Phoenix Works, 2a, Yonge Park, Finsbury
Park, N.4 North 2343.
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Everett, Edgcumbe & Co. , Ltd., Colindale Works, Hendon, N.W.o. Colindale 6045 Evergendos.
Evershed & Vignoles, Ltd., Acton Lane Works, Chiswick, W.4... Chiswick 1370 Megger, Chisk.
Excelsior Film Productions, Ltd., 4, Tilney Street, Park Lane,
W.i Grosvenor 2446-7.
ExclusiveFilms, Ltd., National House, 60-66, Wardour Street W.i Gerrard 2309 & 1517.
Exide Battery Co. (See Chloride Electrical)
Express Lift Co., Ltd. (Incorporating Smith, Major & Stevens,
Ltd.) Greycoat Street Works, S.W.i Victoria 9030.
Fairweather & Son, A.R.I.B.A., 29, RenfrewStreet,Glasgow,C.2 Douglas 5481.
Falk, Stadelmann & Co., Ltd., 89-93, Farringdon Road, E.C.i Holborn 7654 Lamps, London.
Famous Films (Midlands), Ltd., 17, Forman Street, Nottingham Nottingham 43828 Famfilm.
Fan Fare, 122, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2212.
Farm Ice Creamery, Ltd., Chase Estate, Acton Lane, N.W.10... Willesden 2767-9 Farmicery,
Harles.
F&rquharson, John F., M.I.Struct.E., High Holborn House, W.C.i Chancery 7255.
Faulkner, W. G., & Co., Ltd., 32, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i ... Gerrard 5514.
Federated British Film and Stage Association and Universal Film-
goers' League, 32, Amesbury Avenue, Streatham Hill, S.W.2... Tulse Hill 4858.
Federated Film Corporation, National House, 60-66 Wardour
Street, W.i Gerrard 6704 Filmfed, Wesdo.
Federation of Cinematograph Societies, 16, Princes Gate, S.W.7 Kensington 3334.
Ferodo, Ltd., Chapel-en-le-Fritb, Stockport Chapel 250 Friction.
Ferrar, G., & Sons, 35, Claremont Road, Irlam o' th' Heights,
Pendleton
Fidelity Distributors, Ltd., 84, Wardour Street, W.i
Fidelity Engineering Co., Ltd., Wellington Works, Alexandra
Road, Hounslow, Mdx Hounslow 3401-2.
Film Alliance Ltd., 199, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2939.
Film Clearing Houses, Ltd., 142-150, Wardour Street, London,
W.i Gerrard 9292.
Film Centre, Ltd., 34, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 4253.
Film Cutters, Ltd., 89, Wardour Street, W.i
Film Enterprises (Ireland), National House, 60-66, Wardour
Street, W.i , Gerrard 2309 & 1517.
Filmhire, Ltd., 9, Upper Berkeley Street, W.i Ambassador 2351.
Film Industries, Ltd., Head Office, 60, Paddington Street, W.i Welbeck 2385-6 Troosound.
Wesdo.
Film Industry Employees Council (See Association of Cine
Technicians).
Film Institute (see British Film Institute).
Film Laboratories, Ltd., 90, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3265 Filmolitan,
Westcent.
Film Press, ma, Wardour Street, W.i , Gerrard 1505.
Film Rights, Ltd., 24, Whitcomb Street, W.C.2 Whitehall 8896 Cables :
Hayeshunt, London.
Filmarites, Lesquare.
Film Society, 36, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 3554.
Film Strippers' Association, Ltd., 6, Broad St. Place, E.C.2 Leytonstone 1694.
Films & Equipments, Ltd., 138, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 671 1 -2— Katja, London.
Film Sales, Ltd. (A. Fried), 191, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1464 Garanfreed.
Rath.
Film Traders, Ltd., Canada House, Norfolk Street,Strand, W.C.2 Temple Bar 1104.
Film Traders', Ltd. (Cutting Rooms), Burkes Court, Beaconsfield,
Bucks Beaconsfield 31.
F.T.S. (Great Britain) Ltd., 6, Union Glen, Aberdeen Aberdeen 4575.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd. Fairfield House, BarrStreet, Hockley,
Birmingham Northern 0928.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Central Garage, Kingswood, Bristol Bristol 73357-
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Fairfield House, Broxburn Broxburn 42.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Fairfield House, 449-453, Newport
Road, Cardiff Cardiff 5152.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Coldside Road, Dundee Dundee 3772.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Woodmill Street, Dunfermline Dunfermline 692.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Fairfield House, Western Road, St.
Thomas, Exeter Exeter 3398.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Fairfield House, Arcadia Street,
Bridgeton, Glasgow Bridgeton 1350-1.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Fairfield House, Clarence Road,
Hunslet, Leeds Leeds 31227-8.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Drummond Road, BeJgrave, Leices-
ter Leicester 61494.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., 10-12, Beech Street, Liverpool Anfield 7110.
F.T.S. (Great Britain) Ltd., Fairfield House, North Circular Road,
West Twyford, N.W.10 Willesden 7181-2.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Fairfield House, Bamford Street,
Clayton, Manchester East 1237.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Sackville Road, Chillingham Road,
Newcastle 6 , Newcastle 55679.
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F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Fairfield House, Triumph Road,
Nottingham Nottingham 7147.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Thomson's Garage, Queen's Road,
Sheffield Sharrow 50837.
F. T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., 82, George Street, Blackpool
Film Transport Co., Ltd., 26, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2 Temple Bar 1623.
Films Office, H.M. Customs {see Customs & Excise)
Film Weekly {see Picturegoer)
Films of Great Britain, Ltd., Park Studio, Putney Park Lane,
S.W.15 Putney 6274.
Fligelstone, Theo. H., Chesham House, 150, Regent Street, W.i... Regent 0712.
Fontagene Soda Fountains, Ltd., De Laune Street, New Street,
Kennington, S.E.17 Reliance 1347.
Forster-Wright Services, Ltd., 175-185, Gray's Inn Road, W.C.i Holborn 8951.
Foster's Agency, Piccadilly House, Piccadilly Circus, W.i Regent 5367-9— — Confirmation.
Foster's (Curtains), Ltd., 375, Westdale Lane, West Nottingham Nottingham 6047.
Foster, John, & Son, Ltd., Queensbury, Bradford, Yorks Queensbury 2271-6 Foster,
Phone, Queensbury.
Fox, C. G.t & Co., Ltd., 6i,St. Mary Axe, E.C.3 Avenue 1869-70 Pinerous.
Foxwell, Daniel & Son, Ltd. (Vacuum Cleaners), Cheadle, Cheshire Gatley 2141.
Foyle, W. & G., Ltd.. 113-125, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2 Gerrard 5660.
France, Thomas 59, Woodland Rise, Muswell Hill, N.io Tudor 2132
Francis,Day& Hunter, Ltd., 138-140, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2 Temple Bar 935T.
Franco-British Electrical Co., Ltd. (Franco Signs), Colindale
Avenue, Hendon Colindale 6581-2 Crystalry.
French, R. Duncan, J. P., Aid., 17, North John Street, Liverpool Central 5836.
French, W. T., & Son, Ltd., Browning Street, Birmingham Edgbaston, 2994-7 Syringes,
Birmingham.
Friend, W. 0., 1, Bute Place, Aberbeeg, Mon
Friern Manor Caterers, Ltd., Hankey Place, S.E.r Hop 0686-7 Kinecator, Phone.
Friese-Greene, Nicholson & Co., Ltd., 103-107, Queen Street,
Sheffield Sheffield 23172-3.
Fuller Accumulator Co. (1926), Ltd. {see Alton Battery Co., Ltd.
Furse, W. J. & Co., Ltd", 9, Carteret Street, S.W.I Whitehall 3938-9
Furse, W. T., & Co.. Ltd., Traffic Street. Nottingham Nottingham 8213-6 -Furse
SfcFyfe, Wilson & Co., Ltd., Station Works, Bishops Stortford... Bishops Stortford 174.
G. & A. Signs, Ltd. (See Modern Poster Service)
Gainsborough Pictures (1928), Ltd., Film House, Wardour Street,
W.i Gerrard 939*.
Gainsborough Pictures (1928), Ltd. (Studios), G.-B. Studios,
Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush, W.12 Shepherd's Bush 1210.
Gainsborough Pictures (1928), Ltd., Studios, Poole Street,
Islington, X.i Clerkenwell 1271.
Gale, A. J., Ferry House, Goring-on-Thames
Gamma Films, Ltd., 59, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i Welbeck 9561.
Gardner, Albert V., 164, Bath Street, Glasgow
Gardner, J. Starkie, Ltd., Merton Road, Southfields, S.W.18 ... Putney 5721.
Gasparcolar, Ltd., 12-13, Poultry, E.C.2 City 1175.
Gaumont British Distributors, Film House, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 9292 Okaphilms.
GB Equipments, Ltd., Film House, 142, Wardour Street, W.i ... Gerrard 9292 Gebequip, Rath.
GB Equipments, Ltd. (Executive), Lime Grove Studios,
Shepherd's Bush, W.12 Shepherd's Bush 2050.
GB Instructional, Ltd., Lime Grove Studios, Shepherd's Bush,
W.12 Shepherd's Bush 1210.
GB Instructional, Ltd., Film House, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 9292 Gebestruct, Rath.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd., National House, 60-66, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 5137-39.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd., 49, Donegal Street, Belfast Belfast 27065.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd., 57, Tohn Bright Street, Birmingham Midland 2351.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd., 9, Park Lane, Cardiff Cardiff 7676.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd., 34, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin Dublin 75059
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd., 211, Hope Street, Glasgow Douglas 1305.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd., 17, Wellington Street, Leeds Leeds 28259.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd., Parsonage Chambers, 5, The Parsonage, Man-
chester Blackfriars 8317.
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The Kinematograph Year Book.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd., 2, Cross Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne Newcastle 23038.
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd., Film House, 142 /150,
Wardour Street, W.x Gerrard 929a Gaupicor, West-
Evacuation address : Newcombes , Crediton, Devon. cent.
G.-B. (Publicity), 52, Haymarket, S.W Regent 8080.
G.-B. (Works), New Gallery House, Regent Street, W.i Regent 8080.
Gaumont British Picture Corporation (Theatres), New Gallery
House. Regent Street Regent 8080.
Gaumont British Picture Corporation (Engineers), and W.
Gaumont, Bishopsford Road, Rose Hill, Morden, Surrey Mitcham 2901.
Gaumont-British News, 142, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 9292 & (Night) 4x60.
Gaumont-British News, Lime Grove, Shepherd's Bush, W.12 Shepherd's Bush 1210.
G-B. Screen Services, Ltd., Film House, Wardour Street, W.i... Gerrard 9292 Gebescreen.Rath.
Gaumont State Cinema, High Road, Kilburn, N.W. 6 Maida Vale 8081.
Gaumont Super-Cinemas, Ltd., Pollen House, 10-12, Cork Street,
W.i Regent 4794-5 and 1969.
Gaze, H. E., Ltd., Euston Buildings, London, N.W.I Euston 2772 Gaze, Euston
Buildings, London.
Gebescope (16-mm.) Film Library (G.B. Equipments, Ltd.),
Woodchester, near Stroud, Glos Amberley 194 (3 lines). Gebe-
scope, Woodchester, Glos.
Gee Films, Ltd., Riverdene, Oatlands Drive, Weybridge, Surrey WTalton-o 11 -Thames 2284-5.
Geipel, Wm., Ltd., 156-170, Bermondsey Street, S.E.i Hop 0594 Patella, Sedist.
General Acoustics, Ltd., 447, Oxford Street, W.i Mayfair 3834 — Acousticon,
Wesdo.
General Electric Co., Ltd., The, Magnet House, Kingsway, W.C.2
(Branches throughout Great Britain) Temple Bar 8000 Electricity.
Wescent.
General Film Dispatch, 174, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3921-2.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., 127/133, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 7311 Genfidis, Rath.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., Dispatch Dept., Langley Park Slough 22307-8.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Manchester... Blackfriars 3686.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., 9, Camden Street, Liverpool North 535.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., 42 /42A /43, Horsefair, Bir-
mingham Midland 4361.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., 15A, Wellington Street, Leeds ... Leeds 28578.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., Dominions Arcade, Queen Street,
Cardiff Cardiff 6101.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., 134, Westgate Road, Newcastle Newcastle 27248.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., 97, Bath Street, Glasgow, C.2 Douglas 4944.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., Garfield Chambers, Royal
Avenue, Belfast Belfast 5415.
General Film Distributors, Ltd., 93, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin Dublin 44936.
General Theatre Corporation, Ltd., Film House, 142, Wardour
Street, W.i Gerrard 9292 Genthecorp.
General Theatre Corporation, Ltd., Newcombes, Crediton,
Devon Crediton 262
George Smith Productions, Ltd., National House, 60, Wardour
Street, W.i Gerrard 5158.
Gerber, J., & Co., Ltd., Wembley, Middlesex Wembley 3691 Powaguide,
Phone, London.
Gerrard Advertising, 145, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 4732.
Gevaert, Ltd. (Cine Sales Dept.), Acton Lane, N.W.10 Willesden 6755 (4 lines)
Artoveg Harles.
G.H.W. Productions, Ltd., Denham Studios Denham 2345.
Gibbs, Ben. C, Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Manchester ; Despatch
Dept., 14, Moreton Street Blackfriars 3062.
Gibson, A. L. & Co., Ltd., Radnor Works, Strawberry Vale,
Twickenham, Middlesex Popesgrove 2276— Shannies,
Twickenham.
Gimson & Co. (Leicester), Ltd., Vuican Road, Leicester Leicester 60272 Gimson.
Girosign, Ltd., 90, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3526-7.
Girosign, Ltd. (Studios), 86-88, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3526-7.
Girosign, Ltd. (Works), Malcolm Rd., Coulsdon, Surrey Uplands 2766.
Glebelands (C.T.B.F. Convalescent Home), Wokingham, Berks. Wokingham 584.
Glen, W. R., F.R.I.A.S., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 7887.
PUBLICITY
GIROSIGN LTD.
90, WARDOUR STREET, W.I.
GIROSIGN Frames Serviced with
Advance and Current Publicity
with pre-war speed and efficiency.
3526
Telephone: GERRARD 2336
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Gleadale Pictures, Ltd., Academy House, Coldstream, Scotland. Coldstream 61.
Glendale Theatres Corporation, Ltd., National House, 60-66,
Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 6704 — Filmfed, Wesdo.
Golds tones (Cinemas), Ltd., Glenthorpe Crescent, York Road,
Leeds 9 Leeds 23620.
Goodall's Pictures (1931), Ltd., Albion Street, Cleckheaton Cleckheaton 224 Savoy.
Goodlass, Wall & Co., 18, Hackins Hey, Liverpool, 13 Central 9171
Goodlass, Wall & Co., Ltd., 42, Seel Street, Liverpool Royal 2973.
Goodlass, Wall & Co., Ltd., 179-185, Great Portland Street, W.i Welbeck 6633.
Gordon Cook & Co., 43, Uphill Grove, N.W.7 Mill Hill 3793-
Gordon's Sales and Advertising Service, Ltd., Imperial Buildings,
Oxford Road, Manchester, 1 Ardwick 2773-4— Kineads.
Gordon's Sales and Advertising Service, Ltd., 25, Haymarket,
S.W.i Whitehall 6871.
Goodman, M. H., Productions, Ltd., 101, Wardour Street, W.i. .. . Gerrard 4005.
Government Cinematograph Adviser and Custodian of Official
War Films, Room 0028, War Office, Whitehall, S.W.i, and
H.M.S.O., Room 434, 3, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith
Street, S.W.i Abbey 1200 and Whitehall 9400.
G.P.O. Film Dept. (see Crown Film Unit)
Gradley Electrical Co., Ltd., 1, Castle Street, City Road, E.C.2 Clerkenwell 7218-9 Slickser
Finsquare.
Graham, J., Carlton House, 26, Blythswood Square, Glasgow 2 Douglas 2128.
Graham, S., Oxford House, Oxford Street, Nottingham Nottingham 40326-7.
Gramo-Radio, Ltd., Church, Nr. Accrington Accrington 2576.
Granada (Management), Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 3554 Berdaisld, Piccy
London.
Gratton, S. A., & Son, 9, Macfarlane Street, Glasgow, E Bell 2214-5.
Graves Cinemas, Ltd., Athenaeum Buildings, Maryport Maryport 16.
Gray & Davison, Ltd., 1-3, Cumming Street, N.i Terminus 6508 Cantabile,
Mordo.
Gray, Evans & Crossley, 14, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, 2 Central 441 1.
Gray, J. W., & Son, Ltd., 37, Red Lion Street, High Holborn,
W.C.i Chancery 8701.
Green, Geo., Ltd., 11 to 29, Renfrew Street, Glasgow, C.i Douglas 5481-3.
Green G. J., & Sons, Wicklow Street, Britannia Street, Gray's
Inn Road, W.C.i Terminus 5428-9
Greene, Leslie 7, Elliot Street, Liverpool Royal 7538 Royal 7538.
Greene Leslie, 138 Nightingale Lane, S.W.12 Battersea 2647.
Gregory, H. A., & Co., Ltd., 5, Crooked Usage, Finchley, N.3 Finchley 0027.
Gregory, H. A., & Co., Ltd., Windmill Works, Chesbunt Station,
Herts Waltham Cross 3010.
Grove, I. R., Fairfield House, Broxburn Broxburn 42 Grove, Broxburn.
Groves, Reg., Scenario Writer, i, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 6304.
G. and S. Films, Ltd., 127-133, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 7311.
G. S. Enterprises, Ltd., National House, 60-66, Wardour Street,
W.i Gerrard 5158.
Guaranteed Pictures Co., Inc., of New York (Rep. : Miss Swift
60/66, Wardour Street) Gerrard 2208 Swiftfilms.
Guild Films, Ltd., 12, Hartford Street, W.i Grosvenor 3367 and 1015.
Guild of British Kinema Projectionists and Technicians, Ltd,
(see Kinema Projectionists and Technicians' Association)...
Guys of Cardiff, 54-6, Portmanmoor Road, Cardiff Cardiff 663- Guys, Priaters.
G.V.D. Illuminators, G. V. Downer, 29B, Torrington Square,
W.C.i i Museum 1857 — ■ — Gevedi.
Gyproc Products, Ltd., Westneld, Upper Singlewell Road,
Gravesend Gravesend 4251-4 Gyproc,
Gravesend.
Gyro tone, Ltd., Colesbill, near Birmingham Coleshill 3169.
Haden, G. N., & Sons, Ltd., 19-29, Woburn Place, W.C.i Terminus 2877 Warmth, West
cent.
Haling, J. and J., 12, Moreton Street, Gt. Ducie Street, Man-
chester 3 Blackfriars 4198.
Hall and Dixon, Ltd., 19, Garrick Street, W.C.2 Temple Bar 1930 & 8331 Hal-
dixon, Lesquare.
Hall & Kay, Ltd., Engineers, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lanes Ashton-under-Lyne 2281-2.
Hallett, G., 6, Victoria Avenue, Penarth (Agent for Beck and
Windibank) Penarth 438.
Hall Manufacturing and Supply Co., Ltd., Wynne Road, Brixton,
S.W.9 Brixton 2008 Haulix.
Hampshire Transport Co.,Ltd., 66 Onslow Road, and Rockstone
Lane, Bevois Valley, Southampton Southampton 3 348.
Hammersmith Productions Ltd., Riverside Studios, Crisp Rd.
Hammersmith, W.6 Riverside 3012.
Hampton & Sons, Ltd. (Cinema and Theatre Estates Dept.), 6,
Arlington Street, St. James's, S.W.i Regent 8222 Selanlet, Piccy.
Hampton & Sons, Ltd., Pall Mall East, S.W.i Whitehall 1020— Hamitc London.
Hanmer, Philip M., 51A, Rodney Street, Liverpool Royal 4452.
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Hardiker's Cinecraft Publicity Services, Ltd., Alexandra Studio,
Theatre Street, Preston Preston 3936.
Haridix, Ltd., The Newe House, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle-on-
Tyne Newcastle 21387.
Harold (Uniforms), Ltd., Alfred, 86-88 Wardour Street, W.x ... Gerrard 6311. Uniforms Rath.
Harris & Gillow, 80 & 82, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2504 Faddist, Ratb,
London.
Harris, M., & Sons, 44-52, New Oxford Street, W.C.i Museum 2121-2 Artisonne,
Westcent.
Harrison, C. R., & Sons, Ltd., Golborne .Lanes Golbome 326-7.
Harrods, Ltd.. Knightsbridge, S.W.i Sloane 1234 Everything,
Harrods, London.
Hart Accumulator Co., Ltd., Stratford, E.15 Maryland 1361-3 — — Hartmosse
Strat.
Hart Accumulator Co., Ltd., 50, Grosvenor Gardens, London,
S.W.i Sloane 7933.
Hart Accumulator Co., Ltd., 90, Victoria Street, Bristol Bristol 24458.
Hart Accumulator Co., Ltd., Abbey House, 63, Hockley Hill,
Birmingham 18 Northern 1266
Hart Accumulator Co., Ltd., Dagenite House, Bridge Street, Cork Cork 1581-2.
Hart Accumulator Co., Ltd., 93, Dunlop Street, Glasgow C.2 Central 3428.
Hart Accumulator Co., Ltd., 4, Blantyre Rd., Swinton, Man-
chester Swinton 1944.
Hart Accumulator Co., Ltd., Whickham, Newcastle-on-Tyne ... Whickham 87207.
Hart Accumulator Co., Ltd., 2, Devonshire Road, Nottingham... Nottingham 65770.
Hart & Co., Buckton's Mills, Meadow Road, Leeds Leeds 28295.
Hart, Norman (B.A., Cantab), Norman Hart & Mitchell, Broad-
mead House .21, Panton Street, S.W.i Whitehall 6814.
Harry Weedon & Partners (see Weedon.TL W.).
Hathernware, Ltd., Loughborough Hathern 273 Hathernware,
Loughborough.
Hawkins, L. G. & Co., Ltd., 30-35 ,Drury Lane, W.C.2 Temple Bar 5811 Elemechex.
Haworth & Son (Southport), Ltd., 34-30, East Bank Street,
Southport Southport 2728
jfcHeadway (London) Advertismg, ltd., 42, St. Albans Road,
Kingston Kingston 4042.
Heathman, J. H., Ltd., 10, Parson's Green, S.W.6 Fulham 0150.
Heatly-Gresham Engineering Co., Ltd., Craven Ironworks, Ord-
sall Lane, Salford
Heaton Tabb & Co., Ltd., Adelphi Works, Cobbold Road, N.W.10 Willesden 1816 Hetontabb.
Willroad.
Heaton Tabb & Co., Ltd., 17, Grosvenor Street, W.i Mayfair 7891.
Heaton Tabb & Co., Ltd. 55, Bold Street, Liverpool Royal 3457-8 Hetontabb,
Liverpool.
Helios Electric Lamp & Glassworks, Ltd., 6, Angel House, N.i... Terminus 2256.
Henderson's Film Laboratories, 18-20, St. Dunstans Road, S.E.25 Livingstone 2255.
Henderson, John, & Son, 94, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne Newcastle 23136 Films. Mole.
Hendon Lamp & Accessories Co., Ltd., 6, Cambalt Road,
Putney, S.W.i 5 Putney 7952.
Hendry, J., 3, Sands Street, Glasgow Central 2012.
Henley's (W.T.) Telegraph Works Co., Ltd., Milton Court,
Westcott, Dorking, Surrev Dorking 3941.
Henley's (W. T.) Telegraph Works Co., Ltd., 51-53, Hatton
Garden, E.C.i Chancery 6822.
Henly, A. T., A.M.I.H.V.E., A.F.A.S., 6, Park Place, S.E.9 Eltham 2481.
Henrion Carbons, Ltd., Dean House, Dean Street, W.i Gerrard 5748-9 Carboneros.
Hepworth, Cecil M., Hon. F.R.P.S., " Silvertrees," 71, Highland
Road, Northwood, Middx Xorthwood 2239.
Herts & Beds Film Transport, 72, Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Beds. Arlesey 84.
Hewitsons, Ltd., Windsor Theatre, Smethwick, Staffs Bearwood, Birmingham 2244.
Hewittic Electric, Co., Ltd., Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Walton-on-Thames 760 (eight
lines) Hewittic, Walton-
on-Thames.
Hibbert-Diggle, A., 186, Peel Green Road, Patricroft, Lanes. ...
Higham Editorial Services, Africa House, Kingsway, W.C.2 Holborn 9471.
Hill, W., & Son, & Norman & Beard, Ltd., 372, York Way, N.7 North 1137-8 Bassoonift.
Hinge, E. J., 147-149, Northumberland Street, Newcastle-on-
Tyne, 1 Newcastle 20317-9 Hinge.
Newcastle.
Hinrichsen Edition, Ltd., 160, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1227.
His Master's Voice (Gramophone Co., Ltd.), Hayes, Middlesex... Southall 2468 Jabberment.
^cHodges, C. E., Productions, Chimneys, Simplemarsh Road,
Addlestone, Surrey Weybridge 3945-
Hodgson, F., Ltd., 83, Renfield Street, Glasgow, C.2 Douglas 2530.
Holiday & Hemmerdinger, Ltd., 74-78, Hardman Street, Deans-
gate, Manchester 3 Deansgate 4121-2.
Holophane, Ltd., 41, Elverton Street, Vincent Square, S.W.i Victoria 8062 (three lines)
Holophane, Sowest.
Holyrood Film Productions, Wallace House, 113, Wardour
Street, W.i Gerrard 4267.
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Honeywell Brown, Ltd., Wadsworth Road, Perivale Perivale 5691. Minnreg,
Greenford.
Hoyt's Theatres, Ltd. (see Smith, Ralph E.).
H. S. B. Advertising Specialists, Ltd., Suite 92, Imperial House,
80-86, Regent Street. W.i Regent 6*66.
Hull Cinemas, Ltd., Criterion Theatre, George Street, Hull Hull 33752-
Hummel Optical Co., Ltd.. 94, Hatton Garden, E.C.i Holbomi752 — »Byoorner,London.
Humphries, George, & Co., Ltd. (Film Laboratories), 71-77
Whitfield Street, and io, Northcourt, Chitty Street, Totten-
ham Court Road, W.i Museum 3636 Bestlab, Rath
Hyman, Sydney M., Ltd., 8, St. Martin's Place, W.C.2 Temple Bar 3696 Domesday,
London.
Hyrib Sales, Ltd., Horseferry House, Horseferry Road, S.W. ... Victoria 4477.
Hyslop, Andrew & Co., Ltd., 7, Carlisle Road, N.W.9 Colindale 6141.
I. C.I. (Paints), Ltd., Wexham Road, Slough Slough 23851 Dulux, Belco
Slough.
IDEAL KINEMA, 93, Long Acre, W.C.2 Temple Bar 2488.
Ilford Cine (Sales Dept.), National House, 60-66, Wardour Street,
W.i Gerrard 2763.
Illustra Enterprises, 159, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 6889.
Impartial Film Agency, 6, Bristol House, Southampton Row,
W.C. 1 Holborn 9760.
Imperial Cutting Rooms, 86, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2088.
Imperial Lighting Co., 2, 4, & 6, Pocock Street, Blackfriars
Road, S.E.i Waterloo 4782-4 Implitico.
Imperial Sound Studios, 84, Wardour Street , W.i Gerrard 1963.
Imperial Sound System, 71, St. Barnabas Road, Leicester Leicester 27396.
Incorporated Association of Kinematograph Manufacturers, Ltd.,
Reg. temp, address : 51, Lincolns Inn Fields, W.C.2 Holborn 2680.
Incorporated Society of Authors, Playwrights and Composers,
Briarlea House, Mortimer, Berks
Independent Advertising Co., Ltd., 87, Westgate Road, New-
castle-on-Tyne Newcastle 21943.
Independent Film Renters, Ltd., 173, Wardour Street, W.i
Independent Publicity Services, Independent House, Wardour
Street, W.i Gerrard 1505.
Independent Pictures Corporation, Ltd., National House, 60-66,
Wardour Street, W.i..... : Gerrard 3743 and 8104.
Independent Producers, Ltd., Denham Studios
Independent Sprinklers, Ltd., Sardinia House, Kingsway, W.C.2 Holborn 2402 Indsprinlc, Holb.
Industrial Publicity Service, Ltd., 1, Albemarle Street, W.i Regent 2591.
Inspiration Pictures, Ltd., 111a, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1180.
Institute of Amateur Cinema tographers, Ltd., 50, High Street,
Epsom, Surrey Epsom 2092
International Council of Music Users, Ltd., 25, High Street,
Tunbridge Wells Tunbridge Wells 305
International Film Renters, Ltd., 167-9, Wardour Street, W.i ... Gerrard 3i3iand 3257 Film.
Instructional Screen, Ltd.. 9, Upper Berkeley Street, W.i Ambassador 2351 and 1763.
International Talking Pictures, Ltd., 167-9, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3257.
International Variety and Theatrical Agency, Ltd., Queen's House
Leicester Place, Leicester Square, W.C.2 Gerrard 1951 Afnltrus,
Lesquare.
Ionlite, Ltd., 89, Scrub's Lane, N.W.10 Ladbroke 2468. Ionlite, Harles
Irish Film Renters, Ltd., 204, Pearse Street, Dublin Dublin 44829 Lens.
Irish International Film Agency, J. Hanlon, 112, Marlborough
Street, Dublin Dublin 74829 -Renter, Dublin.
I.S.M., Ltd., 25, Haymarket, S.W.i Whitehall 6871 Inforstlll.
Isle of Wight Theatres, Ltd., Theatre Royal, Ryde, I. of W Ryde 2387.
Jacksons' Amusements, Ltd., Newgate Chambers, Rochdale Rochdale 4451 Hippodrome
Rochdale.
Jacob's (Arthur) Cinema Circuit, Alhambra, Shotton, Flints
Jackson, B., F.V.A., 8, Imperial Arcade Buildings, Western
Road, Brighton Brighton 6649.
Jaeger, A. C, Church Street, Wellingboroough
James Clark & Sons, Ltd. {see Clark (James).)
James, E. H. 4, Cae Llan, Llanwrst, N. Wales Llanwrst 47.
Jameswood Press, Ltd., 25, Field Street, W.C.i Terminus 4755.
Jardine & Co., Ltd., Elsinore Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, 16 Trafford Park 1306.
Jarrold & Sons, Ltd., London Street, Norwich Norwich 21481.
Jay, Ben, Independent House, ma, Wardour St., W.i Gerrard 4668.
Jay's Film Service, Ltd., 85, Gorbals Street, Glasgow South 0738.
Jeapes, W. C. 90, Wardour Street, London, W.i Gerrard 3265.
Jeffreys, J. & Co., Ltd., St. George's House, Waterloo Road, S.E. Waterloo 4433.
Jensen, G. K. & Co., Ltd., 38, Harlesden Road, Willesden, N.W.10 Willesden 2156.
Jensen, G. K. & Co., Ltd., 15, Dartmouth Street, S.W.i Whitehall 8044.
J. H. L. Theatres, Ltd. (Circuit), Wallace House, 113-117,
Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1363
J.O.G.S. Cinemas, Mutual House, 23, Albion Place, Leeds 1 ...... Leeds 20691.
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The Kinematograph Year Book.
John Corfield Productions, Ltd., 199, Piccadilly, W.i Regent 7469.
Johns-Manville Co., Ltd. (See Smart, Douglas R.)
Johnson St Sons, Manufacturing Chemists, Ltd., Hendon Way,
N.W.4 Hendon 8051.
Joseph, C. S. (Circuit), 74, Salisbury Road, Moseley, Birming-
ham, 13 South 1238.
Jukes, Coulson, Stokes & Co., Ltd., Howards Road Ironworks,
Plaistow, E.13 Grangewood 2283 -Kolsontto,
Scrat,, London.
Kandem Electrical, Ltd., 711 and 715, Fulham Road, S.W.6 ... Renown 2387-8 Kortmath.
Walgreen.
Kay (West End) Laboratories, Ltd., 22, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 7811.
Kay Film Printing Co., Ltd. (Laboratories & Offices), 49A, Oxford
Road, Finsbury Park, N.4 Archway 3050.
Kean & Scott, Ltd., 104-112, Corporation Street, Birmingham Central 5901-3 Kean-Scott,
Birmingham.
Kean & Scott, Ltd. (Wholesale), Lower Priorv, Birmingham Central 8361-2 Canvas
Keepalite (see Chloride Electrical Storage Co., Ltd.)
Keith, Prowse & Co., Ltd., 159, New Bond Street, W.i Regent 6000.
Keith, Prowse & Co., Ltd., 42, Poland Street, W.i Gerrard 9000.
Kemp, Clifford (see Clifford Kemp).
Kemp, Harry, 7, Hamilton Street, Saltcoats, Ayrshire Ardrossan Saltcoats 345.
Kempner. Barton & Co., 8, Conduit Street, W.i Mayfair 6565.
Kempselrs Advertising Service, 163, Hope Street, Glasgow, C.a Central 3114-5.
Kent Film Motor Transport Co., Ltd., Premier Garage, Turner
Street, Ramsgate Ramsgate 209.
Kershaw, A., & Sons, Ltd., Harehills Lane, Leeds, 8 Leeds 44601-5 — Science, Leeds.
Kershaw, A., & Sons, Ltd., 37-41, Mortimer Street, W.i Museum 1033 — Noiram, Wesdo.
Key Film Distributors, Ltd., 60-66, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1517 and 2309.
K.F.M. Signs, 170, Purley Downs Road, Sanderstead Sanderstead 1038.
Kine-Ads, Ltd., Imperial Buildings, Oxford Road, Manchester ... Ardwick 2773-4 Kineadi.
Kine-Ads, Ltd., Panton House, 25, Haymarket, S.W.i Whitehall 6871.
Kinema Projectionists' and Engineers' Association. Head
Office, 71, South End Road, Hampstead, N.W.3. London
District Office, 60, Chandos Place, W.C.2 Hampstead 7671-2 and Temple
Bar 3931.
Kinematograph Equipment Co., Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i. Gerrard 5102 — Experience, Rath.
Kinematograph Manufacturers' Association (see Incorporated
Association of Kinematograph Manufacturers, Ltd.)
KINEMATOGRAPH PUBLICATIONS, LTD., 85, Long Acre,
W.C.2 Tempi* Bar 2468 Southern -
Kinematograph Renters' Society, Ltd., 30, Old Compton Street, [wood, Rand.
W.i Gerrard 4383 (8 lines).
Kinematograph Renters' Society, Ltd., Langley Park Slough 21231-4.
" KINEMATOGRAPH WEEKLY," 85, Long Acre, W.C.2 Temple Bar 2468 Southern-
wood, Rand.
KINEMATOGRAPH WEEKLY," 163, Hop* Street, Glasgow. Central 3114-5.
"KINEMATOGRAPH WEEKLY," 2 & 4, Oxford Road,
Manchester, 1 Central 4660.
" KINEMATOGRAPH YEAR BOOK," 85, Long Acre, W.0.2 Temple Bar 2468.
Kinetours, Ltd., 145, Wardour Street, W
King, A. B., 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow, C.2 Douglas 1195-6 Kenanlm.
King & Newman, Ltd., 1067A, Finchley Road, N.W.11 Speedwell 41 14.
King, George (see British Aviation Pictures)
King, W. J., F.R.I.B.A., Cinema House, High Street, Whitton,
Middlesex Popesgrove 4391.
King's Patent Agency, Ltd., 146a, Queen Victoria Street, E.C.4 Central 008a.
Kingsmill Metal Co., Ltd., Strand-on-the-Green, W.4 Chiswick 4561.
Kinnear, Morison, Ltd., St. Paul's Square, Perth Perth 1380.
Kinograph Distributors, Ltd., 26-2i7, D'Arblay Street, W.i Gerrard 4148 SherfUclu, Rath.
Knight & Co. (Engineers), Ltd., Winchmore Works, Chase Road,
N.14 Palmers Green 1433.
knopp, Leslie, A.M.I.N.A., A. M.LM.E. (Technical Adviser to
C.E.A.), on Admiralty Service.
Kodak, Ltd., Cine Dept., Kingsway, W.C.2 Holborn 7841 Kodak.
Korkoid Decorative Floors, 90, Regent Street, W.i Regent 0171-2
Korkoid Decorative Floors, 95, Bothwell Street, and 813, Sum-
merfleld Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow Central 4100 & Bridgeton 1830.
Korkoid Decorative Floors, Cunard Buildings, Liverpool
Korkoid Decorative Floors, 46, Emerson Chambers, Newcastle...
Lafleur, J. R., & Son, Ltd., 295, Regent Street, W.i Langham 2741.
Lambert, G. H. (Suburban Cinema News Service), 39 Wood
Lane, W.12 Shepherds Bush 4279.
Lamson Engineering Co., Ltd., 6, 7 and 8, Hythe Road, Willes-
den Junction, N.W.10 Ladbroke 2424 — Kelywil, Harlee.
Lancashire Cinema Old Boys' Association (Hon. Secretary :
R. T. Stott, 3, Godfrey Range, Gorton, Manchester, 18) Denton 2800.
Lancashire Dynamo & Crypto, Ltd., Acton Lane, N.W.10 Willesden 6363-8 Commuta-
tor, Phone, London.
Laurie Cinema, Ltd., 5, Norrice Lea, N.2
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Lawley Apparatus Co., 91, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i Gerrard 3022.
Lawrence Wright Music Co., Ltd., 19, Denmark Street, Charing Temple Bar 2141-5 Vocable.
Cross Road. W.C.2 Westcent.
Lawrence Wright Entertainments, Ltd. (see above)
Lazarus, H., & Son. Ltd., ioa, Great Eastern Street, E.C.2 Bishopsgate 7538-9 Malleable,
Finsquare.
Leach, S. G. & Co., Ltd., 26-30. Artillerv LaneE.i London Wall 3840 Adnil, Aid.
League of British Dramatists, Briarlea House, Mortimer, Berks. Mortimer 131.
Leathart, J., F.R.I.B.A., 39, Gordon Square. W.C.i Euston 3284.
Leevers, Rich & Co., Ltd., 53, Berners Street, W.i Museum 4700
Lennox, Ltd., Cecil, 132, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2 Temple Bar 9456-7
Leon Goodman Displays, Ltd., 119-125, Whitfield Street, Totten-
ham Court Road, W. 1 Euston 5351 — Brainwaves, Rath.
Le Personne, L., & Co., Ltd., 7, Old Bailey, E.C.4 City 3852 Lepersonne, London.
Leslie Howard Productions, Ltd., 115, Chancery Lane, W.C.2 ... Holborn 9901.
Letchworth Palace, Ltd., Broadway Cinema, Letchworth Letchworth 721.
Levy Circuit, 9, Ranelagh Street, Liverpool Roval 5675.
Levy, W. B. (see Willbank Publications).
Lewsley, J. W. ,Ltd. .97, Derby Road, Nottingham Nottingham 43820.
Leyland & B'ham Rubber Co., Ltd., The, Leyland, Lanes Leyland 81434 Rubber, Ley-
land.
Leyland Paint & Varnish Co., Ltd., Leyland, Lanes Leyland 81481 — Quality, Leyland.
Leyland Paint & Varnish Co., Ltd., 75, Newman Street, W.i. ...
Liberty Films, Ltd., 4, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 1204 and 1624 — Liberfil,
Piccy.
Lift & Engineering, Ltd., 622, Wandsworth Road, S.W.8 Macaulay 4112
Lincoln & District Film Transport Co., 188, Frieston Road, Boston
Lines Boston 2381.
Lindsay, Thomas, Dundee Court, Falkirk Falkirk 181.
Line, John & Sons, Ltd., 213-6, Tottenham Court Road, W.i Museum 3300 Linaalis, Phone.
Lingua Synchrone, Ltd., Byron House, 7-9, St. James's Street,
S.W.i Abbey 3515.
Linnit & Dunfee, Ltd., 28, Brook Street, W.i Mayfair 0111-7.
Lion Cinematograph Co., Ltd.(West End Office), 43, Whitcomb
Street, W.C.2 Whitehall 7404.
Lipton's Chemical Co., Unity Works, Heddon Street, W.i Regent 4271-4 -Sprays Piccy.
Lippold, A., Kennington Works, Montford Place, S.E.n Reliance 1523.
Lister & Co., Ltd., Manningham Mills, Bradford Bradford 11000 Lister, Phone
Bradford.
Lithalun Products, Ltd., Pontalun Works, Bridgend Bridgend 213 Lithalun,
Bridgend.
Lizars, J., 6, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh Edinburgh 22272 Optical.
Lloyd's, 72, Bridge Street, Christchurch, Hants Christchurch 504.
Lockwood, L. B., & Co., 4, Newall Street, Bradford Bradford 2980— Seating, Bradford.
London Advertising Service, Ltd., 3-5, High Street, Islington, N.i Terminus 4473-4.
London & District Cinemas, Ltd., Capitol Cinema, Church Street,
Epsom, Surrey Epsom 9876.
London and East Anglian Film Services, 149, Norwich Road,
Ipswich, Suffolk Ipswich 2019.
London & Midland Steel Scaffolding Co., Ltd., Iddesleigh House,
Caxton Street, S.W.i (Works, Old Hill, Staffs.) Victoria 6483-4— —Dubelgrip.
Sowest.
London & Provincial Advertising Agency (1942), Ltd., 104, High
Holborn, W.C.i Chancery 8374 Guidefully,
London.
London & Provincial Films Motor Transport Co., Ltd., Fairfield
House, North Circular Road, West Twyford, N.W.10 Willesden 7183.
London Electric Firm, The, Brighton Road, South Croydon ... Uplands 4871 Electric, Croy-
don.
London Film Institute Society, 4, Gt. Russell Street, W.C.i Museum 0607.
London Film Productions, Ltd., Denham Studios, Denham,
Bucks Denham 2345 and 2394.
London Films Export, Ltd., 93-95, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 6804.
London Play Co., 51, Piccadilly, W.i
jfc London Play Co., Broadway, Worcestershire Broadway 245.
London Poster Advertising Association, Ltd., 48, Russell Square,
W.C.i Museum 1485 — Disthene We2tcant
London Scientific Film Society, Hanover House, 73, High
Holborn, W.C.i Chancery 5607
London, Slough and District Film Transport, JohnTimmons, Ltd.
and afc 3, Alexandra Gardens, Hounslow Willesden 7181 and Hounslow
0869.
Luke, E. S., 22, Sandiland Crescent, Hayes, Kent Hurstway 2448.
Lumley, L., & Co. (Props. Geo. Adlam &Sons, Ltd.), 62, Crutched
Friars, E.C.3 Royal 1807.
Lusty, W. & Sons, Ltd. , Lloyd Loom Furniture, Bromley by Bow,
B.3 East 5020 (ten lines) Com-
parison, Bochurch.
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Luton, J. T. & Son, Ltd., Maryland Works, 14, Forest Lane, E.15 Maryland 3844.
Lynes, B. J., Ltd., 9a and 11, Diana Place, Euston Road, N.W.i Euston 4082-3.
Lyon, Montague Agency, Ltd., Kent House, 87, Regent Street,
W.i Regent 0231 Playlet, Phone.
Lyon, J. S., Ltd., 112, High Holborn, W.C.I Holborn 1152 and 3674-5.
MacDonald, Alister, F.R.I.B.A., 29, Avenue Road, N.W.8 Primrose 1622.
McConnell, Hartley, Ltd., Publicity House, 10. Pearse Street,
Dublin Dublin 43227 Adcraft Dublin.
Macfarlane, Walter, & Co., Ltd., Saracen Foundry, Possilpark,
Glasgow Possil 8281-4.
Macfarlane, Walter, & Co., Ltd., 80, Grosvenor Street, W.i Mayfair 5054-5.
McLaren, J. & H., Ltd., Midland Engine Works, Leedr^io Leeds 20001-3 Maclaren.
Leeds.
McPherson, Mervyn, Empire Theatre Chambers, W.i Gerrard 7178 and 1234.
Magnet Advertising Co , Ltd., 91, Stoke Newington Church Street,
N.16 Clissold 6991-3 Magadvert
Finspark.
Majestic Films, Ltd., 179, Wardour Street, W^i Gerrard 4038.
Majestic Theatres Corporation, 11, Ironmonger Lane, E.C.2
Major Equipment Co., Ltd., 22, Gorst Road, Park Royal,
N.W.10 Willesden 7684— — -Majorlon,
Harles.
Manchester Film Producing Co., 64, Victoria Street. Manchester Blackfriars 3989 Animated.
Mancunian Film Corporation, Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Man-
chester Blackfriars 1023.
Mann, Christopher, Ltd., 45, Fountain House, Park Lane, W.i. Mayfair 1421.
Maple & Co., Ltd., Tottenham Court Road. W.i Euston 7000.
Maple & Co., Ltd., Estate Agents, 5, Grafton Street, Bond Street,
and Tottenham Court Road, W.i Regent 4685-6 Maple London.
March of Time (see Time & Life, Ltd.).
Marks Circuit Cinemas, 326, Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, 8 Collyhurst 2133.
Marryat & Scott, Ltd., 40, Hatton Garden, E.C.i Holborn 8181.
Marshall, W. R., 178, Westgate Road . Newcastle-on-Tyne Newcastle 27451
Martin, J. H.. Ltd. (Labs.), Quintin Avenue, Merton Park. S.W. Liberty 1726.
Marylebone Film Studios, Ltd., 245, Marylebone Road, N.W.i... Paddington 2444-5.
jfcMasey, Cecil, F.R.I.B.A., Loxwood, Woodcote Avenue, Wal-
lington, Surrey Wallington 1698.
Mather, Andrew (Leonard Allen), Eagle House, Jermyn Street,
S.W.i Whitehall 1624.
Matthews, A. G. (Circuit), 8, Overwood Drive, Glasgow, S.4 Merrylee 2317.
Matthews & Yates, Ltd., 20, Bedford Row, W.C.i Chancery 7823 Ventilo, Lon-
don.
Matthews & Yates, Ltd., 144, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow Central 1543 — • — Cyclone,
Glasgow.
Matthews & Yates, Ltd., Swinton, Manchester Swinton 2273— — -Cyclone, S win-
ton, Lanes.
Max Factor, 16, Old Bond Street, W.i Regent 6720.
May & Baker, Ltd., Dagenham Ilford 3060.
May & Sons, Ltd., 9, Great Western Road, Paddington, W.9 ... Cunningham 1050.
Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd., 64, Park Street, W.i Mayfair 8262.
Mayflower Pictures Corporation, Ltd., River Plate House, Fins-
bury Circus E.C.2 City 5937.
Medway Cinemas, Ltd., Waimar House, 288, Regent Street, W.i Langham 2677.
Mendenhall, Ltd. (see Condecor, Ltd.)
Merton Park Studios, Ltd., 269, Kingston Road, Merton Park,
S.W.19 Liberty 4291.
Metcalfe, Chas., P., 58, Street Lane, Leeds 8 Leeds 64352.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Ltd., 1, Belgrave Place,
S.W Sloane 0746 Metrobrit
Knights.
>}c Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., Scotsbridge Mill, Scots
Hill, Rickmansworth, Herts Rickmansworth 3661-70.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., 19-21, Tower Street, W.C.2 Temple Bar 8444 Metro-
films, Telew, London.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd. (Publicity), Empire
Theatre, Leicester Square, W.C.2 Gerrard 1234.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd. (London Branch), 50,
Monmouth Street, W.C.2 Temple Bar 8444.
. Metro-Goldwya-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., 21, Smallbrook Street,
Birmingham Midland 3937-8 Metrofilms.
aje Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., 40, Hardwick Road,
Streetly, Warwickshire Streetly 3937-8 Metrofilms.
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Pictures, Ltd., Dominions House, Queen
Street, Cardiff Cardiff 1203-4— — Metrofilms.
Metro-Goldwvn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., 9A, Lower Abbey Street,
Dublin Dublin 71781-2.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., 43, Donegall St., Belfast Belfast 27496.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., 10, Dixon Street, Glasgow Central 2955 Metrofilms.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., 34, Wellington Street,
Leeds , Leeds 20885 -Metrofilms.
jfe Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., "Sedbergh," Greskeld
Drive, Bramhope Leeds 73426— — Metrofilms.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd.. 2, Wood Street, Liverpool Royal 4720— — Metrofilms.
a|c Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., " Oakfield," Cuckoo
Lane, Gateacre Gateacre 12 18 Metrofilms.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., Arkwright House, Parson-
age Gardens, Manchester 3 Blackfriars 4208-9 Metrofilms.
3fc Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Ltd., " Hollybank," Church
Lane Whitefield Whitefield 2821 Metrofilms.
Whitefield, Manchester.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., 210, Westgate Road,
Newcastle-on-Tyne Central 27656-7— Metrofilms.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd., Solway House, Station Rd.,
Benton = Benton 610 15 Metrofilms.
Metropolitan & Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., 80-82,
Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 6813.
Metropolitan Sound Equipment, 228, Fulwood Road, Sheffield ... Sheffield 61 126.
Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co., Ltd., 1, Kingsway, W.C.2... Temple Bar 4422 Multiphr.se.
Estrand.
Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Co., Ltd., Trafford Park, Man-
chester, 17 Trafford Park 2431 Metrovick.
Manchester.
Metzler & Co., 139, New Bond Street, W.i Mayfair 3456 Lermetz.
Mexborougn Theatres, Ltd., Empire, Swinton Road, Mexborough Mexborough 3108.
Mevrowitz, F. B., Ltd., 157, Regent Street, W.i Resent 2^70.
^Mickey Mouse, " Limners," Stag Lane, Chorley Wood, Herts Chorley Wood 541.
Mickeiwnght, Ltd., Electrical En, neers, Alperton, Wembley,
Middlesex ... Wembley 0147-8.
Middleton Fireclay Co., Great Wilson Street, Middleton, Leeds... Hunslet 75891-2-
Midgley Harmer, Ltd., Dukes Road, Western Avenue, W.3 Acorn 3295— — Trutone, Ealux.
Midgley Electrical Instruments, Ltd., Dukes Road, Western
Avenue, W. 3 Acorn 3295 Trutone, Ealux.
Milgate, V., 3, Parsonage, Manchester 3 Blacktriars 9901
Milne, J.B. Theatres, 27, So. Tay Street, Dundee Dundee 4019.
Ministry of Information, Malet Street, W.C.i Euston 4321.
Minter, F. G., Ltd., Ferry Works, S.W.15 Putney 7401.
Misbourne Pictures, Ltd., 115, Chancery Lane, W.C.2 Holborn 9901.
Mitchell, Russell & Co., Chattan Foundry, Bonnybridge, Scotland Bonnybridge 140 — — Chattan,
Bonnybridge.
Mobile Cinema Services, Ltd., Croylands, 14, Upper Brighton
Road, Surbiton, Surrey Elmbridge 521 1-3.
Mobile Talkies & Sound Equipment Ltd., 16, Linden Road,
Redland, Bristol
Modernisation, Ltd., Alma Works, Union Street, Batley, Yorks. .. Batley 754.
Modernisation, Ltd., 50, Whirlew Lane, Sheffield Sheffield 72892.
Modernisation Ltd., 23, Fir Grove, New Maiden, Surrey Maiden 0389.
Mohring, A. E., & Son, 32, Queen Victoria Street, E.C.4 City 1728 Turbinatus,
Cannon.
Mole-Richardson (England), Ltd., H.I. Arc Works, 82, Sunbeam
Rd., N.W.10 Willesden 6834 (night Hoddes-
don 2934) Molereng.
Harles.
Monopack Photographic Industries, Ltd., Elstree Way, Borebam
Wood, Herts Elstree 1781-2 Monofoto.
Monseigneur News Theatre Circuit, 147, Wrardour Street, W.i.... Gerrard 1416.
Moon, Henry, & Sons, Ltd., 10/1 2, Holloway Head. Birmingham Midland 2298 Moonograph.
Birmingham.
Moorhouse, H. D., Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Ardwick 2226-8 Cinemoor,Man-
Manchester Chester.
Moorhouse, Sidney & Co. (1935), Ltd., Titan Works, Trafford
Park, Manchester 17 Trafford Park 2671-3 — ; — -Titan.
Morgan Crucible Co., Ltd., The, Battersea Works, Battersea Church
Road, S.W.i 1 Battersea 2250 Crucible,
Phone, London.
Morgans Slides, i^td. (Projected Publicity), 309, Gray's Inn
Road, Ring's Cross, W.C Terminus 2536-7.
Morison & Co., 56, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh Edinburgh 20386.
Morris, Louis, 52 Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i Gerrard 1668-9, Kendermor,
Lesquare.
Morris, W. Southan, 37-38, Golden Square, W.i. Gerrard 4556-7.
Moss & Sons, Ltd., Wm., North Circular Road, Cricklewood,
N.W.2 Gladstone 4248— — Granicrete,
Crickle, London.
Moss Empires, Ltd., Cranbourn Mansions, Cranbourn Street,
London, W.C.2 ,. Gerrard 2274.
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Motion, Sidney H. & D. Graham (Rating Surveyors to C.E.A.),
23, Bloomsbury Way, W.C.i Holborn 9968-9.
Motion Picture Herald, 4, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 2768.
M otion Picture Daily as Motion Picture Herald
Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc., (See Allport F. W.)
Motion Pictures, Ltd., 179, Wardour Street, W.i... Gerrard 4038.
Moy, Ernest F., Ltd., 134, Bayham Street, Camden Town, N.W.i Gulliver 5451-3— —Movedor, Nor-
west.
M.P. Studios, Ltd., Station Road, Boreham Wood, Elstree, Herts Elstree 1761-9.
Mulchinock, L. H. (Confectioner's Agent), Llanfairfechan, Caer-
narvonshire Llanfairfechan 54.
M tiller, W. H., & Co. (London), Ltd., Lincoln House, 60, Greek
Street, W.i Gerrard 5524-6 Auricle, Rath.
Multiple Photo Printers, 341, London Road, Mitcham, W.2 Mitcham 2208.
Musicians' Union, 7, Sicilian Avenue, Southampton Row, W.C.i Holborn 1238 Amuse, Phone,
London.
Musgrave & Co., Ltd., Brettenham House, Lancaster Place, W.C.2 Temple Bar 3921-2 Musgrave,
Rand.
M.W.T., Ltd., Central House, 75, New Street, Birmingham Midland 5707.
N.A.A.F.I. (Cinema Division) (see Department of National
Service Entertainment)
Nalder Bros. & Thompson, Ltd., Dalston Lane Works, E.8 ....... Clissold 2365.
Napoleon Films, Ltd., 76-78, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2882-5— — Smicofum.
Nash & Hull, Ltd., 65, Harmood Street, N.W.i Gulliver 3363.
Nathan, L. & H., Ltd., 12, Panton Street, S.W.i Whitehall 5245.
National Advertising Corporation, Ltd., 52, Portland Place, W.i Langham 4292.
National Association of Theatrical and Kine Employees, Russell
House, 71, South End Road, Hampstead, N.W.3. Hampstead 7671.
National Film Agency, 64, Victoria Street, Manchester Blackfriars 3989 Animated.
National Film Corporation, Ltd., 16, Harman Drive, N.W.2 Gladstone 6641-2 — — Wypeeyes,
Crickle.
National Gas and Oil Engine Co., Ltd., 117, Queen Victoria
Street, E.C.4 Central 7084. Forgerons, Cent
National Gas and Oil Engine Co. .Ltd., Ashton-u-Lyne Ashton 1861 National A-u-1.
National Publicity Co., Ltd., Oldbourne Hall, 43-44, Shoe Lane,
E.C.4 Central 7871 Unitrader.
National Screen Service, Ltd., Wallace House, 113-117, Wardour
Street, W.i Gerrard 4851-5—
Nascreno, Wesdo.
National Screen Service, Ltd. (Factory), 15, Wadswcrth Road,
Perivale, Greenford, Middlesex Perivale 6406-7.
National Studios. Boreham Wood, Elstree, Herts Elstree 1644.
National Vaudeville Corpn., Suite 25-8, Faraday House, Charing
Cross Road, W.C.2 (Gordon Norval) Temple Bar 5677 and 2893 ■
Natvaude, Lesquare.
Neon Manufacturers, Ltd., Regent House, Kingsway, W.C Holborn 9811.
Nettlefold Studios, 72a, Carlton Hill, N.W.8 Maida Vale 1 141
Neuman & Co., Ltd. ,156-164, Trongate, Glasgow Bell 1480 Favorable, Glasgow.
Nevelin Electric Co., Ltd., Purley Way, Croydon, Surrey Croydon 2260 and 2268 — Nevelin,
Croydon.
Neverpart Waterproof Cement Co., 43-49, Higham Street, E.17 Larkswood 1061
Newalls Insulation Co., Washington Station, co. Durham Lowfell 76035. «
jfcNewall's Insulation Co., Broxbornebury, Broxbourne, Herts... Hoddesdon 3024 — Newsulate.
Newalls Insulation Co., Asbestos House, Southwark Street, S.E.i Waterloo 6214 Newsulate,
Boroh.
Newalls Insulation Co., Ltd., 26-28, Admiral Street, Glasgow South 2558-9 Newsulate.
Newalls Insulation Co., Ltd., St. Ann's Buildings, 172, City Road,
Newcastle-on-Tyne.... Newcastle 26757 Newsulate.
Newalls Insulation Co., Ltd., 72, Palmerston Street, Man-
chester, 12 Ardwick 1 192-4 — Newsulate.
New Empire (Burnley), Ltd., Newgate Chambers, Rochdale Rochdale 4451.
Newhall Cinema Supplies, Ltd., 74, Salisbury Road, Moseley,
Birmingham 13 South 1238.
New Hygiene, Ltd., 150, Southampton Row, W.C.i Terminus 4922.
Newman, Widgey R., Nightingale Corner, Nightingale Road,
Bushey, Bushey Heath 1714.
Newman & Sinclair, Ltd., 6-7, Grenville Road, N. 19 Archway 1013 and 2322.
Newman & Guardia, Phoenix Works, Pembroke Street, N,i. ... North 2258-9
New Realm Pictures, Ltd., 167-9, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 6302-3.
News and Specialised Theatre Association of Great Britain and
Ireland, 31. Dover Street, W.i............. Regent 2787.
Newsreel Association of Great Britain & Ireland, Ltd., 37-38,
Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 3177 & 7766.
Newton, John M., & Sons, Ltd., 20-23, Greville Street, Hatton
Garden, E.C.i Holborn 2651.
New World Pictures, Ltd., 31-32, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 7766.
Nife Batteries, Ltd., Hunt End Works, Redditch, Worcs Astwood Bank 4 -Batteries,
Redditch.
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Non-Flam Film Hiring Co. (Artons, Ltd.), 6, Dyott Mews, High
Street, W.C.2 Temple Bar 7028.
Norfolk & District Films Transport, Ltd., 22, All Saints Green,
Norwich Norwich 26056 (day), Eaton 457.
(night).
Norman's Film Service, 54-58, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 6413 and 7481.
Norris Henty & Gardners, Ltd., 52, Grosvenor Gardens, S.W.i.
Works (Patricroft, Lanes) Sloane 0039 — Nornodeste, Sowest.
North British Rubber Co. ,Ltd., 204, Tottenham Ct., Rd., W.i... Museum 5460.
North East Coast Cinemas, Ltd., 42, Westgate R ad, Newcastle-
on-Tyne Newcastle 28082-3.
Northern Cinema Equipment Co., Sunfield Works, Windmill Lane,
Denton, N. Manchester Denton 2826.
Northern Contractors, Ltd., 147-149, Northumberland Street,
New castle-on -Tyne Newcastle 20317-9.
Northern Theatres Co., Ltd., 5, Rawson Street, Halifax , Halifax 2267— — -Nothcoli.
Northern Transport Agency (London), Ltd., 7, Gerrard Street,
W.i Gerrard 5636 Orthertrag-
Lesquare, London.
North Western Film Booking Agency, 70, Lime Street, Liverpool Royal 491 1 Palais de Luxe.
N.T. Equipment, Ltd., 5, Rawson Street, Halifax..... Halifax 2267.
Nuvoice Sound Equipment, 2, Southlands Road, Bromley, Kent Ravensbourne 6084.
Nuway Publicity Service, 22, Romilly Street, W.i Gerrard 4603.
Nye, D. E., L.R.I.B.A., F.I.A.A., 54, Tufton Street, S.W .1. ....... Abbey 6145.
Ocean Films, Ltd., Victory House, 99-101, Regent Street, W.i.... Regent 4826
jfcOdeon Theatres, Ltd., Spittal Street, Marlow, Bucks Marlow 695-9.
Odeon Theatres (Booking Dept.), Henley House, Chesterfield
Gardens, W Grosvenor 3801.
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, W.i Mayfair 781 1 Odeons, Audley
jfc Odeon Theatres, Ltd. (Sec. and Accounting), Moor Hall, Cook-
ham, Berks... Bourne End 810-9.
3fc Odeon Theatres, Ltd. (Purchasing Dept.), Old County Cinema,
Marlow, Bucks Marlow 695-9.
Odeon Trust, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, W.i........ Mayfair 7811-9.
0DHAM8 PRE88 BOOK DEPARTMENT, 85, Long Acre, Temple Bar 2468.
0DHAM8 PRE8S LTD., 85-94, Long Acre, W.C.2 Temple Bar 2468 — Southern
wood, Rand.
Oetzmann & Co., Ltd., 67-87. Hampstead Road, N.W.i Euston 5000— Oetzmann.
Ogdens' Theatres Circuit, 196, Deansgate, Manchester, 3 Blackfriars 7445-6.
Ollerton Pictures, Ltd., Forest Rd., New Ollerton, Notts New Ollerton 227.
Olympic Kinematograph Laboratories, Ltd., School Road, N.W. 10 Willesden 7233 and 3140
Ohkavlab, Harles.
Omnia, Films. Ltd .93-95, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 6804.
Ortus Films, Ltd. (Reg. Office), 115, Chancery Lane, W.C.2 Holborn 9901-3.
Urtus Films, Ltd., Denham Studios, Uxbridge, Middlesex ... Denham 2345.
Ossicaide, Ltd. (V. A. Foot), Ruvigny Gardens, Putney, S.W. 15 Putney 3262.
Oxford Film Transport Service, Clarks Garage, Rose Hill, Iffley Cowley 7029.
P. A. and D., Ltd. (see Anson)
Pall Mall Productions, Ltd., c/o Brewer and Knott, Quality
House, Quality Court, Chancery Lane, W.C.2 Holborn 3687
Palmer, Geoffrey, M.I.Struct.E., 16, Caxton Street, West-
minster, S.W.i Whitehall 2669.
Palmer, George, 89, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 4796.
Palmer Newbould & Co., Ltd., 52, Haymarket, S.W. Whitehall 5362.
P. & M. Advertising Service, Ltd., White House, 111, New
Street, Birmingham, 2..... Midland 0961.
Pan-European Films, Ltd., 76, New Cavendish Street, W.r Langham 3595.
Paramount British Productions, Ltd., Reg. Office, 162-170,
Wardour Street, W.i... Gerrard 7700.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd. 162-170, Wardour Street, London,
W.i Gerrard 7700 Paraserv, Rath.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 39, John Bright Street, Birming-
ham Midland 0266.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 14-18, The Friary, Cardiff Cardiff 7673-4 Paraserv.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 34, Lower Abbey, Dublin Dublin 75608-9 Parasery.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 184, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow... City 4421-2 Famlaserv.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 48, Wellington Street, Leeds ...... Leeds 20471 Paraserv.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., Paramount House, 16, Fraser
Street, Liverpool North 741 Paraserv.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., 22 and 24, Dickinson Street,
Manchester Central 4793- Paraserv.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd., Paramount House, Bath Lane,
Newcastle-on-Tyne Newcastle 2 1 564-5 Paraserv.
Paramount News (See British Paramount News).
Paramount Picture Theatres, Ltd., Chesterton, Bridgnorth,
Shropshire Ackleton 224.
Parkes and Mainwarings, Ltd., Coieshill Street, Birmingham...... Aston Cross 1164-6 Posters.
Parkes, H. T., 3, The Avenue, Bryn Newydd, Prestatyn Prestatyn 690 and Crewe 2667.
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Parmeko, Ltd.. Percy Road, Aylestone Park, Leicester Leicester 32287 Parmeko,
Leicester.
Parscent, Ltd., Dukes Road, Western Avenue, W.3 Acorn 4600.
Parsons & Stewart, 5, Chirmg Cross Road, W.C Temple Bar 4219
Partridge & Mee, Ltd., Parmeko Works Avlestone Park, Leicester Avlestone 487 Parmeko
Partridge, Wilson & Co., Ltd., Davenset Works, Evington Valley
Road, Leicester Leicester 25291-3 Davenset,
Leicester.
Pascal Film Productions, Ltd., Denham Studios, Uxbridge, Mdx. Denham 2323.
Pascal Film Productions, 115, Chancery Lane, W.C. 2 Holborn 9901-3.
Patent Fireproof Rear Projection Screen Co., Ltd. (E. G. Turner),
43-49, Higham Street, Walthamstow, E.17 Larkswood ic6i-a.
Paterson (Glasgow), Ltd., 79, Howard Street, Glasgow Central 5289.
Pathe Equipment, Ltd., nr. Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1544 Pathequip,
Rath.
Pathe Equipment, Ltd., 59, John Bright Street, Birmingham ... Midland 1292 — Pathire.
Pathe Equipment, Ltd., Dominions House, Queen Street. Cardiff Cardiff 7803-4 Pathire.
Pathe Equipment, Ltd., 99b Lower Abbey Street, Dublin Dublin 43221 Pathire.
Pathe Equipment, Ltd., Garfield Chambers, 44, Royal Avenue,
Belfast Belfast 23400
Pathe Equipment, Ltd., 196, Bath Street, Glasgow Douglas 0214 — Pathequip.
Pathe Equipment, Ltd., Wellesley Buildings, 17, Wellington St.,
Leeds * Leeds 20241 — — Pathire.
Pathe Equipment. Ltd., 134-6, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-
Tyne Newcastle 28474. Pathire.
Pathe Equipment, Ltd., 23, Islington, Liverpool North 0268 Pathire.
Pathe Equipment, Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Manchester Blackfriars 15464 Pathire.
Pathe of France, Ltd., 60-66, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1163-4 Bioscope,
London.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., 142-150, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 4314 — Patherima. Rath.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., 114, Union Street. Glasgow, C.i Central 1965-6 Pathire.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., 134-6, Westgate Rd., Newcastle-on-Tyne 4 Newcastle 28474 Pathire.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., Wellesley Buildings, 17, Wellington Street,
Leeds Leeds 20241 — — Pathire.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., 23, Islington, Liverpool 3 North 2521-2 Pathire.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Manchester 3 Blackfriars 5564 — Pathire.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., 59, John Bright Street, Birmingham Midland 1292 Pathire.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., Dominions House, Queen Street, Cardiff... Cardiff 7803-4 Pathire.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., 9B, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin Dublin 43221 Pathire.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd., Garfield Chambers, 44, Royal Av., Belfast Belfast 2340c Pathire.
Pathescope , Ltd. , North Circular Road, Cricklewood, N.W.2 ... Gladstone 6544 Gold.
Pathetone Studio, Pathe Pictures, 103-9, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 5701.
Paul Rotha Productions, Ltd., 21, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 2826-2484-3122
Paxon & Chambers, Ltd., Roxy, Glass Street, Hanley, Stoke-
on-Trent Stoke-on-Trent 5497.
Pearson, J. R. (Birmingham), Ltd., Porchester Street, Aston,
Birmingham Aston Cross 2617.
Pearl, Alexander, 178, Walm Lane, N.W.2 Gladstone 5567.
Pennant Picture Productions, Ltd., The Manor, Davies St., W.i Mayfair 4016.
Peradin. Ltd.. 61-63, St. Paul's Churchyard, E.C.4 City 4263 — Peradin, Cent.
Percy Raphael, 60-66, Wardour Street, W.i
Perforated Front Projection Screen Co., Ltd. (E, G. Turner),
43-49, Higham Street, Walthamstow, E.17 Larkswood 1061-2.
Performing Right Society, Ltd., Copyright House, 33, Margaret
Street, W.i Langham 3864 Perloright
Wesdo.
Periodical, Trade Press and Weekly Newspaper Proprietors'
Association, Ltd., Imperial House, Kingsway, W.C. 2 Temple Bar 9204-5 Weneppa
Estrand.
Petters, Ltd., Loughborough Loughborough 3131.
Petters, Ltd., Surrey House, Victoria Embankment, W.C. 2 Temple Bar 6262.
Phelps, Beddard, Georgian House, 139, Sloane Street, S.W.i ... Sloane 1352.
Philips Cine-Sonor, Century House, bhaftesbury Avenue, W.C. 2. Gerrard 7777 Cinesonor, Rath
Phonographic Performance, Ltd., The Willows, Wargrave, Berks. Wargrave 196.
Photographic Electrical Co., Ltd., 71, Dean Street, W.i Gerrard 4633.
Photoplays, Ltd., 25c, Brocco Bank, Sheffield 11 Sheffield 60246.
Pickard, A. E., Norwood Cinema, St. George's Road, Glasgow Douglas 0690 and 0330.
Pickard, T., Ltd., 4, Church Vale, East Finchley, N.a Tudor 2525.
PIOTUREGOER (Incorporating FILM WEEKLY), 63, Long Acre,
W.C.2 Temole Bar 2468— Southernwood
Rand.
Piena Music Co. (W. & G. Foyle, Ltd.), Trefoile House, Manette
Street, W.i Gerrard 5660 Foylibra, West
cent.
Pilkington's (A. Austin) Theatres, 20, London Road, Salisbury... Salisbury 3587.
Pinebrook, Ltd. (see Pinewood Studios).
Pinewood Studios, Ltd., Iver Heath, Bucks. Iver 700.
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Pioneer Exclusives, Ltd., 179, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3872-3
Pirelli Ltd., 343, Euston Road, N.W.r Eustoa 3131- Pirellicon, Telex.
Pitchford, R. Watkins, 115, High Holborn, W.C.i Chancery 8724.
Pitman, Sir Isaac & Sons, Ltd., 39-41, Parker Street, Kingsway,
W.C.2 Holborn 9791 Ipandsons,
Westcent.
Pixtons, Ltd. (Chair Factory), Queens Factory, High Wycombe,
Bucks High Wycombe 160.
Pixtons, Ltd. {see Kalee Ltd.)
Piatt, George & Sons, Ltd., Oakes Street, Liverpool Royal 1622.
Piatt, T., 56, Farrow Street, Shaw
Pollard, Joseph & Son, St. Johns' Corner, Victoria Street, Black-
burn Blackburn 6645.
Pohvax Film Treatment, 5, Peter Street, Wardour Street, W.i...
Pool Carbons (see British Arc Lamp Carbons)
Poole's Entertainments, Ltd., Hippodrome, Gloucester '.. Gloucester 2127 Dates
Pooles Theatres, Ltd. (See Poole's Entertainments)
Pooley & Austin, Ltd., 34, Broadway, Westminster, S.W.i Whitehall 7233-5 Octopede,
Sowest.
Portsmouth Town Cinemas, Ltd., Shaftesbury Cinema, Kingston
Road, Portsmouth Portsmouth 4976.
Pott;r, Fredk., E., Ltd., Aldwych House, Aldwych, W.C.2 ... Holborn 5992 Exultation,
Estrand.
Potteries and Cinema Supply Co., The, 13, Leek Road, Small-
thcrne, Stoke-on-Trent Hanley 7658.
Potteries Transport & Cinema Supply Co., 13, Leek Road,
Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent '
Pratt, H., Ltd., High Street, Aston, Birmingham Aston Cross 2 141 Saniventi.
Premier Stafford Prodns., Ltd., Sound City, Shepperton, Mdx.... Chertsey 2291-5.
Premier Distributors, Ltd., Piccadilly House, Piccadilly Circus,
W.i , Regent 0787.
j^cPresbury, S. & Co., Ltd., 47A, High Street, Esher, Surrey Esher 2215-6.
Preston Film Service, Picturedrome, Brackenbury Place, Preston Preston 5465.
Pride, F. H., Ltd., 69-81, Clapham High Street, S.W.4 Macaulav 2281-4 Pridelite,
Clapcom.
Pritlove, S. B., 37, Great Pulteney Street, W.i Gerrard 6777.
Process Productions, Ltd. ,12, Eccleston St., Victoria, S.W.i ... Sloane 9023.
Process Productions, Ltd., Highbury Studios, 96a, HighburyNew
Park, N.5 '. Clissold 3948.
Producers Studios, Ltd., 90, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3801.
Progressive Film Institute, Ltd., Knowle, Bucks Hill, nr. Kings
Langley, Herts Kings Langley 7944.
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery House,
133, Regent Street, W.i Regent 8080— Procinthe, Piccy
Provincial Cinematograph Trading Co., 17, Wellington Street,
Leeds T Leeds 26692 Elecord, Leeds.
Publicity Films, Ltd., Filmicity House, Upper St. Martin's Lane,
W.C.2. and Merton Park Str.dios. S.W Temple Bar 5420 Filmicity.
Publicity Picture Productions, Ltd., 26, D'Arblay Street, W.i
lblic Relationship Films, Ltd., 37, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 7345.
Pugh Bros., Ltd., 54-6, Compton Street, Goswell Street, E.C.i ... Clerken.^ell 3 211.
Pyrene Co., Ltd., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex Ealing 3144 Pyrene.
Brentford.
Quigley Publications, 4, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 2768-9.
Radio Electronics, Ltd., St. George's Works, Merton Road,
Norwood Junction, S.E. 25 Addiscombe 4529.
Radius Films, Ltd., 199, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 7172.
" Rainbow," Artist, 97-99, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2 Gerrard 3369.
Radnor Pictures, Ltd., 93, Regent Street, W.i
R.A.L., Ltd., 41, Furnival St., E.C.4 Holborn 2179.
Raphael {see Percy Raphael).
Rateliff (R.E.) Circuit, "Raheny," Roby, Lanes Huyton 382
Ratner Safe Co., Ltd., 43, Cannon Street, E.C.4 City 2309 Thiefproof, Centra.
Rattigan Productions, Ltd., 115, Chancery Lane, W.C.2 Holborn 9901.
Rawlplug Co., Ltd., Rawlplug House, Cromwell Road, S.W.7... Frobisher 8111.
Rayne, H. & M., Ltd., 30, Rupert Street, W.i Gerrard 5336.
sfcKayner & Co., Patent Agents, 19, Green Lane, Purley, Surrey Uplands 3862.
RCA Photophone. Ltd., Electra House, Victoria Embankment,
W.C.2 Temple Bar 2971.
RCA Photophone, Ltd., 235 Imperial Drive, Rayners Lane,
Pinner Pinner 5643.
RCA Photophone, Ltd., 164, Stratford Road, Shirley, nr. Bir-
mingham Shirlev 1819.
RCA Photophone, Ltd., 57-59. Charles Street, Cardiff Cardiff 3594.
kCA Photophone, Ltd., 19, Blythwood Square, Glasgow, C.2 ... Central 3685.
RCA Photophone, Ltd., 26, Cloth Market, Newcastle Newcastle 27771.
RCA Photophone, Ltd. (Representative), 34, Lower Abbey Street,
Dublin) Dublin 73842.
RCA Photophone, Ltd., 274, Deansgate, Manchester Blackfriars 7092.
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RCA Photophone, Ltd., 58, Howard Street, Belfast Belfast 24762
Realist Film Unit, Ltd., 34, Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 1958.
Redfern's Rubber Works, Ltd., Hyde, Cheshire Hyde 622.
Raid's Film Servioe, 164, Howard Street; Glasgow Central 1034
Reliable Cinema Screen Co., Ltd., 72a, Osborne Road, Acton, W.3 Acorn 4080.
Religious Films, Ltd., Jasper Road, Norwood, S.E.19 Gipsy Hill 2255.
Renown Pictures Corporation, Ltd., Independent House, in a,
Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 4403-5.
Republic Pictures Corporation, 76, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 6555.
Requirements, Electrical & Engineering, Ltd., Trafalgar House,
Gt. Newport Street, W.C.2 Temple Bar 5784.
Rex Publicity Service, Ltd.. 131-134, New Bond Street, W.i Mayfair 7571-4. — Rexervis.
' Wesdo.
Rex Publicity Service, Ltd., 95, Renfield Street, Glasgow, C.2 Douglas 7171 Rexervis,
Glasgow.
Richards, Randolph E., Picturedrome, Eastbourne Eastbourne 144 1.
Richsign Equipments (A. Rich), 42, Market Street, Longton,
Stoke-on-Trent Longton 3811.
Rigby, Robert, Ltd., Northington Street, London, W.C.i Holborn 2944-5— — Precinemat
Rigby Taylor, Ltd., Victoria Works, Bolton Bolton 2752-3- Chemical.
Riverside Studios, Ltd., Crisp Road, Hammersmith, W.6 Riverside 3012.
R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd., 2, 3 & 4, Dean Street, W.i Gerrard 5640 (15 lines)
Arkopict, Rath.
R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd., 24, Cambridge Road, King's Heath,
Birmingham Highbury 2201 Arkopict.
5*c R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd. .Imperial Studios, Boreham Wood Elstree 2261
R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd., Dominion House, Queen Street,
Cardiff Cardiff 730-1 Arkopict.
R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd., 10a, Bothwell Street, Glasgow Central 9761-2— — Arkopict.
R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd., 1, Wellington Chambers, City Square,
Leeds Leeds 30048-9 Arkopict.
R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd., 109-111, Islington, Liverpool Xorth 1748-9 Arkopict.
R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Manchester Blackfriars 4224 Arkopict.
R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd., 19, Bath Lane, Newcastle-on-Tyne Newcastle 22810 Arkopict
R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd., 75, Middle Abbev Street, Dublin Dublin 75169 Arkopict.
R-K-O. Radio Pictures, Ltd., 27, Garfield St., Belfast Belfast 20977.
Roberts, E. S., L.R.I.B.A., Lombard House, Great Charles
Street, Birmingham, 3
Robinsons Cine Service, Purdis Croft, Bucklesham Road, Ipswich Ipswich 78665.
Roe, Jack (Cinema Supples), Ltd., 40A, Buxton Road, Luton,
Beds Luton 922.
Roe, Jack (Cinema Supplies), Ltd., 46, Donegall Street, Belfast Belfast 26443.
Roe, Jack (CiDema Supplies), 323, Manor Road, Caddington, Beds. Luton 3665.
Roffe Decorations, Ltd., 213, Hornsey Road, N.7 Archway 4451.
Ross, Ltd., 3, North Side, Clapham Common, S.W.4 Macaulay 2472— — Rossicaste, ■
Phone.
Ross, Ltd., 26, Conduit Street, W.i Mayfair 4316 — Rossanr*. Wesdo.
Ross Ltd. (for provincial addresses see Pathe' Equipment).
Rotax, Ltd., Willesden Junction, N.W.10 Willesden 2480 -Rodynalite,
Phone.
Roth, A. O., 85, Ringstead Road, S.E.6 Hither Green 2424.
Rothermel, R. A., Ltd., Rothermel House, Canterbury Road,
Kilburn, N.W.6 Maida Vale 6066 Rotherme
London.
Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, 16, Princes Gate,
' South Kensington, S.W. 7 Kensington 3334.
Rubber Tar. Ltd.. 51, Biggar S creet, Glasgow Bridge ton 1274.
Runbaken Electrical Products, 71-73, Oxford Road, Manchester Ardwick 2507—8.
Russell Productions, Ltd., 188 Vincent Street, Glasgow
Russell & Co., Premier House, 48, Dover Street, Piccadilly, W.i
Ruston & Hornsby, Ltd., Engineers, Lincoln s Lincoln 580 Ruston, Lincoln
Ruston & Hornsby, Ltd., 15, Kingsway, W.C Temple Bar 5865.
Rutt, R. Spurden & Co., Ltd., 490, High Roa.d, Leyton, E.io ... Leytonstone 3249.
R. V. Publicity Sen-ices, Ltd., 59-61, Dame Street, Dublin Dublin 21700 — Muvads.
St. Albans Rubber Co., Ltd., The Camp, St. Albans St. Albans 451-2 Saltire.
St. Helens Cable & Rubber Co., Ltd. Slough Slough 20333 St. Helens
Slough.
Sales, J. Rowland, Ltd., 8-10, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2 Temple Bar 9710 and 9719.
Salisbury Photo Press, 105, Upton Road, Bexley Heath, Kent... Bexley Heath 3313.
Savage, W. Bryan, Ltd., Westmorland Road, N.W.9 Colindale 7131 (3 lines) Decibel,
Phone.
Saville, W. J., & Co. ."Savko " House, Eagle Wharf Road ,N.i... Clerkenwell 3491-5-
bchulberg, Ad., Ltd., 7, Park Lane, W.i Grosvenor 3095-7.
School Films, Ltd., 489a, Oxford Street, W.i Mayfair 0971.
Science Films, Ltd., 1, Lytton Avenue, Letchworth, Herts Letchworth 285.
Scott, Dixon (see Haridix).
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Scott, H. S., A.R.I.B.A., Kings Court, 115-17, Colmore Row,
Birmingham Central 2977.
Scott Theatres, Ltd., 82, Brandon Street, Motherwell Motherwell 601.
Scottish Atlas Advertising Association, Ltd. (D. F. Miller;. 55,
West Regent Street, Glasgow, C. 2 Douglas 5501.
Scott-Russell, J., 6-7, Great Castle Street, W.i Langham 4382.
Screenwriters' Association (see League of British Dramatists).
Seeman, S.. 100, Baker Street, W.i Welbeck 0081-3.
Selwvn Film Services, Ltd., 19, Lexham Mews, W.8 Western 4969.
Shaw, Son & Co. , J., Holmfirth, Huddersfield Holmfkth 124.
Sheffield & District Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., 3, Hartshead,
Sheffield Central 25938 Cinema.
Sheffield Photo Co., Ltd., 6, Norfolk Row, Fargate, Sheffield ... Central 22079 Shefphoto
Sheffield.
Shennan, A. E., M.A., F.R.I.B.A., 17, North John St., Liverpool Central 1663— — Peristile, L'pool.
Sherville & Co., 193, Regent Street, W.i Regent 5192.
Sherwood Films, Ltd., 26-27, D'Arblay Street, W.i Gerrard 4148 Sherfilclu Rath,
Ship Carbon Co. of Great Britain, Ltd., National House, 60-66,
Wardour Street, W.i
jfcShip Carbon Co. of Great Britain, Ltd., 99, Howards Lane,
Putney, S.W. 15 Putney 7871-3.
Ship Carbon Co. of Great Britain, Ltd , Grove Road, Chadwell
Heath, Essex Seven Kings 2431-3.
Shipman & King, Embassy, Chesham
Siemens Electric Lamps and Supplies, Ltd., 38-39, Upper Thames
Street, E.C. 4 Central 2332 — — Siemotor, Cen.
Sight and Sound (see British Film Institute)
Signet Picture Corporation, 37-38, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 7007-9.
" Signs of the Times." (see Wallace Publicity)
Sika-Francois, Ltd., 39, Victoria Street, S.W.i Abbey 1571.
Simpson, Henry, The Homestead, Kilner Park, Ulverston, Lanes Ulverston 351 & 151.
Sinclair & Co., James A., Ltd., 3, Whitehall, S.W.i Whitehall 1788 Oraculum,
Pari.
Singleton Cinemas, Ltd., Cosmo Cinema, Rose Street, Glasgow ... Douglas 2 151.
Slide House, Ltd., 59-60, Petty France, S.W.i Abbey 3032.
Small Electric Motors, Ltd., Eagle Works, Church Fields Road,
Beckenham, Kent Beckenham 0066.
Smart, Douglas R., & Son, Ltd., 11, Hill Crescent N. 20 Hillside 2497.
Smelts Theatres, Ltd., 125, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Newcastle 27887.
Smith Sc Hardcastle, Ltd., 49-53, Godwin Street, Bradford ... Bradford 6336-7
Smith, A. George, National House, 60, Wardour Street, W.i ... Gerrard 5158.
Smith, Bernard, 26, St. Anne's Court, \V ardour Street, W.i ... Gerrard 2208-9 Highflier,
Rath.
Smith, E. W., Blackpool Transport, Sunny Bank, Hill Top
Avenue, Wilmslow, Cheshire Moss Side 1771.
Smith, Major and Stevens, Ltd., Abbey Works, Northampton ... Northampton 810.
Smith, P., Slide Works, 69, Middle Lane, Crouch End, N.8 Mountview 7187.
Smith, Ralph (Hoyts Theatres, Ltd. (Australia), British
Dominions Films, Ltd. (Australia), Hoyts Theatres, and
Herschell Laboratories (Australia), Sackville House, 40,
Piccadily, W.i Regent 1455.
S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37/38, Golden Square, W.i Gerrard 4556-7.
Smith, S. W., 76.78, Wardour Street, W.C.3 Gerrard 2882-5 Smicofilm.
Smith-Walker, Ltd., 16, Caxton Street, Westminster, S.W.i Whitehall 8993 Formation,
Sowest, London.
Snape & Ward (Circuit), 14, John Dalton Street, Manchester Deansgate 354^ & Blackfriars 4601
Society of Authors, Briarlea House, Mortimer, Berks
Society of Cinematurians {Hon. Secretary: S. W. Pink, Regal,
Oxford Road, Manchester) <
Soho, Ltd., Mortimer House, 37-41, Mortimer Street, W.i Museum 1033 — Noiram, Wesdo.
Sol Exclusives.Ltd., 21, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham 2 Midland 0347.
Somlo Films, 17, Berners Street, W.i Museum 1900.
Sound City (Films), Ltd., Sound City, Shepperton, Middx. ... Chertsey 2211-7 Souncity
Shepperton.
Soundcraft, Ltd., Dalston Gardens, Honeypot Lane, Stanmore,
Middlesex Wordsworth 6963-5.
jfcSound Equipment, Ltd., 123, Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent Ravensbourne 6086- Soundequi.
Bromley.
Sound Equipment, Ltd., 59, Shaftesbury Avenue, W Gerrard 7268 Soundequi.
Sound and Scene Services (London), Ltd., 145, Wardour Street,
W.i Gerrard 7238.
Sound Film Music Bureau, Ltd., 9a, Sackville Street, Piccadilly,
c ^V1 • Regent 4381 Dixerat, Pboue
Sound Installation Services, Ltd., 171, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 4275.
Sound, Ltd. , New Hall .Bargoed, Glam Bargoed 72 Newhall Bargoed
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The Kinematograph Year Book.
Sound-Services, Ltd., Filmicity House, Upper St. Martin's Lsne,
W.C.a Temple Bar 5420 — — Seivisoutid
Sovereign Exclusives, "St. Ambrose," Barrows Lane, Sheldon,
Birmingham Sheldon 2173 — Sovereign, B'ham.
Speakman, W. J., 126, Bold Street, Liverpool Royal 5106.
Spectator Short Films, Ltd., 18, Old Burlington Street, W.i Regent 061 1.
Spicer-Dufay (British), Ltd., 14-16, Cockspur Street, S.W.i Whitehall 6747.
Splott (Cardiff) Cinemas, Ltd., 10, Museum Place, Cardiff Cardiff 2901.
Spotlight Casting Directory, 43, Cranbourn Street, W.C.2 Gerrard 3003-4.
Springvale Electrical Co., Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex Ealing 415 1.
Stableford All Metal Screens, Ltd., 1, Stebbing Street, Latimer
Road, W.n Park 7683
Stafford & Co., Ltd., 20th Century House, Soho Square, W.i ... Gerrard 7766.
Stafford & Co., Ltd., Netherneld, Nottingham Nottingham 58214-5
Stafford Studios, Ltd., Sound City, Shepperton Chertsey 2291-5.
Stahl Pyramid Films. Ltd.. 130, Wardour Street, W.i ......... Gerrard 3400.
Standard Film Agency 26, St. Anne's Court, W.i Gerrard 2208 Hightli«r, Rath.
Standard International Pictures, Ltd., 199, Piccadilly, W.i Regent 3035.
Standard Telephones & Cables, Ltd., Connaught House, Aldwych,
W.C. Holborn 8765.
Star Cinemas (London), Ltd., New Star Cinema, Aire Street,
Castleford Castleford 2618-9.
Star Illustration Works, Ltd., 5, 6 & 7, D'Arblay Street, W.i Gerrard 3033— Twinkle Rath.
Stevenson, V. & J., 315, Manchester New Road, Middleton,
Manchester Middleton 2370.
Stillograph, Ltd., 25, Haymarket, S.W.i Whitehall 6871-2.
Stilwell, Darby & Co., Ltd., 17-19, Cockspur Street, S.W.i Whitehall 5055.
Stitson, White & Co., Ltd., 106, Victoria Street, Westminster,
S.W.i Victoria 8071-2
Stoll Picture Productions, Ltd. (Regd. Office), Stoll Offices,
Coliseum Buildings, W.C2 Temple Bar 1500 Oswastoll,
Lesquare.
Stone, E. A., F.S.I. , M.Inst.R.A., 20, Berkeley Street, W.i Mayfair 6363.
Strand Electric & Engineering Co., Ltd., 24, Floral Street, W.C.2 Temple Bar 7464.
Strand Film Co., Ltd., 18, Old Burlington Street, W.i Regent 061 1.
Strand Film Co., Ltd., National Studios, Elstree Elstree 1644.
Strange, R. E., & Co., Ltd., 12, Little Denmark Street, W.C.2 ... Temple Bar 1728-9 Printafilm,
Westcent.
Strelitz, Eric P., Kent House, 87, Regent Street, W.i Regent 3737.
Strong Electric Distributors, Ltd., 72, Wardour Street, W.i ... Gerrard 6246.
3^c Strong Electric Distributors, Ltd., Little Lodge, Dome Hill
Peak, Caterham, Surrey Caterham 618.
Stubbs, N. H. (Dist. Dupont Stock), 10, Parkway, Welwyn
Garden City Welwyn Garden 699.
Studio Film Laboratories, Ltd., 80, Wardour Street, W.i,
and 71, Dean Street, W.i Gerrard 1365-7.
Sub-Standard Cinematograph Association, 34 Soho Square, W.i Gerrard 1510.
Superb te Cinema Screen Co., Ltd., 49, Higham Street, Waltham-
stow, E.17 Larkwood 1061-2.
Swift, Miss M. (U.K. rep. for Guaranteed Pictures, N.Y.), 6o-66, Gerrard 2208 Cables, Swift-
VV ardour Street, W.i films.
Sydney Film Service, n, Camden Street, Liverpool 3 North 2025.
Sydney Film Service, 20, King St. Chambers, Wellington St.,
Lt eds Leeds 26341.
Sydney Wake, Ltd., 89-91, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 5716 Wakefilm, Ruth.
Synclocks, Ltd., Colindale Works, Hendon, N.W.4 Colindaie 6045 Evergcndos.
Tait, J. & N., Panton House, 25, Haymarket, S.W.i Whitehall 1981.
T. & M. Electrical Co., Ltd., 113-117, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 6521.
Talfacto, Talfacto House, Blackpool
Talkie Installations, Ltd., 444, Ewell Road, Surbiton.. Elmbridge 2960.
Tate Bros., Garage, 104-6 & 206, Old Shoreham Road, Portslade,
Brighton Portslade 8444.
Taylor, Taylor & Hobson, Ltd., Stoughton Street Works,
Leicester Leicester 20134— — Lenses, Leices .
^Taylor, Taylor & Hobson, Ltd., 137, Broadway, Mill Hill,
N.W. 7 Mill Hill 2700 and 4192 — Iliquo.
Technical & Research Processes, Ltd., 410, St. John Street,
Clerkenwell, E.C.i. Terminus 3085.
Technique Films, Ltd., 93-95, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3375-
Technique Distributors, 93-95, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3375.
Technicolor, Ltd. , Bath Road, Harmondsworth, Middlesex West Drayton 2211 Tecni-
color, Telex, West Drayton.
ajclheatres Advertising Co., 47a, High Street, Esher, Surrey Esher 2215-6.
Theatre & Cinema Equipment, Ltd., 13, Shirland Mews, Padding-
ton, W.9 Ladbroke 3103.
Theatre Furnishers, Ltd., Independent House, ma, Wardour
Street, W.i ... Gerrard 4668.
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Theatrical Artists Film Society (T.A.F.S.), 194, St. Ann's Hill,
S.W.18 Battersea 741$.
Thermacoust, 32, Victoria Street, S.W.i Abbey 63 11.
Thompson's Enterprises, Ltd., 4, Palladium Buildings, East-
bourne Road, Middlesbrough Linthorpe 88156.
Thompson's (Charles) Circuit, Albion Street, Leeds, 1 • Leeds 25859 Ceetee, Leeds
Thompson, J. Walter, 6, Grafton Street, W.i Regent 8121.
Thorpe & Thorpe, Ltd., Bush House, W.C Temple Bar 7406.
Thraves, Alfred J., & Son, F.R.I.B.A., and L.M.I.A.A., White-
friars House, Friar Lane, Nottingham Nottingham 42687.
T.I.D.A. (see British Council)
Timadays, Ltd., 364. Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E.17 Keystone 4881.
Time & Life, Ltd. (March of Time), 4, Dean Street, W.i.. Gerrard 6335.
Topical Film Co. (see Brent Laboratories).
Topical Productions, tn, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, C.3 Central 82 Incidents.
Transoceanic Forwarding Co. (successors to) (see Miiller, W. H.)
Transradio, Ltd., 16, The Highway, Beaconsfield, Bucks
Transreceivers, Ltd., 444, Ewell Road, Surbiton, Surrey Elmbridge 2960 and 1941.
Travelling Films, Ltd., Africa House, Ringsway, W.C.i Holborn 4255.
Travis Jackson Productions, Sunnyside Studios, Hest Bank,
Morecambe Hest Bank 375.
Trent, W. E., F.R.I. B. A., F.S.I. , G-B Picture Corpn., 123 Regent
Street, W.i Regent 808c.
Triangle Films, Ltd. (see British Aviation Pictures, Ltd.)
Trinity Chair Works, Ltd., Scarborough Scarboro 345.
Trix Electrical Co., Ltd., 1-5, Maple Place, Tottenham Court
Road, W.i Museum 5817 — Trixadio,
Wesdo.
Tucker, J. H., & Co., Ltd., Kings Road, Tyseley, Birmingham... Acocks Green 0616-8 and 2380
Switches, Phone, Haytnills,
Tudor Accumulator Co., Ltd., 50, Grosvenor Gardens, S.W.i ... Sloane 0168-9 Subcorneal,
fSowest.
Tungstone Products, Ltd., St. Bride's House, Salisbury Sq.,E.C.4 Central 8156 Typify, Fleet.
Turner, C. A., Cinema Supplies, Whetstone, Leicester Narborough 3261 Cinema,
Turner, E. G., 43-49, Higham Street, Walthamstow, E.17 ...... I.arkswood 1061-2.
Turner Lord, W. and Co., 20, Mount Street, W.i Grosvenor 3161.
Turner(W. W.) & Co., Ltd., Station Road, Northfield, Birmingham Priory 1171-3 Cinechair.
Turner (W. W.) & Co. Ltd., 28, Newman Street, W.i ....... Museum 0226.
Turners Asbestos Cement Co., Ltd., Trafford Park, Manchester, 17 Trafford Park 2181 Asbestos,
Tussauds, Ltd., Madame, Baker Street Station, N.W.i Welbeck 6861. — ■ — Tussauds.
Twentieth Century Cinemas, Ltd., 80-82, Wardour Street, W.i... Gerrard 6813.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd., Twentieth Century House,
SdIio Square, W.i Gerrard 7766— —Centfox, Rath
^Twentieth Century- Fox Film Co., Ltd., Moreton Pinkney
Manor, nr. Rugby, Warwickshire.. Sulgrave 26.
jfcTwentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd., Empire Way, Wembley
Park, Middx. Wembley 3000— Centfox, Wein-
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd., 51, John Bright Street, bley.
Birmingham Midland 4755— — Centfox.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd., Dominion Arcade, Cardiff Cardiff 1744 — — Centfox.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd., 9B, Lower Abbey Street,
Dublin, C.8 Dublin 43068— Centfox.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd., 77-79, Mitchell Street,
Glasgow, C.i Central 1056 Centfox.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd., Moor Allerton Hill,
254, Harrogate Road, Leeds Leeds 61053 Centfox.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd., 31, Norton Street, Liver-
pool North 435-6 Centfox.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd., Royal London House,
196, Deansgate, Manchester Blackfriars 7634 Centfox.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd., 180, Westgate Road,
Newcastle-on-Tyne, 4 Newcastle 21461 Centfox.
Twentieth Century Productions, Ltd., 30-31, Soho Square, W.i... Gerrard 7766.
Twickenham Studios (see Studio Section) Popesgrove 1155.
Two Cities Films, Ltd., 15, Hanover Square, W.i Mayfair 1227.
Two Cities Films, Ltd., Highbury Studios, 96a, Highbury New
Park, N.5 Clissold 3784-5 and 3948.
Uniform Clothing & Equipment Co., Ltd., 10 and 11, Clerken-
well Green, E.C.i Clerkenwell 5551-3 Uniquip.
Uniform & General Services Co., Ltd., 42, Berwick Street, W.r... Gerrard 3906.
United Artists Corporation, Ltd., Film House, Wardour Street,
W.i Gerrard 5084-9.
3^: United Artists Corporation, Ltd. (Temporary Head office)
" Eaglehurst," Orchehill Avenue, Gerrards Cross. Bucks.... Gerrards Cross 2237-9.
^United Artists Corporation, Ltd. (Despatch Dept.), Denham
Laboratories, Denham, Middx Denham 2091.
United Artists Corporation, Ltd., 11, Holloway Road,
Birmingham Midland 3733
United Artists Corporation, Ltd., 40, Charles Street, Cardiff ... Cardiff 5555-6--' — Unartisco.
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United Artists Corporation, Ltd., 71, Middle Abbey Street,
Dublin Dublin 4.4820— — Unartisco.
United Artists Corporation, Ltd., Trigoni, Irvine Road. Largs, Largs 2076 Unartisco.
Ayrshire
United Artists Corporation, Ltd., Wellesley Buildings, 17,
Wellington Street, Leeds. 1 Leeds 30145 — Unartisco.
United Artists Corporation, Ltd., 12, Norton St., Liverpool 3 ... North 0022-3.
United Artists Corporation, Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Deansgate,
Manchester, 3 Blackfriars 8885-6. Unartisco
United Artists Corporation, Ltd., Waterloo Chambers, 11, Bath
Lane, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 4 Central 25882 Unartisco.
United Automobile Services, Ltd., 6, Haymarket, Newcastle ... Newcastle 24211,
Newcastle Enquiry Office, Marlborough Crescent Newcastle 26704-
United Automobile Services, Ltd. (Head Office), Grange Road,
Darlington Darlington 3550.
United Automobile Services, Ltd. (Main Depots and Offices —
Gallowgate, Newcastle-on-Tyne Newcastle 2 4211.
Store Street, Manchester Ardwick 3572.
34, Grant Avenue, Leeds Leeds 28609.
Newport Road, Middlesbrough Middlesbrough 3227.
United Castings Office Ltd., 16, Irving St., Leicester Square,
W.C.2 Whitehall 7771-3.
United Kingdom Advertising Co., Ltd., 25, Shaftesbury Avenue,
W.r Gerrard 6041 Alsafraz, Piccy.
United Motion Pictures (London,), Ltd.. 24. Denmark Street.
W.C.2 Temple Bar 2025-6.
United Picture Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street ,W.i Regent 8080.
3fc United Picture Theatres, Ltd., Newcombes, Crediton, Devon... Crediton 262.
L nity H eating, Ltd., Unity Works, Welwyn Garden City- Welwyn Garden 516 Unitv.
Universal Ad. Service, 213, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, C.i Douglas 3152.
Universal Asbestos Mfg. Co., Handcraft Works, Tolpits, Watford, Watford 3371-3.
Universal Cinema and Theatre Requirements, 49, Higham Street,
Walthan.stow, E.17 Larkswood 1061-2.
Universal Pictures, Ltd., 12^-133 , Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 7311 Uanhnan, Rath.
Universal News, 90, Wardour Street, W. 1 Gerrard 3265.
Vabest Co., Ltd., Regent House, Kingsway, W.C.2 Holborn 981 1-2.
Vacuum Refrigeration Co., Ltd., 49, Moorgate, E.C.2 Royal 7921.
Variety Artistes' Federation, 18, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2. ... Temple Bar 6950 Arlifedera.
Vaughan Edward, Ltd., 32, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i Gerrard 1330.
V.E.H. Cinemas, Ltd., 45, Dereham Road, Norwich Norwich 24804.
Verity, Frank T., F.R.I.B.A. (Verity and Beverley), 32, Old
Burlington Street, W.i Regent 2117.
Verity Fihxs, 2-6, West Street, W.C.2 Temple Bar 0135.
Viking Films, Ltd., 1, 3 and 5, St. Mary Abbots Place, Kensing-
ton, W.8 Western 2516.
Vinten, W\. Ltd., North Circular Road, London, N.W.2 Gladstone, 6373-4.
Vis-co Engineering Co., Ltd., Stafford Road, Croydon Croydon 41 81-4 Curtmit.
Visual Education, Ltd., Stoll Offices, Coliseum Buildings,
St. Martin's Lane, W.C.2 Temple Bar 1500.
Vitavox, Ltd., Westmorland Road, N.W.9 Colindale 8671.
Voigt Patents, Ltd., The Courts, Silverdale, Sydenham, S.E.26 Sydenham 6666.
Wainwright, J. G. & R. B., Ltd., Capitol Cinema, Church Street,
Epsom Ensom 9876 Eximvrainri,
Epsom.
Wakelin, F. H., .Ltd.,' 354, Wheeler Street, Birmingham. 19 Northern 0989 Reckoner*.
Wallace Publicity, Ltd., 113, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 2639. Wallicity Rath.
Wallace Productions (see Wallace Publicity)
Wallace Heaton. Ltd., 127, New Bond Street, W.i Mavfair 7511 — Zodellaria. Wesdo.
Walpamur Co., Ltd., Darwen, Lanes Darwen 662 Paint, Darwen.
Walt Disney — Mickey Mouse, Ltd., 119, Wardour Street, W.i.... Gerrard 7446-7 Mickmouse.
Walter, D., & Co., Ltd., 61-63, Lant Street, Borough, S.E.i ... Hop 3651.
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd., 46, Gerrard Street, W.i ... Gerrard 1067 — Albertype,
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd. (C. W. Hutcbin), 37, Lesquare.
John Bright Street, Birmingham, 1 Midland 4092.
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd. (A. Fox), 112, Marlborough
Street, Dublin, C.8 Dublin 44250
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd. (H. G. Tommej7), 11, Cam-
den Street, Liverpool 3 North 0035.
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd. (V. Milgate), 3, The Par-
sonage, Manchester 3 Blackfriars 9901.
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd. (G. W. Baker), 130, Renfield
Street, Glasgow, C.2 .' Douglas 4767.
Wareing. Vincent J., 20. Craven Gardens. Wimbledon. S.W.16... Liberty 295S.
Waring & Gillow (1932), Ltd., 164 , '182, Oxford Street , W.i Museum 5000 Warison, Rath.
Warne, F. G., Ltd., 5, Marsh Street, Bristol 1 Bristol 24920.
Warner Bros. First National Productions, Ltd.. Teddington Studios Kingston 218 1.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd., Warner House. Wardour StrePt, W.i Gerrard 5600 Wabropic, Rath.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd., 716, Chester Road, Erdington.
Birmingham Erdington 2641 Wabropic.
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Warner Bros. Pictures, Lfd., Dominions House, Queen Street,
Cardiff Cardiff 1365 -Wabropic.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd., 62, Middle Abbey Street, Dublin... Dublin 73941- Wabropic.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd., 81, Dunlop Street, Glasgow Central 4468 Wabropic.
Warner Bros, Pictures, Ltd., 3-4, Cabinet Chambers, Basinghall
Street, Leeds 1 Leeds 21564 Wabropic.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd., 6 & 8, Islington, Liverpool North 2295 Wabropic.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd., 12. Mount Street, Manchester Deansgate 4597 Wabropic.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd., Westgate Road, Newcastle- on-Tyne Newcastle 36637 — Wabroc.
Watkins & Watson, Ltd., 17, White Lion Street, Islington, N.i... Terminus 3191. Hydisblow
Nordo.
Watkins, W. H. .F.R.I.B.A. ,1, Clare Street, Bristol Bristol 20491.
Watts, Arthur B., F.S.A.A., 12, Museum Place, Cardiff Cardiff 2900 Balance, Cardiff.
Way & Waller, 7, Hanover Square, W.i Mayfair 8022— —10 lines.
Way, F. C, 20, Roe Street, Macclesfield
Weaver, George, Cinema Displays and Costumes, "Sunny Bank,"
Red Bank Road, Bispham , Blackpool Blackpool 51820
Webb, W. A., & Co., Ltd., 192, Sherlock Street, Birmingham 5... Midland 3732.
Weddell Bros., Ltd., 407-409, Hornsey Road, N.19 Archway 1668-9.
Weedon, H. W., F.R.I.B.A., and Partners, 129, Lordswood Road,
Harborne, Birmingham 17 Harborne 2557-8 and 2857-9.
Wembley Film Stud'o Ltd., Empire Way,Wembley Park, Middx. Wembley 3000 Effoxifil,
West, C. D., Evington Cinema, East Park Road, Leicester [Werabky
West, Clem, 20, King Street Chambers, Leeds Leeds 26341.
Western Electric Co., Ltd. (Reg. Office), Liberty House, Regent
Street, W.i Regent 1013 -Westelcol.
Western Electric Co., Ltd. (Factory), 152, Coles Green Road,
Cricklewood, N.W.2 Gladstone 5401 Westelcol.
Western Electric Co., Ltd. (Temp. Office), Oak Manor, Hales
Road, Cheltenham Cheltenham 53258 WestLcol.
Western Electric Co., Ltd., Windsor Chambers, Bearwood Road,
Smethw ick, Birmingham Bearwood 1965 Westelcol.
Western Electric Co., Ltd., 10, Museum Place, Cardiff Cardiff 7234 Westelcol.
Western Electric Co., Ltd., 7-8, Lower Abbey Street, Dublin... Dublin 44976 -Westelcol.
Western Electric Do., L td.,28, Langside Place, Glasgow, S.i ... Langside 0106.
Western Electric Co., Ltd., Clock Buildings, Harehills, Leeds 8... Chapeltown 41279 -Westelcol.
Western Electric Co., Ltd., 15, Lea Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport Heaton Moor 3823 Westelcol.
Western Electric Co., Ltd., 52, The Meadows, Fawden, Newcastler
on-Tyne Gosforth 53005.
Western Union Telegraph Co., T5i, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 1257.
jfc Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co., Ltd., Pew Hill House, Chip-
penham, Wilts Chippenham 2255-7 Fouracre
Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co., Ltd., 82, York Way, King's
Cross, N.i Terminus 6432 Westinghouse,
West Sussex Film Transport. " Shenfield," Littlehampton Littlehampton 477.
West Sussex Film Transport, Fairfield House, North Circular
Road, N.W.10 Willesden 7183.
Whincup, C. H., 54, New Briggate, Leeds Leeds 23137.
Hf. White & Carter, Ltd., Broadway Estate, Farnham Common, Farnham Commou 528.
White's Film Depot, 58, Talbot Street, Southport, Lanes
Widgey R. Newman Productions (see Ass. Ind. Prod, of G. B.) ...
Wholesale Fitting Co. .Ltd., 50-52, Commercial Street, E.i Bishopsgate 4356.
Wilford, C. E., A.R.I.B.A., 10-12, Market Street, Leicester Leicester 58432.
Wilkins, Campbell & Co., Ltd., Britannia Works, West Drayton, West Drayton 2623 -Kiuswil.
Middlesex West Dravton.
Willbank Publications, Ltd., 8, St. Martin's Place, W.C.2 ... Temple Bar 3696— —Domesday.
Williamson Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Litchfield Gardens, Willesden
Green. N.W.10 Willesden 0073 Kinetogram,
Willsons, King Street, Leicester Leicester 21213-4 Streamers.
Willsons, Mount Street , Nottingham Nottingham 40074 Printeries
Wilton, Harry, 20, Church Street, Belfast Belfast 26443.
Windsor Films. See Quality Films.
Wingfield-Bowles, E.. & Partners, 28, Victoria Street, S.W.i Victoria 0030-1.
Wondersigns (Proprs., Odhams Press, Ltd.), 10-14, Macklin
Street, Drury Lane, W.C.2 Temple Bar 2468 Borobilpo
Workers' Film Association, Ltd., Transport House, Smith Square, [Westceat
S.W.i Victoria 9434.
World Window, Ltd., Norfolk House, Norfolk Street, W.C.2 Temple Bar 9217.
Worton Hall Studios, Isleworth, Middlesex Hounslow 2323.
Wright, John, & Co., Ltd., Essex Works, Aston, Birmingham East 1580— Eureka, Birmingham
Wright, Samuel, & Co., Ltd., Crown Works, Andre Street,
Hackney, E.8 Clissold 0411.
Wronker, M., 167-9, Wardour Street, W.i Gerrard 3257 and 313*.
Wurlitzer Organs (W. Pearce), Charlton. Kings Road, N.W.5 Gulliver 2294-5.
Wylie & Lochhead, Ltd., 53, Kent Road, Glasgow Central 0575 Wylie, Glasgow .
Wyndham, J. O., 46, Charles Street, Cardiff Cardiff 3397.
Younger Publicity Service, Ltd., 16, Harman Drive, N.W.2... Gladstone 6641-2 Wvpeeyes
Gold.
Zwart Ltd., 14-19, Portman Mews South, Orchard Street, W.i. Mayfair 1766-7 Jaxwart,
Wesdo, London.
j}e Denotes temporary ■War-time address.
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VITAVOX, LTD., WESTMORELAND ROAD,
LONDON, N.W.9. TEL! COLIN DALE 8671-3
TRINITY CHAIRS
To our many friends in the Trade
During the National
Emergency, we regret
we are unable to con-
tinue the manufacture
of "Trinity Chairs,"
owing to the whole of
our production having
been taken over by the
Government.
At the end of hostilities, we hope again to be able to
give you a continuance of "TRINITY" dependable service
Telephone :
SCARBOROUGH 345
SOUND SYSTEM
RCA PHOTOPHONE, LTD., ELECTRA HOUSE, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT,
LONDON, W.C.2. Telephone: TEMPLE BAR 2 9 71 (12 lines).
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Classified Trade Directory.
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CLASSIFIED TRADE DIRECTORY
For detailed addresses, etc., see pages 301-331.
ACOUSTIC ENGINEERS.
British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd.
Gyproc Products, Ltd.
RCA Photophone.
Soundcraft, Ltd.
Western Electric Co.
ACOUSTIC MATERIAL.
[See also Sound Insulation .)
Celotex. Ltd.
Davis Patents, Ltd.
Gyproc Products, Ltd.
Johns-Mauville Co., Ltd.
Lithalun Products, Ltd.
Newalls Insulation Co.
Smart, Douglas R., and Son, Ltd.
Thermacoust.
ADVERTISING. Advertising Films (see
also Film Producers) ; Agents (see also
Agents) ; Advertising Novelties ; Ban-
ners ; Cut-Outs ; Exploitation Acces-
sories ; Frames (Lobby Display) ;
Signs (see also Signs) ; Programme
Boards ; Slides (see Slides) ; Trailers
(see Trailers) ; Billposting (see next
Section).
Advertising.
Better ways, Ltd.
Chalmers, John.
Clayton, E. C.
Gosnay Advertising Co.
London & Provincial Advt. Co.
Magnet Advtg. Co., Ltd.
National Advertising Corporation.
Presbury, S., & Co., Ltd.
P. and M. Advertising Service, Ltd.
Star Illustration Works (Blocks).
Webb, W. A., & Co.
White & Carter.
Artads.
Art Display Service.
Ballman, S. V.
Cinema Signs.
Coltman Displays, Ltd.
Dorrett, H. G., & Co.
Girosign, Ltd.
Gordon's Sales & Advertising.
Leon Goodman Displavs, Ltd.
Multiple Photo Printers
Rainbow (Artist).
Richsign, Ltd.
Stafford & Co., Ltd.
Theatres Advertising.
Timadays.
Weddell Bros.
Willsons.
Bill Posting.
Allen, David.
BORO' BILLPOSTING CO.
British Poster Advt. Association.
Chalmers, J.
London Poster Advt. Association
Nat. Advtg. Corp.
Cut-outs, Category beards, etc.
Axtads
Art Display Service.
Autotype Co., Ltd.
Chalmers, J. (Exploitation Accessories).
Cinema Signs.
Classic Displays.
Coltman Displays, Ltd.
Dorrett, H. G., & Co.
Girosign, Ltd.
Gordon, Cook & Co.
Gordon's Sales & Advertising.
I.S.M., Ltd.
Leon Goodman Displays.
London Advertising Service.
Multiple Photo. Printers.
Pickard, T., Ltd. (Category Boards).
Presbury, S.. & Co., Ltd. Category
Richsign Equipments. [Boards).
Saville, W. J.
Sovereign Exclusives
Stillograph, Ltd.
Theatres Advertising Co.
Timadays, Ltd.
Weaver, George.
Weddell Bros.
Willsons.
Wondersigns.
Printers (Posters and General).
Artads.
Art Display Service.
Berry, W. E.
British Poster Advertising Association.
Central Printing Cc.
Chalmers, John.
Cinema Displays.
Cinema Publicity Supply
Cinema Signs.
Clage's.
Day, E. J., & Co., Ltd.
Electric (Cinema) Printing Co.
Gordon Sales & Advertising Service.
Guys of Cardiff.
Hardiker's Cinecraft Publicity.
Jameswood Press, Ltd.
Parkes & Mainwaring.
P. & M. Advertising Service.
Stafford & Co., Ltd.
Tillotson & Firth.
Timadays.
Waddington, John.
Weddell Bros.
Weiner, J.
Willsons.
oltman's for Frames
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A. COLTMAN & CO., Fairfield Works, Hounslow, Middx.-Hou.3265-6
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Programmes.
Ballman, S. V.
British Publicity Pictures.
Cramer & Co., Ltd.
Electric (Cinema) Printing Co.
Gordon, Cook & Co.
Gordon's Sales & Advertising.
Hodgson, F., Ltd.
Jameswood Press, Ltd.
Magnet Advertising.
P. and M. Advertising Service, Ltd.
Parkes & Mainwarings, Ltd.
Pickard, T.. Ltd.
Presburv, S., & Co., Ltd.
Theatres Advertising.
White and Carter.
Willsons.
Screen Publicity.
Ad-Visers.
Ballman, S. V.
Cramer & Co., Ltd.
Gordon's Sales & Advertising.
Hodgson, Ltd.
Independent Advertising Co., Ltd.
Kine-Ads., Ltd.
Magnet Advertising.
P. and M. Advertising Service, Ltd.
Parkes and Mainwarings, Ltd.
Pickard. T ., Ltd.
Presbury, S.. & Co., Ltd.
Stafford & Co., Ltd.
StillweU, Darby & Co.
Theatres Advertising.
Wallace Publicity, Ltd.
Younger Publicity Service.
Sandwich Boards (London).
Chalmers. J.
Felton's Advertising Agency.
Nuway Publicity Service.
Rex Publicity Service. Ltd.
Universal Advertising Service.
AGENTS.
Advertising and Publicity.
Ad-Visers.
Baker, Harry.
Balleny, H. T.
Ballman. Stan. V.
B. G. (London). Ltd.
Cramer & Co., Ltd.
Crawford, W. S., Ltd.
Dorland Advertising.
Gordon Sales & Advertising.
Gordon Cook & Co.
Guys of Cardiff.
Hardikers Cinecraft Publicity.
Headwa3T (London). Advertising, Ltd.
Higham Editorial Services.
H.S.B. Advertising Specialists.
Hodgson, F.
Independent Advertising Co., Ltd.
Independent Publicity Services.
Jaeger, A. C.
Kempsell's Advt. Service.
Kine-Ads., Ltd.
McConnell, Hartley, Ltd.
Macpherson, Mervyn.
Mann, Christopher.
Metropolitan Advertising Co.
National Advertising Corporation.
National Publicity Service.
Palmer, Newbould & Co.
Parkes & Mainwaring.
P. & M. Advertising Service.
Pickard, T , Ltd.
Pitchford, R. Watkins.
Pollard, Joseph.
Potter, Frank, E., Ltd.
Presbury. S., & Co., Ltd.
Rex Publicity Service, Ltd.
R.V. Publicity Services, Ltd.
Scottish Atlas Advertising Assocn.
Theatres Advertising Co.
United Kingdom Advertising.
Wallace Publicity, Ltd.
White & Carter.
Willings Press Service, Ltd.
Artistes.
Bettv White.
Cary & Co.
Connie's, Ltd.
Entertainments & Publicity Corpn.
Film Rights, Ltd.
Foster's Agenoy.
Linnit & Dunfee.
Lyon, Montague.
Mann, Christopher.
National Vaudeville Corpn.
Spotlight Casting Directory.
Estate (and Valuers).
Cinema & Theatre Estates, Ltd.
Cinema Employment and Sale Bureau.
Hampton & Sons, Ltd.
Harris & Gillow.
Jackson. B.
Kempner, Victor J., Barton & Co.
King & Newman.
Maple & Co.
Pearl, Alexander.
Pollard. Jos.. & Sons.
Russell & Co.
Sales. J. Rowland. Ltd.
Way & Waller
Film.
Barney Jacobs, Ltd.
Brearley, J.
Curtis Brown, Ltd.
Film Rights, Ltd.
Film Sales, Ltd. (A. Fried).
Henderson, John.
London Play Co., Ltd.
Omnia Films, Ltd.
Swift, Miss M
Thompson, Charles.
Wainwright, J. G. & R. B., Ltd.
Publicity frames and still backgrounds
Sale or Service
Coltman Displays Ltd.
Fairfield Works, Hounslow, Middx. Tel.: HOUnslow 3265-6.
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Importers and Exporters.
African Consolidated Films, Ltd.
Anglo-Canadian Diet., Ltd.
Baer, M.
British Dominions Films, Ltd.
British Empire Films Pty.
British and Overseas Film Sales, Ltd.
Cattermoul. Cecil.
Cinesound Productions.
Eagle-Lion Distributors, Ltd.
Film Sales.
Guaranteed Pictures, Inc.
I.V.T.A.
London Films Export.
Omnia Films.
Baphael, Percy.
Smith, Ralph E.
Strelitz, Eric P.
Swift, Miss M.
Tait, J. & N.
Wainwright, J. G. & R. B., Ltd.
Wronker, M.
Literary.
Curtis Brown, Ltd.
Film Rights, Ltd.
Foyle, W. & G.
Jaeger, A.
League of British Dramatists.
London Play Co.
Orchestral.
Bosworth & Co., Ltd.
Patent.
Rayner & Co.
AMPLIFIERS,
Ardente Acoustic Labs., Ltd.
Birmingham Sound Reproducers, Ltd.
British Radio Corporation.
British Thomson-Houston, Ltd.
Caplin Engineering Co.
Davenset (See Partridge & Wilson).
Donaldson, F. G.
Electrocord, Ltd.
Fidelity Engineering Co., Ltd.
Film Industries.
Films and Equipment.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Holiday & Hemmerdinger.
Imperial Sound System.
Metropolitan Sound Equipment.
Nuvoice Co.
Partridge, Wilson.
Partridge and Mee, Ltd. (Parmeko).
Philips Cine-Sonor.
Roe, Jack.
Soho, Ltd.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Soundcraft, Ltd.
Sound Installation Services, Ltd.
Technical & Research Processes, Ltd.
Trix Electrical Co., Ltd.
Vitavox Ltd.
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd.
Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co.
ARCHITECTS (A) & CONSULTING
ENGINEERS (B).
(A)
Atkinson, Robt., and Anderson, A. F. B.,
F /F R I B \
Beard,' J. Stanley, F./L.R.I.B A.,
Bennett.
Benslyn, W. T.f A.R.C.A., F.R.I.B.A .
Beverley, Samuel, F.R.I.B.A.
Blackmore & Sykes, L.R.I.B.A. & F.S.I.
Browne, Percy L., Son, & Harding.
Coles, George, F.R.I.B.A.
Crewe (Bertie) & Kay.
post war planning-
■install
and advertise your programmes with
MOVEMENT and ILLUMINATION
STILLOGRAPH method of displaying
"stills" has entirely superseded the old-
fashioned "still frame." Light and move-
ment work in harmony to create the
modern atmosphere which is an essential
of the Cinema Industry.
STILLOGRAPH LIMITED
Imperial Buildings, Oxford Road, Manchester 1
Telephones
London — Panton
Telephone
ARDwick 2773-4
House, 25, Haymarket, S.W.I
WHItehall 687
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Cromie, Robert, F.R.I.B.A.
Cummings, Peter, F.R.I.B.A.
Gardner, A. V.
Glen, W. R., F.R.I.A.S.
Gray, Evans & Crossley.
King, W. J., F.R.I.B.A.
MacDonald, Alister, F.R.I.B.A.
Masey, Cecil, F.R.I.B.A.
Mather, Andrew (Leonard Allen).
Nye, D. E., L.R.I. B.A., F.I.A.A.
Palmer, Geoffrey, M.I.Struct.E.
Pritlove, S. B.
Patch well, Roland, L.R.I.B.A.
Scott, H. S., A.R.I.B.A.
Shennan, A. E.. F.R.I.B.A.
Stone, E. A., F.S.I.
Thraves, A. J., and Son, F.R.I.B.A.,
and L.M.I.A.A.
Trent, W. E., F.S.I.
Verity, Frank T., F.R.I.B.A.
Watkins, W. H., F.R.I.B.A.
Weedon, H. W., A.R.I.B.A., and Partners.
Wilford, C. E., A.R.I.B.A.
(B).
Budd, Messrs. S. W.
Cricks, R. H., F.R.P.S. (Talkie).
Henly, A. T., M.I.H.V.E.
Luke, E. S.
Mohring, A. E., & Sons.
Palmer, Geoffrey, A. M.I.Struct.E.
BATTERY MANUFACTURERS.
Alton Battery Co., Ltd.
B. & B. Batteries (Postal Torch Service).
Britannia Batteries,
brown, J., & Co.
Chloride Electrical.
D.P. Battery Co.
Edison, Thomas A., Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Hart Accumulator Co.
NIFE Batteries, Ltd.
Siemens Electric Lamps and Supplies.
T. & M. Electrical Co., Ltd.
Thomas A Edison, Ltd.
Tudor Accumulator Co., Ltd.
Tungstone Products, Ltd.
Westinghouse Brake & Signal Co.
(Charging Plant).
BUILDING & BUILDING MATERIALS.
Allen Construction Co. (Flooring).
Anselm Odling & Sons, Ltd.
Bennie, John, Ltd.
Berger, Lewis & Sons, Ltd.
Blake, W. H., & Co. (Structural Steel).
Callow Rock Lime Co.. Ltd.
Christie & Grey, Ltd. (Vibration Special-
ists).
Cinema Building Co.
Cinetheatre Construction, Ltd.
Clarke & Fcnn (Plaster Work).
Constructors, Ltd. (Cycle Parks).
Decra, Ltd. (Decorations).
De Jong, F., & Co., Ltd. (Plaster
Joinery).
Dennison Kett (Roller Shutters, etc.).
Diamond Tread Co., Ltd. (Flooring).
Drew Clark (Scaffolding).
Elvins, T., & Sons.
Ferodo, Ltd. (Stairtreads).
Friese-Greene, Nicholson (Ironwork).
Gardiner, J. Starkey, Ltd. (Metalwork).
Gaze, H. E., Ltd. (Plaster Work).
Gibson, A. L. (Scene Dock Shutters).
Goodlass Wall & Co. (Paint).
Gratton, S. A., & Sons (Chair Fixers).
Gray, J. W. (Flagstafls, etc.).
Green, G. J. (Plaster).
Gyproc Products.
Hampton & Sons (Plasterwork).
Harrods.
Hathernware, Ltd. (Faience).
Heathman. J. II .
I.C.I. (Paints), Ltd.
Johns-Man ville Co., Ltd. (Asphalt Tiles).
Kingsmill Metal Co. (Ornamental Iron).
Korkoid Decorative Floors.
Leyland Paint <Sc Varnish Co.
Lindsay, Thomas.
London & Midland Steel Scaffolding.
Macfarlane, Walter (Art Metal, Canopies)
Maple & Co.
Minter, F. G.
Modernisation, Ltd.
Moss, Wm., & Sons.
Musgravo & Co., Ltd. (Struct. Steel).
Newall's Ins\ilation.
Pearson, J. R., Ltd. (Canopies, etc.).
Piatt, Geo., & Sons.
Rawlplug Co., Ltd.
Sankey, J. H., & Son (Fireproof Cement).
8!ka-Francois, Ltd. (Damp Exclusion).
Smith, Major & Stevens, Ltd. (Door
Springs).
Smith Walker, Ltd. (Struct. Steel).
Turner's Asbestos Cement Co. Ltd.
Universal Asbestos Manufacturing Co.
Walpamur.
Wylie & Lockhead.
CABLES .
Callenders Cable & Construction Co.
Crompton, Parkinson, Ltd.
Dyson, J.
Falk, Stadelmann.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Hall Mfg. & Supply.
Henley's, Ltd.
Kandem Electrical.
Pooley & Austin.
Siemens Electric Lamps and Supplies.
St. Helens Cable & Rubber Co.
CARTOONS.
{See under Producers — Advertising.)
A-COLTMAN&CO
Fairfield Works, Hounslow, Middx.
Sole manufacturers of the famous
"Splendour Sign" publicity
frames and category boards.
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CAMERAS, etc.
Beck, R. & J.
Bell & Howell.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
Clark's Cinemachinery.
Dallmeyer, J. H., Ltd.
Drem Products.
Films & Equipments, Ltd.
Jarrold & Sons, Ltd.
Kershaw, A., & Son.
Le Personne, L., & Co.
Llddon, J.
Lizars, J.
Lynes, B. J.
Meyrowitz, E. B.
Moy, Ernest F.
Newman & Sinclair.
Ross, Ltd.
Roth, A. O.
Sheffield Photo Co., Ltd.
Sinclair, J. A., & Co.
Soho, Ltd.
Vinten, W.
Williamson Mfg. Co., Ltd.
CARBONS.
(See also Equipment Supply.)
British Arc Lamp Carbon Pool.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
Brown, J., & Co.
Champion, Chas. H., & Co.
Dyson, J.
Electrocord, Ltd.
Films & Equipment.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Henrion Carbons, Ltd.
Kandem Electrical.
Kinematograph Equipment.
London Electric Firm.
Major Equipment.
Milgate, V.
Morgan Crucible Co.
Morris, J. R. (Nat. Carbon Co.).
Pathe Equipment.
Ship Carbon Co.
Sloan Electrical Co.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Strand Electric.
Strong Electric Distributors.
T. & M. Electrical Co., Ltd.
Walturdaw.
CATERERS.
Farm Ice Creamery.
Friern Manor Caterers.
John Gardner (London), Ltd.
Mulchinock, L. H. (Confectionery).
CATERING EQUIPMENT.
Benham & Sons.
Brooks, J. B., & Co., Ltd.
Dairy Supply Co.
Friese-Greeae, Nioholson.
Lumley, L.. & Co.
R.A.L.. Ltd.
Sumerling & Co., Ltd.
Wright, John, & Co.
CHEMISTS (MANUFACTURING).
Johnson & Sons. .
May & Baker, Ltd.
CIRCUITS (see pages 362-380).
CLEANERS & DYERS.
Chemical Cleaning & Dyeing.
Rubber Tar, Ltd.
Wilkins, Campbell & Co., Ltd. (Liquid
Soaps).
COLOUR FILMS.
Anglo-American Colour Photographic
Industries.
Daponte, Demetre (Cinecolour).
Dufay-Chromex, Ltd.
Dunning Process.
Gasparcolor, Ltd.
Kodachrome (see Kodak, Ltd.).
Technicolor, Ltd.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS.
(See Architects and Consulting Engineers.)
COSTUMES.
Berman, M., Ltd.
Nathan, L. and H., Ltd.
Rayne, H. & M, Ltd.
Weaver, George.
CURTAIN CONTROL.
Beck & Windibank.
Brown, J., & Co.
Bulman Jupiter Screen Co., Ltd.
Cinesales.
Draper, W., & Co.
Electro-Control Co.
Etna Lightg. & Heating.
Fosters (Curtains), Ltd.
Furse, W. J., & Co.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Geipel, Wm., Ltd.
Hall & Dixon.
Hall Mfg. & Supply Co., Ltd.
Jensen, G. K., & Co.
Kershaw, A., & Son.
Knight & Co. (Engrs.), Ltd.
Lewsley, J. W., Ltd.
Major Equipment.
Marryatt & Scott, Ltd.
Mickelwright, Ltd.
Milgate, V.
Northern Cinema Equipment Co.
Pathe Equipment.
Roe, Jack.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Stablefcrd Ail-Metal Screens, Ltd.
Strand Electric.
Vabest Co., Ltd .
Walter, D., & Co.
Walturdaw.
DEAF AID APPARATUS.
Ardente Acoustic Labs., Ltd.
Birmingham Sound Reproducers.
"SPLENDOUR SIGN"
PUBLICITY FRAMES
Manufacturers t A. Coltman & Co.
Fairfield Works, Hounslow, Middlesex. Hounslow 3265 & 6.
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British Thomson-Houston, Ltd.
Film Industries, Ltd.
General Acoustics (Acousticon).
G.B. Equipment.
Ossicaide, Ltd.
Partridge & Mee.
Philips' Industrial.
RCA Photophone, Ltd.
Sound Equipment
Trix Electrical Co.
Western Electric.
DECORATION.
Anselm Odling & Sons, Ltd.
Berger, Lewis & Sons (Paints).
Burt Bros. (Bow), Ltd. (Artificial
Flowers).
Campbell Bros., Ltd.
Cartwright, Jack.
Clark, Son & Eaton, Ltd. (Glass).
Clark & Fenn (Fibrous Plaster).
Collins, J., & Son (Basketwork).
De Jong, F., & Co. (Fibrous Plaster).
Decra, Ltd.
Drew, Clark, & Co. (Scaffolding).
Fosters (Curtains), Ltd.
Gardiner, Sons & Co. (Art metal).
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Gaze. H. E. (Plaster).
Goodlass, Wall & Co. (Paint).
Green, G. J., & Sons (Plaster).
Guys of Cardiff (Floral).
Gyproc Products, Ltd.
Hall & Dixon, Ltd.
Hampton •& Sons, Ltd.
Harrod's.
Hart & Co. (Scenery).
Heathman, J. H. (Scaffolding).
Heaton, Tabb & Co., Ltd.
I.C.I. (Paints), Ltd.
Leyland Paint & Varnish Co.
Line, John, & Sons (Paint, Wallpapers).
Maple & Co., Ltd.
Modernisation, Ltd.
Morison & Co.
Nash & Hull (Art metal).
Phelps, Beddard.
Pratt, H.
Shaw, J., Son & Co.
Turner, Lord, & Co.
Walpamur (Paint, Wallpaper).
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd.
Waring & Gillow.
Wright, Saml., & Co. (Plaster).
Wylie & Lockhead.
Zwart. Ltd.
DEODORISING & SANITARY
MATERIAL.
Bersel Mfg. Co.
Briton Mfg. & Sanitary Services (Towel
Service).
Fox, C. G., & Co.
Hall's, Ltd.
Lipton's Chemical Co.
May & Baker.
New Hygiene, Ltd.
Parscent, Ltd.
Rigby, Taylor.
Rubber-Tar, Ltd.
Wilkins, Campbell (Disinfectants, etc.).
EDUCATIONAL FILMS.
(See Producers — Educational.)
EDITING & CUTTING ROOMS.
Celluloid Theatre.
Crest Films.
Denham Laboratories.
Imperial Sound Studios.
Norman's Film Service.
Studio Film Laboratories, Ltd.
United Motion Pictures, Ltd.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Automatic Coil Winder & Elec. Equip.
Co., Ltd.
Beard, R. R., & Co.
Benjamin Elec, Ltd.
Berkeley Electrical.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
Brown, J., & Co.
Caplin Engineering Co.
Crompton Parkinson.
Curtis Manfg. Co. (Resistances).
Donaldson, F. G.
Draper, W., & Co. (Electrical Installa-
tions), Ltd.
Duncan Watson.
Electrical Installations, Ltd.
English Electric Co., Ltd.
Eskay, Ltd.
Etna Lighting & Heating Co.
Everett, Edgcnmbe «Sc Co.
Falk, Stadclmann & Co., Ltd.
Furse. W. J., & Co.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Geipel, Wm.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Gerber, J., & Co., Ltd.
Haden, G. N., & Sons.
Hampton & Sons.
Hendon Lamp & Accessories, Ltd.
Hewittic Electrio Co.
Imperial Lighting Co.
Jensen, G. K., & Co., Ltd.
Kandem Electrical, Ltd.
Kinematograph Equipment.
Knight & Co. (Engineers), Ltd.
Leach, S. G., Sc Co.
Lewsley, J. W.
Lippold, A.
McLaren, J., & H.
Major Equipment.
Maple & Co., Ltd.
Metropolitan Sound Equipment.
Metropolitan Vickers.
Mickelwright, Ltd.
Partridge, Wilson & Co. (Resistances
Pathe Equipment. [etc.).
Philips Industrial, Ltd.
Pooley & Austin.
Pratt, H., Ltd.
Requirements Electrical.
FOSTERS
OF NOTTINGHAM 375, Westdale Lane West
For Stage Curtains and Decoration Phone 6047 Nott'm
(CURTAINS)
LTD.
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Rigby, Robert, Ltd.
Siemens Electric Lamps.
Smith & Hardeastle.
Sound Equipment.
SpriDgvale Electrical Co.
Standard Telephones & Cables.
Strand Elec. & Engineering.
T. & M. Electrical Co., Ltd.
Troughton & Young.
Tucker, J. H., & Co. (Accessories).
Tucker & Edgar (Fittings M'f'rers).
Walter, D., & Co.
Waring & Gillow.
Webb, W. A., & Co.
Wyndham, J. O.
EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS.
Beard, R. R.
Borkeley Elec.
British Thomson-Houston, Ltd.
Brockliss, J. Frank. Ltd.
Brown, J., & Co.
Burkitt, Frank, Ltd.
Caplin Engineering Co.
Cinesales, Ltd.
C. B. Projections, Ltd.
Christie & Grey (Anti-vibration.)
( 'lark's Cinema chinery.
Crompton Parkinson.
Donaldson, F. G.
Duncan Watson.
Draper, W., & Co. (Electrical Distal]
tions), Ltd.
Electrocontrol, Ltd.
Electrocord, Ltd.
Etna Lighting & Heating.
Film Industries.
Films and Equipments, Ltd.
Furse. W. J., & Co., Ltd.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Gimson & Co. (Leicester), Ltd.
Gradley Electrical Ltd.
Gramo-Radio, Ltd.
Hall Mfg. & Supply Co., Ltd.
Hawkins, L. G., & Co.
Hyslop, Andrew & Co., Ltd.
Imperial Sound System.
James, E. H.
Jeapes, W. C.
Kandem Electrical, Ltd.
Kinem apograph Equipment. Ltd.
Knight & Co. (Engineers), Ltd.
Lawley Apparatus Co.
Lewsley, J. W.
Lippold. A.
Lynes, B. J.
McLaren, J. & H.
Major Equipment.
Mickelwright, Ltd.
Milgate, V.
Mole -Richardson (England), Ltd.
Moy, Ernest F.
Norris, Henty & Gardners, Ltd.
Northern Cinema Equipment Co.
Nuvoice
Partridge & Mee.
Partridge, Wilson & Co.
Pathe Equipment.
Peacock (Wales), Ltd.
Philips Industrial.
Photographic Electrical Co.
Pride, F. H., Ltd.
Provincial Cine Trading.
Rigby, Robert, Ltd.
Roe, Jack.
Ross, Ltd.
Sound and Scene Services, Ltd.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Stage Electrics.
Strand Electric.
Strong Electric Distributors.
T. & M. Electrical Co., Ltd.
Theatre & Cinema Equipment, Ltd.
Turner, C. A.
Vabest.
Vinten, W.
Walter, D., & Co., Ltd.
Walturdaw.
Webb, VV. A., & Co.
Western Electric.
Williamson Manufacturing Co.
Wyndham, J. U.
EQUIPMENT SUPPLY (General) AND
INSTALLATION.
B. & B. Batteries, Ltd. (Torches);
Baldwin Cinema Service.
Baum, Maurice.
Brown, J., & Co.
Bulman Jupiter Screen Co., Ltd.
Burkitt, Frank, Ltd.
Caplin Engineering.
Cinema Accessories, Ltd.
Cinema Building Co.
Cinema Utilities.
Cinesales, Ltd.
Clark's Cinemachinery.
Clifford Kemp.
Constructors, Ltd. (Steel Storage Equip-
ment).
Donaldson, F. G.
Edinburgh Cine Supplies.
Eskay, Ltd.
Films and Equipments, Ltd.
G.B -Kalee, Ltd.
Gibbs, Ben. C.
Gradley Electrical Co.
Hampton & Sons, Ltd.
Kinematograph Equipment.
Kinnear Morison, Ltd.
Lewsley, J. W.
Lion Cinematograph Co., Ltd.
Major Equipment.
Metropolitan Sound Equipment.
Mickelwright, Ltd.
Mihaly Service.
Milgate, V.
Modernisation, Ltd.
National Film Agency.
Northern Cinema Equipment Co.
Northern Contractors, Ltd.
Northern Theatres Co., Ltd.
N.T. Equipment, Ltd.
Palmer, George (Univ. Cinema Supplies).
STURGEON-ACME j M
(AUTOMATIC FEED) A
PROJECTOR ARC
FOR
A.C. or D.C. Supply.
CINESALES Ltd.
49, FRITH STREET,
LONDON, W.l.
Phone: QERrard 5457.
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Pathe Equipment.
Photographic Electrical Co., Ltd.
Provincial Cinematograph Trading1.
Rigby, Robert, Ltd.
Roe, Jack.
Sound Equipment
Synclocks (Electric Clocks).
Theatre & Cinema Equipment, Ltd.
Tucker, J. H., & Co., Ltd. (Electrical
Turner, C. A. Accessories).
Universal Cinema Theatre Require-
ments.
Walturdaw.
Webb, W. A., & Co.
VVyndham, J. O.
ESTATE & K1NEMA AGENTS
{See Anenis.)
FILM CLEANERS.
Celluloid Dispatch Services, Ltd.
Clark's Cinemacliinery.
Henderson's Film Laboratories.
Parkin-Shelley, Ltd. (Chemicals).
Polwax Film Treatment.
Rigby, Robert, Ltd.
Walturdaw.
FILM PRINTERS
Associated British Film Corpn.
Brent Laboratories.
Cinit, Ltd.
Denham Laboratories, Ltd.
Dunning Process (England).
Film Laboratories.
Henderson's Film Laboratories.
Humphreys, G., & Co.
Kay Film Printing Co.
Kay (West End) Laboratories.
Lynes, B. J.
Martin, J. H., Ltd.
Olympic Kine. Laboratories.
Strange, R. E., & Co.
Studio Film Laboratories (also Titles).
Sydney Wake.
West End Film Laboratories.
FILM PRINTING PLANT.
Anglo-American Colour Photo. Indus-
tries, Ltd.
Bell & Howell.
Films and Equipment.
Hyslop, Andrew, & Co., Ltd.
Lawley Apparatus Co.
Lynes, B. J.
Moy, Ernest F., Ltd.
Philips Cine-Sonor.
Photographic Electrical.
Vinten, VV.
FILM REGENERATORS.
Henderson's Film Laboratories.
Polwax Film Treatment.
FILM STOCK.
British Ozaphane.
Criterion Plates
Dufay-Chromex, Ltd.
Dupont (see Stubbs).
Gevaert, Ltd.
Gregory, H. A., & Co., Ltd. (Strippers).
Guiterman, S.f & Co. (Film Base).
Ilford Cine. Sales Dept.
Kodak, Ltd.
Pathe of France.
Stubbs, N. H. (Dupont).
FIRE APPLIANCES.
(See Safety Devices.)
FLOWERS (ARTIFICIAL).
Burt Bros. (Bow), Ltd.
FLUORESCENT MATERIAL.
Artads Service.
Berger, Lewis, & Sons.
RESISTANCES
For ail purposes
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AND (AETER THE WAR) EXPORT
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Burt Bros. (Bow), Ltd. (Fireproof and
Fluorescent Flowers.)
May & Baker.
Strand Electrical & Engineering, Ltd.
FURNISHING, DRAPERY, CARPETS,
ETC.
(See also Equipment Supply.)
Beck & Windibank.
Bovilsky, R.
Brooks.. J. B. (Steel furniture).
Buinian Jupiter Screen Co. (1936), Ltd.
Buoyant Upholstery Co., Ltd.
Champion, J.B.,and Sons (Dursley), Ltd.
Cinema Building Co.
Coates & Co., Ltd.
Collins, J., & Son, Ltd.
Cox & Co. (Steel Furniture).
Crossley, John, & Sons, Ltd.
Dunlop Rubber Co. (Carpet Underlay).
Dyson, J.
Evans, C. J., & Co.
Everett & Edgcumbe (Clocks).
Foster, John, & Son. Ltd. t
Fosters (Curtains), Ltd.
GB.-Kalee, Ltd.
Gibbs, Ben. C.
Gratton, S. A., and Son (Chair Fixers).
Hall & Dixon, Ltd.
Hampton & Sons, Ltd.
Harris, M. (Period Furniture).
Harrison, C. R., & Sons.
Harrods.
Haworth & Sons.
Heaton Tabb & Co., Ltd.
Holophane.
Kean & Scott. Ltd.
Kinematograph Equipment.
Lazarus & Son.
Lister & Co.
Lockwood, L. B., & Co.
Lusty, W., & Sons.
Lyon, J. S., Ltd.
Maple & Co., Ltd.
Morison & Co.
Oetzmann & Co., Ltd.
Paterson (Glasgow), Ltd.
Parkes, H. T.
Pathe Equipment.
Shaw, J., Son, & Co.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Theatre & Cinema Equipment, Ltd.
Trinity Chair Works.
Turner, W. W., & Co.
Turner, Lord W., & Co.
Walturdaw.
Waring & Gillow.
Wylie & Lockhead.
GENERATORS.
Blackstone & Co., Ltd.
British Thomson-Houston, Ltd.
Crompton Parkinson.
Crossley Bros.
Electric Construction Co., Ltd.
English Electric Co., Ltd.
Fyfe, Wilson & Co., Ltd.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
General Electric Co.. Ltd.
Gerber, J., & Co., Ltd.
Kandem Electrical Co.. Ltd.
Lancashire Dynamo & Crypto.
Lippold, A.
Metropolitan Vickers.
McLaren, J. & H., Ltd. (Diesel).
Mole-Richardson (England), Ltd.
National Gas & Oil Engine.
Pooley & Austin.
Provincial Cinematograph Trading.
Ruston & Hornsby.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Strong Electric Distributors
Walturdaw, Ltd.
GLASS.
Clark, Sons & Eaton, Ltd.
Holophane.
Newton John M., & Sons.
Pugh Bros.
HEATING & VENTILATION
Benham & Sons.
Etna Lighting & Ilea ing.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Haden, G. N., & Sons.
Hall & Kav, Ltd.
Jeffreys, J. & Co., Ltd.
Lamson Engineering Co., Ltd.
Matthews & Yates.
Mitchell. Russell & Co.
Moorhouse. Sidney & Co.
Musgrave & Co., Ltd.
Pratt, H.
Smith & Hardcastle.
Stitson, White & Co.
Sturtevant Engineering Co.
Unity Heating, Ltd.
Vacuum Refrigeration Co., Ltd.
Visco Engineering Co.
Webb, W. A., & Co.
Wright, John, & Co.
HOME KINEMAS EQUIPMENT
[See Non-Theatrical Equipment.)
JUNK FILM DEALERS.
Art on s.
Celluloid Products, Ltd.
Edinburgh Cine. Supplies.
Gregory, H. A., & Co., Ltd.
Haling, S.
Kemp . Clifford.
Lloyds.
Manchester Film Producing Co., Ltd.
KINEMATOGRAPH ENGINEERS.
Beard, R. R.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
Brown, J., & Co.
Caplin Engineering Co.
C.B. Projections, Ltd.
Cinema Screen Servicing Co.
Cinesales.
Clark's Cinemachinery.
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FILM JOURNALISTS
Film Critics
B.B.C. (Guest Critics).
Daily Express, 8, Shoe Lane, E.C.4. Ernest Betts. Central 8000.
Daily Herald, 16, Wilson Street, W.C.2. P. L. Mannock. Temple Bar 1200.
Daily Mail, Northcliffe House, E.C.4. Paul Tabori. Central 6000.
Daily Mirror, Geraldine House, Fetter Lane, E.C.4. R. J. Whitley. Holborn 4321.
Daily Sketch, 200, Gray's Inn Road, W.C.I. Elspeth Grant. Museum 9841.
Daily Telegraph and Morning Post, 135, Fleet Street, E.C.4. Campbell Dixon. Central 4242.
Evening News, Carmelite House, E.C. 4. A. Jympson Harman. Central 6000.
Empire News, 200, Gray's Inn Road, W.C.i. Elspeth Grant. Museum 9841.
Evening Standard, 47, Shoe Lane, E.C.4. Mary Hunt. City 3000.
Motion Picture Herald (of America), 4, Golden' Square, W.i. Peter Burnup. Whitehall 7541-
News Chronicle, Bouverie Street, E.C.i. Richard Winnington. Central 5C00.
News of the World, Bouverie Street, E.C.4. Ewart Hodgson. Central 5501.
Observer, 22, Tudor Street, E.C. 4. C. A. Lejeune. Central 2943.
People, 93, Long Acre, W.C.2. Rossiter Shepherd. Temple Bar 2468.
Picturegoer & Film Weekly, 93, Long Acre, W.C.2. Lionel Collier. Temple Bar 2468.
Picture Show & Film Pictorial, Fleetway House, Farringdon Street, E.C.4. Maud Hughes. City
0202.
Reynolds' Illustrated News, Pioneer House, Wicklow Street, Gray's Inn Road, W.C.i. Monica
Pearson. Terminus 6484.
Sketch, 346, Strand. W.C.2. Caroline Lejeune. Temple Bar 8020.
Star, Bouverie Street, E.C. 4. A.E.Wilson. Central 5000.
Sunday Chronicle, 200, Gray's Inn Road, W.C.i. Anthony Gibbs. Museum 9841.
Sunday Dispatch, Xorthcliffe House, E.C. 4. Moore Raymond. Central 6000.
Sunday Express, 8, Shoe Lane, E.C. 4. Ernest Betts. Central 8000.
Sunday Graphic, 200, Gray's Inn Road, W.C.i. Lilian Duff. Museum 9847.
Sunday Pictorial, Geraldine House, Fetter Lane, E.C. 4. N. Alexander. Holborn 4321.
Sunday Times, 135, Fleet Street, E.C. 4. Dilys Powell. Central 4242.
Tatler, 32, St. Bride's Street, E.C. 4. James Agate. Central 1010.
Times, Printing House Square, E.C. 4. Alan Clutton-Brock and Dudley Carew. Central 2001.
Kinematograph Weekly
Correspondents
Belfast. — S. M. Goldstein, " Murneen," 41, Cooldarragh Park. Belfast 47164.
Birmingham. — E. Adkins, Herald Chambers. Midland 4586.
Blackburn. — H. H. Green, " Kynburn," 17, Colenso Road.
Blackpool. — A. Ratledge, 3, Links Road. North Shore 51352.
Bournemouth. — H. Fitzgerald, St. Anthony, 47, Northcote Road. Bournemouth 4869.
Brighton. — A. B. Hunt, 53, Stanford Road. Preston 2181.
Bristol. — J. Thomas, 34, Elmgrove Road, Fishponds. Fishponds 54376.
Cardiff. — F. Hill, 27, Western Mail Chambers.
Edinburgh. — D. Ballantine, 2, Elliott Place.
Glasgow. — W. Kempsell, 163, Hope Street. Glasgow Central 3939.
Grimsby.— J. Booth, Grimsby Evening Telegraph, 80, Cleethorpes Road. Grimsby 5432.
Isle of Man. — F. TurnbuU, Ingleside, May Hill, Ramsey.
Leeds. — G. Cohen, 18, Stainburn Avenue, Lidget Lane. Leeds 27581.
Liverpool. — F. Gronbacic, 7, Staplands Road, Broad Green. Stoneycroft 1873.
Manchester. — F. Gronback, 7, Staplands Road, Broad Green, Liverpool
Newcastle-on-Tyne. — W. Poulton, 16, Lansdowne Terrace, East Gosforth. .Newcastle
Norwich. — Miss Maynard, " Endovit," Cawston.
Nottingham — L. Richmond, 16, Teesdale Road.
Plymouth. — W. T. Roberts, 94, Tavistock Road. Plymouth 5260.
Portsmouth. — E. J. Didymus, 129, Francis Avenue. Portsmouth 74297.
Sheffield. — L. E. Fairest, 8o, Marcliffe Road, Hillsborough. Sheffield 43876.
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Crowe & Co.
Donaldson, F. G.
Draper, W., & Co. (Electrical Installa-
tions), Ltd.
Dyson, J., & Co., Ltd.
Electrocord, Ltd.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Graham, J.
Hyslop, Andrew, & Co., Ltd.
Imperial Sound System.
Jensen, G. K., & Co.
Kine-Technic Services, Ltd.
Lancashire Dynamo & Crypto, Ltd.
Lewsley, J. W., Ltd.
Lippold, A.
Lynes, B. J. ,Ltd.
Metropolitan Sound Equipment.
Milgate, V.
Moy, Ernest F., Ltd.
Nuvoice.
Pathe Equipment.
Philips Industrial.
Photographic Electrical Co., Ltd.
Provincial Cinematograph Trading.
Roe, Jack.
Rigby, Robert, Ltd.
Ross, Ltd.
Scott, R.
Sound, Ltd.
Sound & Cinema Equipment, Ltd.
Sound and Scene Services, Ltd.
Sound Installation Services.
Strong Electric Distributors.
Theatre & Cinema Equipment, Ltd.
Travelling Films, Ltd.
Vinten, W., Ltd.
Walturdaw.
Webb, W. a ., Ltd.
Williamso ' g, Co.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
Bell & Howell.
Caplin Engineering Co.
Hyslop, Andrew, & Co., Ltd.
Lawley Apparatus Co.
Lynes, B. J., Ltd.
Moy, E. F.
Newman & Guardia, Ltd.
Photographic Electrical, Ltd.
Vinten, W.
LENSES.
Bausch & Lomb.
Beck, R. & J., Ltd.
Beard, R. R.
British Optical Lens Co.
Brockliss, J. Fiank, Ltd.
Combined Optical Industries, Ltd.
Cotton, A.
Dallmeyer, J. IT., Ltd.
Dufav-Chromex, Ltd (Light Filters),
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Hummel Optical Co., Ltd.
Kershaw, A., & Sons, Ltd.
Le Personne, jj., & Co., Ltd.
Lizars, J.
Lynes, B. J., Ltd.
Masters, D. J., Ltd.
Ross, Ltd.
Roth, A. O.
Sinclair, J. A., & Co., Ltd.
Soho, Ltd.
Taylor, Taylor, Hobson. Ltd.
Walturdaw.
LIBRARIES (see Non-Thealrical).
LIFTS (Organ & Orchestra).
Express Lift Co., Ltd. (Service, Passenger)
Furse, W. J., & Co., Ltd.
Gardiner, Sons & Co., Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Gimson & Co. (Leicester), Ltd.
Jensen, G. K., & Co., Ltd.
Knight & Co. (Engr.), Ltd.
Lift & Engineering, Ltd.
Marryat & Scott, Ltd.
LIGHTING.
(See also Equipment Supply.)
Beard, R. R.t Ltd.
Benjamin Elec, Ltd.
Berkeley Electrical.
Boro Electric Signs.
British Thomson-Houston, Ltd.
Brown, J., & Co.
Crompton, Parkinson. Ltd.
Curtis Manufacturing, Co., Ltd.
Davis Bros. Illuminating Engineers, Ltd.
Draper, W., & Co.
Duncan Watson (Elec. Engrs.), Ltd.
Ediswan Electric.
Electrical Installation, Ltd.
Etna Lighting & Heating.
Furse, W. J., & Co., Ltd.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
G.V.D. Illaminators, Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Haden, G. N., & Sons.
Hall & Dixon.
Hampton & Sons, Ltd.
Hawkins, L. G., & Co.
Hendon Lamp and Accessories. *
Holophane, Ltd.
Imperial Lighting.
Jensen, G. K., & Co.
Kandem Electrical, Ltd.
Kinematograph Equipment.
Lippold, A.
London Electric Firm.
Major Equipment.
Metropolitan Vickers.
Mickelwright, Ltd.
Modernisation, Ltd.
Mole-Richardson (England), Ltd.
Moon, Henry, & Sons, Ltd.
Pathe Equipment.
Philips' Industrial.
Pride, F. H., Ltd.
Siemens Electric Lamps & Supplies,
Smith & Hardcastle.
Sound Equipment.
Strand Elec. & Engineering.
Troughton 8c Young.
Tucker & Edgar (Fittings).
Tucker, J. H.
Walter, D., & Co.
Walturdaw, Ltd.
Webb, W. A., & Co.
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MUSIC.
Organs.
Binns, J. J., Fitton & Haley, Ltd.
Compton, John, Organ Co.
Gray & Davison.
Hill, Norman & Beard (Christie).
Jardine & Co., Ltd.
Lafleur Organs.
Rutt, R., Spurden.
Watkins & Watson (Organ Blowing)
Wurlitzer Organs.
Instrument Dealers.
Keith Prowse.
Metzler & Co.
Piena Music Co.
Pianos.
Chap pell Piano Co.
Harper Piano Co., Ltd.
Metzler Co., Ltd.
Publishers.
Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew.
Augener, Ltd.
Bosworth & Co., Ltd.
Gary & Co.
Chester, J. & W., Ltd.
Francis, Day & Hunter.
Hinrichsen Eiition, Ltd.
Keith Prowse.
Lafleur, J. R., & Son.
Lawrence Wright Music Co.
Lennox, Cecil, Ltd.
Metzler Co., Ltd.
Plena Music Co.
NON-THEATRICAL EQUIPMENT.
Ace Distributors, Ltd.
Artons.
Baer, M. (Libraries).
Beard, R. R. (Studio Lighting).
Bell & Howell (Cameras and Projectors).
Britisn Films, Ltd. (Mobile Vans).
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
Bruce's, Ltd.
Bulman Jupiter (Screens).
Central Agency Films.
Clark's Cinemachinery.
Community Service.
Cotton, A. (Lighting).
Dallmeyer, J. H., Ltd. (Cameras).
Educational & General Services, Ltd.
(Libraries).
Fidelity Engineering Co., Ltd.
Film Industries, Ltd. (Projectors, etc.).
Films and Equipments Ltd.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd. (Lighting).
Gerber, J., & Co., Ltd. (Lighting).
Haling, S.
Hummel, M. & S. (Mirrors, Lenses).
Kandem Electrical (Lighting).
Kodak, Ltd.
Leevers, Rich Co., Ltd.
Lizars, J.
Metropolitan Sound Equipment
Mobile Cinema Services, Ltd-
National Film Service.
Non-Flam Film Hiring Co.
Normans Film Service (Libraries).
Pathescope.
Pathe Equipment.
RCA Photophone
Reliable Cinema Screen Co., Ltd.
Robinsons Cine. Service.
Roe, Jack.
Ross, Ltd.
Sheffield Photo Co., Ltd.
Sinclair, J. A., & Co. (Cameras).
Soho, Ltd.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Sound Services,
Studio Film Laboratories (Title Makers).
Taylor, Taylor. Hobson, Ltd.
Travelling Films, Ltd.
Trix Electrical Co., Ltd. (Sound Equip-
ment).
Visual Education.
Wallace Heaton, Ltd.
Warne, F. G., Ltd.
Westminster Photo Ex.
Wheeler, J. S.
Wholesale Fittings Co., Ltd. (Lighting)
PHOTOGRAPHIC BACKGROUNDS.
Autotype Co., Ltd.
PLANT (Independent).
Alton Battery Co., Ltd.
Blackstone &. Co., Ltd.
British Vacuum Cleaner & Engineers.
Brown, J., & Co.
Brush Electrical Eng., Ltd.
Crompton Parkinson, Ltd.
Crossley Bros., Ltd.
Duncan Watson (Elec. Engr.), Ltd.
Electric Construction Co., Ltd.
Fyfe, Wilson & Co., Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Hart Accumulator Co.. Ltd.
Kandem Electrical, Ltd.
Kessel (Power Plant), Ltd.
Lippoid, A.
McLaren, J. & II., Ltd.
Metropolitan Vickers.
National Gas and Oil Eng. Co
Norris, Henty & Gardners.
Petters, Ltd.
Pooley & Austin.
Huston & Hornsby, Ltd.
PRESENTATION & PRODUCTION.
Ad-Visers.
Burt Bros. (Bow), Ltd. (Artificial
F owers).
Cinema Displays.
Cinema Signs, Ltd.
Coltman, A., & Co.
Dickinson & Sayle.
Gordon Sales & Advertising Service.
Harris, M. (Furniture;.
Hart & Co. (Scenery).
Holophane.
I.S.M., Ltd.
Lea & Sons (Oxygen).
Leon Goodman Displays.
May & Baker (Rhodoid).
Rainbow.
Strand Elec. & Eng.
Weaver, George.
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PRODUCERS (Entertainment).
See also Studios pp. 290-299.
Alexander Korda Film Producers, Ltd.
Andrew Buchanan Productions.
Anson-Dyer Studios (Cartoon).
Argyle British Productions, Ltd.
Associated British Picture Corpn.
Associated Talking Pictures.
Association of Realist Film Producers.
Bert Joseph Productions, Ltd.
Blakeleys Productions, Ltd.
Britannia Films.
British Aviation Pictures, Ltd.
British Consolidated Pictures, Ltd.
British and Dominions Film Corpn., Ltd.
British Films, Ltd.
British Fine Arts Pictures, Ltd.
British Foundation Pictures.
British Instructional Films.
British Lion Film Corporation.
British National Films, Ltd.
Buchanan, Jack, Productions, Ltd.
Butcher's Film Service.
Byron Pictures, Ltd.
Cameo Features, Ltd.
Charter Film Productions, Ltd.
Columbia (British) Productions.
Concanen Productions.
Conqueror Films, Ltd.
Corfleld, John, Productions.
Crown Film Unit.
Denning Films.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd.
Embassy Pictures (Associated), Ltd.
Films of Great Britain, Ltd.
Gainsborough Pictures (1928), Ltd.
Gamma Films, Ltd.
Gaumont-British.
G.S. Enterprises, Ltd.
G. & S. Films.
G.-B. Instructional.
Gee Films, Ltd.
G.H.W. Productions, Ltd.
George Smith Productions, Ltd-
Hodges, C. E., Prodns.
Holyrood Film Productions.
Inspiration Pictures.
Liberty Films. Ltd.
London Film Productions.
Manchester Film Producing Co.
Mancunian Film Corporation.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios.
Newman, Widgey.
New Realm Pictures, Ltd.
New World Pictures, Ltd.
Ortus Films.
Pall Mall Productions.
Paramount British Productions, Ltd.
Pascal Film Productions, Ltd.
Pathe Pictures.
Paul Rotha Productions, Ltd.
Pennant Picture Productions.
Premier Stafford Productions, Ltd.
Public Relationship Films, Ltd.
Realist Film Unit.
Republic Pictures Corporation.
Science Films, Ltd.
Scottish Film Productions.
Selwyn Films, Ltd.
Signet Pictures Corpn., Ltd.
Somlo Films, Ltd.
Sound City (Films), Ltd.
Spectator Short Films, Ltd.
Strand Film Co., Ltd.
Twentieth Century Productions, Ltd.
Two Cities Films, Ltd.
Verity Films, Ltd.
Wainwright, J. G., & R. B.
Wallace Productions, Ltd.
Walt. Disney Productions.
Warner Bros.
World Window, Ltd.
News Reel and Magazine.
British Movietone, Ltd.
British Paramount News.
British Pictorial Productions.
Empire News Bulletin and Universal
News.
Gaumont-British News.
March of Time, Ltd.
Paramount Sound News.
Paths Gazette.
Point of View (see Spectator).
Topical Film Co., Ltd.
Topical Productions.
Universal News.
Advertising and Commercial.
Allen, David, & Sons.
Anson Dyer Studios (Cartoons).
British Documentary Films, Ltd.
British Films, Ltd.
British Fine Arts Pictures.
British Foundation Pictures.
British Publicity Pictures.
Bruce's, Ltd.
Clarion Films, Ltd.
Coltman & Co., Ltd.
Commer. & Eduo. Films.
C.W.S. Film Unit.
Debenham & Co.
Denning Films, Ltd.
Diagram Films, Ltd.
Dorland Advertising.
Forster-Wright Services, Ltd.
G.-B. Instructional.
G.-B. Screen Services.
Gordon Sales & Advertising Services.
Gee Films.
Hodges, C. E.
Imperial Sound Studios.
Inspiration Films.
Jay's Film Service, Ltd.
Kine Ads., Ltd.
McConnell, Hartley, Ltd.
Magnet Advertising Co.
National Film Corporation.
Pathe Pictures.
Pickard, T., Ltd.
Presbury, S. & Co., Ltd.
Publicity Films.
Publicity Picture Productions (and
Cartoons).
COLTMAN DISPLAYS Ltd.
for
FRAMES AND SERVICE
Fairfield Works, Hounslow, Middx. Tel. : HOUnslow 3265-6.
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Science Films, Ltd.
Scott -Russell, J.
Scottish Film Productions.
Selwyn Film Services, Ltd.
Sound Services, Ltd.
Strand Film Co., Ltd.
Theatres Advertising Co.
Thompson, J. Walter, Ltd.
Topical Productions.
Visual Education.
Western Electric.
Younger Publicity Service
Cartoons)
(an-d
Educational and Documentary.
Association of Realist Film Producers.
Britannia Films.
British Documentary Films, Ltd.
British Instructional Films.
British Foundation Pictures, Ltd.
Colonial Film Unit.
Commer. & Educ. Film Co.
Concanen JProductions.
C.W.S. Film Unit.
Crown Film Unit.
Debenham & Co. (Local Topical Films).
Denning Films, Ltd. *
Diagram Films, Ltd.
Dorland Advertising.
Films of Great Britain, Ltd.
Forster-Wright Services, Ltd.
GeBescope Library.
G.-B. Instructional.
Gee Films.
G.P.O. Film Unit.
G. S. Enterprises.
Hodges, C. E.
Instructional Screen, Ltd.
Jay's Film Service.
Non-Flam Film Hiring Co. (Arton).
Paul Rotha Productions, Ltd.
Pennine Films, Ltd.
Publicity Films.
Realist Film Unit.
Religious Films, Ltd.
Robinson Cine, and Photo. Service.
School Films, Ltd.
Science Films, Ltd.
Scott-Russell, J.
Scottish Films Productions.
Selwyn Film Services, Ltd.
Sound City, Ltd.
Spectator Short Films, Ltd.
Strand Film Co., Ltd.
Visual Education.
World Window.
PROJECTION EQUIPMENT.
(See also Equipment Supply.)
Beard, R. R., & Co. (Spotlights).
British Films, Ltd.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
British Thomson-Houston, Ltd.
Brown, J.
Bruce's, Ltd.
Clark's Cinemachinery.
Clayton, E. C.
Cotton, A. (Arc Mirrors).
Electrocord, Ltd.
Eskay, Ltd.
Film Industries, Ltd.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Hummel, M. & S.
I.P.D., Ltd.
Imperial Sound System.
Johnson & Sons.
Jukes, Coulson. Stokes & Co.
Kamm. (See Yitavox.)
Kandem Electrical, Ltd.
Kershaw, A., & Son.
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Kinematograph Equipment.
Lynes, B. J.
Major Equipment (Control Gear).
Metropolitan Sound Equipment.
Micklewright, Ltd.
Milgate, v.
Moy, Ernest F.f Ltd.
Nuvoice.
Philips Cine-Sonor.
Provincial Cinematograph Trading.
Rlgby, Robert, Ltd.
Roe, Jack.
Ross, Ltd.
Roth, A. O.
Soho, Ltd.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Strong Electric Distributors, Ltd.
Pa the Equipment.
United Kinema Supplies, Ltd.
Vinten, W.
Yitavox, Ltd. (Kamm Servicing).
Walturdaw Cinema Supply.
Webb, W. A., & Co.
Western Electric.
PROJECTORS.
Bell & Howell (16-mm.).
British Thomson-Houston, Ltd.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd. (Simplex).
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Kershaw, A., & Sons, Ltd.
Roe, Jack (Ashcraft).
Ross, Ltd.
Soho, Ltd.
Sound Equipment Ltd.
Walturdaw.
PUBLICATIONS.
Cinema News & Prop. Gazette.
Daily Film Renter.
IDEAL KINEMA,
KINEMATOGRAPH WEEKLY,
KINEMATOGRAPH YEAR BOOK.
Mickey Mouse.
Motion Picture Herald ( U.S.).
Odhams Press Technical Book Dept
Picturegoer and Film Weekly.
Quigley Publications.
RECTIFIERS.
A.W.H. Engineering Co., Ltd.
British Thomson-Houston, Ltd.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
Crompton Parkinson, Ltd.
Crypton Equipment, Ltd.
Electric Construction Co., Ltd.
English Electric Co., Ltd.
Etna Lighting & Heating, Ltd.
G.B.-Kaiee, Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Hewittic Electric Co., Ltd.
Imperial Sound System.
Kessel (Power Plant), Ltd.
Lippold, A.
Major Equipment Co.. Ltd.
Metropolitan Sound Equipment.
Metropolitan Vickers.
Nevelin Electric Co., Ltd.
Nife Batteries, Ltd.
Partridge, Wilson & Co.
Provincial Cinematograph Trading.
Runbaken Electrical Products.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Strong Electric Distributors.
Walturdaw.
Westinghousc Brake & Signal Co., Ltd.
RENTERS (Entertainment).
Ace Distributors.
Ambassador Film Productions, Ltd.
Anglo-American Film Corporation, Ltd.
Anima Film Co.
Blakeleys Productions, Ltd.
British Empire Films.
British Fine Arts Pictures, Ltd.
British Lion Film Corporation.
Butchers Film Service.
Central Agency Films.
Clayton, E. C.
Collins, Pat.
County Films (I. M. Grainge).
Columbia Pictures.
Coronel Pictures.
Cosmopolitan Film Distributors, Ltd.
Coxall, Horace.
Eagle-Lion Distributors, Ltd.
Ealing Distribution, Ltd.
Elliman, Louis.
Equity British.
Film Enterprises (Ireland), Ltd.
Film Traders, Ltd.
General Film Distributors.
Gibbs, Ben C.
Henderson, John, & Son.
International Film Renters, Ltd.
Irish Film Renters.
Kean & Scott.
Kemp, Clifford.
Key Films Distributors, Ltd.
Kinograph Distributors.
Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer.
Napoleon Films.
National Film Agency.
New Realm Pictures, Ltd.
North-Western Film Booking Agency.
Paramount Film Service.
Pathe Pictures.
Pioneer Exclusives. Ltd.
RKO -Radio Pictures, Ltd.
Renown Pictures Corporation, Ltd.
Republic Pictures Corpn.
Sherwood Films, Ltd.
Sol Exclusives.
Sovereign Exclusives.
Standard Film Agency.
Thompson, Chas.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co.
United Artists Corporation.
Universal Pictures.
Warner Bros.
West, Clem.
CARBONS TIP-UP CHAIRS
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RENTERS (Educational & Documentary).
Avon Distributors.
Artons, Ltd.
Bruce's, Ltd.
Central Agency Films.
Christian Cinema and Religious Film.
Clarion Films, Ltd.
Community Film Service.
Cramer & Co.
Dawn Trust, Ltd.
Denning Films, Ltd.
Dorland Advertising.
Educational <te General Services, Ltd.
Educational Films Bureau.
Exclusive Films, Ltd.
Haling, S.
Jay's Film Service.
Kinograph Distributors.
Mobile Cinema Services, Ltd.
New Realm Pictures.
Non-Flam. Film Hiring Co.
Progressive Film Institute.
Sherwood Exclusive Film Agenoy.
Sound Services, Ltd.
Thompson, Charles.
Visual Education.
RUBBER FLOORING
Cassell, Andrews, & Co., Ltd.
Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd.
Haworth & Son.
Harrison, C. R., & Sons, Ltd.
Johns-Manville Co.
Korkoid Decorative Floors.
Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Co.
North British Rubber Co.
Peradin Rubber Sales.
Pirelli, Ltd.
Redferns Rubber Works, Ltd.
St. Albans Rubber Co., Ltd.
St. Helen's Cable & Rubber Co.
SAFES.
Ratner Safe Co.
Tann, John, Ltd.
SAFETY DEVICES.
BrockJiss, J. Frank, Ltd.
Burkitt, Frank, Ltd.
Clarke & Vigilant Sprinklers.
Dennison Kett (Iron Doors).
French, W. T., & Son, Ltd. (Stirrup
Pumps, etc.).
Gibson, A. L., & Co., Ltd. (Fireproof
Shutters).
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Heathman, J. H. (Fire Escapes).
Independent Sprinklers, Ltd.
Jukes, Coulson, Stokes & Co.
Lewis & Tylor, Ltd. (Fire Hose).
Path6 Equipment.
Pyrene Co., Ltd.
Roe, Jack.
Walturdaw.
SCREENS.
{See also Equipment Supply.)
Andrew Smith, Harkness.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
Bulnian Jupiter Screen Co., Ltd.
Cinema Screen Servicing Co.
Cinesales, Ltd.
Friend, W. O. (Dressing).
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Hall Mfg. & Supply.
Kinematograph Equipment.
Patent Fireproof Rear Projection Screen
Co. (E. G. Turner).
Perforated Front Projection Screen Co.
Reliable Cinema Screen Co., Ltd.
Roe, Jack.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Stableford All-Metal Screens, Ltd.
Strong Electric Distributors.
Superlite Cinema Screen Co., Ltd.
Turner, E. G.
Walturdaw.
Webb, W. A., & 'Co.
Western Electric.
SEATING.
(See also Equipment Supply.)
Beck & Windibank.
Bovilsky, R.
Brooks, J. B., & Co., Ltd. (Steel).
Cassell, Andrews & Co., Ltd.
Collins, J., & Sons (Wicker).
Cox & Co. (Steel).
Dunlop Rubber Co., Ltd.
Evans, C. J., & Co.
Fosters (Curtains), Ltd,
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Gibbs, Ben C.
Haling, S.
Hall & Dixon.
Hampton & Sons.
Harrison, C. R., & Sons.
Harrods.
Haworth & Son.
Kinematograph Equipment Co.
Lazarus, H., & Son.
Lister & Co. (Fabrics).
Lockwood, L. B., & Co.
Lusty, W., & Sons, Ltd.
Maple & Co., Ltd.
Morison & Co.
Paterson (Glasgow), Ltd.
Pathe Equipment.
Shaw, J., Son. <Sc Co.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Theatre & Cinema Equipment.
Trinity Chair Works.
Turner, W. W., & Co.
Walturdaw.
Waring & Gillow.
Webb, W. A., & Co.
Wylie & Lockhead.
SIGNS (Illuminated).
Boro' Electric Signs.
Claude-General Neon Cinema Signs.
Davis Bros.
CINE
SPARES
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PALMER
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Draper, W., & Co. (Electrical Installa-
tions), Ltd.
Etna Lighting & Heating, Ltd.
General Electrio Co., Ltd.
Imperial Lighting Co.
I.S.M., Ltd.
K.F.M. Engineering Co.
Lewsley, J. W., Ltd.
Major Equipment.
Neon Manufacturers, Ltd.
Pride, F. H., Ltd.
Siemens' Electric Lamps.
SLIDES.
(See also Equipment Suppi) )
Autotype Co., Ltd.
Baker, Herbert.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
Chalmers, John.
Cinema Signs.
Cramer, P. A., & Co.
Girosign, Ltd.
Gordon, Cook & Co.
G B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Hodgson, F.
Kine-Ads., Ltd.
Kinematograph Equipment.
Kirwan, M. B., Ltd.
Lizars, J.
Metropolitan Advertising Co.
Morgan's Slides, Ltd. (Projected Pub-
licity).
Patb.6 Equipment.
Presbury, S., & Co., Ltd.
Slide House, Ltd.
Smith, P.
Willsons.
Younger Publicity Service.
SOUND INSULATION AND MATERIAL.
Celotex, Ltd.
Christie and Grey.
Gyproc Products, Ltd.
Lithalun Products.
Newall's Insulation Products.
Stableford All-Metal Screens, Ltd.
Smart, Douglas R,. & Son, Ltd.
Thermacoust.
SOUND RECORDING (Film).
British Acoustic.
British Cine. Recording, Ltd.
Caplin Engineering.
Dallmeyer, J. H., Ltd. (Optical).
Fidelity Engineering Co., Ltd.
Films & Equipments, Ltd.
Imperial Sound Studies (Recording).
Leevers, Rich, & Co., Ltd. (Mobile).
Lingua Synchrone, Ltd. (Dubbing).
Lynes, B. J.
Midgley-Harmer, Ltd.
Partridge & Mee.
RCA Photophone.
Sound City (Films), Ltd. (Hire).
Soundcraft, Ltd.
Technical & Research Processes, Ltd.
United Motion Pictures, Ltd. (Sub-
standard).
Viking Films, Ltd.
Vinten. W., Ltd.
Voigt Patents, Ltd.
Western Electric.
SOUND REPRODUCING
EQUIPMENT.
(See also Amplifiers.)
Sound on Film.
Ardente Acoustic Labs., Ltd.
A.W.H. Engineering Co., Ltd.
Bell & Howell (16-mm.)
Birmingham Sound Reproducers.
British Aooustic.
British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd.
British Sound Film Productions.
British Radio Corporation (Speakers).
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
C.B. Projections, Ltd.
Electrocord.
Film Industries.
Films & Equipments, Ltd.
G.B.-Kalee.Ltd.
Gramo-Radio ( Speaker).
Holliday & Hemmerdinger.
Imperial Sound System.
Kine -Technic Services, Ltd.
"EX-BRILLIANT
f r
SUPER SCREEN DRESSING
The only remedy for a dull, dingy and discoloured screen.
As supplied to leading Cinemas through-
out U.K., Ministry of Home Security School,
and H.M. Forces' Entertainment Camps.
Does not rub off
Dries quickly :
Washable if necessary
Can be renewed.
" Ex-Brilliant " Screen Material,
In Matt White and Glass Beaded,
Send for particulars and special terms to Cinemas.
Sole Manufacturer:— W. O. Friend, 1, Bute Place, Aberbeeg, Mon.
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Metropolitan Sound Equipment.
IMidgley-Harmer. Ltd.
Moy, Ernest F., Ltd.
Nuvoice Co. (Xon-Sync. & Speakers).
Partridge & Mee.
Pnotographic Electrical Co., Ltd.
Radio Electronics, Ltd.
RCA PhotoDhone.
Roe, Jack.
Sound, Ltd.
Soundcraft, Ltd.
Sound Equipment, Ltd.
Vinten, W.
Vitavox, Ltd.
Voigt Patents (Speakers).
Western Electric.
Non Sync.
Columbia Graphophone.
Gramophone Co., Ltd.
Gramo-Radio.
Wurlitzer Organs (Coin - operated
Phonographs).
STAGE EQUIPMENT.
(See also Equipment Supply.)
Austin Walters & Son, Ltd.
Beard, R. R., Ltd.
Beck & Windibank.
Berkeley Electrical.
Brocklies, J. Frank, Ltd.
Brown, J., & Co., Ltd.
Burkitt, Frank, Ltd.
Curtis Manufacturing Co.
Davia Bros. (Illuminating Engineers,
Ltd.).
Denniaon, Kett & Co., Ltd. (Fireproof
Shutters).
Draper, W., & Co. (Electrical Installa-
tions), Ltd.
Etna Lighting & Heating.
Express Lift Co.
Falk Stadelmann & Co., Ltd.
Furse, W. J., & Co.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Geipel, Wm., Ltd.
Gibson, A. L. (Rolling' Shutters).
Gimson & Co. (Leicester), Ltd.
Hall & Dixon.
Hall Manufacturing & Supply Co., Ltd.
Hampton & Sons.
Hart & Co.
Heaton Tabb.
Holophane, Ltd.
Jensen, G. K., & Co.
Kandem Electrical, Ltd.
Kinematograph Equipment Co.
Knight & Co. (Engineers), Ltd.
Lippold, A.
Major Equipment.
Mickelwright, Ltd.
Milgate, V.
Northern Cinema Equipment Co.
Pride, F. H.
Requirements Electrical.
Rigby, Robert, Ltd.
Strand Eleotric & Engineering.
Trix Electrical (Microphones, Amplifica-
tion).
Walter, D., & Co.
Walturdaw.
Webb, W. A., & Co.
STILLS.
Autotype Co., Ltd. (Enlargements).
Brace's Ltd..
Coltman Displays, Ltd.
Debenham & Co. (also Kinemato-
graphers).
Dorrett, H. G., & Co.
Forster Wright Services, Ltd.
Girosign, Ltd. (Illuminated).
Kodak.
Multiple Photo Printers.
Producers' Studios.
Salisbury Photo Press.
Scott-Russell, J.
Travis Jackson Productions.
Vevers, C. C.
Westend Film Laboratories.
STOCK SHOTS.
Clark's Cinemachinery.
Crest Films.
Norman's Film Service.
Pathetone Studio.
Travis Jackson Productions
STUDIOS.
(See pages 29 0-299).
STUDIO SUPPLIES.
Autotype Co., Ltd. (Photographic Back
grounds).
Beard R. R. (Lighting).
Bell & Howell.
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd.
Cotton. A.
Falk, Stadelmann & Co., Ltd.
Films and Equipments, Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Harris, M., & Sons (Period Furniture).
Hart & Co. (Scenery).
Hummel (Lenses).
Kandem Electrical.
Lynes, B. J., Ltd.
Lyon, J. S., Ltd. (Furniture Hire).
Mole-Richardson (England), Ltd.
Moy, Ernest F.
Philips Cine-Sonor.
Process Productions, Ltd. (Schufftan).
Rigby, Robert, Ltd.
Siemens Electric Lamps.
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" MORROPAQUE," the Ruled Ready for Service Slides in Boxes.
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Sinclair, J. A.. & Co.
Strand Elec. & Eng. Co., Ltd.
Vinten, W.
Walter, D., & Co.
TELEPHONES.
Ardente (Loud Speaking).
Siemens Electric Lamps & Supplies.
TELEVISION APPARATUS.
Baird Television, Ltd.
B.T.-H., Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Gramophone Co., Ltd.
Taylor, Taylor & Hobson, Ltd.
TICKETS & TICKET ISSUING
MACHINES.
Accurate Check.
Automaticket.
Bell Punch Co., Ltd.
G.B.-Kalee, Ltd.
Guys of Cardiff.
Omnia Kine. Apparatus,
R.A.L., Ltd.
Wakelin, F. H., Ltd.
Will8ons.
TITLE MAKERS
Studio Film Laboratories.
TRADE SHOW THEATRES
Celluloid Theatre.
Crown Theatre.
G-B. Distributors.
Sound Services, Ltd.
Studio Film Laboratories.
TRAILERS.
Dorian d Advertising Co.
G-B. Screen Services. Ltd.
National Screen Service, Ltd.
Standard Kine Laboratories, Ltd.
Studio Film Labs.
Vaughan, Edward, Ltd.
TRANSPORT.
Associated Film Carriers of Gt. Britain.
Baggott's Transport Services, Ltd.
Blackpool Film Transport.
Bury Film Transport .
Cambridge & Distriot Film Transport.
Doyle, Henry.
Ferrar, G., & Sons.
Film Clearing Houses.
F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd.
Film Transport Co., Ltd.
General Film Dispatch. (Also Storage.)
Hampshire Transport Co.
Herts & Beds Film Transport.
Kent Film Motor Transport.
Lincoln & District Film Transport.
London & East Anglian Film Services,
London & Provincial Films Motor Trans.
London, Slough & District Transport.
May & Sons.lLtd.
Muller, W. H., & Co. (London), Ltd.
Norfolk & District Films Transport.
Northern Transport Agency.
Oxford Film Transport.
Parkes, H. T.
Potteries Transport.
Stevenson, V. & J.
Tate Bros.
United Automobile Services.
West Sussex Film Transport.
UNIFORMS.
Beever, James, & Co., Ltd.
Berman, M., Ltd.
Harold (Uniforms), Ltd.
Neuinan & Co., Ltd.
Parsons & Stewart.
Uniform & General Services.
Uniform Clothing & Equipment Co.
VACUUM CLEANING.
British Vacuum Cleaner & Engineering
Co.
Foxwell, Daniel, & Sons, Ltd.
General Electric Co., Ltd.
Hall's (Dustless Sweeping Powder).
Jeffreys & Co., Ltd.
Lamson Engineering Co., Ltd.
Sturtevant Engineering Co., Ltd.
Visco Engineering Co.
C-N-I-F-0-R-M-S
for ATTENDANTS,
USHERETTES, ETC.
Write to:—
THE UNIFORM CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.
10-11, CLERKENWELL GREEN, LONDON, E.C.I.
'Phone: Clerkenwell 5551/2/3.
'GRAMS: UNIQUIP, LONDON.
Our Leading Companies
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OUR LEADING COMPANIES
Official Details and Personnel
Associated British Picture Corporation Ltd.
Incorporated March 20, 1926
Directorate : Eric Lightfoot and Max Milder
(U.S.A.) (Joint Managing Directors), Eric
G. M. Fletcher, LL.D. (Lond.), and Sir Philip
A. Warter. Secretary, George Hind Gaunt.
Authorised Capital : £4,000.000 divided into
£2,000,000 6 per cent. First Cum. Pref. Stock
and £2,000,000 Ordinary Stock. Issued Capital :
£2,000,000 6 per cent. First Cum. Pref. Stock in
units of £1 each and £2,000,000 Ordinary Stock
of 5s. each.
Film House, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
Automaticket, Ltd.
Incorporated August 29, 1924.
Directorate: Michael Moore (Chairman),
H. Drummond Black, J. M. Evans, F. C. Buck,
Joseph Wyatt. Secretary, B. L. Blampied.
Authorised and Issued Capital: £35,000.
197, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
British and Dominions Film Corporation, Ltd.
Incorporated February 13, 1928.
Directorate : E. Ronald Crammond (Chair-
man), Rt. Hon. Lord Grantley and W. H.
Cockburn. Secretary. A. L. Dugon, A.C.A.
Authorised Capital: £500,000 in shares of £1
each.
Imperial Studios, Boreham Wood, Herts.
BrKish Lion Film Corporation, Ltd.
Incorporated November 27, 1027.
Directorate : Samuel Woolf Smith (Chairman
and Man. Director), I. C. Flower, A. P. Holt and
L. C. Sennitt, Secretary : L. C. Sennitt, A.C.A.
Authorised Capital : £750,000.
76-78, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
British National Films, Ltd.
Incorporated July 30. 1934.
Directorate: G. W. Parish, F.C.I.S. (Chair-
man), Lady Yule, G. M. Yule and L. H. Jackson.
Secretary: A. L. Dugon, A.C.A. Authorised
Capital : £100,000. Private Company.
National Studios, Boreham Wood, Herts.
British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd.
Incorporated May 18, 1896.
Directorate: William C. Lusk (Chairman),
Gordon M. Campbell, Geo. E. Bailey, Sir Felix
J. C. Pole, Henry N. Sporborg (Chief Engineer),
Herbert A. Lingard, John S. Ramsden, D. Abel
Smith, H. Warren and Percy S. Turner.
Authorised Capital: £4,000,000 divided into
2,000,000 Ordinary Shares of £1 each and
2,000,000 7 per cent. Preference Shares of £1
each. Issued : 2,000,000 Ordinary Shares of
£r each and 1,500,000 Preference Shares of £1
each.
Crown House, Aldwycb, London, W.C.2.
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Ltd.
incorporated September 17, 1929.
Directorate: Harry Cohn, Jack Cohn, H.
Sydney Wright, A. Schneider, G. R. Webb,
Jos. Friedman (Managing Director), and Max
Thorpe (Acting Managing Director). Secretary,
F. G. Hill.
Authorised Capital : £25,000.
139, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
Denham Laboratories, Ltd.
Incorporated January 9, 1936.
Directorate : Harold Boxall (Chairman and
Managing Director), Sir David R. Cunyngham,
Bt. ; William Harcourt, John Jackson, A.C.A.,
John Pendleton ; John R. Sutro and Randal
Terraneau. Authorised Capital : 66,000 6 per
cent. Cumulative Participating Preference
Shares of £1 each and 176,500 Ordinary shares of
£1 each. Issued Capital: 66,000 6 per cent.
Cumulative Participating Preference Shares of
£1 each ; 79,000 Ordinary Shares of £1 each.
Denham, Lxbridge, Middlesex.
Dsnman Picture Houses, Ltd.
Incorporated March 12, 1928.
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank, J. P. (Chairman),
L. W. Farrow (Joint Managing Director
(Finance) ), Mark Ostrer (Joint Managing
Director), Col. H. A. Micklem, C.B., C.M.G.,
D.S.O., Maurice Ostrer and R. H. Gillespie.
Secretary : W. B. Robinson. Authorised-
Capital : £1,650,000 in 3,300,000 Ordinary
Shares of 10s. each. Insured Capital : £1,400,000
in 2,800,000 Ordinary Shares of 10s. each fully
paid. Debenture Stock Authorised : £3,027,444.
Outstanding: £2,646,656 5 per cent. First
Mortgage Debenture Stock.
142-150, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
Dufay-Chromex, Ltd.
Incorporated January 20, 1936.
Directorate : Sir Herbert E. Morgan, K.B.E.,
(Chairman), D. Daponte, L.S.C., D.Sc. (British,
of Roumanian origin), L. Lewit (Brazilian of
Russian origin), (Joint Managing Directors),
S. J. Cox, Sir A. Dykes Spicer, Bart., J. Leonard
Spicer, S. R. Wycherley, Secretary : A. J.
Spiers, F.C.I.S.
Authorised Capital : £1,000,000. Issued Capital :
£983,500.
P. & O. House, 14-16, Cockspur Street, S.W.i.
Eagle-Lion Distributors, Ltd.
Incorporated February 1, 1944.
Directorate: J. Arthur Rank. D.L., J. P.
(Chairman), E. T. Carr (Managing Director), L.
Farrow. Secretary : L. E. Thompson.
Capital : £100, in shares of £1 each.
157, Chiltern Court, Baker Street, N.W.i.
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Gainsborough Pictures (1928), Ltd.
Incorporated April 27, 1928.
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank, J. P. (Chairman),
L. W. Farrow, Mark Ostrer and Maurice Ostrer.
Secretary : A. W. Robinson. Authorised
Capital: £262,500. Issued Capital : £156,250.
Film House, Wardour Street, London.
Gaumont-British Distributors, Ltd.
Directorate: J. Arthur Rank, J. P., L. W
Farrow, Mark Ostrer, David Ostrer, Leon
Gaumont. Secretary : W. B. Robinson.
Authorised and Issued Capital: £33,826 of £1
each.
142-150, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd.
Incorporated March 24, 1927.
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank, J. P. (Chairman),
L. W. Farrow (Joint Managing Director
(Finance) ), Mark Ostrer (Joint Managing
Director), Maurice Ostrer, Col. H. A. Micklem,
C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. : Lt.-Col. O. H. C. Balfour,
C.M.G., C. H. Dade, R. T. Kane (U.S.A.), A. E.
Messer and J. M. Gauntlett (U.S.A.) Secretary :
W. B. Robinson. Authorised Share Capital:
3,250,000 5^ per cent. Cumulative First Prefer-
ence Shares of £1 each. 5,000,000 Ordinary
Shares of 10s. each, 2,000,000 "A " Ordinary
Shares of 5s. each. Issued Share c apital :
£3,250,000 5J per cent. Cumulative First Pref.
Shares of £1 each fully paid, 5,000,000 Ordinary
Shares of 10s. each fully paid, 5,000,000 "A"
Ordinary Shares of 5s. each fully paid. Deben-
ture Stock — Authorised : £6,500,000 4! per cent.
First Mortgage Debenture Stock. Issued and
Outstanding: £5,160,000 less £1,100,709 re-
deemed to date.
142-150, Wardour Street, London, W.r.
(Registered Offices).
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. (Theatre
Management Offices).
A/cs. Dept. Address: Nevvcombes, Crediton,
Devon.
General Theatre Corporation, Ltd.
Incorporated February 11, 1928.
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank, J. P. (Chairman; ,
Mark Ostrer (Joint Managing Director), L. W.
Farrow (Joint Managing Director (Finance) ),
George Black and Maurice Ostrer. Secretary :
W. B. Robinson.
Authorised Share Capital:
1,250,000 15% Participating
Preferred Ordinary shares
of 6s. 8d. each 416,666 13 4
1,550,833 Ordinary shares of
£1 each 1,550,833 o o
650,000 Ordinary shares of
is. each 32,500 o o
£r,999,999 *3 4
Issued Share Capital:
1,250,000 Participating Pre-
ferred Ordinary shares of
6s. 8d. each fully paid ... 416,666 13 4
650,000 Ordinary shares of is.
each fully paid 32,500 o o
£449,166 13 4
6$ per cent. First Mortgage Debenture Stock
authorised and issued £2,250,000. Outstanding
£1,799,871. 5^ per cent. Second Mortgage
Debenture Stock, authorised £450,000 ; issued
£148,803 ; outstanding £145,746.
Registered Offices: 142-150, Wardour Street.
London, W.i.
Accounts Dept. Address. — Newcombes,
Crediton, Devon.
Ilford, Ltd.
Incorporated May 17, 1898.
Directorate: B. L. Drake, F.C.I.S. (Chair-
man), The Rt. Hon. Lord Milford, W. H.
Dimsdale. Sir Philip E. Haldin, Colonel F. W.
Evatt, Capt. T. Midglev Illingworth and Major
The Hon. J. P. Philipps. Secretary : W. E. H.
Metcalfe, M.C., A.C.A. Authorised Capital:
£1,400,000. Issued Capital: £1,264,200.
23, Roden Street, Ilford, Essex.
General Film Distributors, Ltd.
Incorporated May 27, 1935.
Directorate: J. Arthur Rank, J. P.
(Chairman), L. W. Farrow, M. Woolf, S. F.
Ditcham, Barrington C. Gain and R. F.
Morland. Secretary : Harold Rogers. Issued
Capital: £270,000. Private Company.
127-133, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
G.B. Equipments, Ltd.
Incorporated June 9, 1933.
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank, J. P. (Chairman),
L. W. Farrow, Mark Ostrer, VV. B. Robinson,
I. H. Cremieu-Javal and H. R. A. de Jonge,
Secretary : H. S. White. Authorised and Issued
(apital: £5,000 of £r each. Private Company.
142-150. Wardour Street, London, W.i.
G-B Instructional, Ltd.
Incorporated November 6, 1933.
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank, J. P. (Chairman),
L. W. Farrow, Mark Ostrer, 1. H. Cremieu-Javal,
H. Bruce Woolfe and Miss Mary Field, M.A.
Secretary: A. E. Shields. Authorised and
Issued Capital: 2,000 in £1 Shares. Private
Company. 142--150, Wardour Street, London,
W.i,
Kodak, Limited.
Incorporated, November 15th, 1898.
Directorate : Walter Gregory Bent, Ernest
Edgar Blake, Harold Stuart Carpenter, The Rt.
Hon. Lord Pender, The Rt. Hon. Lord Brabazon
of Tara, M.C., P.C. ; Frank William Lovejoy,
and Arthur Douglas Page, William Heatley
Faulkner and Donald McMaster. Secretary :
William Heatley Faulkner. Authorised and
Issued ( apital : 350,000 £1 Ordinary Shares.
Kodak House, Kingsway, London, W.C.2.
Mejro-Geldwyn-Mayer Pictures, Ltd.
Incorporated August 20, 1924.
Directorate: S. Eckman, Junr. (Man. Direc-
tor), Morton A. Spring, Robert Rubin and J. C.
Squier. Secretary, Matthew Raymond, A.C.A.
Authorised Capital: £200,000. Issued Capital:
100,000 Ordinary Shares of £1 each and 57,455
7 per cent. Preference Shares.
Scotsbridge Mill, Rickmansworth, Herts.
Moss' Empires, Ltd.
Incorporated December 15, 1899.
Directorate : Richard Henry Gillespie (Chair-
man), George Black (Managing Director),
Walter Payne, Alfred Claude Bromhead,
Reginald Charles Bromhead, Mark Ostrer, David
Simpson and Valentine Charles Parnell. Secre-
tary : David Simpson, S.S.C. Authorised
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Capital : £1,361,000 in 500,000 Cum. 5 per cent.
Cum. Preference Shares and 861,000 Ordinary
Shares of which £478,785 Cum. Preference
Shares and £861,000 Ordinary Shares were
issued and converted into Stock. 4 per cent.
Mortgage Debenture Stock: 4 J- per cent. Mort-
gage Debenture Stock. Athorised and Issued :
£400,000 ; Subscribed and paid-up £353,517-
4, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh.
National Screen Service, Ltd.
Incorporated May 26, 1926.
Directorate: H. Robbins (U.S.A.) (Chairman),
T. Gruen (U.S.A.), F. J. C. Weinberg (U.S.A.),
W. B. Brenner (U.S.A.), C. Gordon Ross, M.C.,
P. Kimberley, O.B.E. (Managing Director).
A. Williams (General Manager), F. T. Harvey
(Secretary), A. H. Nye (Sales Manager).
Registered Office, Wallace House, 11 3- 11 7
Wardour Street, London, W.i.
National Studios, Ltd.
Incorporated December 3, 1940.
Directorate : G. W. Parish, F.C.l.S. (Chairman)
Lady Yule, G. M. Yule. Secretary: A. L.
Dugon, A.C.A. Authorised Capital: £100,000.
Private Company.
National Studios, Boreham Wood, Herts.
Odeon Theatres Limited.
Incorporated February 20, 1937.
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank, J. P. (Chairman).
F. Stanley Bates and John Davis (Joint Managing
Directors), J. A. Callum, L. W. Farrow, Rt. Hon.
Earl Winterton, P.C., M.P., E. T. Carr, L. Lewis,
Lt.-Col. Brian Mountain. Authorised Share
Capital : £6,000.000 divided into 4,000,000 6
per cent. Cum. Pref. Shares of £1 each and
8,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 5s. each. Issued
Capital: 1,563,151 6 per cent. Cum. Pref.
Shares of £1 each and 3,787,966 Ordinary
Shares of 5s. each.
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Telephone :
Mayfair 781 1.
Paramount Film Service, Ltd.
Incorporated Februaiy 8, 191 5, as J. D.
Walker's World's Films, Ltd. ; title changed
March 19, 1919, to Famous Lasky Film Service,
Ltd. ; title changed to Paramount Film Service,
Ltd., June 27, 1930.
Directorate : David E. Rose (Chairman
and Man. Director), Edward Ayres and Cecil
Frank Karuth. Secretary : Percy D. Cornwell.
161 170, Wardour Street, London. W.i.
Pathe Pictures, Ltd.
Incorporated 191 1.
Directorate : W '. Moffat ; E. Lightfoot, M.
Milder ; E. G. M. Fletcher, LL.D. (Lond.) ;
and P. A. Warter. Secretary : H. G. Howell.
Private Company.
Film House, 142/150, Wardour Street, London,
W.i.
Pinewood Studios, Ltd.
Incorporated August 2, 1935-
Directorate: J. Arthur Rank (Chairman),
E. Ronald Craminond (Vice-Chairman), Rt. Hon.
Lord Grantley, Charles Eoot, R. J. V. Hake,
Spencer M. Reis and W. H. Cockburn. Secretary :
M. L. Axworthy. Private Company. Author-
ised Capital : £300,000.
Fulmer Road, Iver Heath, Bucks.
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.
Incorporated November 12, 1909.
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank, J. P. (Chairman),
L. W. Farrow, F.C.A. (Finance) and Mark
Ostrer (Joint Managing Directors), Col. H. A.
Micklem, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O. (Deputy Chair-
man) ; Sir William F. Jury, S. J. Gordon,
Maurice Ostrer, Allan E. Messer, C.B.E. ; and
G. J. Woodham Smith. Secretary ; Edmund
A. Crisp. Authorised and Issued lapital:
£3,200,000 divided into 100,000 *]\ per cent.
" A " Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 each ;
600,000 7J- per cent. "B" Cumulative Prefer-
ence Shares of £1 each ; 2,000,000 10 per cent.
Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 each : and
1,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 10s. each.
New Gallery House, 123, Regent Street, London,
W.i.
RCA Photophone, Ltd.
Incorporated September 10,1929.
Directorate : P. A. Tumor (Deputy Managing
Director and Secretary), J. C. Atkinson, J.
Moxon Broad, F. R. Deakins, B. E. G. Mittell
and R. H. Oxley. A uthorised and Issued Capital:
£10,000.
Electra House, Victoria Embankment, London,
W.C.2.
RKO Radio Pictures, Ltd.
Incorporated June 18, 1930.
Directorate : Sir Randle F. Holme, Ned E.
Depinet. Lunsford P. Yandell, P. N. Reisman
and G. W. Dawson (also Secretary). Authorised
and Issued Capital : £10,000 in 10,000 Ordinary-
Shares of £1 each.
2, 3 and 4, Dean Street, Soho, London, W.i.
Sound City (Films), Ltd.
Incorporated July 21, 1933.
Directorate : Norman Greenlees Weir Loudon
Chairman and Managing Director), John Eric
Mawson Greenwood and Frederick Dubois,
M.B.E., F.S.A.A. Secretary, Frederick Dubois
M.B.E., F.S.A.A. Authorised Capital:
350,000 divided into 175,000 6 per cent,
um. Participating Pref. shares of £1 each,
and 700,000 Ordinary shares of 5s. each. Issued
Capital: 134,800 6 percent. Cum. Participating
Pref. shares of £1 each and 624,852 Grdinarv
shares of 5s. each.
Registered Office, Sound City, Shepperton,
Middlesex. Registrar and Transfer Office, F R.
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Sound Equipment, Ltd,
Incorporated September 30, 1038,
Directorate : J. Arthur Rank, J. P. (Chairman),
J. H. Davis, James Metcalfe (Managing Director),
W. J. Boddy, H. A. Lingard and E. S. Little,
Chas. Collins 'Secretary). Authorised and
Issued Capital: £125,000.
123, Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent.
Stoil Picture Productions, Ltd.
Incorporated May 6, 1920.
Directorate : Prince Littler (Chairman and
Managing Director), Sir Douglas McCraith.
Thomas Fleming Birch, Alexander Stewar,
Cruikshank, Emile Littler and Samuel Herbert
Newsome. Authorised and Issued Capital:
£458,393 divided into 200,000 8 per cent,
Cumulative Participating Preference Shares of
£1 each; 58,393 8 per cent. "B" Cumulative
Preference Shares of £1 each ; and 200,000
Ordinary Shares of £1 each.
The Stoll Offices, Coliseum Buildings, London,
W.C.2.
Technicolor, Ltd.
Directorate: Dr. H. T. Ralmus (Chairman),
Kay Harrison (Managing Director), Sir Adrian
Baillie, Bt., M.P., H. St. George Syms, and
C. W. A. Ray. Secretary : A. Allan. Authorised
and Issued Capital : £430,000.
Bath Road, Harmonds worth, Middlesex.
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Co., Ltd.
Incorporated March 25, 1916.
Directorate : Spyros P. Skouras (Chairman],
F. L. Harley (Managing Director), Thomas J.
Connors, W. C. Michel and R. Sutton Dawes.
Secretary : K. N. Hargreaves. Authorised and
Issued Capital: £100,000 in shares of £1 each,
fully paid.
Twentieth Century House Soho Square, London
W. 1.
Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Incorporated December 16, 1936.
Directorate : P. A. Warter ; E. G. M. Fletcher,
LL.D. (Lond.) ; E. Lightfoot and M. Milder
(U.S.A.). Secretary: W.H. McDonald. Authorised
Capital : £6,500,000 divided into 2,000,000.
Redeemable 6 per cent. Cumulative First
Preference Shares of £1 each, £1,500,000
Redeemable 6 per cent. Cumulative Second
Preference Shares of £1 each, 10,000,000 "A"
Ordinary Shares of 5s. each, 2,000,000 Ordinary
Shares of 5s: each. Issued Share Capital :
£3,265,025 15s., divided into : First Preference
shares, 657,406, £657,406 ; Second Preference
shares, 657,406, £657,406; "A" Ordinary
shares, 5,839,227, £1,459,806 15s. Ordinary
shares, 1,961,628, £490,407.
30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
United Artists Corporation, Ltd.
Incorporated as The Allied Artists Corpora-
tion, Ltd., March 15, 192 1.
Name changed by permission of the
Beard of Trade, March 4, 1929, to United
Artists Corporation, Ltd.
Directorate: A. W. Kelly (Chairman), E. T.
Carr (Managing Director), Mary Pickford, Charles
Chaplin, Alexander Korda, David O. Selzinck
and L. Lewis, A.C.A.
Authorised Capital: £7,500.
Registered Offices : Film House, Wardour
Street, London, W.i.
Temporary Offices : " Eaglehurst," Orchehill
Avenue, Gerrards Cross, Bucks.
United Picture Theatres, Ltd.
Incorporated January 12, 1928.
Directorate : Mark Ostrer (Chairman and
Man. Director), A. E. de B. Jennings and Walter
C. Grant. Secretary : E. A. Crisp. Authorised
Capital : £525,000 divided into 500,000 10 per
cent. Non-Cumulative Participating Preferred
Ordinary Shares of £1 each and 500,000 Deferred
Shares of is. each. Issued Capital: 500,000
10 per cent. Non-Cumulative Parricipating
Preferred Ordinary Shares of £1 each and
500,000 Deferred Shares of is. each.
New Gallery House, 123, Regent Street, W.i.
Evacuation Address : Newcombes, Crediton,
Devon.
Universal Pictures, Ltd.
Incorporated as European Motion Picture
Co., Ltd., May 11, 1922. Name changed
by permission of the Board of Trade
July 2, 1929.
Directorate: J. Arthur Rank, D.L., J.P.,
S. F. Ditcham (Managing Director) and H.
Rogers.
127-133, Wardour Street London, W.i.
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd.
Incorporated 1925.
Directorate : Col. J. W. Abraham (Chairman),
and H. E. Driscoll. Secretary and Director :
C. J. Hunt. Private company.
46, Gerrard Street, London, W.i.
Warner Bros. Pictures, Ltd.
Incorporated June 8, 1912, as Vitagraph
Co., Ltd. Title changed November 1,
1926.
Directorate: Max Milder (Man. Director),
Dr. E. G. M. Fletcher and J. Walton Brown.
Secretary, W. Turner. Authorised and Issued
Capital : £5,000.
Warner House, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
Western Electric Co., Ltd.
Incorporated April 15, 1929.
Directorate: E. S. Gregg (U.S.A.), T. K.
Stevenson (U.S.A.), H. L. Marsterson, J. H.
Somake, F. C. Leach and R. J. Engler (U.S.A.).
Secretary : J. H. Somake. Authorised and Issued
Capital : £20,000.
Liberty House, Regent Srreet, London, W.i.
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Renting Companies' Personnel.
357
RENTING COMPANIES'
PERSONNEL
ACE DISTRIBUTORS, LTD.,
N itional Houto, 66, Wardour 8treet( W.1.
Telephone : Gerrard 3165.
Board of Directors ... R. A. Hop wood,
L. J. Wilson, C. Denis-Smith.
AMBASSADOR FILM PRODUCTIONS, LTD,
179, Wardour Street, W.I.
Telephone: Gerrard 3872/3.
Telegrams : Ambafilm, Rath, London.
Board of Directors ... Gilbert Church, B
Church and J. C. Jones.
ANGLO-AMERICAN FILM CORPORATION,
LTD., 119-125, Wardour Street, London, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 3202 jg.
Telegrams : Ecksenjay Rath, London.
Directors : — Louis Jackson (Chairman), S.
Sharpe, F.C.A.
Publicity : A. S. Whittaker.
Also at Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff, Man-
chester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Liverpool, Belfast,
Dublin.
AVON DISTRIBUTORS, LTD.,
2, The Gables, Vale of Health, Hampstead, N.W.3.
Telephone : Hampstead 4071.
Directors : J. S. Fairfax Jones, T. M. Fairfax
Jones.
BRITISH LION FILM CORPORATION, LTD.
76-78, Wardour Street, W.1.
Telephone Gerrard 2882.
Board of Directors ... S. W. Smith (Chairman
and Managing Director), I. Charles Flower,
A. P. Holt, L. C. Sennitt, A.C.A.
General Manager ... S. A. Myers.
Secretary L. C. Sennitt, A.C.A.
Branch Managers :
Birmingham ... M. Hearn.
Belfast H. Wilton
Cardiff H. Owen.
Dublin L. Elliman.
Glasgow P. Gordon.
Leeds J. T. Evans.
Liverpool D. West wood.
Manchester ... A. H. Jackson.
Newcastle ... ... J. Henderson.
Publicity Manager ... A. Allighan.
bUTCHER'8 FILM SERVICE, LTD.,
175, Wardour Street, W.1.
Telephone : Gerrard 7282 (3 lines).
Telegrams : Butchilms, Rath, London .
Managing Director ... F. W. Baker.
London Sales Mana-
ger C. W. Burfield.
Company Secretary ... G. D. Midgley, F.C.A.
Accountant G. W. Fenny, F.I.A.C.
Branch Managers :
Belfast H. S. Coxall.
Birmingham ... J. E. Fishley.
Cardiff A. G. Burn.
Dublin ... ... H. S. Coxall.
Glasgow M. L. Reid.
Leeds E. Tyler.
ManXL } P- MoLoughli„.
Newcastle R. H. Smith.
Nottingham ... E. Durand.
COLUMBIA PICTURES CORPORATION, LTD.
139, Wardour Street, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 4321.
Board of Directors : Hairy Cohn, Jack Cohn,
H. Sydney Wright, A. Schneider, M. Thorpe,
G. R. Webb, J. A. McConville, Jos. Fried-
man (Managing Director).
Acting Managing
Director Max Thorpe.
Secretary F. G. Hill.
Branch Managers :
London A. Kutner.
Belfast D. Kealy.
Birmingham ...W.Smith.
Cardiff ... ... D. Hourahane.
Dublin ... ... G. Jay.
Glasgow R. Booth.
Leeds J. Winter.
Liverpool ... ... L. Faber.
Manchester ... G. Birley.
- Newcastle S. Child.
Publicity Director ... D.Lyons.
CORONEL PICTURES, LTD.,
72, Wardour Street.
Telephone : Gerrard 3400.
Director ... ... Sidney A. Corona'.
EALING DISTRIBUTION, LTD.,
Ealing House, 169-171, Oxford Street, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 2644.
Board of Directors ... Stephen L, Courtauld,
M.C. (Chairman), Reginald P. Baker, F.C.A.
(Managing Director), Michael Balcon.
General Manager ...D.E.Griffiths.
General Sales
Manager ... ... Sid Taylor.
Branch Managers :
London ... ... S. Taylor (Assistant:
D. Harris).
Birmingham ... R. Solomon.
Cardiff ... ... L. Morris.
Glasgow E. Pvser.
Leeds J. R.~ Whitley.
Liverpool G. Leigh.
Manchester ... M. Caplan.
Newcastle ... ... S. H. Partridge.
EQUITY BRITISH FILMS, LTD.,
26, St. Anne's Court, Wardour Street, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 2208-9.
Telegrams : Highflyer, Rath.
Managing Director ... Bernard Smith.
Branch Offices : London, 26, St. Anne's
Court, Wardour Street, W.i. ; Birmingham,
364, Barrows Lane, Sheldon ; Glasgow, 153,
Queen Street, C.i ; Leeds, 15, Cavendish
Chambers, 91, The Headrow ; Manchester,
3, The Parsonage; Newcastle, 11, Bath
Lane.
EXCLUSIVE FILMS, LTD.,
National House, 60-66, Wardour St., W.1.
Telephone: Gerrard 2300-1517.
Managing Director : E. Carreras.
FEDERATED FILM CORPORATION, LTD.,
National House, 60-66, Wardour Street,
London, W.1.
Telephone : Gerrard 6704.
Telegrams: Filmfed, Wesdo, London.
Board of Directors : Harold Baim (Managing
Director), Glenda Baim.
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Sales Exchanges :
London ...
South Coast
Home Counties .
Birmingham
Cardiff ...
Leeds
Liverpool
Glasgow and
Northern Ireland
Manchester
Newcastle
Dublin
Sam Phillips in charge
of Sales.
H. Bernow.
Harry Davis (Butcher's
Film Services).
Butcher's Film Services.
Butcher's Film Services.
Butcher's Film Services.
Butcher's Film Services.
H. S. Coxall, Ltd.
M.Carr, 3, The
Parsonage.
Central Agency Films.
Egan Film Services,Ltd.
FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS, LTD.,
84, Wardour Street, W.1.
6 AU MONT-BRITISH DISTRIBUTORS, LTD..
Film House, Wardour Street, W.1.
Telephone : Gerrard 9292.
Board of Directors: J. Arthur Rank, J.P*
(Chairman), L. W. Farrow (Joint Managing
Director, Finance), Mark Ostrer (Joint
Managing Director), David Ostrer, Leon
Gaumont (French).
Company Secretary ... W. B. Robinson.
GENERAL FILM DISTRIBUTORS, LTD.,
127-133, Wardour Street, W.I.
Telephone: Gerrard 73 11.
Board of Directors ... J. Arthur Rank, D.L.,
J. P. (Chairman), L. W. Farrow, S. F.
Ditcham, Barrington C.Gain, R.F. Norland.
General Sai.es Man-
ager ...
Company Secretary
Branch Supervisor
Branch Managers :
Belfast
Birmingham
Cardiff
Dublin
Glasgow
Leeds
Liverpool ...
Manchester
J. Jacobs.
H. Rogers.
B. Rose.
C. P. Roberts.
H. Boodson.
D. Thomas
R. C. McKew.
R. Ancill.
S. Caverson.
L. Blond.
D. Carr.
Newcastle-on-Tyne C. Graves.
Publicity Manager ... T.Thompson.
GRAND NATIONAL FILMS, LTD.,
113, Wardour Street, W.i.
Telephone : Gerrard 4851.
Board of Directors : Arthur Moss, M. J.
Wilson.
General Sales Manager : A. Greenspan.
Secretary : J. Wise.
Branches at Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester,
Glasgow, Cardiff, Birmingham, Belfast,
Newcastle.
Publicity Manager : W. Peet Leslie.
INTERNATIONAL FILM RENTERS, LTD.,
167/169, Wardour Street, London, W.I.
Telephones : Gerrard 3257 and 3131.
Board of Directors ... T. D. Richardson
(Chairman and Managing Director), E. R.
Hall, B. Peel, Ian H. Bowhill, F. V. Clerk.
KEY FILMS DISTRIBUTORS, LTD.
National House, 60/66, Wardour Street, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 1517 and 2309.
KINOGRAPH DISTRIBUTORS, LTD.,
26/27, DArblay Street, W.1.
Telephone: Gerrard 4148.
Directors : F. T. Lenton (Managing Director).
J. M. Buller.
Secretary N. T. Wood.
LIBERTY FILMS, LTD.,
4, Golden Square, Piccadilly Circus, W.I.
Telephones : Gerrard 1204 and 1624.
Board of Directors : F. W. Ingram, H.
Gordon Piper,
Duncalf.
Secretary
Manager ...
W. G. Duncalf, M.
R. F. C. Ingram.
Ernest W. Sibley.
Agents :
Birmingham : W. H. Smith, Sovereign
Exclusives. Cardiff : Harry Goodman.
Glasgow and N. Ireland : Horace S. Coxall,
r53, Queen Street, and N. Ireland. Leeds :
C. Carncross, Chanterlands, Cookeridge.
Manchester and Liverpool : Ben C. Gibbs,
Ltd., 3, The Parsonage, Manchester.
Newcastle : John Henderson, 94, Westgate
Road.
MAJESTIC FILMS, LTD.,
179, Wardour Street, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 4038.
Directors : D. Greener, P. J. Crofts, C. G.
Dickinson (Managing Director).
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PIOTURES, LTD
Scotsbridge Mill, Rickmansworth.
Telephone: Rickmansworth 3661.
19, Tower Street, W.C.2.
Telephone : Temple Bar 8444.
Board of Directors : S. Eckman, Jun.
(Chairman and Managing Director), Morton
A. Spring, James C. Squier, J. R. Rubin.
General Sales Man-
ager ... ... ... E. Hancock.
Assistant Sales Man-
ager ... D. King.
Secretary ... Matthew Raymond, A.C.A.
Chief Accountant ... Cecil Maitland, A.C.A.
Branch Supervisor ... W. Hutchison.
London District Man-
ager W. Walsh.
Renting Companies' Personnel.
359
Branch Managers ;
London J. Goldman.
Belfast F. Keogh.
Birmingham ... N. King.
Cardiff E. F. Butterworth.
Dublin Alfred Neville.
Glasgow H. G. Spary.
Leeds L. Hutchinson
Liverpool A. J. Whetter.
Manchester ... T. Connor
Newcastle-on-Tyne C. F. West.
Publicity Director ... Mervyn McPherson.
MOTION PICTURES, LTD.,
179, Wardour Street, W 1.
Telephone : Gerrard 4038.
Directors : F. Wheatcroft (Managing Director)
F. Willard.
NEW REALM PICTURES, LTD.,
Head Office : 167-169, Wardour Street, W.I.
Telephone: Gerrard 6302/3.
PARAMOUNT FILM 8ERVICE, LTD..
162-170, Wardour Street, W.1.
Board of Directors : David E. Rose (Managing
Director), C. F. Karuth, E. Ayres.
General Sai.es Mana-
PATHE PICTURES, LTD.,
Film House, Wardour Street.
Telephone : Gerrard 4314.
Managing Director... W. Moffat.
General Sales Man-
ager ...
Company Secretary .
Branch Managers :
London
Birmingham
Cardiff
Dublin
Glasgow
Leeds
Liverpool
Manchester
Newcastle
... A. E. Andrews.
.. H. G. Howell.
. T. Ebeling.
... C. Solomon.
... A. Verran.
.. J. Gordon Lewis
.. W. A. Mann.
.. B. Schofield.
.. J. W. Edwards.
... E. L. Jennings.
.. E. F. White.
GER
Secretary
Branch Managers :
Loudon
Birmingham
Cardiff
Dublin
Glasgow
Leeds
Liverpool
Manchester
Newcastle
Director of Theatres
and Publicity
F. E. Hutchinson.
P. D. Cornwell.
D. Abbey.
H. Mereine.
R. R. Smith.
N. Barfield.
A. F. Gibson.
J. Goldman.
H. Nisbet.
N. Wild.
T. Ledger.
T. C. Reddin.
Publicity Director ... E. Lindsay Shankland.
PIONEER EXCLU8IVES, LTD.,
179, Wardour Street, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 3872.
Board of Directors : Gilbert Churoh, B.
Church, J. C. Jones.
PREMIER DISTRIBUTORS, LTD.,
Piccadilly House, Jermyn Street, S.W.1.
Telephone : Regent 0787.
Managing Director : M. Bader.
Directors : E. L. H. Cosby, W. Grummitt.
Secretary : T. Svensson.
London Sales : D. Jacobs.
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Branch Offices : Imperial Buildings, 94,
Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne ; 61,
High Street, Wellington, Somerset ; 153,
Queen's Street, Glasgow, C.i ; " St.
Ambrose," 364, Barrows Lane, Sheldon,
Birmingham ; Room 28, 3, The Parsonage,
Manchester, 3 ; n, Camden Street (opposite
Trocadero), Liverpool.
Publicity: D.Smith.
RENOWN PICTURES CORPORATION, LTD.,
Independent House, 111a, Wardour Street, W.1.
Telephone: Gerrard 4403/5.
Governing Director : J. G. Minter, A.L.A.A.
Sales Manager: Jack M. Phillips.
Branch Managers :
London : Home
Counties
South Coast
East Coast... . ...
Birmingham
Cardiff and West of
England ...
Glasgow
Manchester
Liverpool
Newcastle ...
Sheffield
Leeds
L. Hardinge.
F. Coombs.
E. J. Woodley.
Norman Levy.
J. Bolloten.
Scottish Film Dist.
L. Deal.
A. Sydney.
G. Cowan.
J. Keen.
A. Lever.
RKO RADIO PICTURES, LTD.,
2-3-4, Dean 8treet, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 5640.
Board of Directors : Sir Randle F. Holme,
Ned E. Depinet, Lunsford P. YandelL P. H.
Reisman, G. W. Dawson.
Secretary G. W. Dawson.
General Sales Manager : E. Simon.
Branch Managers :
London : Harold Possener. Birmingham :
Norman Smith. Cardiff : J. Morris. Glas-
gow : E. D. Burns. Leeds : A. Bayley.
Liverpool : C. N. Wilkinson. Manchester :
W. S. Browning. Newcastle : G. Chester.
Ireland : Walter McNally.
Publicity Director ... David Jones.
8HERW00D FILMS, LTD.,
26-27, D'Arblay Street.
Telephone : Gerrard 4148.
Directors : F. T. Lenton (Managing Director),
J. M. Buller.
Secretary ... ... N. T. Wood.
STAHL PYRAMID FILMS, LTD.,
130, Wardour Street, W.1.
Telephone : Gerrard 3400.
Directors : H. W. Collinson, C. Collinson.
20th CENTURY-FOX FILM CO., LTD.,
Twentieth Century House, 8oho Square, W.1.
Telephone : Gerrard 7766.
Board of Directors : Spyros P. Skouras
(Chairman), F. L. Harley (Managing
Director), Thomas J. Connors, W. C. Michel,
R. Sutton Dawes, K. N. Hargreaves.
Director of Sales
Branch Supervisor
Company Secretary
Branch Managers :
London
Birmingham
Cardiff
Dublin
Glasgow . ,
Leeds
Liverpool . .
Manchester
Newcastle ..
R. Sutton Dawes.
E. G. Milloy.
K. N. Hargreaves.
A Wesson.
V. R. Jones.
H. J. Williamson.
P. Livingstone.
W. Carruthers.
J. Smart.
J. Todd.
C. S. MacGregor.
H. T. Holdstock.
Publicity Director ... Selby Howe.
UNITED ARTISTS CORPORATION, LTD,
Film Houjs, Wardour Street, W.1.
Telephone : Gerrard 5084.
Board of Directors : A. W. Kelly (Chairman),
David Coplan (Managing Director), Mary
Pickford, Charles Chaplin, Sir Alexander
Korda, David O. Selznick, L. Lewis, A.C.A.
Secretary
General Sales
Manager . . .
Sales
Supervisor ...
Branch Managers
London
Birmingham
Cardiff
Dublin
Glasgow
Leeds
Liverpool ..
Manchester
Newcastle ..
L. Lewis, A.C.A.
S. Dubow.
M. Morton.
. M. Morton.
. L. Edgar.
. H.J.Williamson.
.J.J. Martin.
. W. Bendon.
. E. Isaacs.
. D. M. Bickler.
. L. Harris.
. A. C. Henderson.
Publicity Director... J.Pole.
WARNER BROS PICTURES, LTD.
Warner House, Wardour 8treet, W.V.
Telephone : Gerrard 5600.
Board of Directors : Max Milder, Dr. E. G. M
Fletcher, J. Walton Brown.
General Sales Man-
ager
Company Secretary
Branch Managers :
London
Birmingham
Cardiff
Dublin
Glasgow
Leeds
Liverpool ..
Manchester
Newcastle ...
J. Walton Brown.
W. Turner.
Mark Grotsky.
M. E. Jones.
R. Francis Wilkinson.
G. Nash.
L. B. Marshall.
C. P. Stack.
L. H. Leonard.
F. W. Stanbury.
G. T. Turnbull.
Publicity Manager ... Gayne Dexter.
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'Phones: GERRARD 6311/2.
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PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES:
MR. IRVING SANDS. MR. A. FERGUSON,
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DIRECTORY
OF
KI N E M AS
IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
AND
IRELAND
With the exception of circuit halls, which
are arranged under the general heading of
the proprietary company or individual, the
theatres of the country are arranged
ALPHABETICALLY by TOWNS under
the headings of LONDON, ENGLAND,
WALES, SCOTLAND, EIRE and
NORTHERN IRELAND.
INDEX
PAGE
Theatre Circuits - - - 362
London Kinemas - - - 381
English Kinemas - 399
Welsh Kinemas 546
Scottish Kinemas - - - 558
Eire Kinemas (Formerly Irish Free State) 584
Northern Ireland Kinemas - - 592
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THEATRE CIRCUITS
Registered Offices, Phones and Halls in Circuits.
ASSOCIATED BRITISH
CINEMAS, LTD. — Office :
30-31, Golden Square, Lon-
don, W.1.
Joint Managing Directors : E.
Lightfoot and Max Mil-
der (U.S.A.).
Telephone: Gerrard 7887.
Telegrams : Britcin, Piccy.
Savoy, Acton.
Picture House, Balham.
Queen's, Bayswater.
Roxy, Blackhe?th.
Palladium, Brixton.
Regal. Camberwell Road.
Ritz, Clapton.
Palaceum, Commercial Ro?d.
Forum, Ealing.
Theatre, Elephant and Castle.
Oueen's. Forest Gate.
Capitol, Forest Hill.
Forum, Fulham Road, S.W.
Lido, Golders Green.
Regal, Hackney.
Broadway, Hammersmith.
Commodore, Hammersmith.
Regal, Hammersmith.
Ritz. Harringay.
Prince of Wales, Harrow Road,
W.
Regal, Harrow Road.
Savoy, Holloway Road.
Carlton, Essex Road. Islington.
Empire, Islington.
Palace, Kensal Rise.
Forum, Kentish Town.
Regent, King's Cross.
Prince of Wales, Lewisham.
Ritz, Leyton.
Rex, Leytonstone.
Coronation, Manor Park.
Regal, Marble Arch.
Empire, Mile End.
Palladium, Mile End.
Ritz, Muswell Hill.
Ritz, Neasden.
Ritz, Bowes Park, New South-
gate.
Rex, Norbury.
Royalty, North Kensington.
Regal, Old Kent Road, S.E.
Hippodrome, Poplar.
Regal, Putney.
Olympia, Shoreditch.
Savov, Stoke Newiogton.
Rex, 'Stratford.
Regal, Streatham.
Mayfair, Tooting.
Carlton, Upton ParK.
Regal, Walham Green.
Dominion, Walthamstow.
Savoy, Wandsworth.
Elite, Wimbledon.
Capitol, Wincbmore Hill.
Majestic, Woodford.
Hippodrome, Woolwich.
Apollo, Ardwick.
Palace, Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Regal, Atherstone.
Grand, Banbury.
Capitol, Barking.
Beau Nash, Bath.
Regal, Beverley.
Regent, Birkenhead.
Savoy, Birkenhead.
Astoria, Aston.
Gaiety, Birmingham.
Orient, Aston.
Picture House, Aston Cross.
Palace, Bordesley.
Ritz, Bordesley. "
Elite, Bordesley Green.
Picture House, Edgbaston.
Palace, Erdington.
Picture House, Erdington.
Robin Hood, Hill Green.
Regal, Handsworth.
Royalty, Harborne.
Adelphi, HayTnills.
Palladium, Hockley.
Tudor, King's Heath.
Crown, Ladywood.
Alhambra, Birmingham.
Imperial, Birmingham.
Forum, Birmingham.
Oak, Selly Oak.
Piccadilly, Sparkhill.
Pavilion, Stirchley.
Palace, Summerhill
Tower, West Bromwich.
Pavilion, Wylde Green.
Majestic, Blackburn.
Hippodrome, Blackpool.
Princess, Blackpool.
Capitol, Bolton.
Regal, Bolton.
Gainsborough, Bootle.
Carlton, Boscombe.
Grand, Bournemouth.
Westover, Bournemouth.
Ritz, Bradford.
Majestic, Bridgnorth.
Regal, Bridlington.
Astoria, Brighton.
Savoy, Brighton.
Cabot, Filton, Bristol.
King's, Bristol.
Triangle, Bristol.
Yandyck, Bristol.
Whiteladies, Bristol.
Regal, Cambridge.
Central, Canterbury.
Regal, Canterbury.
Albion, Castleiford.
Regal, Caversharn.
Regent, Chatham.
Electra, Cheadle.
Regal, Cheltenham.
Regal, Chester.
Regal, Chesterfield.
Regal, Cirencester.
Playhouse, Colchester.
Rex, Consett.
Carlton, Cosham.
Empire, Coventry.
Regent, Crosby.
Savoy, Croydon.
Princess, Dagenham.
Olympia, Darlaston.
Regal, Darlington.
Popular, Derby.
Regal, Derby.
Playhouse, Dewsbury.
Picture House, Doncaster.
Granada, Dover.
Plaza, Dover.
Regal, Dursley.
Ritz, Edgware.
Savoy, Enfield.
Rembrandt, Ewell.
Savoy, Exeter.
Ritz, Gateshead.
Pictnredrome, Gloucester.
Regal, Grimsby.
Kingsway, Hadleigh.
Regal, Halifax.
Capitol, Hanley.
Rex, Hanworth.
Regal, Harrogate.
Dominion, Harrow.
Embassy, North Harrow.
Regal, Hounslow.
Granada, Hove.
Regal, Hull.
Regis, Hull.
Rex, Hull.
Royaltv, Hull.
Regal, 'Ilford.
Hippodrome, Ipswich.
Central, Kidderminster.
Gaiety, Leeds.
Ritz, Leeds.
Shaftesbury, Leeds.
Savoy, Leicester.
Trocadero, Leicester.
Regal, Leigh.
Regal, Lichfield.
Regal, Lincoln.
Savoy, Lincoln.
Astoria, Walton.
Carlton, Liverpool.
Coliseum, Walton.
Commodore, Liverpool.
Forum, Liverpool.
Gem, Liverpool.
Granada, Liverpool.
Coliseum, Liverpool.
Popular, Liverpool.
Regal, Norris Green.
Regent, Liverpool.
Victory, Kirkdale, Liverpool.
Regent, Tranmere.
Reo, Fazake^ey.
Victory, Walton.
Empire, Longton.
Marina, Lowestoft
Savoy, Luton.
Central, Maidstone.
Palace, Maidstone.
Ritz, Maidstone.
La Scala, Manchester.
Picture House, Ardwick.
Princes, Manchester.
Rialto, Broughton.
Premier, Cheetham Hill.
Savoy, Chorlton.
Regal, Levenshulme.
Playhouse, Miles Platting.
Claremont, Manchester.
Trafford Picture House,
Trafford.
New Royal, Openshaw.
Queen's, Openshaw.
Casino, Rusholme.
Forum, Wythenshawe.
Grand, Mansfield.
Elite, Middlesbrough.
Majestic, Mitcham.
Forum, Newbury.
Haymarket, Newcastle.
Savoy, Newcastle-under-Lyme .
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Olympia, Newport, Mon.
Savoy, Northampton.
Regent, Norwich.
Carlton, Nottingham.
Elite, Nottingham.
New Empress, Nottingham.
Hippodrome, Nuneaton.
Palladium, Oldham.
Langham, Pinner.
Plaza, Plymouth.
Royal, Plymouth.
Savoy, Portsmouth.
Theatre Royal, Preston.
Regal, Purley.
Central, Reading.
Granby, Reading.
Savoy, Reading.
Regal, Rochdale.
Ritz, Romford.
Metropole. Sherwood.
Capitol, St. Helens.
Savoy, St. Helens.
Regal, Salisbury.
Hippodrome, Sheffield.
Beacon, Smethwick.
Dominion, Southall.
Broadway, Southampton.
Forum, Southampton.
Regal, Southport.
Apollo, Southsea.
Savoy, South Shields.
Regal, Staines.
Empire, Stockton.
Globe, Stockton.
Majestic, Stoke.
Scala, Stourbridge.
Ritz, Sunderland.
Empress, Sutton Coldfield.
Savoy, Swindon.
Savoy, Teddington.
UNION
Rex, Tilehurst.
Regal, Torquay.
Regal, Tring.
Regal, Trowbridge
Regal, Twickenham.
Regal, Wakefield.
Capitol, Wallasey.
Ritz, Wallsend. '
Imperial, Walsall.
Palace, Walsall.
Savoy, Walsall.
Regal, Walton-on-Thames.
County, Warwick.
Lyric, Wellingborough.
Forum, West Hartlepool.
Coliseum, Whitley Bay.
Savoy, Wolverhampton.
Plaza', Worthing.
Regal, Wembley.
Regent, Yarmouth.
Regal, York.
Olympia, Cardiff.
Queen's, Cardiff.
Castle, Merthyr Tvdfil.
Palace, Arbroath.
Ritz, Cambuslang.
Bank, Clydebank.
Empire, Clydebank.
Palace, Clydebank.
Regal, Coatbridge.
Rialto, Dumbarton.
Regal, Dumfries.
Plaza, Dundee.
Lyceum, Edinburgh.
Regal, Edinburgh.
CINEMAS . For list of these halls
Ritz, Edinburgh.
Savoy, Stockbridge, Edinburgh.
Picture House, Falkirk.
Regal, Falkirk.
Playhouse, Galashiels.
Coliseum, Glasgow.
Grosvenor, Hillhead, Glasgow.
Ring's Cinema, Glasgow.
Mayfair, Battlefield, Glasgow.
Olympia, Bridgeton, Glasgow.
Phoenix Picture House, Glasgow.
Picture House, Dennistoun,
Gla sgow.
Picture House, Govanhill, Glas-
gow.
Picture Palace, Parkhead, Glas-
gow.
Plaza, Govan, Glasgow.
Princes, Springburn, Glasgow.
Regal, Glasgow.
Rex, Riddrie, Glasgow.
Rhul, Burnside, Glasgow.
Rialto, Cathcart, Glasgow.
Ritz, Oatlands, Glasgow.
Toledo, Muirend, Glasgow.
Waverley, Shawlands, Glasgow.
Regal, Greenock.
Regal, Hamilton.
Tower, Helensburgh.
George Picture House, Kil-
marnock.
Regal, Kilmarnock.
Palace, Kirkcaldy.
Regal, Kirkcaldy.
King's Montrose.
La Scala, Motherwell.
Rex, Motherwell.
Regal, Paisley.
Regal, Stirling.
Plaza, Wishaw.
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ABERTILLERY THEATRE8, LTD.— Booking
Office : Pavilion Theatre, Abertillery.
Chairman : Alfred Withers.
Managing Directors : Alfred Withers and
Jackson Withers.
Telephone : Abertillery 3.
Empreii Cinema, Abertillery
Gaiety, Abertillery.
Metropole, Abertillery.
Palace, Abertillery
Pavilion Theatre, Abertillery
ATKINSON PICTURES, LTD.— -Head OJfiss
9, North Road, St. Andrews, Bristol, 6.
Telephone : Bristol 44190.
Academy Cinema, Bristol.
Hotwells Cinema, Bristol.
Scala Cinema, Bristol.
Town Hall Cinema, Bedminster, Bristol.
Vestry Hall, Bristol.
BANCROFT, (H), CIRCUIT. — Head Office,
Hippodrome, Wisbech.
Telephone: Wisbech 116 and 532.
Empress, Chatteris.
Public Rooms, Ely.
Rex, Ely.
Hippodrome, Holbeach.
Hippodrome, Huntingdon.
New Hippodrome, March.
Regent, March.
City Cinema, Peterborough,
Empire, Wisbech.
Hippodrome, Wisbech.
BARBER'S CINEMA (Tunstallj LTD.— Head
Office : Palace, Tunstall, Staffs.
Managing Director: Alderman Geo. H.
Barber, J.P.
General Manager : Councillor G. L. Barber.
TeUphont: Hanley 7453-
Telegrams : Palace, Tunstall, Staffs.
Scala, Stony Stratford.
Palace, Tunstall.
Regent Hall, Tunstall.
Palace, Wolverton.
BEDFORD CINEMAS (1928), LTD. — Head
Office : 19, Castle Street, Liverpool 2.
Managing Director : John F. Wood.
Boohing Manager : W. J. McAree.
Telephone : Central 1544.
Telegrams : Logical, Liverpool .
Rialto, Bebington.
Plaza, Birkenhead.
Curzon, Old Swan, Liverpool.
Empire, Garston, Liverpool.
Mayfair, Aigburth, Liverpool.
Stella, Seaforth.
BOSTOCK CINEMA CIRCUIT.
45, Chevallier Street, Ipswich.
Managing Director: Douglas F. Bostock.
Booking Manager: Harry W. Pinchon.
Telephone : Ipswich 4036 and 51324.
Telegrams : Lekas, Ipswich.
Cinema, Attleborough.
Regal, Brightlingsea.
Cosy Cinema, Burnham Market.
Central, Bury St. Edmunds,
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Playhouse, Bury St. Edmuads.
Kinema, Coggeshall.
Empire, Dovercourt.
Palace, Dovercourt.
Regal, Dovercourt.
Regent, Dovercourt.
Kinema, Dunmow.
Regal, Framlingham.
Empire, Haverhill.
Playhouse, Haverhill.
Regal, Holt.
Regal, St. Ives.
Regal, S waff ham.
Regal, Watton.
Regal Cinema, Wells next Sea.
Park Cinema, Wells next Sea.
Regal, Wymondham.
Booked in conjunction : —
Regal, Littleport.
Comet, Mildenhall.
Kingsway, Newmarket.
BRANFORD'8 (V.) CIRCUIT. Head Office :
Gaiety Cinema, Whitehaven.
Telephone: Whitehaven 312.
Garrison Theatre, Catterick Camp
Ritz Cinema, Catterick Camp.
Cinema Kells, Whitehaven.
Gaiety, Whitehaven.
Queen's, Whitehaven.
JAMES BRENNAN'S THEATRES.— Head Office:
107, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness.
Proprietor: James Brennan.
General Manager : W. H. Colman.
Telephone: Barrow 990.
Telegrams: Brennan, Barrow.
Gaiety, Barrow.
Roxy, Carnforth.
Roxy, Dalton-in-Furness.
Palace, Denton Crescent, Hulme.
Oxford, Dukinfield.
Theatre Royal, Hyde.
Palladium, Kendal.
Roxy, Kendal.
St. George's, Kendal.
King's, Rochdale.
Prince's, Wigan.
JOSEPH AND HARRY BUXTON CIRCUIT. -
Head Office : Gaiety Theatre, Manchester
Managing Director : Harry Buxtok.
Gaiety, Barrow-in-Furness.
Regent Cinema, Blackburn.
Roxy, Blackburn.
Empire, Bradford.
Tatler Cinema, Bradford.
Hippodrome, Colne.
King's, Colne.
Savoy Super, Colne.
Roxy, Halifax.
Pavilion, Liverpool.
Junction Cinema, Manchester
Princess, Wigan.
CALEDONIAN ASSOCIATED CINEMAS, LTD.—
Registered Office: Royal Bank Buildings,
Drummond Street, Inverness.
Seattaries: Macandrew & Jenkins.
Telephone : Inverness 1.
Telegrams: Macandrew, Inverness.
Cinema, Crieff.
Playhouse, Dunbar.
Picture House, Elgin.
Playhouse, Elgin.
Empire Theatre, Inverness.
La Scala, Inverness.
Playhouse, Inverness.
Playhouse, Keith.
Playhouse, Montrose,
Kelburne Cinema, Paisley.
Playhouse, Peebles.
Playhouse, Perth.
Playhouse, Peterhead.
Breadalbane Hall, Wick.
Pavilion, Wick.
Fraserburgh Picture House, Ltd.
Playhouse, Fraserburgh.
Picture House, Fraserburgh.
Grantown Picture House Co.
Picture House, Grantown on-Spey
Highland Cinema Co., Ltd.
Playhouse, Buckie.
Playhouse, Huntly.
Regal, Lossiemouth.
Playhouse, Nairn.
Invergordon Picture House, Ltd.
Playhouse, Invergordon.
Kingussie Picture House, Co. Ltd.
Picture House, Kingussie.
Palace Cinema, Ltd.
Palace, Rothesay.
Regal, Rothesay.
Ritz Rothesay, Ltd.
Ritz, Rothesay.
Scottish Central Cinemas, Ltd
Regal, Dunfermline.
Mosspark Picture House, Glasgow.
Rio, Bearsden, Glasgow.
Rio, Kirkcaldy.
Rio, Rutherglen.
Scotts Empires, Ltd.
Playhouse, Dalkeith.
Pavilion, Dalkeith.
Empire, Dunbar.
Empire, Linlithgow.
Playhouse, North Berwick.
Empire, Peebles.
Playhouse, Penicuik.
Tain Picture House, Ltd.
Picture House, Tain.
CAPITAL AND PROVINCIAL NEW8
THEATRE8, LTD.— Head Office: 100,
Baker Street, London, W.1.
Telephone : Welbeck 0081-2.
Embassy, Notting Hill Gate, W.n.
Eros News Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i.
Victoria Station News Theatre.
Vogue, Stoke Newington.
Waterloo Station News Theatre.
World's News Theatre, Praed Street, W.2.
Tatler News Theatre, Liverpool.
Classic, Southampton.
CENTRAL PICTURE THEATRES (LINCOLN).
LTD.— Head Office : Mutual House, 23,
Albion Place, Leeds 1. Telephone:
Leeds 2069T-2. London Office : Princes
House, 190-195, Piccadilly, W.i. Telephone :
Regent 0652.
Forum, Leeds.
Central Cinema, Lincoln.
Exchange Cinema, Lincoln.
Grand Cinema, Lincoln.
Plaza Cinema, Lincoln.
Ritz Cinema, Lincoln.
CHE8HIRE COUNTY CINEMAS, LTD.— Head
Office : Empress Theatre, Runcorn.
Telephone: Runcorn 2291.
Pavilion, Northwich.
Plaza, Northwich.
Regal, Northwich,
Empress, Runcorn.
Scala, Runcorn.
Plaza, Widnes.
Premier. Widnes,
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CLAVERING & ROSE. — Head Office: 199,
Piccadilly, W.1.
Telephone: Regent 1146.
Cameo News Theatre, Piccadilly, W.i.
King's Cinema, Leyton.
Plaza, Leyton.
Empire, Walthimstow.
Cameo Cinema, Victoria Street, S.W.i.
Cameo News, Polytechnic, W.i.
CLAYTON, E. C— Bank Chambers, 70, The
Moor, Sheffield 1.
Telephone: Sheffield 24673.
Pavilion, Attercliffe, Sheffield.
Hoyland Cinema, near Barnsley.
Picture House, Douglas, I O.M.
Strand Cinema, Douglas, I.O.M.
Princess Theatre, Hoyland (near Barnsley).
Pavilion, Peel, Isle of Man
Strand Cinema, Port Erin, I.O.M.
Regal, RiWmarsh (near Rotl.erham).
Heeley Electric Theatre, Sheffield.
Oxford Picture Palace, Sheffield.
Palace, Woodseats, Sheffield.
CLIFTON CIRCUIT AND ASSOCIATED COM-
PANIES.—Head Office : Princes Chambers,
6, Corporation Street, Birmingham 2. (Under
the direction of S. W. Clift).
Registered Office : Harold Brown & Co.,
16, Devonshire Road, Birmingham 19
{Phone: Nor. 0806).
General Manager : K. F. Jones.
Telephone : Mid. 0283/4.
Broadway, Walham Green, S.W.
Beaufort, Ward End, Birmingham.
Grove Cinema, Birmingham.
Rock, Saltley, Birmingham.
Clifton, Coseley, Wolverhampton.
Clifton, Evesham.
Beacon, Great Barr.
Clifton, Leamington Spa.
Kegal, Leamington Spa.
Regent, Leamington Spa.
Scala, Leamington Spa.
Clifton, Leominster.
Clifton, Ludlow.
Clifton, Lye.
Clifton, Sedgley, Wolverhampton.
Picture House, Stratford-on-Avon.
Classic, Walsall.
Empire, Walsall.
New Cinema, Warwick.
Regal, Wednesfield.
Clifton, Wellington, Salop.
Regal, Wells, Somerset.,
Clifton, Wolverhampton.
Theatre Royal, Wolverhampton.
Also Controlling :
Clifton, Perry Barr.
Rosum, Walsall.
Clifton, West Bromwich.
COOPER (OWEN) THEATRES. Office George
Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Telephone : Hadleigh 81.
Majestic, Ely.
Palaca, Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Central, Ipswich.
Plaza, Manningtree.
Plaza, Sible Hedingham.
CORNWALL CIRCUIT, LTD. — Head Office :
" Deauville," 786, Newport Road, Rumney
Hill, Cardiff.
Telephone: St. Mellons 174.
King's Cinema, Camborne.
Scala Cinema, Camborne.
Pavilion Cinema, Newquay.
Victoria Cinema, Newquay.
Regal Cinema, Penzance.
Savoy Cinema, Penzance.
Gem Cinema, Redruth.
Regal Cinema, Redruth.
Plaza Cinema, Truro.
COX CINEMA CO., LTD.— Offices : Regal House,
Biggleswade, Beds.
Telephone : Biggleswade 2230.
Zonita, Ampthill.
Empire, Biggleswade.
Regal, Biggleswade.
Priory, Royston.
Victory, Sandy.
DANILO CINEMA CIRCUIT.— Head Office:
Danilo Cinema, Quinton, Birmingham, 32.
Managing Director: — M. Dent.
Telephone : Woodgate 2562.
Danilo, Brierley Hill.
Danilo, Cannock.
Danilo, Hinckley.
Danilo, Longbridge.
Danilo, Quinton.
Danilo, Redditch.
Danilo, Stoke-on-Trent.
Danilo, Stourbridge.
D. & R. CINEMAS.— Offices: 12, Summerleaze
Park, Yeovil.
Props. : F. C. Dacombe & S. F. Raymond.
Jubilee Hall, Ditcheat.
Cinema, Langport.
Parish Hall Cinema, Charlton Horethorne,
Sherborne.
Assembly Rooms Cinema, Somerton.
Parish Hall Cinema, Tintinhull, Yeovil.
J. DAVIS CIRCUIT.— Address : 147, Wardouc
Street, London, W.1.
Telephone: Gerrard 14 16.
Golden Domes, Camberwell.
Electric Palace, Deptford.
Broadway Cinema, East Ham.
Grand Palace, Poplar.
Corinth Cinema, Hayes.
CHARLES K. DEEMING CIRCUIT. — Address :
Grand Cinema, Coalville.
Managing Director: Charles K. Deeming.
Telephone : Coalville 56.
Telegrams: Deeming, Coalville.
Grand Cinema, Coalville.
Regal Cinema, Coal/ille.
Rex, Coalville.
Empire Cinema, Loughborough.
Theatre Royal, Loughborough.
Victory Cinema, Loughborough.
Plaza Cinema, Rugeley.
TRUEMAN DICKEN CINEMAS. — Head Office :
" Pix," Dymboro Ave., Midsomer Norton
nr. Bath.
General Manager : Trueman Dicken.
Telephone : Midsomer Norton 217.
Majestic, Burnham-on-Sea.
Ritz, Burnham-on-Sea.
Palladium, Midsomer Norton.
Palace, Radstock.
Regal Cinema, Shepton Mallet.
EAGLE PICTUREDROMES, LTD. — Registered
Office : County Playhouse, King Street,
Wigan.
Telephone : Wigan 3476.
Palace, Atherton.
Savoy, Atherton.
Carlton, Pemberton.
Queen's Theatre, Pemberton.
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Palace, Piatt Bridge
County Playhouse, Wigan.
Gidlow Picture House, Wigan.
Lyme House Cinema, Prescot. (Lyme House
Cinemas, Ltd.)
Palace, Prescot. {Lyme House Cinemas, Ltd )
Rivoli, St. Helens. {County Playhouses, Ltd.)
Majestic, Tyldesley. ( Union Playhouses, Ltd.)
EBBW VALE THEATRES, LTD. Offices : The
New Plaza, Ebbw Vale, Mon.
Telephone: Ebbw Vale 41.
Astoria, Ebbw Vale.
Coliseum, Cwm, Ebbw Vale.
New Plaza, Ebbw Vale.
Palace, Ebbw Vale.
White House, Ebbw Vale.
ELITE AND COLISEUM CINEMAS (BRAD-
FORD), LTD, AND ASSOCIATED COM-
PANIES.—Registered Office : Elite Cinema,
Toller Lane, Bradford.
Telephone: Bradford 3376.
Arcadian Cinema, Bradford.
Coliseum, Bradford.
Elite Cinema, Bradford.
Glenroyal Cinema, Horsforth, Leeds.
Glenroyal Cinema, Shipley.
HERBERT ELTON. -Head Office : Commerce
Chambers, Elite Buildings, Nottingham.
Telephone: Nottingham 2273 1 4.
Empire, Alfreton.
Majestic, Beeston.
Tudor, West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Gloria, Chaddesden.
Empire, Heanor.
Astoria, Lenton Abbey, Notts.
Forum, Apsley, Nottingham.
Majestic, Retford.
Ritz, Retford.
Roxy, Retford.
Empire Ripley.
Victory, Stapleford.
Kings, Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Portland, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Tivoli , Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Lido, West Ealing.
4. F. EMERY CINEMA CIRCUIT.— Head Office?
Midland Bank House, 26, Cross Strett,
Manchester.
Booking Manager: F. R. Emery.
Telephone : Blackfriars 7876.
Regent, Bradford.
Shakespeare Cinema, Cheetham Hill.
Palace Cinema, Collyhurst.
Savoy Cinema, Darwen.
Peoples Hall, Denton.
Lyceum Cinema, Huddersheld.
College Cinema, Hulme, Manchester.
Luxor Cinema, Hulme, Manchester.
Lyceum Cinema, Hulme, Manchester.
Hippodrome Theatre, Hyde.
Market Street Cinema, Manchester.
Oxford Street Cinema, Manches-ter.
Theatre Royal, Manchester.
New Palace, Nuneaton.
Savoy Cinema, Oldbury
Empress Picture House, Pendleton.
Royal Cinema, Pendleton.
Scala Cinema, Pendleton.
Princess Cinema, Peterborough.
Dominion Theatre, Salford.
Rex Cinema, Salford.
Regal Cinema, Sheffield.
Star Cinema, Sheffield.
Wicker Cinema, Sheffield.
Plaza, Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea.
Adelphi Cinema, Swinton.
Plaza Cinema, Swinton.
Palace Cinema, Walkden.
Picture Hall, Weaste.
Queen's Cinema, West Bromwich.
St. George's Cinema, West Bromwich.
Empire Cinema, Westhoughton.
GAUMONT- BRITISH PICTURE CORPORA-
TION, LTD., & ASSOCIATED C0MPANIE8,
Offices : 142/150, Wardour Street,
London, W.I.
Telephone: Gerrard 9292.
Telegrams : Gaupicor, Rath, London.
Theatre Management Offices : 123, Regent
Street, London, W.1.
Publicity Offices : 52, Haymarket, London,
S.W.1.
Telephone : Regent 8080.
Telegrams : Procinthe, Piccy, London.
Accounts : Newcombes, Crediton, Devon.
Telephone : Crediton 262.
Chairman : J. Arthur Rank, D.L., J. P.
Managing Director : Mark Ostrer.
London.
Tatler, Charing Cross Road.
Pavilion, Marble Arch.
Astoria, Charing Cross Road.
Gaumont, Haymarket.
Dominion, Tottenham Court Road.
New Gallery, Regent Street.
Tivoli, Strand.
New Victoria, Vauxhall Bridge Road.
News Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue (closed).
Pavilion, Lavender Hill.
Picture House, Dalston.
Ambassador, Hendon.
Gaumont, Lewisham.
Pavilion, Shepherd's Bush.
Gaumont, Streatham.
Gaumont, Carshalton.
Grand, Canning Town (closed).
Cinema, Canning Town.
Queen's Hall, Rushey Green.
Queen's Hall, Cricklewood.
Grand Kinema, Edgware Road.
New Bohemia, Finchley.
Gaumont, Finchley.
Cinema, Hoxton.
Ye Olde Varieties, Hoxton (closed).
Princes Playhouse Kennington (closed).
New Cross Kinema, New Cross.
Palmadium, Palmers Green.
King's Hall, Penge.
Lion, Rotherhithe (closed).
Broadway Super Cinema, Stratford.
Imperial Playhouse, Stratford (closed).
Super Cinema, West Kensington (closed)
Pavilion, Balham (closed).
Palladium, Balham (closed).
Rink Cinema, Clapton (closed).
Hippodrome, Crouch End (closed).
Imperial Picture Theatre, Highbury.
Gaumont, Holloway.
Empire, Holloway (closed).
Blue Hall, Islington.
Blue Hall Annexe, Islington (closed).
Angel, Islington.
Gaumont, Camden Town.
Hippodrome, Camden Town (closed).
Majestic, Clapham.
Shakespeare Theatre, Clapham Junction (closed) .
Super, Stamford Hill.
Regent, Stamford Hill.
Palace, Kilburn (closed).
Grange, Kilburn.
Savoy, Leyton.
Picture House, Old Kent Road.
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Palace, Putney.
Palace, Southall.
Palace, Wandivorth.
Globe, Acton.
Gaumont, Chelsea.
Premier, East Ham.
Pavilion, Hackney.
Gaumont, Hammersmith.
Palace, Kentish Town.
Coronet, Notting Hill.
Gaumont, Peckham.
Tower, Peckham.
Tower Annexe, Peckham
(closed).
Rink, Sydenham (closed)
Palace, Tottenham
Red Hall, Walham Green.
Gaumont, Bromley.
Palais de Luxe, Bromley
(closed).
Gaumont, Chadwell Heath.
Super, Ilford.
Palladium, Ealing.
Rink, Finsbury Park.
Cinema, King's Cross.
Gaumont, Wood Gre?n.
Surrey County Cinema, Sutton.
Picture House, Maida Vale
(closed).
Gaumont, Southend.
Circuit " B."
Bournemouth, Regent.
Brighton, Academy.
Regent.
Bristol, New Palace.
Regent (closed).
Chatham, Electric.
Palace.
Chichester, Gaumont.
Plymouth, Gaumont.
Palladium (closed).
Savoy (closed).
Portsmouth, Regent.
Rochester, Majestic.
Southampton, Empire.
Sojthsea, Plaza.
Division 3.
Birmingham, Gaumont Palace.
West End.
Burslem, Coliseum.
Burton, Electric.
Colchester, Hippodrome.
Coventry, Gaumont Palac?.
Dudley, Criterion.
Empire (closed).
Regent.
Handsworth, Villa Cross.
Hanley, Empire.
Regent.
Harborne, Picture House.
Ipswich, Regent.
Kettering, Electric.
Leicester, City Cinema.
Picture House.
Luton, Palace.
Northampton, Exchange.
Norwich, Haymarket.
Peterborough, Broadway.
Redditch, Gaumont Palace.
Smethwick, Electric, Cape Hill.
Rink.
Stoke, Hippodrome.
Walsall, Picture House.
Wednesbury, Gaumont.
Willenhall, Picture House.
Wolverhampton, Queen's.
Gaumont Palace.
Scala.
Worcester, Gaumont.
Division 4.
Ashton-under-Lyne, Majestic.
Barnsley, Empire.
Princess.
Bradford, Morley Street Kinema.
New Victoria.
St. George's Hall.
Derby, Gaumont.
Gainsborough, Grand.
Glossop, Empire.
Grimsby, Savoy.
Halifax, Electric.
Picture, House.
Leigh, Palace.
Manchester, Corona.
Gaumont palace.
Mansfield, Empire.
Rock.
Nottingham, Grand.
Hippodrome.
Mechanics Hall,
oaltaire. Picture House.
Sheffield, Regent.
Sovverby Bridge, Electiic.
Wakefield, Carlton.
Empire.
Division 5.
Birkenhead, Gaumont.
Queen's.
Super.
Chester, Gaumont Palace.
Majestic.
Music Hall.
Egremont, Gaumont Palace.
Liverpool, Bedford, Walton.
Beresford.
Broadway, Bootle (closed).
Cameo.
Casino.
Corona. Gt. Crosby.
Empress, Tue Brook.
Gaumont, Anfield.
Gaumont, Princes Park.
Grand.
Hippodrome.
Magnet, Wavertree.
Plaza.
Rialto.
Rivoli, Aigburth.
Savoy.
Trocadeio.
Morecambe, Tower.
New Brighton, Tiocadero.
Preston, New Victoria.
Seacombe, Marina.
Southport, Palladium.
Division 6.
Darlington, Alhambra.
Arcade.
Court.
Doncaster, Gaumont Palace.
Gateshead, Palace.
Scala.
Harrogate, Scala.
Hull, Holderness Hall.
Leeds, Assembly Rooms.
Gaumont.
Majestic Cinema.
Pavilion.
Scala.
Middlesbrough, Gaumont Palace
Hippodrome.
Pavilion .
Newcastle-on-Tyne, New West-
gate.
Pavilion .
Queen's Hall.
North Shields, Borough.
Princes.
South Shields, Scala.
Sunderland, Havelock.
King's (closed).
Palace.
Wallsend, Borough.
West Hartlepool, Picture House.
Whitlev Bay, Empire.
York, Electric.
Picture House.
St. George's Hall.
Division 7.
Aberdeen, Picture House.
Alloa, Gaumont.
Ayr, Picture House.
Belfast, Classic.
Bellshill, Picture House.
Coatbridge, Picture House.
Dundee, King's.
Edinburgh, New Picture House.
New Victoria.
Regent.
Rutland Square.
St. Andrew's Square.
Falkirk, Pavilion.
Glasgow, Ascot, Anniesland.
Cineiama.
Parade, Dennistoun.
Florida.
Capitol, Ibiox.
New Savoy.
Tivoli, Paitick.
Pictuie House.
Hamilton, La Scala.
Kiikcaldy, Rialto.
Leith, Capitol.
Motherwell, Pavilion.
Perth, Alhambra.
Cinerama.
Wish aw, Cinema.
Division 8.
Barnstaple, Gaumont Palace.
Caidiff, Empiie.
Cheltenham, Gaumort Palace.
Chepstow, Gaumont.
Chippenham, Gaumont.
Cindeifoid, Palace.
Ciiencestei, Pictuie House.
Doichestei, Palace.
Exetei, Gaumont Palace.
Palladium (closed).
Fiome, Gaumont.
Ilfracombe, Scala.
Lydney, Picture House
Monmouth, Pictuie House.
Newpoit, Coliseum.
Salisbury, Gaumont Palace.
New Picture House.
Stroud, Gaumont.
Swindon, Palace.
Regent.
Taunton, Gaumont Palace.
Trowbridge, Gaumont.
Weston-super-Mare, Regent.
Weymouth, Regent Cinema.
Belle Vue.
Yeovil, Gaumont Palace.
Gaumont Super Cinemas, Ltd
Bermondsey, irocette.
E dm or tor ,' Regal.
Elephart and Castle, Troradero.
Kilburr, State.
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Maida Vale, Palace (closed).
Norwood, Regal.
Oldham, Gaumont.
Stepney, Troxy.
Watford, Gaumont.
Guernsey, Gaumont Palace (enemy occupation).
Lyric Picture House (enemy occupation).
Jersey Opera House (enemy occupation).
GOODALL'S PICTURES (1931) LTD.— Regis tsr«0
Office : Albion Street, Cleckheaton.
Secretary : Percy Goodall.
Telephone : Cleckheaton 224.
Telegrams : Palace, Cleckheaton.
Picture Palace, Dudley Hill, Bradford.
Picture Palace, Cleckheaton.
Savoy Picture House, Cleckheaton.
Pavilion, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury.
Picture Palace, Heckmondwike.
J. GRAHAM. — Head Office : Carlton House,
26, Blythswood Square, Glasgow.
Telephone : Douglas 2128.
Carlton, Glasgow.
Palladium, Pollokshaws, Glasgow.
Picture House, Possil Park, Glasgow.
Picture House, Springburn, Glasgow.
Roxy Theatre. Maryhill, Glasgow.
Standard, Partick, Glasgow.
S. GRAHAM Head Office : Oxford House,
Oxford Street, Nottingham.
Telephone: Nottingham 40326.
Palace, Bulwell, Nottingham.
Forum, Derby.
Cosy, Heanor.
Ritz, Ilkeston.
Regent, Kimberley.
King's Cinema, Kirkby-in-Ashfield.
Ritz, Langley Mill.
Scala Cinema, Long Eaton.
Cosy, Netherneld.
Roxy, Northampton.
Adelphi, Bulwell, Nottingham.
Capitol, Radford, Nottingham.
Curzon, Nottingham.
Grove, Nottingham.
Regal, Carlton, Nottingham.
Ritz, Carlton, Nottingham.
Roxy, Nottingham.
Rio, Sneinton, Nottingham.
Palace Cinema, Stapleford.
Regal, Staveley.
Metropole, Westcliff-on-Sea.
GRANADA THEATRES, LTD.— Offices : 36,
Golden Square, London, W.I.
Telephone: Geirard 3554.
Telegrams: Berdarold, Piccy, London.
Granada, Bedford.
Granada, North Cheam.
Granada, Clapham.
Granada, East Ham.
Granada, Greenford.
Granada, Greenwich.
Granada, Harrow.
Granada, Kingston.
Granada, Maidstone.
Granada, Mansfield.
Granada, Shrewsbury.
Granada, Slough.
Granada, Sutton.
Granada, Tooting.
Granada, Walthamstow.
Granada, W.'indsworth Road.
Granada, Welling.
Granada, Willesden.
Jranada, Woolwich.
Century, Cheam.
County, Shrewsbury.
Cinema, Loughton.
Empire, Bedford.
Empire, Edmonton.
Empire, Shrewsbury.
King's, Shrewsbury.
Hippodrome, Mansfield.
Kinema, Plumstead.
Kinema, West Ham.
Plaza, Rugby.
Regal, Oswestry.
Regal, Rugby.
Regent, Rugby.
Rialto, nnfield.
Rialto, Leytonstone.
GRATTON, S. A., AND SON. -Address : 9
McFarlane Street, Glasgow. E.
Telephone : Bell 2214-5.
King's Theatre, Bridgeton, Glasgow.
Plaza, Bridgeton, Glasgow.
Grafton Picture House, Glasgow.
Pavilion, Kilsyth.
GRAVES CINEMAS, LTD. -Registered Offie*
Athenaeum Buildings, Maryport, Cumber-
land.
Joint Managing Directors : James Graves
and J. Graves.
Telephone: Maryport 16.
Carlton, Maryport.
Empire Maryport.
Carnegie Hall, Workington.
Opera House, Workington.
Oxford, Workington.
Ritz, Workington
Theatre Royal, Workington.
Also Booking Control : —
Grand Cinema, Cockermouth.
Alhambra, Penrith.
GREEN, GEORGE, LTD.— Head Office: 11,
Renfrew Street, Glasgow, C.
Telephone: Douglas 5481.
Playhouse, Ayr.
Pavilion, Bathgate.
Rex Cinema, Campbeltown.
Playhouse, Dundee.
La Scala, Dunoon.
Bedford Picture House, S.S. Glasgow.
Piccuredrome, Gorbals, Glasgow.
Playhouse, Renfield Street, Glasgow .
Strathclyde Cinema, Glasgow.
Cinema, Tollcross, Glasgow.
Picturedrome, Irvine.
Pavilion, Johnstone.
Rex Cinema, Lockerbie.
Cinema, Rutherglen.
Playhouse, Wishaw.
LE8LIE GREENE CIRCUIT. — Head Office: 7.
Elliot Street, Liverpool.
Telephone : Royal 7538.
Telegrams : Royal 7538 Liverpool.
London Offices: West End — Suite 17, 18,
Charing Cross Road, W.C.2, and 128,
Nightingale Lane, London, S.W.12.
Telephone : Battersea 2647.
Metropole Theatre, Bootle.
Carlton Rooms, Liverpool.
Hope Hall, Liverpool.
Ritz Rink, Liverpool.
Walton Vale Picture House, Liverpool.
I. R. GROVE CIRCUIT. Head Office : Regal
Theatre, Nirth Bridge Straet, Bathgate.
Telephone : Broxburn 42.
Regal, Armadale.
Star, Armadale.
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Cinema, Bathgate.
Regal, Bathgate.
Star, Bo'ness.
Picture House, Broughty Ferry.
Regal, Broughty Ferry.
Star, Lochore.
Regal, West Calder.
PHILIP M. HANMER (Regent Enterprises, Ltd.).
— Office : 51a, Rodney Street, Liverpool.
Telephone: Day, Royal 4452. Night, Royal
6290.
Tivoli, Buckley.
Queens, Formby.
Grand, Frodsham.
Derby, Liverpool.
Gaiety, Liverpool.
Prince of Wales, Liverpool.
Swan, Liverpool.
Cromwell, Manchester.
Oxford, St. Helens.
Palladium, St. Helens.
Scala, St. Helens.
Empire Picture House, Wrexham.
Glynn Picture House, Wrexham.
HILL CINEMA CIRCUIT (Cornwall). Head
Office : Palace Theatre, Truro Cornwall.
Telephone: Truro 2167.
Palace Theatre, Truro, C.
Palace Theatre, Bodmin, C.
Palace Theatre, Camborne, C.
Troy Cinema, Fowey, C.
Palace Theatre, St. Blazey, C.
Flora Theatre, Helston, C.
E. J. HINGE CIRCUIT.— Head Office : 147/149,
Northumberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Telephone : Newcastle- on-Tyne 20317.
Telegrams : " Hinge," Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Grand, Benwell.
Rialto, Benwell.
Empire, Blaydon-on-Tyne.
Grand, Byker.
Hippodrome, Cleator Moor.
Hippodrome, Darlington.
Globe, Durham.
Corona, Felling-on-Tyne.
Regal, Fenham, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Ritz, Forest Hall.
Marina, Fulwell, Sunderland.
Globe, Gosforth.
Lyric, Grange town -on-Tees.
Coliseum, Morpeth.
Gaiety, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Tatler, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Hippodrome, New Silksworth.
Rio, Prudhoe.
Palace, Redcar.
Empire, Shotton Colliery.
Millfield, Sunderland.
Lyric, Throckley.
HULL CINEMAS, LTD.— Temporary Office:
Criterion Theatre, George Street.
Managing Director : Brinley Evans.
Telephone: Hull 15315.
Winter Gardens, Bridlington.
Cinema Palace, Gooie.
Tower, Goole.
Plaza, Hessle.
Carlton, Hull.
Cleveland, Hull.
Criterion, Hull.
Dorchester, Hull.
Langham, Hull.
Monica, Hull.
National, Hull.
Priory, Hull.
Savoy, Hull.
West Park, Hull.
ISLE OF WIGHT THEATRES, LTD. Book-
ing Office : Theatre Royal, Ryde, I.O.W.
Booking and General Manager : P. J. Milsom.
Telephone : Ryde 2387.
Royalty, Cowes.
Kings, East Cowes.
Regent, Freshwater.
Grand, Newport.
Scala, Ryde.
Theatre Royal, Ryde
Queen's, Sandown.
Gaiety, Ventnor.
Rex, Ventnor.
JACKSONS' AMU8EMENTS, LTD. — Head
Office : Newgate Chambers, Rochdale.
Managing Director : J. J. McCracken.
Booking Manager : John R. Killeya.
Telephone: Rochdale 4451-2.
Empire Theatre, Bacup.
Ceylon Cinema, Rochdale.
Empire, Rochdale.
Hippodrome, Rochdale.
Rialto, Rochdale.
And North British Entertainments, Lid.
Rialto, Blackburn.
Langworthy Picturedrome, Ltd.
Langworthy Picturedrome, Seedley, Salford
Olympia, Blackburn.
New Central, Blackburn.
ARTHUR JACOB'S CINEMA CIRCUIT.
Address : Alhambra, Shotton, Flints.
Alhambra Shotton.
Ritz, Shotton.
Palace, Farndon.
Empire, Blaenau Festiniog.
Forum, Blaenau Festiniog.
Park, Blaenau Festiniog.
BEN JAY'S CIRCUIT. Head Office : 111a,
Wardour Street, London, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 4668.
Regent, Holloway Road, N.7.
Empire, Great Yarmouth.
Gem, Great Yarmouth.
De Luxe, Hastings.
Hippodrome, Lowestoft.
Palace, Lowestoft.
Elite, St. Leonards.
Metropole, Westcliff-on-Sea.
J. H. L. THEATRES, LTD. AND ASSOCIATED
COMPANIES. Address : Wallace House,
113-117, Wardour Street, London, W.1.
General and Booking Manager: B. E.
Fortesque.
Telephone: Gerrard 1363/4.
Capitol, Caterham.
Dominion, East Barnet.
Radion, Laindon.
Luxor, Lancing.
Ritz, Potters Bar.
Regal, Rayleigh.
Pavilion, St. Neots.
Savoy, Totton.
Onyx, Wisbech.
J.O.G.S. CINEMAS. — Registered Offices : Mutual
House, 23, Albion Place, Leeds 1,
Telephone: Leeds 20691/2.
J. Segelman :
Plaza Cinema, Batley.
Victoria Cinema, Batley.
Greengates Cinema, Bradford.
Central Cinema, Harrogate.
Empire Cinema, Normanton.
Grand Cinema, Normanton.
Empire Cinema, Rawdon.
Picture House, Woodlands.
G. Segelman :
Central Picture Theatres (Lincoln), Ltd.
Yorks & Lines Picture Houses, Ltd.
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C. S. JOSEPH CIRCUIT. — Offices : 74, Salisbury
Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13,
Telephone : South 1238.
Managing Director: C. S. Joseph.
Savoy Cinema, Bilston.
Theatre Royal, Bilston.
Forum Cinema, Bradley.
Palace Cinema, Great Bridge.
Haven Cinema, Stourport-on-Severn.
Palace Cinema, Wednesbury.
Rialto Cinema, Wednesbury.
Coliseum, Wolverhampton.
Olympia, Wolverhampton.
A. B. KING. — Office : 190, West Regent Street,
Glasgow, C.2.
Telephones: Douglas 1105 and 1196.
Telegrams : Kenafilm, Glasgow.
Cinema, Airdrie.
Strand, Alexandria.
Orient, Ayr.
Rio, Pearsden, Glasgow.
Centrai, Broxburn.
Playhouse, Buckie.
La Scala, Clydebank.
Cinema, Coatbridge.
Picture House, Cowdenbeath.
' '.inema , Crieff.
Playhouse, Dalkeith.
Pavilion, Dalkeith.
Lyceum, Dumfries.
Empire, Dunbar.
Playhouse, Dunbar.
Alhambra, Dunfermline.
Regal, Dunfermline.
Picture House, Elgin.
Playhouse, Elgin.
Playhouse, Fraserburgh.
Picture House, Fraserburgh.
Astoria Picture House, Glasgow.
Bedford, Glasgow.
Cambridge Cinema, Glasgow.
Casino, Townhead, Glasgow.
Elder Picture House, Govan, Glasgow.
Elephant, Shawlands, Glasgow.
Embassy, Shawlands, Glasgow.
Gaiety, Anderston. Glasgow.
Hampden, Crosshill, Glasgow.
La Scala, Glasgow.
Lome Cinema, Ibrox, Glasgow.
Lyceum, Govan, Glasgow.
Mosspark Picture House, Glasgow.
New Grand, Cowcaddens, Glasgow.
Regent, Glasgow.
Rosevale Cinema, Partick, Glasgow.
Seamore, Glasgow.
Cinema, Grantown-on-Spey.
B. B. Cinema, Greenock
La Scala, Helensburgh.
Palace, Huntly.
Playhouse, Invergordon.
Empire, Inverness.
La Scala, Inverness.
Playhouse, Inverness.
Palace, Keith.
Playhouse, Keith.
Empire, Kilmarnock.
Plaza, Kilmarnock.
Picture House, Kingussie.
Rio, Kirkcaldy.
Regal, Lanark
Gaiety Theatre, Leith.
Empire, Linlithgow
Opera House, Lochgeliy.
Regal, Lossiemouth.
Palace, Methil.
Playhouse, Montrose.
Playhouse, Nairn.
Playhouse, North Berwick.
Kelburne, Paisley.
La Scala, Paisley.
Empire, Peebles.
Playhouse, Peebles.
Playhouse, Penicuik.
Playhouse, Perth.
Playhouse, Peterhead.
Eclipse Pictures, Port Glasgow.
Broadway Cinema, Prestwick,
Palace, Rothesay.
Regal, Rothesay.
Ritz, Rothesay.
Rio, Rutherglen.
Cinema, St. Andrews.
Countess Cinema, Saltcoats.
Picture House, Tain.
Breadalbane Hall, Wick.
Pavilion, Wick.
LAURIE CINEMA, LTD.— Office : 5, Norrice Lea,
London, N.2.
Coliseum, East Ham.
Academy, Leytonstone.
State, Leytonstone.
Imperial Playhouse, Notting Hill.
Newpark, Shepherd's Bush.
Savoy, Willesden Green.
Regent, Walton-on-Thames.
LEVY CIRCUIT.- Office : Liverpool Chams
Feature Film Co., Ltd., 9, Ranelagh Straei,
Liverpool, 1.
Managing Director : Alfred Levy.
Telephone : Royal 5675.
Claughton Picture House, Birkenhead.
Futurist, Birmingham.
Scala, Birmingham.
Futurist, Liverpool.
Lido, Liverpool.
Scala, Liverpool
Scala Middlesbrough.
Scala, Nuneaton.
LION CINEMATOGRAPH Co., LTD. — Office :
43, Whitcomb Street, Leicester Square,
London, W.C.2.
Directors : Morris M. Levy and B. Harris,
Telephone: Whitehall 7404.
Astoria Cinema. Levton, E.15.
Capitol, Mill Hill, N.W.7.
Central Cinema, Upper Tooting, S.W.17.
Northfleet Cinema, Kent.
Strathcona, Northfleet, Kent.
LONDON & DISTRICT CINEMAS, LTD.—
Registered Office : Capitol Cinema, Church
Street, Epsom, Surrey.
Managing Director : R. B. Wainwright.
Telephone : Epsom 9876.
Telegrams : Londicines, Epsom.
Globe Theatre ,Clapham.
Imperial Theatre, Clapham Junction.
Capitol, Epsom.
Alcazar, Hounslow.
Plaza, Plumstead.
Pavilion, Aylesbury.
Exchange Theatre, Chichester.
LONDON & PROVINCIAL CINEMAS, LTD.,
and ASSOCIATED COMPANIES. Offices :
150, Southampton Row, W.C.1.
Hermitage Cinema, Ascot.
Ritz Cinema, Crantield.
Savoy, Folkestone.
Grove Cinema, Hythe.
Cinema, Radlett.
Tivoli Cinema, Raunds.
Rex Cinema, Sandgate.
Palace, Shoeburyness.
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Plaza Cinema, Thrapston.
Capitol, Tonbridge.
Pavilion, Tonbridge.
Ritz. Tonbridge.
MAJE8TIC THEATRES CORPORATION, LTD.
— Registered Office : 11, Ironmonger Lane,
London, E.C.2.
Chairman: R. H. Powis.
Majestic Theatre, High Wycombe.
Majestic Theatre, Mitcham.
Majestic Theatre, Staines.
Majestic Theatre, Wembley.
Majestic Theatre, Woodford.
MARKS CIRCUIT CINEMAS. — Head Office :
326, Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester 8.
Proprietors : M. Marks, S. H. Marks and
P. Marks.
Telephone: Collyhurst 2133.
Golden Domes, Camberwell.
New Grand, Camberwell.
Broadway, East Ham.
Rio, Forest Gate.
Grand, Heme Hill.
Empire, Hounslow.
Greengate, Plaistow.
Xaborhood, Sydenham.
Carlton, Tottenham Court Road.
Majestic, Tottenham Court Road.
Carlton, Bexhiil.
Regal Cinen a, Alderley Edge.
New Palladium, Mill Hill, Blackburn.
Savoy Cinema, Blackburn.
Devonshire Cinema, Broughton, Salford.
Embassy, Broughton, Salford.
Plaza, Darlington.
Empire, Derby
Grand Cinema, .Great Harwood.
Butler, Manchester.
Casino Cinema, Oldham.
Regent Cinema, Tipton.
Palace, Westhoughton.
Picture House, Whitley Bay.
W. R. MARSHALL —Head Office : 178, West-
gate Road, Newcastle.
Managing Director : W. R. Marshall.
Secretary : R. McDonald Broughton.
General Manager : A.Ives.
Telephone : Newcastle 27451.
New Picture House, Forest Hall
Raby Grand, Newcastle.
Plaza, South Shields.
Bromarsh, Sunderland.
Crown Electric, Tyne Dock.
Imperial Picture House, Tvne Dock
Queen's Hall, Wallsend.
A. G. MATTHEWS.— Head Office : 8, Overwood
Drive, Glasgow, S.4.
Telephone : Merrylee 2317.
Picture House, Banff.
Playhouse, Fort William
Victoria Cinema, Inverurie.
Cinema, Lerwick.
Cinema House, Motherwell.
Cinema House, Oban.
Playhouse, Oban.
Picture House, Thurso.
MAYFAIR CIRCUIT (CONTROL), LTD.
64, Pari: street, W.I.
Telephone : Mayfair 8262 (15 lines).
Rex, Bethnal Green, E.2.
Mayfair, Caledonian Road, N.7.
Imperial, Tottenham.
Broadway, Deptford.
Picture House, Ley ton,
Ritz, Billericav.
Park, Bristol. '
Rex, Cambridge
Scala, Dawlish.
Exchange, Dereham.
Swimming Pool, Dereham.
Regent, Downham Market.
Pavilion, Emsworth.
Forum, Exmouth.
Grand, Exmouth.
Regal, Exmouth.
Savoy, Exmouth.
Central, Folkestone.
Empire, Halstead.
Capitol, Hunstanton
Waverley, New Milton.
Regal, Odiham.
Grand, Sidmouth.
Rodway, Sidmouth.
Regal, Soham.
New Regent, Soham
Empire, Swindon.
Carlton, Teignmouth
Riviera, Teignmouth.
Picture House, Tyseley.
Carlton, Wickford.
MEDWAY CINEMAS, LTD. — Registered Office .
Waimar House, 288, Regent Street, London,
W.I.
General Manager : E. L. Manches.
Telephone : Langham 2677.
Gem, Dartford.
Rialto, Dartford.
Scala, Dartford.
State, Dartford.
State, Grantham.
State, Sydenham .
Albany, Upper Norwooo.
Rialto, Upper Norwood.
Capitol, Wembley.
CHAS. P. METCALFE.— Office : 58, Street Lane,
Leeds 8. Telephone : Leeds 64352.
Pavilion, Barnsley.
Hippodrome, Selby.
Hippodrome, Stockton-on-Tees.
Gaiety, West Hartlepool.
Regal, West Hartlepool.
MEXBOROUGH THEATRES, LTD. - Registered
Office : Empire, Swinton Road, Mexborough.
Managing Director : J. J. Woffinden.
Telephone: Mexborough 3108.
Empire, Mexborough.
Majestic, Mexborough.
Oxford, Mexborough.
Roxy, Swinton.
Grand Theatre, Wath-on-Dearne.
J. B. MILNE THEATRES.— Head Office :
Bannerman House, 27, South Tay Street,
Dundee.
Managing Director : J. B. Milne.
Telephone: Dundee 4019.
Regal, Blairgowrie.
Ritz, Crieff.
La Scala, Cupar.
Broadway Theatre, Dundee.
Palladium Cinema, Dundee.
Regal Cinema, Dundee.
Victoria Theatre, Dundee.
County, Kinross.
Regal, Macduff.
Regal, Peterhead.
Playhouse, Stornoway.
Picture House, Tayport, Fife.
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MONSEIGNEUR NEWS THEATRE CIRCUIT.
— 147, Wardour Street, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 141 6.
Time News Theatre, Baker Street Station.
Monseigneur, Charing Cross.
Monseigneur, Edinburgh.
Monseigneur, Leicester Square.
Monseigneur, Marble Arch.
Monseigneur, Piccadilly.
Monseigneur, Strand.
Sphere News Theatre, Tottenham Court Road.
H. D. MOORHOUSE CIRCUIT. — Offices : Imperial
Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Manchester, 1.
Proprietor : H. D. Moorhouse.
General Manager : G. M. Montanini
Telephones : Ardwick 2226-7-8.
Telegrams : Cinemoor, Manchester.
GrosvenOr, All Saints, Manchester.
Picture House, Altrincham.
Victory, Blackley.
Hippodrome, Bolton.
Regent, Bolton.
Theatre Royal, Bolton.
Glebe, Cheetham Hill.
Temple, Cheetham.
Palace, Chorlton.
Capitol, Congleton.
Grand, Crewe.
Palladium, Darwen.
Palace, Droylsden.
Princess, Dukinfield.
Crown Theatre , Eccles
Palace, Farnworth.
Savoy. Farnworth.
Princess, Harpurhey.
Gem, Heywood.
Coliseum , Leicester.
Olympia, Leicester.
Shaftesbury, Leicester.
Sovereign, Leicester.
Palace, Levenshulme.
King's, Longsight.
Shaftesbury, Longsight.
Osborne, Manchester.
Empire, Middleton.
Victory, Middleton.
Adelphi, Mostan.
Empire, Oldham.
Victory, Oldham.
Globe, Old Traffcrd.
Alhambra, Openshaw
Metropole, Openshaw.
Rex, Openshaw.
Prince's, Openshaw.
Empire, Preston.
Pavilion, Rochdale.
Victory, Rochdale.
Rusholme Theatre, Rusholme
Palace, Sale.
Palace Cinema, Salford.
Palace Theatre , Salford.
Tower, Salford.
Victoria, Salford.
Hippodrome, Stalybridge.
Palace, Stalybridge.
Criterion.Walkden.
Palace Cinema, Wigan.
Palatine, Withington.
Hippodrome, Wrexham.
L. M0RRI8.— Address : 52, Shaftesbury Aveniit,
London, W.1.
Telephone: Gerrard 1668/9.
Telegrams: Kendermor, Lesquare, London.
Rialto, London, W.i.
Ritz, Chelsea.
Savoy, Willesden.
Astoria, Boscombe.
Savoy, Boscombe.
Cameo, Margate.
Plaza, Margate.
Argosy, Sheerness.
Hippodrome, Sheerness.
Rio, Sheerness.
Ritz, Sheerness.
Regal, Standon.
County, Sudbury.
MOSS' EMPIRES, LTD.— Offices : Cranbourn
Mansions, Cranbourn Street, London, W.C.2.
Chairman : R. H. Gillespie.
Managing Director : George Black.
Telephone: Gerrard 2274.
Of the 22 Theatres owned by the company,
the following are wired for sound pictures :—
London Hippodrome.
Empire Theatre, Cardiff.
Olympia Theatre, Liverpool.
Empire Theatre, Southampton.
NEW EMPIRE (BURNLEY), LTD.—
Office: Newgate Chambers, Rochdale.
Managing Director : J. J. McCracken.
Booking Manager : John R. Killeya.
Telephone: Rochdale 4451.
Telegrams : Hippodrome, Rochdale.
Empire, Burnley.
Empress , Burnley.
Grand, Burnley.
Imperial, Burnley.
Pentridge, Burnley.
Savoy, Burnley.
Temperance, Burnley.
Tivoli, Burnley.
Heaton Park Cinema, Manchester.
(Globe, Padiham.
Grand, Padiham.
Coliseum, Radcliffe.
Picturedrome, Radcliffe.
Bridge, Radcliffe.
(See also Jackson's Amusements, Ltd.)
Grand, Padiham.
Bridge Cinema, Radcliffe.
Coliseum Cinema, Radcliffe.
Picturedrome Cinema, Radcliffe.
NORTHERN THEATRES CO., LTD.— Head
Office : 5, Rawson Street, Halifax.
General Manager : Jas. Wilkinson.
Film Booking Manager: Fred A Kay.
Telephone: Halifax 2267.
Theatre Royal, Blackburn.
Theatre Royal, Bury.
Tudor Theatre, Dewsbury.
Grand, Halifax.
Theatre Royal, Halifax.
Tudor Super Cinema, Huddersfield.
Picture House, Huddersfield.
Palace Tudor Super Cinema, Rochdale.
Theatre Royal, Rochdale.
NORTH-WESTERN FILM BOOKING AGENCY
— Temporary Address : Liverpool Picture-
drome, Kensington, Liverpool.
Telephone: Anfield 863.
Aintree Palace, Aintree.
Palace, Liscard.
Liverpool Picturedrome, Kensington.
Everton Palace, Liverpool
Palais de Luxe, Liverpool.
Princess, Kirkdale, Liverpool.
St. James' Picturedrome, Liverpool.
Palladium, Prestatyn.
Rock Ferry Palace, Rock Ferry.
Embassy, Wallasey.
Majestic, Wrexham,
Ride High with Roy Rogers, Republic's ACTION Star
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ODEON THEATRES, LTD. —
Head Office : 49, Park Lane,
London, W.1.
Telephone: Mayfair 7811.
Booking and Publicity Depart-
ments : Henley House, Ches-
terfield Gardens, Curzon
Street, London, W.1.
T elephone : Grosvenor 3801.
Secretarial and Accounting De-
partment (including Pur-
chasing) : Moor Hall, Cook-
ham, Berks.
Telephone : Bourne End 810.
Theatre Control, Licensing and
Engineering Department :
Spittal Street, Marlow, Bucks.,
Telephone: Marlow 695.
Otairman : J. Arthur Rank.
J.P-
Joint Managing Directors :
John H. Davis, F. Stan-
ley Bates.
Odeon, Acton.
Odeon, Balham.
Foresters, Bethnal Green.
Museum. Bethnal Green.
Mayfair, Brick Lane.
Super Cinema, Bloomsbury
(closed) .
Astoria, Brixton.
Odeon, Camberwell.
Plaza, Camden Town.
Odeon, Canning Town (closed).
Odeon, Chingford.
Kenning Hall, Clapton.
Odeon, Colin dale.
Odeon, Dalston.
Odeon, Deptford.
Odeon, Ealing.
Walpole, Ealing.
Odeon, East Dulwich.
Odeon, East Ham.
Odeon, Edgware Road.
Odeon, Elmer's End.
Odeon, Eltham Hill.
Odeon, Finchley.
Astoria, Finsbury Park.
Odeon, Forest Gate.
Odeon, Hackney Road.
South Hackney P.H. (closed).
Odeon, Harlesden.
Odeon, Haverstock Hill (closed).
Odeon, Hendon.
Odeon, Highgate (under con-
struction) .
Marlborough, Holloway.
Odeon, Islington.
Odeon, Kensal Rise.
Majestic, Kensington (closed).
Gaisford, Kentish Town.
Odeon, Kingsbury.
Odeon, Leicester Square.
Odeon, Mile End Road.
Empire, Mortlake.
Odeon, Muswell Hill.
Astoria, Old Kent Road.
Odeon, Peckham.
Odeon, Penge.
Putney Bridge Cinema (closed) .
Hippodrome, Putney.
Odeon, Southgate.
Odeon, South Norwood.
Astoria, Streatham.
Odeon, Swiss Cottage.
Paramount, Tottenham Court
Road.
Metropole, Victoria.
Odeon, Well Hall.
Odeon, Westbourne Grove
(under construction).
Odeon, Wimbledon.
Regal, Wimbledon.
Odeon, Woolwich.
Regal, Accrington.
Odeon, Alfreton.
Odeon, Andover.
Odeon, Ashford, Kent.
Odeon, Aylesbury.
Rio, Barking.
Odeon, Barnet.
Barnet, High Barnet.
Alhambra, Barnsley.
Roxy, Barrow-in-Furness.
Odeon, Bath.
Regent, Becontree.
Odeon, Bilston.
Odeon, Birmingham.
Odeon, Blackheath, Birming-
ham.
Odeon, Kingstauding, Birming-
ham.
Odeon, Perry Barr Birming-
ham.
Odeon, Shirley, Birmingham.
Odeon, Warley, Birmingham.
Plaza, Blackfen.
Odeon, Blackpool.
Odeon, Bloxwich.
Odeon, Bognor Regis.
Odeon, Bolton.
Odeon, Boston.
Odeon, Bournemouth.
Odeon, Bradford.
Odeon, Brentwood.
Odeon, Bridgwater.
Odeon, Brierley Hill.
Odeon, Brighton.
Odeon, Kemp Town.
Ambassador, Bedminster.
Ambassador, Kingswood.
Odeon, Bristol.
Odeon, Bromley.
Lido, Burnage.
Odeon, Burnley.
Odeon, Bury.
Odeon, Bury St. Edmunds.
Friars, Canterbury.
Mayfair, Chadwell Heath.
Riviera, Cheetham Hill.
Odeon, Chester.
Odeon, Chesterfield.
Odeon, Chorley.
Odeon, Clacton-on-Sea.
Odeon, Cleveleys.
Odeon, Corby.
Ambassador, Cosham.
Astoria, Coventry.
Globe, Coventry.
Regal, Coventry.
Rialto, Coventry (closed).
Scala, Coventry.
Odeon, Crewe.
Plaza, Crosby.
Odeon, Croydon.
Hippodrome, Croydon.
Grange, Dagenham.
Heathway, Dagenham.
Empire, Darlington
Majestic, Darlington.
Odeon, Deal.
Cavendish Derby.
Odeon, Derby.
Hippodrome, Derby.
Hippodrome, Devonport
(closed).
Odeon, Doncaster (under con-
struction).
King's Hall, Dover (closed).
Regent, Dover.
Odeon, Dudley.
Victoria, Dursley.
Odeon, Burnt Oak.
Court, East Molesey.
Odeon, Epsom.
Odeon, Erith.
Odeon, Exeter.
Odeon, Falmouth.
Odeon, Faversham.
Odeon, Folkestone.
Regal, Gateshead.
Embassy, Gillingham, Kent.
Odeon, Gloucester (under con-
struction) .
Trafalgar, Greenwich.
Odeon, Guide Bridge.
Odeon, Guildford.
Odeon, Halifax.
Odeon, Hanley.
Odeon, Harrogate.
Odeon, Harrow.
Odeon, South Harrow.
Regent, Hatfield.
Ambassador, Hayes, Middlesex.
Rex, Hayes, Kent.
Odeon, Hereford.
Odeon, Heme Bay.
Odeon, Hinckley.
Regent, Hinckley.
Towers, Hornchurch.
Odeon, Horsham.
Ambassador, Hounslow.
Dominion, Hounslow.
Savoy, Ilford.
Odeon, Ipswich.
Odeon, Isleworth.
Odeon, Kenton.
Odeon, Kettering.
Odeon, Kingston-on-Thames.
Odeon, Lancaster.
Regal, Lancing.
Odeon, Leeds.
Odeon, Leicester.
Odeon, Lewes.
Odeon, Littlehampton.
Paramount, Liverpool.
Odeon. Loughborough.
Odeon, Lowestoft.
Odeon, Luton.
Odeon, Whalley Range, Man-
chester.
Odeon, Manchester.
Odeon, Middlesborough.
Odeon, Morden.
Odeon, Morecambe.
Odeon, Morley (under con-
struction) .
Odeon, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Odeon, Shannon Corner, New
Maiden.
Odeon, Newport, I.o.W.
Odeon, Newport, Mon.
Tredegar Hall, Newport, Mon.
Odeon, Newton Abbot.
Carlton, Norwich.
Odeon, Norwich.
Ritz, Nottingham.
Odeon, Oldham.
Palladium, Paignton.
Odeon, Peterborough.
Odeon, Plymouth.
Odeon, Portsmouth.
Odeon, Prestwich.
Odeon, Radcliffe.
Odeon, Ramsgate,
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Odeon, Winchester.
Astoria, Woking.
Plaza, Woking .
Odeon, Dunstall.
Odeon, Wolverhampton.
Odeon, Worcester (under con-
struction).
St. John's, Worcester.
Odeon, Worcester Park.
Odeon, Worthing.
Odeon, Yeovil.
Odeon, York.
Capitol, Cardiff.
Odeon, Cardiff.
Odeon, Cohvyn Bay.
Odeon, Llandudno.
Odeon, Llanelly.
Majestic, Port Talbot.
Odeon, Rhyl.
Maxine. Sketty.
Regent, Taibach.
Odeon, Wrexham.
Odeon, Aberdeen.
Palace, Aberdeen.
Pavilion, Airdrie.
Odeon, Ayr.
Odeon, Coatbridge.
Empire, Dundee.
Odeon, Dundee.
Cinema, Falkirk.
Paragon, Glasgow.
Paramount, Glasgow.
Odeon, Scotstoun, Glasgow.
Odeon, Shettleston, Glasgow.
Odeon, Hamilton.
King's, Hawick.
Odeon, Motherwell.
Odeon, Rutherglen.
COUNTY CINEMAS, LTD.
Head Office: 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i.
Telephone : Mayfair 781 1.
Booking and Publicity Depart-
ments : Henley House,
Chesterfield Gardens, Cur-
zon Street, London, W.i.
Telephone : Grosvenor 3801.
Secretarial and Accounting
Department (including Pur-
chasing) : Moor Hall, Cook-
ham, Berks.
Telephone : Bourne End 810.
Theatre Control, Licensing and
Engineering Departments :
Spittal Street. Marlow.
Bucks.
Telephone : Marlow 695.
Regal. Golders Green.
Regal, Wimbledon.
Alexandra, Aldershot.
Empire, Aldershot.
Manor Park Pavilion, Aldershot.
County, Bletchley.
Empire, Bordon."
Arcade, Camberley.
Regal, Camberlev.
Ritz, Chelmsford.
Plaza, Chichester.
Headgate, Colchester.
Regal, Colchester.
Rex, Farnborough.
Scala, Farnborough.
County, Farncombe
County, Farnham.
Regal, Farnham.
County, Fleet.
Regal, Godalming.
Playhouse, Guildford.
Plaza, Guildford.
Regal, Henley.
Majestic, High Wycombe.
Lido, Hove.
Regal, Margate (closed).
Odeon, Marlow.
Pavilion, Reading.
Vaudeville, Reading.
Plaza, Southampton.
Regal, Southampton.
Ritz, Southend.
Maiestic, Staines.
Majestic, Wembley.
County, Weybridge.
Royal, Winchester.
Odeon, Reading.
Odeon, Redhill.
Premier, Richmond.
Royalty, Richmond.
Odeon, Rickmansworth.
Havana, Romford.
Plaza, Romford.
Regal, Rotherham.
Capitol, St. Albans.
Grand Palace, St. Albans.
Odeon, St. Austell.
Pyramid, Sale.
Odeon, Scarborough.
Majestic, Sevenoaks.
Odeon, Sheffield (under con-
struction).
Odeon, Sidcup.
Odeon, Sittingbourne.
Regal, Skipton.
Ambassador, Slough.
Odeon, Southall.
Rialto, Southampton.
Odeon. Southend.
Odeon, Southsea.
Regal, South Shields.
Odeon, Spalding.
Odeon, Stafford.
Regal, Stockton.
Odeon, Stourbridge.
Odeon, Sudbury, Middlesex.
Odeon, Surbiton.
Odeon, Sutton Coldneld.
Odeon, Taunton.
Odeon, Tol worth.
Odeon, Torquay.
Luxor, Twickenham.
Queen's, Twickenham (closed).
Capitol, Upminster.
Odeon, Uxbridge.
Odeon, Wallington.
Capitol, Walton-on-Thames.
Odeon, Warrington.
Odeon, Watford.
Odeon, North Watford.
Odeon, Wealdstone.
Odeon, Welling.
Odeon, Weston-super-Mare.
Majestic, West Hartlepool.
Odeon, West Wickham.
Odeon, Weybridge.
Odeon, Weymouth.
OGDENS' THEATRES CIRCUIT. —Registered
Office : 196, Oeansgate, Manchester, 3.
Telephone : Blackfriars 7445-6.
La Scala, Hollinwood.
Grand Theatre, Failsworth.
Alexandra, Salford.
Empire, Salford.
Grosvenor, Oldham.
Palace, Urmston.
Cameo, Warrington.
Star, Warrington.
Imperial, Brooks Bar.
Queens, Longsight.
Coliseum, Ardwick Green.
OLLERTON PICTURES, LTD.— Office : Ollerton
Picture House, New Ollerton, Notts.
General Manager : A. E. Barron.
Telephone : New Ollerton 227.
Ollerton Picture House, New Ollerton, Notts.
Palace, Pinxton.
Empire, Somercotes.
Palace, South Normanton.
Palace, Tibshelf.
PARAMOUNT PICTURE THEATRES, LTD.—
Address: Chesterton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Managing Director : H. S. Bayliss.
Telephone : Ackleton 224.
Regal Cinema, Beaumaris.
Cosy Cinema, Dolgelley.
Plaza Cinema, Dolgelley, Merioneth.
Prince of Wales Cinema, Holywell.
Grand Pavilion, Llandrindod Wells.
Plaza, Llandrindod Wells.
New Cinema, Neston.
Regent Cinema, Newtown, Montgomery.
Victoria Cinema, Newtown, Montgomery.
Clive Picture House, Welshpool, Montgomery.
Pola Cinema, Welshpool, Montgomery.
Crescent Cinema, Penmaenmawr.
Meirion Cinema, Penrhyndeudraeth.
PAXON & CHAMBERS, LTD.— Registered Office:
Roxy Cinema, Glass St., Hanley, Stoke-on-
Trent.
Telephone : Stoke-on-Trent 5497.
Roxy, Hanley.
Associated with : —
Senlac, Battle.
Winter Gardens Cinema, Eastbourne.
Roxy, Silverdale. Tivoli, Eastbourne,
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PORTSMOUTH TOWN CINEMAS, LTD.-
Head Office : Shaftesbury Cinema, Kingston
Road, Portsmouth.
Booking Manager: C. B. Fowlie.
Telephone : Portsmouth 4976.
Moderne, Bournemouth.
Regent, Christchurch.
Criterion, Gosport.
Forum, Gosport.
Ritz, Gosport.
Palace, Portsmouth.
Shaftesbury, Portsmouth
Cinema, Swanage.
Grand, Swanage.
PROVINCIAL CINEMATOGRAPH THEATRES'
LTD. — Head Office : New Gallery House.
123, Recent Street^ London, W.1.
Chairman : J. Arthur Rank, D.L.,- J. P.
Joint Managing Directors : L. W. Farrow,
F.C.A., and Mark Ostler.
Secretary : E. A. Crisp.
Telephone: Regent 8080.
Telegrams : Procinthe, Piccy., London.
(For list of Theatres, see under Gaurnont-British
Picture Corporation, Ltd.)
R. E. RATCLIFF CIRCUIT.-Offlce : " Raheny,'
Roby, Lanes.
Telephone: Huyton 382.
Cosy, Castletown, I.O.M.
Crescent Picture House, Douglas.
Gaiety Theatre, Douglas.
Regal, Douglas.
Royalty Cinema, Douglas.
Tunnel Road Picturedrome, Liverpool
Avenue, Onchan, I.O.M.
Cinema House, Ramsey, I.O.M.
Plaza, Ramsey, I.O.M.
RANDOLPH E. RICHARDS.— Head Office:
Picturedrome, Eastbourne.
Telephone: Eastbourne 144 1.
Gaiety, Bexhill-on-Sea.
Playhouse, Bexhill-on-Sea.
Gaiety, Brighton.
Gaiety, Eastbourne.
Picturedrome, Eastbourne.
Gaiety, Hastings.
Kinema, St. Leonards-on-Sea.
8C0TT THEATRES, LTD. — Head Office : 82,
Brandon Street, Motherwell.
Joint Secretaries: Robert Weir, C.A., and
James G. S. McLees, B.L.
Telephone : Motherwell 6or.
Pavilion, Barrhead.
Pavilion, Hawick.
Theatre, Hawick.
Empire Theatre, Larkhall.
Palaceum. Shettleston.
Premier, Shettleston.
SEEMAN, S. — Address : 100, Baker Street
London, W.1.
Telephone : Welbeck 0081-3.
Classic, Baker Street, W.
Classic, Croydon.
Classic, Dalston.
Classic, Edgware Road, W.
Classic, Hammersmith.
Classic, Hendon.
Classic, Tooting.
Vogue, Tooting.
Classic, Portsmouth.
8HEFFIELD AND DI8TRICT CINEMATO-
GRAPH THEATRES, LTD. — Registered
Office : 3, Hartshead, Sheffield.
Telephone : Central 25938.
Telegrams : Cinema, Sheffield.
Globe Theatre, Attercliffe.
Carlton Cinema, Sheffield.
Cinema House, Sheffield
Don Picture Palace, Sheffield.
Electra Palaoe, Sheffield.
8HIPMAN & KING.— Temporary War-Time
Head Office : 427, Cecil Chambers, London,
W.C.2.
Telephone : Temple Bar 5077
Regent, Amersham.
Court Theatre, Berkhamsted.
Rex, Berkhamsted.
Studio Cinema, Bletchley,
Central Cinema, Braintree.
Embassy, Braintree.
Astoria, Chesham.
Embassy, Chesham.
Embassy, Petts Wood.
Savoy, Cobham.
Embassy, Crawley.
Regent, Crowborough.
New Coronet, Didcot.
Embassy, Dorking.
Pavilion, Dorking.
Studio Cinema, Elstree
Embassy, Esher.
Embassy, Fareham.
Savoy, Fareham,
Pavilion, Hailsham.
Castle, Hertford.
County, Hertford.
Pavilion, Hoddesdon.
Pavilion, Horley.
Regent, Horley.
Exchange Theatre, Leighton Buzzard
Oriel Cinema, Leighton Buzzard.
Embassy, Maldon.
Hippodrome, Maldon.
Rex, Northwood Hills.
Hippodrome, Reigate.
Majestic, Reigate.
Astoria, Ruislip.
Rivoli, Ruislip.
Regent, Rye.
Embassy, Tenterden.
Embassy, Waltham Cross
Regent, Waltham Cross.
Welwyn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City.
SINGLETON CINEMAS, LTD. — Head Office:
Cosmo Cinema, Rose Street, Glasgow, C.3.
Telephone: Douglas 2 151.
Vogue Cinema, Knightswood, Glasgow.
Vogue Cinema, Govan.
Also in Association :—
Singleton Holdings, Ltd.
Plaza, Burnbank, Hamilton.
Scottish Repertory Cinemas, Ltd.
Cosmo Cinema, Glasgow.
J. T. Singleton •
Premier P.H., Bridgeton, Glasgow.
S.M. SUPER CINEMA8, LTD. AND ASSO-
CIATED COMPANIES.— Offices : 37/38,
Golden Square, London, W.I.
Telephone : Gerrard 4556-7.
Managing Director : W. Southan Morris.
Star, Fulham.
Castle, Homerton.
Plaza, Southfields.
Astoria, Tooting.
Avenue, Birkenhead.
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Coliseum, Tranmere, Birkenhead.
Empire, Birkenhead.
Lyceum, New Ferry, Birkenhead.
Palladium, Birkenhead.
Regal, Birkenhead.
Rex, Prenton, Birkenhead.
Ritz, Birkenhead.
Roxy, Birkenhead.
Queen's, Ellesmere Port.
Luxor, Hemel Hempstead.
Princess, Hemel Hempstead.
King's, Heswall.
Winter Gardens, Hoylake.
Coliseum, Ilford.
Winter Gardens, New Brighton
Atlas, Liverpool.
Coliseum, Litherland. Liverpool.
Garrick, Liverpool.
Grosvenor, Liverpool.
Homer, Liverpool.
King's Liverpool.
Picture House, Mere Lane, Liverpool.
Princes, Liverpool.
Royal, Liverpool.
Victoria, Liverpool.
Plaza, Luton.
Picturedrome, Luton.
Hippodrome, Market Drayton.
Picture House, More ton.
Cosy, Nantwich.
Regal, Nantwich.
Rialto, Raynes Park.
Picture House, Rickmansworth.
Regent, Warrington.
Plaza, Watford.
Regal, Watford.
Palladium, Whitchurch.
SMELT'S THEATRES, LTD. & ASSOCIATED
THEATRES.— Registered Office : 125,
Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
General Manager : T. F. Massicks.
Telephone: Newcastle-on-Tyne 27887.
Pavilion Theatre, Blaydon.
Empire, Chester-le-Street.
Savoy, Chester-le-Street.
Capitol, Gateshead.
Plaza, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Rex, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Savoy, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
SNAPE & WARD. — Office : Equitable Buildings,
14, John Dalton Street. Manchester.
Directors : H. Ward and A. Snape.
Telephone : Deansgate 3542 and BLA 4601.
Coliseum, Burnley.
New Empire Cinema, Leigh.
Sems Picture House, Leigh.
Ambassador Super Cinema, Manchestei.
Carlton Super Cinema, Manchester.
Four Ways Cinema, New Moston, Manchester.
Magnet Cinema, Newton Heath, Manchester.
New Popular Picture House, Manchester.
Pavilion Picture House, Lees, Oldham.
Plaza Cinema, Stockport.
Ellesmere Super Cinema, Swinton.
SOUTH DOWNS CINEMAS, LTD.— Head Office :
2, Chapel Street, Petersfield.
Directors : H. Filer, S. Filer and L. H. Filer.
Telephone : Petersfield 649.
Palace Cinema, Bordon, Hants.
Tower Cinema, Lee-on-Solent.
Palladium, Littlehampton.
Regent, Littlehampton.
Savoy, Petersfield.
Princes, Portsmouth.
SOUTH WALES CINEMAS. LTD.— Registered
Office : Albert Hall, De La Beche Street,
Swansea.
Telephone : Swansea 3597.
Albert Hall, Swansea.
Carlton Cinema, Swansea.
Windsor Cinema, Neath.
Gnoll Hall, Neath.
W. J. SPEAKMAN, 126, Bold Street, Liverpool 1 .
Telephones : Royal 5106 and 5438, and Central
793i-
Capitol Cinema, Edgehill, Liverpool 7.
Cosy Cinema, Boaler Street, Liverpool 6.
Empire, Chorley.
Grand Cinema, Bridgefoot, Warrington.
Hippodrome, Chorley.
Hippodrome, Ellesmere Port, Wirral.
Hippodrome, Farnworth.
Jubilee Cinema, Golborne, near Warrington.
King's Cinema, Little Sutton, Wirral.
Majestic Ballroom, Ellesmere Port, Wirral.
Pavilion, Golborne, nr. Warrington.
Pavilion, Sankey Green, Warrington.
Queen's Cinema, Hyde, Cheshire.
Roscommon Cinema, Roscommon Street, Liver-
pool 5.
Scala Cinema, Ashton-in-Makerfield, nr. Wigan.
Stamford Cinema, Audenshaw, M9, C.
Strand Cinema, Bootle, Liverpool 20.
Tivoli Cinema, Roscommon Street, Liverpool 5.
SPLOTT (CARDIFF) CINEMA CO., LTD —
Office : 10, Museum Place, Cardiff.
Telephone : Cardiff 2901.
Telegrams : Pab, Cardiff.
Canton Cinema, Cardiff.
Gaiety Cinema, Cardiff.
Ninian Cinema, Cardiff.
Regent Cinema, Cardiff.
Splott Cinema, Cardiff.
In association with :—
Gabalfa Cinema Co., Ltd.
Plaza Cinema, Cardiff.
Kibbor Cinemas, Ltd.
Regal Cinema, Penarth.
Washington Cinema, Penarth.
Windsor Cinema, Penarth.
Luxury Cinema Theatres, Ltd.
Monico Cinema, Cardiff.
Tivoli Cinema, Cardiff.
Rumely Cinema Co., Ltd.
Avenue Cinema, Cardiff.
County Cinema, Cardiff.
FRANK E. SPRING'S CIRCUIT Head Office
Office 32, 3, The Parsonage, Manchester.
Telephone : Blackfriars 7905.
Palladium, Blackley.
Empire, Heywood.
Palace, Heywood.
Theatre Royal, Oldham.
Empire, St. Annes-on-Sea.
New Hippodrome, St. Helens.
Empire, Wigan.
STAFFORD ENTERTAINMENTS, LTD. — Head
Office : Picture House, Stafford.
CMirman and Managing Director: S. G.
Everton.
Telephone : Stafford 291.
Albert Hall, Stafford.
Picture House, Stafford.
Sandonia Theatre, Stafford.
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STAR CINEMAS (London), LTD. — Registered
Office : New Star Cinema, Castleford.
Managing Director : W. Eckart.
Circuit Manager : Steve Roberts.
Telephone: Castleford 2618/9.
Picture House, Askern, Doncaster.
New Star, Castleford.
Queens, Castleford.
Empire, Airedale, Castleford.
Lyric, Darnall, Sheffield.
Majestic, Chaddesden, Derby.
Rex, Grimsby.
Palladium, Halifax.
Star, Hornsea.
Regal, Moldgreen, Huddersfield.
Regent, Huddersfield.
Waterloo, Huddersfield.
Gainsborough, Leeds.
Cinema de Luxe, Northallerton.
Central, Northallerton.
Picture House, Holbeck, Leeds.
Grand, Maltby.
Lyric, Northallerton.
Majestic, Normanton.
Alexandra, Pontefract.
Crescent, Pontefract.
Regent, Upton, Pontefract.
Plaza, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract.
Cinema House, Rotherham.
Majestic, Scunthorpe.
Pavilion, Scunthorpe.
Royal, Scunthorpe.
Picturedrome, Sleaford.
Palace, Stocksbridge.
Regent, Thirsk.
Empire, Womb well.
Pavilion, Wombwell.
Ritz, Woodlesford.
Regal, Worksop.
Savoy, Worksop.
8T0LL CIRCUIT.- Head Office: Tfn Stoll
Offices, Coliseum Buildings, London, W.C.2.
Chairman and Managing Director: Prince
Littler.
Telephone : Temple Bar 1500.
Telegrams: Oswastoll, Lesquare, London.
Stoll Theatre, Kingsway, London.
Hippodrome, Bedminster.
Hippodrome, Bristol.
Empire, Chatham.
Picture House, Chatham.
Floral Hall, Leicester.
Pakce, Leicester.
Stoll 1 heatre, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
The Coliseum, London.
Empire, Chiswick, London. *
Hackney Empire, London.
Shepherds Bush Empire, London.
Wood Green Empire, London.
Manchester Hippodrome, Ardwick.
New Theatre, Cardiff.
Grand Theatre, Derby.
(Films Booked by A. J. Andrews at the Stoll
Offices.)
Associated Theatres.
Aldwych Theatre, London.
Fortune Theatre, London.
Scala Theatre, London.
Adelphi Theatre, London.
Lyric Theatre, London.
St. James's Theatre, London.
His Majesty's Theatre, London.
Apollo Theatre, London.
Cambridge Theatre, London.
Prince of Wales Theatre, Birmingham.
Prince of Wales Theatre, Cardiff.
The Hippodrome, Coventry.
Opera House, Coventry.
King's Theatre, Edinburgh.
Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh.
King's Theatre, Glasgow.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
Opera House, Leicester.
Theatre Royal, Leicester.
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool.
Opera House, Manchester.
Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
New Theatre, Northampton.
STRAND CINEMA THEATRE CO. (1920), LTD-,
THE.— Head Office : 39, Strand Street.
Douglas, Isle of Man.
Telephone : Douglas 14.
Telegrams : Strand Cinema, Douglas.
Picture Houso, Douglas.
Strand Cinema Theatre, Douglas.
Pavilion, Peel.
Strand Cinema, Port Erin.
SUPREME CINEMAS.— Head Office : 35,
Royal Avenue, Belfast.
Managing Directors and Booking Managers.
M. Logan, R. V. E. Walsh, and T. J.
FUREY.
Telephone: Belfast 21996 ; Ballymena 240.
Towers, Ballymena.
Park Cinema, Belfast.
Cinema, Maghera.
Cinema, Magherafelt.
Cinema, Randalstown.
Cinema, Whitehead,
GEORGE TAYLOR CIRCUIT. Office : 27,
Merkland Street, Partick, Glasgow, W.1.
General Manager : George Taylor, J. P.
Telephone : Western 2766.
New Partick Picture House, Glasgow.
Kelvin Cinema, Glasgow.
New Star Cinema, Glasgow.
West End Cinema, Paisley.
New Alex Cinema, Paisley.
Picture House, Dunoon.
Orient Kinema.
CHARLES THOMPSON'S CIRCUIT.— Head
Office : Westwood Chambers, Albion Street,
Leeds 1.
Telephone : Leeds 25859.
Telegrams : Ceetee, Leeds.
Central Cinema, Harrogate.
Arcadia, Doncaster.
Grand Theatre, Doncaster.
Palace Theatre, Doncaster.
THOMPSON'S ENTERPRISES, LTD. — Head
Office : 4, Palladium Buildings, Eastbourne,
Road, Middlesbrough.
Governing Director : Thos. Thompson
Telephone: Linthorpe 88156.
Empire, Guisborough.
Empire, Loftus.
Central, Redcar.
Regent, Redcar.
And in association with :—
Regent, Darlington.
Majestic, Durham.
Palladium, Durham.
Gaiety, Ferryhill.
Royal Aquarium, Great Yarmouth
Palladium, Hartlepool.
Palladium, Middlesbrough.
Regent, Middlesbrough.
Empire, Moorend3.
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Gem, North Ormesby.
Hippodrome, Shildon.
Palladium, South Shields.
Regent, South Shields.
Regent, Sunderland.
Regent, Acomb, York.
J. F. TID3 WELL.— Office : 26, Park Row
Loedi.
Telephone: Leeds 37318-9.
Don, Doncaster.
Ritz, Doncaster.
Tower, Grimsby.
Victoria, Halifax.
Regent, Hull.
Strand, Hull.
Queen's, Holbeck, Leeds.
Grand, Wakefield.
Playhouse, Wakefield.
Tower, York.
TUNBRIDGE WELLS ENTERTAINMENTS'
LTD.— Registered Office : Ritz Cinema'
Tunbridge Wells.
Telephone : Tunbridge Wells 270.
Managing Director : C. F. Befnhard.
Great Hall, Tunbridge Wells.
Kosmos, Tunbridge Wells.
Opera House, Tunbridge Wells.
Ritz, Tunbridge Wells.
TWENTIETH CENTURY CINEMAS, LTD. —
Office : Cinema House, 80-82. Wardour
Street, London, W.1.
Chairman: H. Rainsbury, F.S.A.A., A.C.I.S.
Telephone : Gerrard 6813.
Century, Clacton.
Empress, Hackney.
Metropolitan and Provincial Cinemato-
graph Theatres, Ltd. : —
Croydon Empire.
Hammersmith Palace.
Ilford Hippodrome.
Islington Empire.
Kilburn Empire.
TYNE PICTURE HOU8E8, LTD.— Office :
2, Saville Place, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Telephone : Newcastle-on-Tyne 20544.
Apollo Super Cinema, Byker, Newcastle-on-Tynf .
Brinkburn Picture Theatre, Byker, Newcastle-
on-Tyne.
Royal Pictures, Wallsend-on-Tyne.
Tyne Picture Theatre, Wallsend-on-Tyne
Also under this management : —
Central Cinema, Blyth.
Shipcote Cinema, Gateshead.
Lyric Super Cinema, Heaton, Newcastle-on-
Tyne.
Lyric Cinema, Howdon-on-Tyne.
West Jesmond Picture House, Jesmond.
Grainger Cinema, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Howard Hall, North Shields.
UNION CINEMAS, LTD., and ASSOCIATED
COMPANIES.— Registered Office: 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.1.
Pavilion, Abingdon (Closed).
Regal, Abingdon.
Ritz, Aldershot.
Regal, Altrincham.
Palace, Ammanford.
Don, Ancoats.
Tower, Ancoats.
Empire, Ashton-under-Lyn
Palace, Banbury.
Ritz, Barnsley.
Coliseum, Barrow-in-Furness.
Palace, Barrow-in-Furness.
Pavilion, Barrow-in-Furness.
Regal, Barrow-in-Furness.
Ritz, Barrow-in-Furness.
Walney, Barrow-in-Furness.
Plaza, Basingstoke.
Waldorf, Basingstoke.
Regal, Beckenham.
Rex, Bedminster.
Majestic, Belfast.
Adelaide, Benwell (Closed).
Majestic, Benwell.
Ritz, Bexhill.
Regal, Bexleyheath.
Regal, Bicester.
Regal, Bracknell.
Ritz, Brighouse.
Central, Cambridge.
Playhouse, Cambridge.
Tivoli, Cambridge.
City, Carlisle.
Lonsdale, Carlisle.
Public Hall, Carlisle.
Plaza, Catford.
Ritz, Chatham.
Princesses, Cray ford.
Rota, Denton.
Regal, Dewsbury.
Capitol, Didsbury.
Palace, DunstabL (Closed).
Union, Dunstable.
Luxor, Eastbourne.
Broadway, Eccles.
Palace, Eltham.
Ritz, Erith.
Grand, Falmouth (Closed).
St. George's, Falmouth (Closed).
Ritz, Farnworth.
Ritz, Felixstowe.
Cosmo, Gorton.
Super, Gravesend.
Regal, Great Yarmouth.
Ritz, Grimsby.
Ritz, Hastings.
Broadway, Hayward's Heath.
Perrymount, Hayward's Heath.
Ritz, Hereford.
Casino, Heme Bay.
Red Lantern, Heme Bay (Closed).
Electric Palace, Highgate.
Empire, Highgate.
Capitol, Horsham.
Ritz, Horsham.
Winter Garden, Horsham (Closed).
Grand, Huddersfield.
Ritz, Huddersfield.
Ritz, Hyde.
Ritz, Hythe.
Ritz, Ipswich.
Ritz, Keighley.
Electric, King's Lynn.
Empire, King's Lynn.
Majestic, King's Lynn.
Theatre Royal, King's Lynn.
Regal, Kingston-on-Thames.
Kingsway, Levenshulme.
Palace, Leyland.
Regent, Leyland.
Alma, Luton.
Picturedrome, Luton.
Union, Luton.
Plaza, Maidenhead.
Rialto, Maidenhead.
Ritz, Maidenhead.
Central, Maidstone.
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Ritz, Maidstone.
Ritz, Market Harborough.
Carlton, Newbury.
Regal, Newbury.
Olympia, Newcastle.
Ritz, Nuneaton.
Electra, Oxford.
Regal, Oxford.
Ritz, Oxford.
Super, Oxford.
Ritz, Penzance.
Victoria Hall, Portsmoutn.
Ritz, Richmond.
Whitehall, Rotherham.
Savoy, Sale.
Ritz, Scunthorpe.
Regal, Sidcup.
Rivoli, Southend.
Ritz, Stockport.
Regal, St. Leona ds (Closed).
Empress, Urmston.
Regal, Wallingford.
Ritz, Warrington.
Ritz, Wigan.
Ritz, Winchester.
Ritz, Woking.
SUBSIDIARY OR ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
Gravesend Majestic Theatres Co, Ltd.
Majestic, Gravesend.
Regal, Gravesend.
Hippodrome (Lancaster), Ltd.
County, i-ancaster.
Grand, Lancaster.
Kingsway, Lancaster (Closed).
Palace, Lancaster.
Kembi.e Theatre, Ltd.
Kemble, Hereford.
Majestic Cinema (Oxford), Ltd.
Majestic, Oxford (Closed).
New Theatre, Cambridge, Ltd.
Theatre, Cinema (Closed).
Palace Theatre (Maidstone), Ltd.
Palace, Maidstone.
Plaza (Gravesend), Ltd.
Plaza, Gravesend.
Pointer & Co., Ltd.
Victoria, Cambridge.
Ritz, Belfast, Ltd.
Ritz, Armagh.
Ritz, Belfast.
Palace, Londonderry.
Rialto, Londonderry.
Ritz, Newtownards.
Ritz (Wokingham), Ltd.
Ritz, Wokingham.
S. & U. Cinemas, Ltd.
Strand, Belfast.
Slouch Playhouse, Ltd.
Adelphi, Slough.
Uxbridge Entertainments, Ltd.
Regal, Uxbridge.
Uxbridge Picture Playhouse, Ltd.
Savoy, Uxbridge.
Windsor Playhouse, Ltd.
Playhouse, Windsor (no form).
Marlborough, Yiewsley.
UNITED PICTURE THEATRES, LTD.—
Registered Office : 123, Regent Street,
London, W.I. Evacuation Temporary
Offices : Newcombes, Crediton, Devcn.
(For list of Theatres, see under Gaumor.t-
British Picture Corporation, Ltd.)
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V.E.H. CINEMAS, LTD. — Registered Office :
45, Dereham Road, Norwich.
Managing Director : V. E. Harrison.
Telephone : Norwich 24894.
County, Aylsham.
Olympia, Cromer.
Regal, Cromer.
Town Hall Theatre, Cromer.
Regal, North Walsham.
Capitol, Norwich.
Regal, Norwich.
Ritz, Norwich.
Regal, Stowmarket.
VICTORY THEATRES, LTD. H3ad Office:
Edgar Street, Accrington.
General Manager : Arthur Pkhl.
Telephone: Accrington 2350, 2701.
Umpire Picture House, Accrington.
Palace, Accrington.
Princes Theatre. Accrington.
Majestic Theatre, Nelson.
WALLAW PICTURES, LTD.— Registered Office :
Wallaw Buildings, Ashington, North um.
berland.
Managing Director : Walter Lawsom.
Telephone: Ashington 31.
Buffalo Cinema, Ashington.
Hippodrome, Ashington.
Pavilion Theatre, Ashington.
Regal Cinema, Ashington.
Wallaw Cinema, Ashington.
Wallaw Cinema, Bedlington.
Wallaw Cinema, Blyth.
Playhouse, Morpeth.
Wallaw Cinema, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
WARDONA CINEMAS.— Head Office : Evelyn
House, 62, Oxford Street, W.1.
Managing Director : Harry Ward.
Telephone : Museum 0597.
Wardona Cinema, Northfleet, Kent.
Wardona Cinema, Rainham, Kent.
Wardona Cinema, Snodland, Kent.
Wardona Cinema, Swanscombe, Kent.
WAREING, VINCENT J. — Office : 20, Craven
Gaidms, Wimbledon, S.W.19.
Telephone : Liberty 2958 and 4340.
Broadway, Barking.
Ranelagh, Barnes.
Grand, Bermondsey.
Regal, Bow.
Palladium, Brighton.
Palace, Deptford.
Empire, Greenwich.
Hippodrome, Greenwich.
Picardy, Harlesden.
Ritz, Stratford.
Kinema, Wanstead.
King's, Wimbledon.
C. E. WEST.— Head Office : Evington Cinema,
East Park Road, Leicester.
Telephone: Leicester 24354.
Aylestone Cinema, Leicester.
Carlton Kinema, Leicester.
Evington Cinema, Leicester.
Fosse Cinema, Leicester.
Knighton Kinema, Leicester.
Roxy Kinema, Leicester. '
Westleigh Kinema, Leicester.
Plaza Cinema, Melton Mowbray.
Regal, Melton Mowbray.
Savoy Kinema, Syston, nr. Leicester.
C. H. WHINCUP.— Office : 54, New Briggate,
Leeds.
Telephone: Leeds 23137.
Tower Picture House, Leeds.
Carlton Cinema, Leeds.
Pavilion, Stanningley.
Capitol, Meanwood, Leeds.
Headingley Picture House, Leeds.
Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds.
Castle Cinema, Pickering.
Majestic, Driffield.
Oak House Cinema, Pocklington
Majestic, Howden.
Brig Cinema, Filey.
WIGAN ENTERTAINMENTS CO., LTD. —
Registered Office : 36, King Street, Wigan.
Booking Manager: F. Worswick.
Telephones : Wigan 2835 and 2836.
Telegrams : Worswick, Wigan.
Embassy, Formby.
Palace, Hindley.
Court, Wigan.
Pavilion, Wigan.
W. E. WILLIS— Head Office : Globe Cinema,
Albany Road, Penylan, Cardiff.
Telephone and Telegrams : Cardiff 3072.
Empire, Torquay.
Cosy Cinema, Aberdare.
Park Cinema, Aberdare.
Rex, Aberdare.
Coliseum, Cardiff.
Globe Cinema, Cardiff.
Palace, Cwmaman.
Grand Theatre, Pentre.
Grand Theatre, Swansea.
Empire Theatre, Tonypandy.
Picturedrome, Tonypandy.
Plaza, Tonypandy.
Royal Cinema, Tonypandy.
Abergorky Hall, Treorchy.
Rialto Cinema, Whitchurch, Glam.
WIRRAL PICTUREDROMES, LTD. (QUEEN'S
PICTURE HOUSE CIRCUIT).— Booking
Office : Queen's Picturedrome, Wallasey.
Queen's, Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Queen's, Seacombe, Wallasey.
Queen's, Walton.
Queen's, Warrington.
Queen's, Waterloo.
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DIRECTOR^ OF KINEMAS
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in the particulars given in
this Directory, but the publishers do not hold themselves responsible for any
i '.accuracies that may occur.
LONDON
The Sound system installed is shown after the name. (BTP),= Britiah
Talking Pictures, Ltd.; (RCA)=RCA Photophone Ltd.; (WE)=Western
Electric Co., Ltd.; (BA)=British Acoustic Films, Ltd.; (BTH)=Brit!ih
Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd. Other systems are indicated by name.
Acton, w.
Crown Kinema (Kine Technic Service), High
Street, W.3.— Prop., W. T. Read. 500 seats.
Continuous. Stage, 14 ft. deep. Prices,
od. to is. 6d. Booked at Hall. Phone :
Acorn 2786.
Dominion (we). — Props., A. Bacal and N. Lee.
Globe Cinema (ba), High Street, W.3. — Prop.,
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.,
New Gallery House, 123, Regent Street,
London, W.i. Phone : Regent 8080. 2,136
seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone : Acorn
1458.
deon Theatre (bth), King Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : May fair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Acorn 4479.
Savoy (we), Old Oak Road. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 7887. 1,922
seats. Booked at H.O. Phone : Shepherds
Bush 4591.
Baker street, n.w.
lassic Cinema, 96 and 98, Baker Street, W.i.
— S. Seeman Circuit, ioo, Baker Street, W.i.
Phone : Welbeck 8836.
Time News Theatre (rca), Baker Street
Station.— Monseigneur News Theatre Circuit,
147, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard
1416. 306 seats. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Con-
tinuous. Booked at Sphere News Theatre,
Tottenham Court Road. Phone : Wei. 9772
BALHAM, S.W.
ilham Palladium (rca), Balham High
Road. — Props., Gaumont British Pictures
Corporation, Ltd. (Closed.)
iLHAM Picture House (we). — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. 1,300 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Three changes weekly.
3EON Theatre (bth), Cr. Malwood Road
and Balham Hill. S.W.12. — Prop.. Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i
Phone: Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone : Battersea 7931.
Pavilion (we), Balham High Road.— Prop.,
Gaumont British Pictures Corporation, 123,
Regent Street, W.i. (Closed.)
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BARNES, S.W.
Plaza (BTri). — Prop., G.C.T. (Barnes), Ltd.,
8, Stratton Street, Piccadilly, London, W.i.
Phone : Mayfair 8961. 550 seats. Prices,
is. to 2S. 9d. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Stage, 14 ft. deep, 4 dressing rooms, cafe.
Phone : Riverside 2973. Station, Barnes, S.R.
BATTERSEA, S.W.
Globe Cinema (we), 15-17, Northcote Road,
Battersea, S.W.n. Prop., London & District
Cinemas, Ltd... Capital Cinema, Epsom,
Surrey. Phone : Epsom 9876. 960 seats
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Prices, is. to,
2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 60 ft. Stage
8 ft. deep. Phone : Battersea 6649.
Imperial Cinema, 9, St. John's Hill, Battersea,
S.W.n. — Props., London & District Cinemas,
Ltd. 731 seats.
Super Palace (we). — 1,200 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone : Battersea 1810.
BAYSWATER, W.2.
Queens (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7887. 1,428 seats.
Booked at H.O. Phone : Bayswater 4149.
Roxy (we), 90-92, Westbourne Grove, W.2. —
Phone : Bay. 2345. — Prop., Deo Securities,
Ltd., 43, Upper Berkeley Street, W. Phone :
Amb. 1544. 330 seats. Booked at H.O
BERMONDSEY, S.E.
Rialto Cinema (bth), St. James Road. — Prop.,
Mistlins Theatres (Westcliff-on-Sea), Ltd.,
12-14, St. John's Road, Clapham Junction,
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BERMONDSEY— continued.
S.W.n. Phone : Bat. 1325. 890 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, iod .
to is. od. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Lroc-Ette (we), Tower Bridge Road. — -Prop.,
Gaumont Super Cinemas, Ltd., 142-150,
Wardour Street, W.i. Phone : Hop 1448.
2,500 seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Prices, 6d. to is. 2d. Proscenium width,
25ft. Stage, 14 ft. deep five dressing-rooms.
BETHNAL GREEN, E.
Empire Picturedrome (btp), 62-66, Green
Street. — Prop., Charles Spencer. 750 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Pictures and
Variety. Three changes weekly. Prices, 3d.
to is. Phone : Advance 3746.
Excelsior Kinema (we), Mansford Street,
E.2. — Prop., Excelsior Hall, Ltd. 661 seats.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
iod. to 2s. Proscenium width, 12 ft. Phone :
Bishopsgate 5060. Station, Bethnal Green.
Foresters' Cinema (bth), 93, Cambridge
Road, E.i. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
47, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Phone : Bishopsgate 4061.
Museum Cinema (we), Cambridge Road. — ■
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone: Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone : Advance 4040. Station,
Cambridge Heath.
Rex (we), 281-285, Bethnal Green Road. —
Controlled by Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd.,
5, Culross Street, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
1028. 814 seats. Continuous. Three
changes weekly. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Stage, 7 ft. 6 in. Two dressing-rooms. Prices,
5d. to is. Phone : Bishopsgate 1040.
BLACKHEATH, 8.E.
Roxy (we), Old Dover Road. — Props, Associa-
ted British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7887 . 1,342
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pros-
cenium width 40 ft. Stage 20 ft. deep ;
three dressing-rooms. Cafe. Phone : Green-
wich 2977.
BLOOMSBURY, W.G.
Bloomsbury Super Cinema (we), Theobald's
Road. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 47, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone: Mayfair 78 11 —
(Closed.)
BOW, E.
Regal (we), 156, Bo . Road, E.3. — Prop-
Vincent J. H. Wareing. Continuous. Three
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Stage, 40 ft. deep ; five dressing rooms.
Phone : Advance 2788.
BRIXTON, S.W.
Brixton Astoria (we). — Stockwell Road,
S.W. 9. —Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 47,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair '
781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Cafe attached. Phone : Brixton 5482.
Brixton Pavilion (btp). — Props., Brixton
Pavilion, Ltd. 800 seats. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to 2S. Phone : Brixton 1649.
Empress (btp). — Prop., Empress Theatre of
Varieties, Ltd. 1857 seats.
Gaumont, Brixton Road, S.W. 9. — Props. Gau-
mont Super Cinemas, Ltd.
Palladium Cinema (bth). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7887. 1,200 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Phone : Brixton 4663.
BROCKLEY, S.E.
Ritz (bth), Coulgate Street. — Prop., F. E.
Lockwood, 2, Bankhurst Road, Catford,
S.E. 6. 715 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Continuous, three changes weekly. Pro-
scenium width, 40 ft. Booked at Rivoli
Cinema, Crofton Park. Phone : Tideway
2095. Station, Brockley Cross, S.R.
Rivoli (we), Brockley Road. — Prop., F. E.
Lockwood, 2, Bankhurst Road, Catford,
S.E. 6. 700 seats. Continuous, two changes
weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone :
Tideway 2165. Station, Crofton Park, S.R.
Camberwell, S.E.
Golden Domes (we), 28, Denmark Hill, S.E. 5-
— J. Davis Circuit, 147, Wardour Street, W.i-
746 seats. Booked at H.O. Pictures and
Variety. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 35 ft.
New Grand Hall Cinema (ba), Camberwell
New Road. — Prop., New Grand Hall (Camber-
well), Ltd. 842 seats. Booked at hall. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Phone : Rodney 4335.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Corner Denmark Hill
and Coldharbour Lane, S.E. 5. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Continuous. Phone : Brixton 3590.
Palace (we), Camberwell. — Props., Lough-
borough Playhouse, Ltd. 1,396 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices 7d. to 2s.
' Phone : Rodney 4816.
Regal (rca), Corner Medlar Street. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 7887. 2,016 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 44 ft.
9 in. Phone : Rodney 3666. Station, Lough-
borough Junction.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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OAMDEN TOWN, N.W.
Camden Hippodrome (ba), High Street, N.W.i.
Props., Gaumont British Picture Corporation,
123, Regent Street, W.i. (Closed.)
Gaumont Palace (ba), Parkway. — Prop.,
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, W.i. Phone: Regent 8080.
2,742 seats. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous,
daily from 12.30 p.m. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 44 ft. Stage, 31 ft. deep ;
12 dressing-rooms, one bathroom. Station,
Camden Town. Phone : Gulliver 2446.
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Plaza Cinema (we) High Street, N.W.i.
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone : Gulliver
2443-
CANNING TOWN, E.
Cinema, 317 Barking Road. — Prop., Gaumont
British Picture Corporation, 123, Regent
Street, W.i. Continuous. 840 seats. Prices,
6d. to is. 9d. Phone : Albert Dock 1382.
Grand Cinema (we), Barking Road. — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. (Closed.)
New Imperial Cinema (we), Barking Road. —
Prop., Albert Dock Theatres, Ltd., 26, Char-
ing Cross Road, W.C.2, Phone: Tern 62 n.:
1,860 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Pictures and Variety. Pro-
scenium width, 31 ft. Stage, 13 ft. deep;
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4 dressing-rooms. Phone: Alb. 2752. Station,
Canning Town, L.N.E.R.
Odeon (bth), Barking Road.— Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone : Mayfair 781 1. (Closed.)
GATFORD, S.E.
Hippodrome (see Lewisham).
Plaza (bth). — Prop., Ugjon Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Phone : Hither Green 3306. Station, Catford
Bridge, S.R.
Queen's Hall (rca), Rushey Green. — Prop.,
Catwood Cinemas, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
"W.i. 830 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2S. gd. Proscenium width, 16 ft.
CHARING CROSS ROAD, W.C.2 .
Astoria (we). — Prop., Haymarket Capitol, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, W.i. 1,650 seats. Booked
at H.O. Prices, is. gd. to 4s. 6d. Continuous.
Phone : Gerrard 5528. Stage, 14 ft.
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Monseigneur, Charing Cross. Monseigneur
News Theatre Circuit, 147, Wardour Street,
W.i. Phone : Gerrard 1416.
Phoenix Theatre (we). — Props., Julian Wylie
Productions, Ltd. 1032 seats. Stage Pro-
ductions. Eighteen dressing-rooms. Phone :
Temple Bar 7431-2.
Tatler Theatre (ba). — Prop., The Gaumont
British Picture Corporation, Ltd., New Gallery
House, Regent Street, W.i. 690 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 2s. 9d. and 3s. 6d. Phone :
Gerrard 4815.
CHELSEA, S.W.
Chelsea Palace, King's Road, S.W.3. — Props.,
Variety Theatres Consolidated, Ltd.
Classic (we), 148, King's Road, S.W.3. — Prop.,
Classic Picture Theatres, Ltd., 211, Clapham
Road, S.W.9. Booked by Miss J. Schilt.
228 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Admission is. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone : Flaxman 4388.
Gaumont Palace (ba), King's Road and Manor
Street, Chelsea. — Props., Provincial Cine-
matograph Theatres, Ltd. 2,502 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. New Gallery
House, Regent Street, W.i. Prices is. to
3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 52 ft. Stage, 26 ft.
deep. Eight dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
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King's Picture Playhouse (we), 279, King's
Road, S.W.3. — 964 seats. Phone: Flaxman
3139-
CHINQFORD, E.
Chingford Cinema (rca), Station Road, E.4. —
Prop., Norbert Theatres Ltd., 495, Hale End
Rd., Highams Park, E.4, Phone: Larkswood
1888. 600 seats. Booked by Props. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Cherrydown Avenue. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane
London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone :
Silverthorn 2210.
CHI8WI0K, W.
Chiswick Empire (we). — Prop., Chiswick
Empire, Ltd. Coliseum Buildings. 2,154
seats. Phone : Chiswick 0505. Variety,
twice nightly. Station, Chiswick Park.
OLAPHAM, 8.W.
Majestic Theatre (we), High Street, S.W.4. —
Prop., Provincial Cinematograph Theatres,
Ltd. 1,556 seats. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Phone : Macaulay 4048.
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Pavilion (we), 33, High Street, S.W.4.—
Prop., J. V. Dobbin, 16, St. Vincents Road,
Westcliff-on-Sea. 7ig seats. Prices, iod. to
2s. 4d. Continuous. Phone : Macaulay 1647.
CLAPHAM JUNCTION, 8.W.
Electric Pavilion (we), Lavender Hill, S.W.
— Prop., Gaumont British Picture Corpn.,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i. 1,250 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone : Battersea 1399.
Globe (we), Northcote Road. — Prop., London
and District Cinemas, Ltd., Capitol Cinema,
Church Street, Epsom, Surrey. (6: seats.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous. Booked at
H. O. Phone : Battersea 664g. Station,
Clapham Junction.
Granada (phone: Battersea 7444). — Prop.
The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 3554.
Grand Theatre (we), St. John's Hill, S.W.n.—
I, 528 seats. Continuous. Stage, 26 ft. deep.
Six dressing-rooms. Prices, 6d. to is. iod.
Proscenium width, 3g ft.
Imperial Theatre (we), St. John's Hill, S.W.n •
— Prop., London & District Cinemas, Ltd.,
Capitol Cinema, Church Street, Epsom,
Surrey. 733 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone: Bat-
tersea 0275. Station, Clapham Junction.
Shakespere (ba), Lavender Hill, S.W.n.—
Prop., Gaumont British Pictures Corporation,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i. (Closed.)
CLAPTON, E.
Clapton Rink Cinema (ba), Lower Clapton
Road. — Prop., Gaumont British Pictures
Corporation, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.
(Closed.)
Kenning Hall Cine-Ma (rca), 22g, Lower
Clapton Road. Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Phone : Amherst 1344. Station, Clapton,
L.N.E.R.
Rirz, Lower Clapton Road. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone: Gsrrard 7887. 1,922
seats. Booked at H.O.
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COLINDALE, N.W.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Edgware Road. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Col. 7643.
COMMERCIAL ROAD, E.
Palaseum (ba), 226, Commercial Road, E. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone: Gerrard
7887. 920 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Phone: Stepney Green 4152. Film
Transport.
Popular Cinema (rca). — Prop., H. and G.
(Stepney), Ltd., Eros House, Piccadilly
Circus, W.i. Phone : Regent 4507. 530
seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Station, Stepney East.
Troxy (we). — Prop., Gaumont Super Cinemas,
Ltd., 142-150, Wardour Street, W.i. 3,500
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pictures
and Variety. Prices, 6d. to 2s. sd. Pro-
scenium width, 55 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep :
11 dressing-rooms. Phone: Ste. 4216.
Station, Stepney, S.R.
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CRANBOURN STREET, W.C.2.
London Hippodrome (we). — Prop., Moss
Empires, Ltd., Cranbourn Mansions, Cran-
hourn Street, W.C.2. Phone : Gerrard 2274.
Proscenium width, 41 ft. Phone : Gerrard
3272. Station, Leicester Square (Tube).
0RI0KLEWOOD, N.W.
Queen's Hall (we). — Prop., Catwood Cinemas,
" Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i. 1,904 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone :
Gladstone 5996. Station, Willesden Green.
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GROUCH END, N.
Hippodrome (ba). — Prop., General Theatre
Corporation, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.
1,000 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Stage. Phone :
Mountview 1820. (Closed.)
Dalston, e.
Dalston'sClassic(we), HighStreet, Kingsland
— Prop., S. Seeman (Original Classics, Ltd.)
96-98, Baker Street, W.i. Phone : Wei 0081.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Phone : Clissold 6677. Station,
Dalston Junction, L.M.S.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Stamford Road.— Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone : Clissold 4649.
Picture House (we), Dalston Lane, E.8. —
Prop., Gaumont-British Picture Corporation,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i. Phone :
Regent 8080. 2,157 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Pro-
scenium width, 48 ft. Phone : Clissold 3568.
Station, Dalston Junction.
Plaza (bth-), 538-40, Kingsland Road, N.W. —
Prop., Kingsland Pictures, Ltd., 31, Stoke
Nevvington Road, N.16. Phone : Clissold
1844-5. 9°° seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone :
Clissold 1399. Road Transport.
DEPTFORD, 9.E.
Broadway (btp). — Prop., Courtwood Cinemas,
Ltd., 3, Culross Street, W.i. 1,240 seats.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 9d. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone :
Tideway 4386. Road Transport.
Deptford Electric Palace (we), High Street-
Prop. Deptford Electric Palace, Ltd., 47,
Wardour Street, W.i. 640 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 5d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width 50 ft.
Phone : Tideway 1538. Station, Deptford
High Street (S.R.).
Odeon Theatre (bth), Church Street and The
Broadway. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
I hone : Tideway 3500.
Ealing, w.
Broadway Palladium (we), 22, Broadway,
W.5. — Prop., Scala (Ealing), Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, W.i. 1,260 seats. Booked at H.O.
Stage, 32 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms.
Dance hall. Continuous. Change of pro-
gramme weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Phone : Ealing 1276. Station, Ealing Broad-
way, G.W.R.
Forum (we), Uxbridge Road. — -Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 7887.
1,273 seats. Continuous. Booked at H..O.
Proscenium width, 46 ft. Phone : Ealing
J333- Station, Ealing Broadway, G.W.R.
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Lido (we), West Ealing. — Props., Midland
Empire Theatres, Ltd., Elite Buildings,
Nottingham. Phone, Nottingham 2273. 1,460
seats. Continuous. Booked at Hall. Prices,
9d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,
15 ft. deep. Phone : Ealing 0934. Station,
West Ealing (G.W.R.) and Road Transport.
Odeon Theatre (we), Northfield Avenue. — ■
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone :
Ealing 3939.
Walpole Cinema (we), Bond Street, W.5. — ■
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone: Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9!. Phone :
Ealing 3396.
EARL8FIELD, S.W.
" Supershow " (we), 468, Garratt Lane, S.W.18.
— Prop., Supershows (Earlsfield), Ltd., 32,
York Road, Battersea. Phone : Battersea
1 810. 800 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2s. 3d. Phone : Battersea 1481.
EA8T DULWICH, 8.E.
Odeon Theatre (rca), — ■ Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone : Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Phone : New Cross 2704.
EA8T HAM, E.
Broadway Cinema (we), High Street South. —
Prop., D. and F. Properties, Ltd., 147,
Wardour Street, W.i. Phone: Gerrard
1416. 735 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Three changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 38 ft. Phone : Grangewood
0427. Station, East Ham (L.M.S.).
Coliseum Cinema (rca), High Street North.
Controlled by Laurie Cinema, Ltd., 5, Norrice
Lea, London, N.2. 550 seats. Station, East
Ham (Tube). (Closed.)
East Ham Palace (we). — -Prop., United
Varieties Syndicate, Ltd., Cranbourn Man-
sions, W.C.2. Phone : Gerrard 2702. Pictures
on Sunday only. 1,575 seats.
Granada (we), Barking Road, E.6. Phone :
Gra 3000. — Prop., Denman (London) Cinemas,
Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
3554-
Odeon Theatre, Barking Road. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Grangewood
3559-
Premier Super Cinema (we), High Street
North. — Prop., Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.
Phone : Regent 8080. 2,118 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Stage
and three dressing-rooms. Proscenium width
42 ft. Phone : Grangewood 0227.
EAST SHEEN, S.W.
The Empire (we), Sheen Lane. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i
Phone: Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Cafe attached. Phone : Prospect
4123. Station, Mortlake, S.R.
EDGWARE ROAD, W.
Blue Hall (we).— Prop., Blue Halls, Ltd.,
194/6, Edgware Road, W.2. 1,250 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Phone : Paddington 7188. Station,
Edgware Road (Tube).
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Classic— Prop., S. Seeman, 100, Baker Street,
W.i. Phone : Welbeck 0081.
Con naught Cinema (rca), 164, Edgware Road,
W.2. — Prop., Dees Cinemas, Ltd. Phone :
Pad. 2612. 387 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. ; two changes weekly. Prices,
lod. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width, 20 ft. by
18 ft. Phone : Paddington 2612.
Grand Kinema (we). — Props., Grand Cinema,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i.
Phone : Regent 8080. i,g42 seats. Booked
at New Gallery House, 123, Regent Street,
W.i. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Width of proscenium, 30 ft. Stage, 6 dressing
rooms. Phone : Paddington 6313.
Odeon Theatre (rca). — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone :
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, gd. to
2S. gd. Phone : Langham 1014.
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Royal Cinema (rca)., — Props., Gillan Cor-
poration, Ltd., 43, Upper Berkeley Street,
W.i. Phone : Amb. 2345. 420 seats.
Prices, is. gd. to 3s. 6d. Conti guous. Booked
at H.O. Phone : Amb. 2345.
Royal West London Theatre (bth),
69, Church Street.— Prop., Popular Cinemas,
Ltd., Phoenix House, 19, Oxford Street, W.i.
Phone: Gerrard 1405. 1,000 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 4d. to is. 3d. Caf6. Phone : Pad-
dington 0864.
EDMONTON, N.
Alcazar Picture Theatre (bth). — Prop.,
Alcazar Picture Theatre (Edmonton), Ltd.,
5, Chancery Lane, W.C.2. Holborn 6683.
1,230 seats. Continuous. One change
weekly. Booked at Hall. Tea Room. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 32 ft.
Stage, 8 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms.
Phone : Tottenham 2147. Station, Silver
Street. L.N.E.R
Empire (we). — Prop., Denman (London)
Cinemas, Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i. Phone:
Gerrard 3554. Continuous. Phone : Totten-
ham 5200. Station, Lower Edmonton.
Hippodrome (we), Angel Road. — Prop., Mark
Fineberg. 650 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2s. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone :
Tottenham i48g.
Regal (we), Silver Street. — Prop., Gaumont
Super Cinemas, Ltd., 142 /150 Wardour Street.
W.i. Phone : 2,g40 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Prices gd. to 2s. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 58 ft. Stage, 45 ft. ; 16
dressing-rooms. Cafe and Dance Hall attached.
Phone : Tottenham 3030.
ELEPHANT & CASTLE, S.E.
Elephant and Castle Theatre (we), 26-28
New Kent Road, S.E.i. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd. Phone : Rodney 4968.
2,315 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Pictures and Variety. Phone : Rodney
2635. Station, Elephant and Castle (S.R. and
Tube).
Trocadero (we). — Prop., Gaumont Super
Cinemas, Ltd., 142-150, Wardour Street, W.i.
3,500 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Pictures and Variety. Stage, 28 ft. deep ;
8 dressing-rooms. Prices, 6d. to 2s. sd.
Proscenium width, 45 ft. Cafe. Phone :
Hop 1344-6.
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ELTHAM, 8.E.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Well Hall. — -Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane London,
W.i. Phone: Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Eltham 3351.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Eltham Hill. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd.. 4g, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone: Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Eltham Hill
3767-
Palace (bth), High Street, S. E.g.— Prop.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Variety and Films.
Cafe attached. Phone : Eltham 131 1.
Station, Well Hall, Eltham.
FlNCHLEY, N.
Coliseum (btp), 38, High Road, East Finchley.
— Prop., Home Counties Theatres, Ltd.,
Athenaeum Muswell Hill, N.io.
Phone : Tudor 5848. 500 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 8d. to 2s. Phone: Tudor 2463
Gaumont. — Prop., Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. 2,170 seats.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Stage ; dressing-room.
Cafe.
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New Bohemia Cinema (rca), Church End,
N.3. — Prop., National Electric Theatres,
Ltd., 142-150, Wardour Street, W.i. Booked
at New Gallery House, W.i. 1,144 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Station,
Church End, L.N.E.R. Phone : Finchley
2,300.
Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street, N.12. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane,
■ London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone : Hillside
1698.
Rex Cinema (rca), High Road. — Props., Rex
(Finchley), Ltd., 52, High Road, East Finch-
iey. 548 seats. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Continu-
ous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone : Tudor 2233. Station, East Finchley.
FINSBURY PARK, N.
Astoria (we). — Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Cafe
attached. Phone : Archway 2224. Station,
Finsbury Park, L.N.E.R. or Underground.
Finsbury Park Rink Cinema (we), Seven
Sisters Road, N. 4. — Prop., Associated Pro-
vincial Picture Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, W.i. 2,092 seats Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Pictures. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Phone : Stamford Hill 2676.
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F0RE8T GATE, E.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Romford Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone: Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Maryland 4665.
Queen's Theatre (rca), Romford Road. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone: Gerrard
7887. i,75o seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,
8 ft. deep. Three dressing-rooms. Phone :
Maryland 1341. Station, Forest Gate.
(Closed.)
FOREST HILL, S.E.
Astoria Cinema (we), Wastdale Road, S.E. —
Props., Astoria (Forest Hill), Ltd., 6, Station
Parade, Balham, S.W.12. Phone : Bat 5584.
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FOREST HILL— continued.
Booked at H.O. 820 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. to is. 9d. Phone : For 6264.
Capitol Cinema (we). — Attractive Cinema
(Forest Hill), Ltd. Controlled by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7887. 1,700
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
FULHAM, 8.W.
Forum Theater (we), Fulham Road, S.W.10.
—Prop., Forum Theatre, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 7887. 2,200
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 45 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ;
eight dressing-rooms. Kensington 5234.
Star Kinema (we), Wandsworth Bridge Road.
— Props, Star Wandsworth, Ltd., Playhouse,
Gerrajds Cross. Phone : Gerrards Cross
2516. Booked at H.O. 600 seats. Continuous.
Three changes weekly. Prices, iod. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone : Fulham
0436. Station, Walham Green. Road Trans-
port.
G0LDER8 GREEN, N.W.
Hippodrome, North End Road, Golders Green.
Ionic Picture Theatre (bth), Finchley Road,
N.W. 11. — Prop., Ionic Theatre, Ltd., 1,000
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
od. to 2s. 6d. Phone : Speedwell 17^4.
Lido Picture House (we), Golders Green
Road, N.W. 11. — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. 2,000 seats. Proscenium width,
27 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep ; three dressing-
rooms. Phone : Speedwell 5161. Station,
Golders Green (Tube), Road Transport.
Regal (we), Finchley Road. — Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone : Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Cafe. Ballroom. Phone : Speedwell
9724. Station, Golders Green.
GREAT WINDMILL STREET, W.I.
Cameo News Theatre (we). — Prop., P. C. C.
Ltd., 199, Piccadilly, W. Phone : Reg. 1146.
247 seats. Booked at 199, Piccadilly.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. and is. 9d. Phone : Gerrard 1653.
Windmill Theatre (rca), 17-19, Great Wind-
mill St., W.i. Prop. ; Windmill Theatre Co.,
Ltd. 310 seats,
GREENWICH, S.E.
Empire (we). — Prop., Vincent J. H. Wareing.
562 seats. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone : Greenwich
i43i-
Granada. Phone : Greenwich 2772. — Props.,
The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 3554-
Greenwich Hippodrome (we), i, Stockwell
Street, S.E.10. — Phone : Greenwich 1075.
Trafalgar Cinema (we), 82, Trafalgar Road,
S.E. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone: Mayfair 781 1.
Booked at H.O. 1,400 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; two
dressing-rooms. Phone : Greenwich 3000.
Station, Maze Hill, S.R.
Haokney, E.
Empire (we), Mare Street, E.8. — Prop., Hackney
and ' Shepherd's Bush Empire, Ltd., Stoll
Circuit, Coliseum Buildings, W.C.2. 2,218 seats
(Variety.)
Empress Electric Theatre (rca.), Mare
Street, E.8,— Prop., Twentieth Century
Cinemas, Ltd., 80/82, Wardour Street, Lon-
don, W.i. 1,650 seats, Continuous daily from
1 p.m. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Stage. Phone :
Amherst 2351. Station, Hackney Downs.
Hackney Pavilion (we), 290, Mare Street,
E.8. — Prop., Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.
1,117 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Booked at
H. O. Continuous. Phone: Amherst 2681.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Hackney Road. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Bishopsgate
5108.
Regal (we), Mare Street. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 7887. 1,846 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width,
44 ft. Stage, 24 ft. ; nine dressing-rooms.
Phone : Amherst 3036. Station, Cambridge
Heath or Hackney ; Film Transport.
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South Hackney Picture House (bth), Well
Street. — Props., Odeon 'Iheatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
7811. (Closed.)
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Standard Cinema (we), 153-157, Goldsmiths
Row, Hackney, E.2.— (See London Fields, E .)
HAMMERSMITH, W.
Broadway Super Cinema (rg), 8 to 14, Queen
Street, W.6. — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd. 1,206 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone : Riverside 6120.
Classic (we) King Street. — Props., Cinema
Centres, Ltd. Continuous. Booked at 100,
Baker Street, London, W.i. Phone: Riverside
3344. Station Hammersmith Broadway.
Commodore (we), King Street (Young's Corner).
— Controlled bv Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd. Phone : Gerrard 7887. 2,884 seats. Con-
tinuous. Stage, 28 ft. deep ; eight dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 50 ft. Phone:
Riverside 2896. Cafe attached. Station,
Stamford Brook ; Films by Transport.
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Gaumont Palace (ba), Queen Street, W.6. —
Props., Hammersmith Cinemas, Ltd. New
Gallery House, Regent Street. Phone, Regent
8,080. 3,487 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Stage, 35 ft. ; 20
dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 63 ft.
Restaurant attached. Phone : Riverside
4081, Station, Hammersmith. Film Trans-
port.
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Pal\ce (we). — Props., Metropolitan ana Pro-
vincial Cinematograph Theatres , Ltd., 80-82
Wardour Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 6813.
I, 647 seats. Continuous ; twice nightly,
Booked at H.O. Phone : Riverside 1462.
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Regal (we), King Street. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. 2,277 seats. Booked at H.O. Stage
16 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 43 ft. Phone : Riverside
2388.
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Savoy (we , Western Avenue, North Hammer-
smith, W.ia. Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
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Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,721 seats. Booked,
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 38 ft. Stage, 8 ft. Ball-
room attached. Phone : Shepherd's Bush 4591,
Station, E. Acton (G.W.R.) Film Transport.
HAMP8TEAD, N.W.
Everyman Theatre (we), Holly Bush Vale,
N.W.3. — Lessees, Vincent Beecham. 245 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. gd. to 2s. 9d. Phone:
Hampstead 1525.
Picture Playhouse (we), Pond Street, N.W. 3.
— Prop., Hampstead Picture Playhouse, Ltd.,
Pond Street, N.W.i. 1,300 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. 6d. Phone : Primrose 3200.
HANWELL, W.
Grand Theatre (we), Broadway. — Prop.,
Picture House (Kanwell), Ltd. goo seats.
Continuous. Occasional Variety. Two changes,
weekly. Booked at Hall. Prices, gd. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 34 ft. Stage, 30 ft.
deep. Phone : Ealing 1106. Station, Hanwell,
G.W.R.
HARLE8DEN, N.W.
Coliseum (ba), Manor Park Road, N.W.10. —
Prop., H. J. Morgenstern, 1, Wren Avenue,
N.W.2. Phone : Gladstone 2812. 850 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2S. gd. Phone : Willesden 1350. Station,
Willesden Junction.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Corner of St. Albans
Road and Craven Park Road. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Willesden 5071.
Picardy Cinema (rca), High Street, N.W.10. —
Prop., Vincent J. H. Wareing, 20, Craven
Gardens, S.W.ig. Phone : Liberty 2gs8.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Willesden 3206. Station,
Willesden Junction, L.M.S. and Film Tran-
sport.
HARRINGAY, N.
Coliseum (rca), Green Lanes, N.8. — Prop.,
Mrs. F. Blumenthal and Messrs. B. and H.
Harris. 641 seats. Prices, iod. to is. gd.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 29 ft. Phone : Stamford Kill 2664.
Station, Harringay.
Premier Electric Theatre (we), Frobl3her
Road. — Prop., Gaywood Cinemas, Ltd. 730
seats. Booked at 37, Golden Square, W.n.
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone :
Mountview 1070. Station, Hornsey.
Regal Cinema (rca), Frobisher Road, Harrin-
gay.— Props., Messrs. Gaywood Cinemas,
Ltd., 130, High Holborn, W.C.i. Phone :
Holborn, 8928. 670 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 35 ft. Phone : Mountview 1070.
Station, Harringay Park.
Ritz, Turnpike Parade. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone : Gerrard 7887. 1,838 seats.
Booked at H.O.
HARROW ROAD, W.I.
Coliseum (rca), 324, Harrow Road. — Prop.,
Woodfield Cinemas, Ltd., 4, Sutherland
Avenue, Maida Vale, W.g. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
is. and is. 6d. 800 seats. Phone : Cunning-
ham 1460. Station, Royal Oak, Met.
Prince of Wales' Cinema (we). — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 7887.
1,570 seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Width of proscenium, 38 ft. Stage, 13 ft.
four dressing-rooms. Phone : Abercorn 3303.
Station, Westbourne Park (Met.)
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Regal (rca), 35-51, Harrow Road. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
i,g6oseats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous
Booked at H.O. -Proscenium width, 3g ft. 3 in.
Phone, Pad. sgoi. Station, Paddington,
G.W.R-
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HAVERSTOCK HILL, N.W.3.
Odeon (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
781 1. (Closed.)
HAYMARKET, S.W.
Carlton Theatre (we), — -Props., Carlton
Theatre Co., Ltd., 166, Wardour Street, W.i.
1,100 seats. Prices, 2s. 6d. to 10s. 6d. Continu-
ous. Proscenium width, 37 ft. Phone : White-
hall 371 1. Stage, 70 ft. deep ; 14 dressing
rooms. Tea lounge.
Gaumont (ba). — Prop., General Theatre Corpn.,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i. 1,328 seats:
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Mats, daily.
Sunday, from 5.30. Prices, 3s. to 11s. 6d.
Cafe. 'Phone, Whitehall 6655.
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His Majesty's (we), Haymarket, S.W.
HENDON, N.W.
Ambassador (we). — Prop., Hendon Central
Cinema, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.
1,037 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Hendon 1137.
Road Transport. Hendon Central Station.
Classic (we), Belle Vue Road, Brent Street,
N.W.4. — Props., Original Repertory Cinemas,
Ltd., g6-g8, Baker Street, W.i. Phone,
Wei. 0081. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Hendon 6631. Station,
Hendon.
Odeon, Corner Church Road and Parson Street,
— Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 40, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 781 1.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone,
Hendon 3538.
HERNE HILL.
Grand Cinema (we), Railton Road, S.E. — ■
Props., M. G. G. Enterprises, Ltd., 222,
Railton Road. 535 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
iod. to is. iod. Phone : Brixton 3153.
HIGHAMS PARK, E.
Regal Cinema (we). — Props., A. W. and R. B.
Green. 615 seats. Continuous. Booked at
Hall. Phone: Larkswood 1888. Prices, 6d.
to 2S. Station, Highams Park, L.N.E.R.
HIGHBURY, N.
Imperial Picture Theatre (rca), 2, Holloway
Road, N.7. — Prop., General Theatre Corpora-
tion, Ltd., 123, Regent Street. W.i. 1,500
seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, North 2887.
HIGHGATE, N.
Electric Palace (we), Highgate Hill, N.ig. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd., Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Arch-
way 1 82 1.
Highgate Empire (we), Holloway Road. —
Union Cinemas, Ltd., Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
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W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at
H. O. Continuous. Phone, Archway 2003.
Odeon Theatre. — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone :
Mayfair 7811. (Under construction.)
HITHER GREEN, S.E.
Park Cinema (we). — Props., Park Picture
Theatres, Ltd., 59, Woodland Rise, Muswell
Hill, N.io. Phone : Tudor 2132. 500 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Prices, is. to is. 9d.
HOLLOWAY, N.
Gaumont, Holloway Road, N.7. — Prop., General
Theatre Corporation, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
W.i. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. 3,006 seats.
Continuous. Phone : Archway 4233.
Holloway Empire (we), Holloway Road. —
Prop., Gaumont-British Pictures Corporation,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.— (Closed.)
Marlborough Theatre (we), Holloway Road.
— Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone: Mayfair 781 1.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone :
North 1903.
Regent Cinema (we), 196, Holloway Road,
N.7. — Props., Regent (Holloway), Ltd.,
1 1 a, Wardour Street, London, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 4668. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Savoy, (rca) 338, Holloway Road, N.7. — -Prop.,
Associated British Cinema, Ltd., 30-31, Golden.
Square, London, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7887.
I, 800 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 40 ft.
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HOMERTON, E.
Castle Cinema (rca), 64, Brooksby's Walk. —
Props., S. M. Super Cinemas and Associated
Companies, 37-38, Golden Square, W.i.
HOXTON, N.
Hoxton Cinema (ba). — Prop. Gaumont-British
Pictures Corporation, 123, Regent Street, W.i.
Prices, is. and is. 6d. Phone : Cle. 5966.
Hoxton Cinema Theatre (Ye Olde Varieties),
Prop. Gaumont-British Pictures Corporation,
123, Regent Street, W.i. — (Closed.)
Islington, n.
Angel Cinema (we), 7, High Street, N.i.—
Prop., Associated Provincial Picture Houses,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i. 1,403 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Ter. 3738.
Blue Hall (we), Upper Street, N.i. — Prop.,
General Theatre Corpn., Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, W.i. Phone: Regent 8080. 1,303
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 32 ft.
Stage, 14 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms.
Phone : Canonbury 3674. Station, Angel.
Blue Hall Annexe (ba), 46, Essex Road. —
Prop., Gaumont British Pictures Corporation,
123, Regent Street, W.i. Phone : Cle. 5966.
(Closed.)
Carlton Cinema (we). — Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 7887. 2,248 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 45 ft. 6 in.
Stage, 26 ft. deep. Phone: Canonbury 2986.
Empire (we).— Prop., Associated British Cine-
mas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. 1,396
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Pictures
and Variety: Fri., Variety only. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage, 45 ft. deep ; eight
dressing-rooms. Phone : Terminus 1571.
Empress Picture Theatre (we), 83, Upper
Street, N.i.— Prop., A. Claff. 518 seats.
Booked at Hall and at Wardour Street. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. to
is. 9d. Phone : Canonbury 3520.
Odeon Theatre (we), Upper Street, N.i. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2*s. 9d. Phone : Canon-
bury 2443.
Victoria Cine via (we), 272-280, New North
Road, N.i. — Prop., Members Cinemas (1943),
Ltd., Playhouse, Gerrards Cross. Phone :
Gerrards Cross 2516. 731 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Phone : Clissold 2206.
KENNINGTON, 8.E.
Prince's Picture Playhouse (eca), 2-6,
Kennington Park Road, S.E. 11.— Prop., New
ington Electric Theatre, Ltd. 1,600 seats,
Controlled by Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
—(Closed.)
Regal (we), Kennington Road. — Licensee,
A.O.C. Picture Corporation, Ltd.
KENSAL RI8E, N.W.
Palace (we), Chamberlayne Road, N.W. 10. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard
7887. 1,600 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Stage, 16 ft. deep. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Phone : Willesden 1913.
Odeon (rca), Chamberlayne Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Stage ; four dressing-
rooms. Phone : Ladbrooke 3786.
KENSINGTON, W.
The Majestic (we), Kensington High Street,
W. 8.— Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 781 1. —
(Closed.)
Royal Kinema (rca), High Street. — -Props.,
Royal Cinema (Kensington), Ltd., Panton
House, 25, Haymarket. Phone : Abbey 6927.
600 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. iod. Booked at H.O. — ■
(Closed.)
West Kensington Super Cinema (btii),
235-7, North End Road. — Prop., Gaumont
British Pictures Corporation, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, W.i.— (Closed.)
KENTISH TOWN, N.W.
Court Cinema (rca), Maiden Road, N.W. 5. — •
Prop., M. & J. Cinemas, Ltd. 446 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 15 ft. Phone : Gulliver 2461.
Forum (we).— Props., Associated Cinema
Properties, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
2175 seats. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 35 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep ; six dressing-
rooms. Phone : Gulliver 4221.
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Gaisford Cinema (bth), Gaisford Street. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone: Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Phone :
Gulliver 1892. Station, Kentish Town.
Palace Cinema (we), Kentish Town Road,
N.W. 5. — Prop., Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery House, 123,
Regent Street, W.i. Booked at H.O.
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1,058 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2S. gd. Phone : Gulliver 3943.
KILBURN, N.W.
Empire (we). — Props., Metropolitan and
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.,
80 -83, Wardour Street, London, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 6813. 1,762 seats. Pictures booked at
81, Piccadilly, W.i. Variety booked by
H. Kaufman, Regent Street, W.i. Continu-
ous. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium width,
38 ft. Stage, 40 ft. deep ; 12 dressing-rooms.
Phone : Maida Vale 8666. Road Transport.
Envoy Cinema (ba), 405, Kilburn High Road,
N.W.6.— Props., Kilburn Envoy, Ltd. 338
seats. Prices, is. 6d. to 3s. Continuous.
Grange Cinema (we), High Road, N.W. 6. —
Prop., Scala (Kilburn), Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, W.i. Booked by H.O. 2,028 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. . 6d. Pros-
cenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 10 ft. deep ;
six dressing-rooms. Phone : Maida Vale
1664.
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Kilburn Picture Palace (we), 356, Belsiic
Road, N.W. 6. — Prop., Gaumont British
Pictures Corporation, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
W.i. (Closed.)
State. — Prop., Gaumont Super Cinemas, Ltd.,
142-150, Wardour Street, W.i. Prices, od. to
2S. 6d.
KINQ8BURY, N.W.
Odeon (bth), Kingsbury Road, N.W. 9. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Colindale 8237.
KING'S 0RO38, N.
Kino's Cross Cinema (rga), Pentonville Road,
N.i. — Prop., Associated Provincial Picture
Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to
23. gd. Station, King's Cross.
Mayfair Cinema (we), Caledonian Road, N. —
Props., British Luminous Industries, Ltd.,
5, Culross Street, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
1028. 1,800 seats. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d.
Continuous. Booked at H.O.
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Regent Theatre (we).— Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. 1,000 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Phone : Terminus 6321.
Regent Theatre (we). — Prop., King's Cross
Cinema3, Ltd., 60-66, Wardour Street, London,
W.i. 1,000 seats. Booked at Hall. Pictures
and Variety. Phone: Gerrard 41 17.
KINGSWAY, W.C.
Stoll Theatre (we). — Prop., Stoll Theatre,
Kingsway, Ltd., Stoll Offices. Coliseum
Buildings, W.C2. 2,250 seats.
Lee, s.e.
Savoy Cinema (we), Lee Green. — Props.,
Members Cinemas (1943) Ltd., Playhouse,
Gerrards Cross, Bncks. Phone : Gerrards
Cross 2516. 900 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2s. 3d. Phone : Lee Green 0848.
Station, Lewisham Junction.
LEICESTER SQUARE, W.C.2.
Empire Theatre (rca), Leicester Square,
W.C.2.— Props., The New Empire, Ltd.,
3,110 seats. Prices, 3s. to 11s. 6d. Continu-
ous. Phone : Gerrard 1234.
Hippodrome. — 1,471 seats.
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Leicester Square Theatre (we). — Props.,
Leicester Square Estates, Ltd., Leicester
Square, W.C. 2. 1,760 seats. Prices, 3s.
to us. 6d. Continuous. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 44 ft. Stage, 40 ft. deep ;
20 dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Phone :
Whitehall 5252.
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Monseigneur. — Monseigneur News Theatre
Circuit, 147, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 14 16.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — • Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone : Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
3s. to us. 6d. Cafe. Phone: Whitehall
6111.
Ritz (we). Lessees, The New Empire Ltd.
432 seats. Phone : Gerrard 1234.
Warner Theatre (rca), Cranbourn Street. —
Props., Warner Bros., Ltd., 135-141,
Wardour Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard
5600. Continuous. 1,735 seats. Prices,
3s. to us. 6d. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. ; one dressing-room. Cafe
attached. Phone : Gerrard 3423.
LEWISHAM, 8.E.
Gaumont Palace (ba), Loampit Vale, S.E. 13.
— Props. Gaumont British Picture Corpn.,
Ltd., New Gallery House, Regent Street, W.i.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 54 ft. Stage,
40 ft. deep ; 12 dressing-rooms. Cafe. Phone:
Lee Green 5938-5591-5942. Station, Lewisham
Junction, S.R.
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Hippodrome (we), 135/6, Rushey Green, S.E. 6.
— Props., British Union Varieties, Ltd.,
Lewisham Hippodrome, Catford. Phone :
Hither Green 11 66. 3,000 seats. Films on
Sundays only. Prices, gd. to 2s. Booked at
Theatre. Proscenium width, 54 ft. Stage,
45 ft. deep. Station : Catford Bridge.
King's Hall. — Props., Members Cinemas
(1943), Ltd., Playhouse, Gerrards Cross.
Phone : Gerrards Cross 2516. Prices, is.
to 2S. 9d.
Prince of Wales' Picture Playhouse (we),
2 so, High Street. — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone : Gerrard 7887. 2,000 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Stage, 10 ft. deep;
four dressing-rooms. Phone : Lee Green
0609. Station, Lewisham Junction.
LEY TON, E.
Astoria Cinema, 80, High Road, Leyton, E.15
— Prop., Lion Cinematograph Co., Ltd. —
Booked at 43, Whitcomb Street, W.C.a.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone :
Maryland 1941. Station, Leyton (L.N.E.R.).
King's Cinema (we), High Road. — Prop.,
Amusements (Leyton), Ltd., 199, Piccadilly,
London, W.i. Phone : Regent 1146. 965
seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone : Leytonstone 3522.
Picture House. — Rhone : 2438. — Props., May-
fair Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street,
London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 1028. 850
seats. — (Closed.)
Plaza (rca), Hoe Street. — Props., Amusements
(Leyton), Ltd., 199, Piccadilly, W.i. Phone :
Regent 1146. 830 seats. Prices, is to 2s. 3d.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone : Ley-
tonstone 2703. Station, Hoe Street, L.N.E.R.
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L EYTON — continued.
Ritz (rca), High Road. — Props., Associated.
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31. Golden Square, W.i .
Phone : Gerrard 7887. 2,362 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width
42 ft. Phone : Leyton 3796. Station, Leyton
L.N.E.R. and London and Southend F. T. Co.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
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Savoy (we), Lea Bridge Road. — Props., United
Picture Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery House,
Regent Street, W.i. 1,795 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; two
dressing-rooms. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscen-
ium width, 46 ft. Phone : Leytonstone 3211.
LEYTON8TONE. E.
Academy Cinema (rca), Harrow Green. —
Props., Laurie Cinema, Ltd., 5, Norrice Lea,
London, N.2. Booked at H.O. 1,100 seats.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d.
Rex (we), High Road. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7887. t$i£
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 42 ft. Phone : Leytonstone
2309, Station, Leytonstone L.N.E.R.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid*
Fitted "ARDENTE" Stage Amplification
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Rialto (we), High Road, and Kirkdale Road,
E. Phone : Leytonstone 1425. — Prop., Den-
man (London) Cinemas, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 3554.
LONDON FIELDS, E.2.
Standard Super Cinema (we), Goldsmith
Row, E.2. — Prop., Executors of S. Ducker,
900 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Stage, 7 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone : Bishopsgate
2791.
MaIDA VALE, W.9.
Palace. — Prop., Gaumont Super Cinemas, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, W.i.— (Closed.)
MANOR PARK, E.
Coliseum (we), Romford Road, E. — Props.,
S.M. Super Cinemas and Associated Com-
panies, 37-38, Golden Square, W.i. 1,169
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Station, Ilford, L.N.E.R.
Coronation Cinema (we), High Street North,
E.12. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,904 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone : Grangewood 0357.
Station, Manor Park, L.N.E.R.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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MARBLE ARCH, W.
Marble Arch Pavilion (we), 531, Oxford
Street, W.i. — Props., Gaumont British Picture
Corporation, Ltd., 142-150, Wardour Street,
W.i. 1,200 seats. Continuous. Booked at
New Gallery House, 123, Regent Street, W.i.
Phone : Regent 8080. Prices, 2s. 3d. to 5s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep ;
three dressing-rooms. Cafe. Phone : May-
fair 5112.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Monseigneur. — Monseigneur News Theatre
Circuit, 147, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 141 6.
Regal Cinema (we). — Props., Hyde Park
Cinemas, Ltd. Controlled by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone ; Gerrard 7887. 2,500 seats.
Continuous- Stage. Booked at H.O. Cafe
attached. Phone: Paddington 801 1.
Fitted "ARDENTE*' Deaf Aids
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MAY FAIR, W.
Curzon Cinema (rca), Curzon Street. — Props,
General Cinema Theatres, Ltd., 8, Stratton
Street, Piccadilly. Phone, Mayfair 8961.
500 seats. Prices, 2s. 6d. to 8s. 6d. Continu-
ous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
33 ft. Phone, Grosvenor 4100.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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MILE END, E.
Empire Cinema (we). — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Sqyare.
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,974 seats,
Booked at H.O.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Odeon Theatre (bth), Mile End Road. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone: Advance
2034.
Palladium. — Props., Associated British Cinemas
Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, W.i.
People's Palace (bth), Mile End Road, E.i. —
Props., The Governors of The People's Palace.
1,600 seats. Prices, 6d. to 5s. Only used at
present for special film presentations. Width
of proscenium, 46 ft. Stage, 32 ft. Seven
dressing-rooms. Cafe and Dance Hall.
MILL HILL, N.W.7.
Capitol. — Lion Cinematograph Co., Ltd.,
Booked at 43, Whitcomb Street, W.C.st.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
MUIWELL HILL, N.10.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Muswell Hill Road. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone: Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone :
Tudor 1001.
Ritz (rca). — Props., Associated British Cinemas
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone ;
Gerrard 7887. 1,997 seats. Booked at H.O
Phone : Tudor 6017. Station, Muswell Hill"
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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N EA8DEN, N.W.
Ritz (we). — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 7887. 1,872 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 42 ft,
Stage, 22 ft. ; eight dressing-rooms. Phone :
Gladstone 1124. Cafe* and Dance Hall attached.
NEW ©ROSS, S.E.
New Cross Kinema (ba). — Prop., Denman
Picture Houses, Ltd., New Gallery House,
Regent Street, W.r. 2,089 seats. Booked
at H.O. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Stage, 30 ft.
deep ; four dressing-rooms. Dance Hall and
Cafe. Continuous. Width of proscenium,
35 ft. Phone : Tideway 1336.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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NEW 80UTHGATE, N.
Coronation Cinema (we), High Road, N.n. —
Prop., Maybert Theatres, Ltd. 845 seats.
Pictures, and Variety booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 28 ft. Stage, 7 ft. Three dressing-
rooms. Phone : Enterprise 1084.
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Ritz (we), Arnos Grove. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.r. 2,000 seats. Booked at H.O.
Phone : Gerrard 7887.
NOR BURY, 8. W.I 6.
Rex (rca). — Prop., Associated British Cinemas.
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Fhone:
Gerrard 7887. 1,508 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Width of proscenium, 30 ft.
Stage, 15 ft. Two dressing-rooms. Phone
Pollards 4324. Station, Norbury.
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NORTH KENSINGTON, W.11.
Royalty Cinema (bth), 105/9, Lancaster
Road, W.i 1. — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone: Gerrard 7887. 1,388 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
44 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep. Phone: Park
6714. Film Transport.
NORWOOD, S.E.
Albany Cinema (we), Upper Norwood. — Prop.,
Excelsior Super Cinemas, Ltd., Walmar House,
288, Regent Street, W.i. Phone : Langham
2677. 97o seats. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Astoria Cinema (rca), High Street, S.E. 25.—
Prop., Miss R. Lever, 54, Portsea Hall,
Hyde Park, W.2. Phone: Paddington 0962.
750 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous.
Booked at 54, Portsea Hall. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone : Livingstone 2644.
Central Cinema, Portland Road, South
Norwood. — Prop., Miss R. Lever, 54, Portsea
Hall, Hyde Park, W.2. 529 seats. Booked
at Portsea Hall, W.2. Phone: Pad. 0962.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
iod. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 21 ft.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Station Road.— Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone: Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Livingstone
1440.
Regal (we). —Props., Gaumont Super Cinemas,
Ltd., 142-150, Wardour Street, W.i. 2,010
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pictures
and Variety. Prices, gd. to is. iod. Pros-
cenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 22 ft. deep ; five
dressing-rooms. Cafe and dance hall. Phone :
Gip 1411. Station, West Norwood.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid*
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Rialto (we), Upper Norwood.— Prop., Excelsior
Super Cinemas, Ltd., Walmar House, 288,
Regent Street, W.i. 1,450 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. iod.
Phone : Livingstone 2244. Station, Crystal
Palace, S.R.
Royal (Kine Technic Services, Ltd.). — Props.,
C.M.H. Cinemas, Ltd., 76, Knight's Hill, S.E.
300 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Mats., Sat. Three changes weekly. Prices,
gd. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 16 ft.
NOTTINQ HILL GATE, W.
Embassy Cinema (bth), Notting Hill Gate. —
Props., Capital and Provincial News Theatres,
Ltd., 100, Baker Street. W.i. Phone : Welbeck.
0081-4. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Imperial Playhouse (rca). — Prop., Laurie
Cinema, Ltd., 5, Norrice Lea, N.2. 600 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Prices, iod. to is. 6d.
The Coronet Theatre (ba), Notting Hill Gate,
W.n. — Prop., Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery House, 123,
Regent Street W Phone : Regent 8080.
919 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous*
Prices, iod. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width -
35 ft.
Old ford, e.
The Ritz (kamm), St. Stephen's Road, E.3.—
Prop., Francis-Russell Entertainments, Ltd.,
6, Station Parade, S.W.12. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to is. iod. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Adv. ig77. Transport, Bow Road.
OLD KENT ROAD, 8.E.
Astoria (we).— Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Cafe.
Phone : New Cross 1527.
Globe Electric Theatre (we). — Prop., Globe
Electric Theatres, Ltd., 59 and 61, Old Kent
Road, S.E.i. 1,200 seats. Booked at G.B.
Continuous. Stage, 16 ft. deep ; three
dressing-rooms. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Phone :
Bermoudsey 3120. Station, Elephant.
Old Kent Picture House (ba), 42-44, Old
Kent Road, S.E.i. — Props., Gaumont-British
Pictures Corporation, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
W.i. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone : Rod.
3459-
Regal (we). — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 7887. 2,474 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Phone : New Cross 2033.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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OXFORD STREET, W.I.
Academy Cinema (we), 165, Oxford Street.—
(Closed.)
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Studio One (we) — Props., Amalgamated Picture
Theatres, Ltd., 225, Oxford Street, W.i.
600 seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Prices, 2s. 3d. to 8s. 6d.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Studio Two (we). — Props., Amalgamated Pic-
ture Theatres, Ltd., 225, Oxford Street, W.i
Phone : Gerrard 3300. 370 seats. Con"
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Price, is.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Paddington, w.
Worlds News Theatre (rca), 5, Praed Street.
— 'Props., Capital & Provincial News Theatres,
Ltd., 100, Baker Street, London, W.i. Phone :
Paddington 5716. Station, Paddington,
G.W.R., Praed Street. Tube and Met.
PALMER '8 GREEN, N.
Palmadium (we), Palmer's Green, N.13. —
Prop., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, W.i. 2,159 seats. Continu-
ous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Palmer's
Green 0700. Station, Palmer's Green.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Queen's Hall Cinema (rca), Green Lanes. —
Prop., Moss Harris. 1,050 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 10. to 2s. 9d.
Phone : Palmer's Grsen 0860.
PARK ROYAL.
The Ritz (we), Western Avenue. — Props..
Ritz Cinema, Whitton, Hounslow. Phone :
Pop. 4391. 1,837 seats. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Dance hall attached. Phone :
Perivale 1726. Station, Park Royal (Tube).
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PEOKHAM, 8.E.
Gaumont Palace (ba) (late Hippodrome),
High Street. — Props., Provincial Cinemato-
graph Theatres, Ltd. 2,005 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O., New Gallery House, Regent
Street, London, W.i. Stage, 18 ft. Pros-
cenium opening, 35 ft. Prices, is. to 2s. od.
Phone : New Cross 1302.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street.— Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : New Cross 1722.
Towns Cinema (we), 116, Rye Lane, S.E.15.
— Props., Provincial Cinematograph Theatres,
Ltd. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at H.O. Station, Peckham Rye.
Tower Annexe Cinema (ba), Rye Lane,
S.E.15. — Props., Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd. (Closed.)
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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PENQE, 8.E.
King'9 Hall (ba), High Street, S.E. 20.—
Prop., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., New
Gallery House, Regent Street, W.i. 1,200
seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Sydenham 1596.
Odkon Theatre (bth), High Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Continuous
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone : Sydenham 5694.
Station, Kent House (S.R.).
PICCADILLY 0IR0U8, W.1.
London Pavilion (we). — Prop., United Artists
Corporation, Ltd., Film House, Wardour
Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 5084. 1,217
seats. Continuous. Prices, 3s. to 11s. 6d.
Phone : Gerrard 2982 13. Caf6 attached.
Monseigneur News Theatre (we). — Mon-
seigneur News Theatre Circuit, 147, Wardour
Street, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 1416. Phone :
Bis. 2087. 280 seats. Booked at Sphere
Theatre, Tottenham Court Road. Prices, is.
to 2s. Caf6 attached.
Piccadilly Theatre (we). — Props., A.S. & W.,
Ltd. 1,182 seats.
Plaza Theatre (we). — Prop., Plaza Theatre
Co., Ltd. Phone : Whitehall 0144. 1,902
seats. Continuous. Prices, Mats. 3s. to
9s. ; other times, 4s. 6d. to ns. 6d. Stage.
Cafe. Phone : Whitehall 8944.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
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PLAI8T0W, E.
Canning Town Cinema (ba), 317, Barking
Road, Plaistow, E.13. — Prop., Denman
Picture Houses, Ltd., New Gallery House,
Regent Street, W.i. Phone : Regent 8080.
840 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
PLUM6TEAD, S.E.
Kinema (rca), High Street, S.E. 18. — Prop.,
Denman (London) Cinemas, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 3554. Con-
tinuous. Phone : Woolwich 0524. Station,
Plumstead, S.R.
Plaia (we), High Street. — Prop., London &
District Cinemas, Ltd., Capitol Cinema,
Church Street, Epsom, Surrey. 514 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Station,
Plumstead. Phone : Woolwich 0521.
POPLAR, E.
Grand Palace. J. Davis Circuit, 147, Wardour
Street, W.i.
Poplar Pavilion (we), East India Dock Road,
E. — A. H. Partridge Trustee. 1,314 seats.
Booked by Prop. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone:
East 2748. Station, Poplar, North London.
PUTNEY, S.W.
Globe Kinema (we), Upper Richmond Road.
Prop., R. T. Davies. 380 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Stage. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone:
Putney 0032. Station, Putney, S.R.
Putney Bridge Kinema (rca), Putney Bridge
Approach, S.W. 6.— Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone :
Mayfair 78 1 1 . ( Closed . )
Putney Hippodrome (rca), Felsham Road.—
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone: Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage, 55 ft. deep. Phone :
Putney 2738.
Putney Palace ba), High Street. — Prop.,
United Picture Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, W.i. 1,430 seats. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Phone : Putney 4756.
Regal (we) High Street, Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30 and 31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 7887. 2,540
seats, booked at H.O.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Resent street, w.i.
London Palladium, Argyll Street. — Prop.
General Theatre Corporation, Ltd.
New Gallery Kinema (we). — Props., Pro-
vincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., New
Gallery House, 123, Regent Street, London,
W.i. Phone : Regent 8080. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, 3s. to us. 6d.
Phone : Regent 2255.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Polytechnic Theatre (Cameo News Theatre)
(we), Regent Street, W.i. — Props., Rialto
Cinemas, Ltd., 199, Piccadilly, W.i. Phone :
Regent 1146. 619 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Prices, is. and is. 9<L
Phone : Langham 1744.
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ST. MARTIN'S LANE, W.C.
Coliseum (we). — Prop., Coliseum Synd., Ltd.
2,138 seats.
Seven dials, w.c.
Cambridge Theatre (we). — Prop., Cambridge
Theatre Co., Ltd. Phone: Tern. 3093, 3143,
6056. 1,225 seats.
SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, W.I.
Eros News Theatre (bth), 7, Shaftesbury
Avenue, W.i. Propo., Capital and Provincial
News Theatres, Ltd., 100, Baker Street, W.i.
Phone: Welbeck 0081. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone : Gerrard 3839.
Palace Theatre (we). — Props., London Palace
(1921), Ltd. Three shows daily, while show-
ing films. Phone : Gerrard 6834. 1,350 seats.
Prices, 3s. to 15s. Proscenium width, 42 ft.
SHEPHERD'8 BU8H, W.
New Palladium (we), 57A, Shepherd's Bush
Green, W.12. — Prop., Thomas Cinemas, Ltd.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Phone:
Ride High with Roy Rogers, Republics ACTION Star
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Shepherd's Bush 1646. Station, Shepherd's
Bush, Metro.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
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Pavilion (we). — Shepherd's Bush Green, Prop.,
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, W.i. 2,776 seats.
Booked at H.O. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; four
dressing-rooms. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Phones : Shepherd's Bush 2306 and
2307. Station, Shepherd's Bush (Tube).
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Shepherd's Bush Empire (we). — Prop., Hack-
ney & Shepherd's Bush Empires, Ltd., Stoll
Offices, Coliseum Buildings, W.C. Phone :
Temple Bar 1500. 1,680 seats. Variety
continuous. Pictures, Sunday only. Booked
at H.O. Phone : Shepherd's Bush 4531.
8HOREDIT0H, E.
Olympia (rca), High Street. — (Temporarily
closed.)
SOUTHFIELDS, 8.W.
Plaza (rca), Wimbledon Park Road. — Props.,
S. M. Super Cinemas and Associated Com-
panies, 37-38, Golden Square, W.i.
SOUTHGATE, N.14.
Odeon Theatre, The Bourne, Old Southgate. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 35. 6d. Cafe. Phone :
Palmer's Green 5893.
SOUTHWARK, 8.E.
South London Palace, 92, London Road,
S.E.i.— Prop., Variety Theatres Consolidated,
Ltd. Phone : Waterloo 4644.
STAMFORD HILL, N.
Mayfair Cinema (bth). High Road. — Prop.,
A. Goldstine, 230, Whitechapel Road, E.i.
Phone, Bishopsgate 7287. 500 seats. Prices,
is. to is. gd. Continuous. Booked at Hall
and H.O. Phone : Sta. 1721.
Regent Theatre (we). — Prop., Regent (Stam-
ford Hill), Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London,
W.i. Phone : Regent 8080. 2,172 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Stage, 40 ft. deep ; 10 dressing-
rooms. Phone : Stamford Hill 1504.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
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Stamford Hill Cinema (ba). — Prop., United
Picture Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery House,
Regent Street, W.i. 1,780 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Phone : Stamford Hill 6032.
8TEPNEY, E.
Cable Picture Palace, 103, Cable Street. —
Prop., Mrs. Yetta Wassersug. 350 seats.
Mayfair Cinema (we), Brick Lane. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone: Mayfair 7811. 1,500 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone :
Bishopsgate 6000.
Popular Cinema (rca), 516, Commercial Road,
E.i.— Prop., H. & G. (Stepney), Ltd., The
State Cinema, High Road Kilburn. Phone :
Maida Vale 8081. Booked at H.O. 530 seats.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
7d. to is. 3d. Phone: Stepney Green 1331.
Stepney Central Hall (Kalee), 583, Com-
mercial Road, E.i. — Prop., Rev. Percy
Ineson, East - End Mission, 583, Commercial
Road, E.i. 1,000 seats. Phone : Stepney
Green 3366/7. — (Closed.)
Troxy. — Prop., Gaumont Super Cinemas, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, W.i.
8T0CKWELL, S.W.
Ritz Cinema (rca), 2ii,Clapham Road, S.W. 9.
—Prop., H. D. Circuit, Ltd., 448 seats. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Price, is.
Booked by Miss Schiit. Phone : Brixton 2513.
STOKE NEWINGTON, N.16.
Albion Cinema, 4, Albion Parade. — Prop.,
E. W. Druce. Phone : Clissold 3833. 430
seats.
Alexandra Theatre (we). — Prop., Alexandra
Theatre, Stoke Newington, Ltd. 1,462 seats.
Booked at Hall. Sundays only. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Phone: Clissold 1156-7.
Ambassadors (we). — Stoke Newington Road,
N.16. — Prop., Watford Amusements, Ltd.
1,180 seats. Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
Phone : Clissold 5251.
Apollo. — Prop., Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.
Coliseum (bth), Stoke Newington Road, N.16.
Prop., Kingsland Pictures, Ltd., Stoke
Newington Road, N.16. Phone : Clissold 1844.
600 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium Width
40 ft. Station, Dalston Junction, (L.M.S.).
Savoy (we). — Prop, Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone:
Gerrard 7887. 1,900 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. ; three dressing-rooms.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
See page 49
Vogue Cinema (bth), High Street, N.16. —
Props., Capital and Provincial NewsTheatres,
Ltd., 100, Baker Street, W.i. Phone : Wel-
beck 0081-3. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Pictures. Two changes weekly. Phone :
Clissold 3322.
STRAND, W.0.L
Monseigneur News Theatre (rca). — Monseig-
neur News Theatre Circuit, 147, Wardour
Street, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 1416.
Strand News Cinema (rca), 3-5, Agar Street. —
Prop., Strand News Theatre, Ltd., 18, Devon-
shire Street, Bishopsgate, E. 500 seats.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
7d. and is. Phone : Temple Bar 5601.
(Closed.)
Tivoli Theatre (we), Strand. — Prop., Gau-
mont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd.,
142-150, Wardour Street, W.i. Prices,
2S. 9d. to 9s. Phone : Tem 5625.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
See page 49
STRATFORD, E.
Broadway Super Cinema (we), Tramway
Avenue. — Props., Denman Picture Houses.
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i. 2,726 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Stage, 34 ft. ;
six dressing-rooms. Cafe. Prices, is. to 2s. gd
Phone : Maryland 2186.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
See page 49
Imperial Playhouse (ba). — Props., Gaumont-
British Pictures Corporation, 123, Regent
Street, W.i.— (Closed.)
Kinema (ba), West Hame Lane, E.15. — Prop.,
Denman London Cinemas, Ltd., 36, Golden
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STRATFORD — continued.
Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 3554. Con-
tinuous. Phone : Maryland 1208.
Rex (rca), High Street.— Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31. Golden Square,
W.i. Phone: Gerrard 7887. 1,900 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 34 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; lour dressing-
rooms. Phone : Maryland 2022.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid*
Fitted "ARDENTE" Stage Amplification
See page 49
8TREATHAM, 8.W.
Astoria (we). — Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Cafe.
Phone : Streatham 8610. Station, Streatham
Hill (S.R.).
Gaumont Palace (ba), Streatham Hill. — Props.,
Gaumount-British Picture Corporation, Ltd.
123, Regent Street, W.i. 2,381 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 57 ft. Stage, 35 ft. deep ;
six dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Phone :
Tulse Hill, 5251. Station, Streatham Hill.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
See page 49
Golden Domes Pictures Theatre (rca),
Streatham, S.W.16. — Props., Golden Domes
(Streatham), Ltd. 1,010 seats. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to 2s.
Phone : Streatham 1470.
Regal. — Prop., Associated * British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 7887. 1,962 seats. Booked at H.O.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
See page 49
Streatham Hill Theatre, iio, Streatham
Hill, S.W.2. Prop, Streatham Hill Play-
house, Ltd.
8WI88 COTTAGE, N.W.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Finchley Road and
Avenue Road. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone : Primrose 5905.
SYDENHAM, S.E.
Naborhood Cinema (bth), Sydenham Road. —
Prop., A. J. Haggar, 38, Beech Wood Avenue,
Thornton Heath. Phone : 1616. 460 seats.
Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Continuous. Booked
at Hall. Phone: Syd. 6642.
State Cinema (we), Sydenham, S.E.a6. —
Prop., Medway Cinemas, Ltd., Walmer House,
288, Regent Street, W.i. Phone : Langham
2677. 1,500 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
Sydenham Rink Cinema (we), Silverdale,
S.E. 26. — Props., Gaumont-British Pictures
Corporation, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i. —
(Closed.)
Tooting, s.w.
Astoria (we), Mitcham Road. — Props., S.M.
Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37-38, Golden Square,
W.i. 950 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Central Cinema, Upper Tooting Road, S.W. 17.
— Prop., Lion Cinematograph Co., Ltd.
Booked at 43, Whitcomb Street, W.C.a. Con-
tinuous. Three changes weekly. Prices, 6d.
to is. iod. Phone : Streatham 3688.
Ciassic — S. Seeman Circuit, 100, Baker Street,
W.i. Phone: Welbeck 0081-3.
Granada (we), Phone : Streatham 6000. —
Props., The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 3554-
Mayfair (we). — -Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
1,950 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Pictures and Variety. Proscenium width
46 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; nine dressing-rooms.
Cafe. Dance Hall.
Rbgbnt Cinema (btp), 183-185, High Street,
S.W.17. Prop. Alexander de R. S. Red-
mond. 500 seats. Continuous. Prices, 6d.
to is. Booked at Hall. Phone: Str. 5538.
Vogue Cinema (bth). — Props., S. Seeman
(** Original Classics "), 96-98, Baker Street,
London, W.i. Phone: Wei. 0081. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Phone : Streatham 6788.
TOTTENHAM, N.
Bruce Grove Cinema (we), Bruce Grove,
N. — Prop., Tottenham Cinema and Enter-
tainment Co., Ltd. 1,791 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Dance Hall. Prices, is. to
2S. 9d. Proscenium width, 45 ft. 'Phone :
Tottenham 2232. Dance Hall and Caft-
attached. Road Transport.
Corner (we), Seven Sisters Corner. — Prop.,
Davies Cinemas, Ltd. 553 seats. Booked at
26-27, D'Arblay Street, W.i. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d.
Phone : Stamford Hill 2746.
Florida (we), 678, High Road, N.17. — Prop.,
Davies Cinemas, Ltd., 26-27, D Arblay Street,
W.i. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
9d. to 2s. 9d Phone : Tottenham 1724.
Imperial Cinema (we), West Green Road. —
Controlled by Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd.,
5, Culross Street, London, W.i. Phone :
Mayfair 1028. 472 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
7d. to is. 2d. Phone : Bowes Park 2394.
Tottenham Palace (ba), High Road. —
Prop., Provincial Cinematograph Theatres,
Ltd., New Gallery House, Regent Street, W.i.
Phone : Regent 8080. 1,379 seats. Booked
at H.O. Stage, 32 ft. 6 in. Continuous.
Eight dressing-rooms. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Sat., is. to 2S. 6d. Phone: Tottenham 2 141.
TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD, W.
Carlton Picture Theatre (we). — Prop.,
Ben Jay, Independent House, 11 1 a, Wardour
Street, London, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 2727.
650 seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. sd. Phone : Museum 5726.
Dominion Theatre (we). — Prop., Dominion
Theatre (1933), Ltd., New Gallery House,
Regent Street, W.i. Phone: Regent 8080.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pictures and
Variety. 2,858 seats. Phone : Museum 2176-7.
Prices, is. gd. to 5s. 6d. Proscenium width,
54 ft. Cafe attached.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
See page 49
Majestic (we). — Prop., Ben Jay, Independent
House, iiia, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 2727. 638 seats. Continu-
ous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
20 ft. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 5d.
Paramount Theatre (we). — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone : Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. gd. to 4s. 6d. Proscenium width, 55 ft.
Cafe. Phone : Euston 4175.
Scala (we).
Sphere News Theatre (rca). — Monseigneur
News Theatre Circuit, 147, Wardour Street,
W.i. Phone: Gerrard 1416. 250 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d.
and is. Phone : Museum 2348.
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Upton park, e.
Coliseum Cinema (fi), Green Street. — Controlled
by The Laurie Cinema, Ltd., 5, Norrice Lea,
London, N.2. — (Closed.)
The Carlton (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 7887. 2,177 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width.
48 ft. Stage, 30 ft. ; four dressing-rooms,
Phone: Grangewood 2644.
VaUXHALL, 8.W.
Granada (we), 128, Wandsworth Road, S.W.8.
Phone : Macaulay 2117. — Props., The Granada
Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i.
Closed.
VIOTORIA, 8.W.
Biograph Cinema (we), 47, Wilton Road,
S.W.i. — Props., Wilton Cinema, Lt '., 9, Idol
Lane, Eastcheap, E.C.3., Phone : Mansion
House 6947. 700 seats. Booked at Eros House.
Piccadilly, W.i. Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 32 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep. Phone :
Victoria 1624. Station, Victoria.
Cameo Cinema (we), Victoria Street. — Props.,
Clavering & Rose (Victoria), Ltd., 199,
Piccadilly, London, W.i. Phone: Regent
1146. 604 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous Prices, is. and is. 9d. Phone :
Vic. 6588.
Metropole Kinema (we). — Prop., Metro-
politan Cinema Investment Corporation, Ltd.,
Booked at Henley House, Chesterfield Gar-
dens, Curzon Street, London, W.i. Continuous.
Stage, 25 feet deep ; six dressing-rooms.
Prices, is. 9d. to 4s. 6d. Proscenium width,
37ft. Restaurant. Phone: Victoria 4673.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
See page 49
New Victoria (we).— Prop., Provincial Cine
matograph Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery
House, Regent Street, W.i. 3,600 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Pictures and
Variety. Prices, is. gd. to 3s. 6d. Cafe.
Phone: Victoria 3544.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
See page 49
Victoria Palace, 126, Victoria Street, S.W.i.
— Prop., Victoria Palace, Ltd.
Victoria Station News Theatre (bth)
Buckingham Palace Road, S.W.i. — Prop.,
Capital & Provincial News Theatres, Ltd.,
100, Baker Street, W.i. Phone: Welbeck
0081. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
W
ALHAM GREEN, S.W,
Broadway (we), Station Approach (Clifton
Circuit). — Props., Chiton Cinemas, Ltd., 6,
Corporation Street, Birmingham. Phone :
Mid 0283. 816 seats. Prices, iod. to is. 9d.
Booked at H.O. Continuous daily. Phone :
Fulham 6336.
Granville Theatre of Varieties. — Prop.,
Granville Theatre of Varieties (Walham
Green), Ltd., The Broadway, Walham Green.
Red Hall, Picture Palace (rca), Vahston
Place. — Prop., Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery House, 123,
Regent Street, W.i. 1,500 seats. Prices, is.
to 2S. 3d. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone : Fulham 4181. Station, Walham Green
(Tube).
Regal (rca). — Prop., Associated British Cine-
mas, Ltd., 30 /31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. 1,929 seats. Proscenium width, 41 ft.
Station, Walham Green. Phone : Fulham
6050.
WALTHAM8T0W, E.
Carlton Cinema (we), High Street, E.17. —
Prop., T. H. F. Theatres, Ltd., 57, Berkeley
Court, Baker Street, N.W.i. Phone: Wel-
beck 2301. 1,406 seats. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Two changes weekly. Prices 8d. to
is. 6d. Phone: Larkswood 3582.
Dominion (we), Buxton Road. — Props., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas Ltd., 30/31, Golden
Square, W.i. 1,685 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 45 ft.
Stage, 16 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Phone : Walthamstow 10 10.
Granada (we), Hoe Street. Walthamstow 3177.
— Props., The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 39,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 3554.
Cafe attached.
WANDSWORTH, S.W.
Granada (we), 128, Wandsworth Road, S.W.8,
(See Vauxhall.)
Savoy (we), York Road. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone : Gerrard 7887. 2,317 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 32 ft. Stage, 11 ft. deep; two dressing-
rooms. Phone : Battersea 2801.
Super Show, 93-94, Wandsworth Road, S.W.8
(Closed.)
Wandsworth Palace (ba), High Street. —
Props., Gaumont British Pictures Corporation,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.
WAN8TEAD, E.
Kinema (bth), High Street. — Props., London
and Provincial Cinemas, Ltd., 150, Southamp-
ton Row, W.C.i. 500 seats. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d.
Booked at Hall. Phone: Wanstead 4264.
WATERLOO, 8.E.
News Theatre (bth), Waterloo Station. —
Prop., Capital & Provincial News Theatres,
Ltd., 100, Baker Street, W.i. Phone, Wel-
beck 0081. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
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WATERLOO— continued.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone : Waterloo
4323-
WE8TBOURNE GROVE, W.
Odeon Theatre. — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone :
Mayfair 781 1. (Under reconstruction.)
WE8T HAM, E.
Kinema, West Ham Lane. Props., Denman
(London) Cinemas, Ltd., 36, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone: Gerrard 3554-
WILLE8DEN, N.W.
Granada (we), Church Road, N.W. — Phone :
Willesden 2917. — Prop., Denman (London)
Cinemas, Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 3554.
Savoy Cinema (we), High Road. — Prop., Laurie
Cinema, Ltd., 49, Queen Victoria Street, E.C.
358 seats. Booked at 5, Norrice Lea, N.2.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Continuous. Three
changes weekly. Phone : Willesden 0288.
WIMBLEDON, 8.W.
Elite (we), Merton Road, S.W.19. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, W.i. 1,285 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone : Liberty 2082.
King's Palace Cinema (rca), The Broadway. —
Prop., V. J. H. Wareing, 20, Craven Gardens,
S.W.19. 800 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Cafe attached.
Phone : Lib. 471 1 or 2958 or 4340.
Odkon (bth), Worple Road. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone: Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 4s. 6d. Phone: Wimbledon 4577-
Plaza, Wimbledon Park Road, S.W. 18.—
Props., S.R.G. Cinemas, Ltd.
Regal (we), The Broadway.— Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone : Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 4s. 6d. Proscenium width, 48 ft. Stage,
25 ft. deep ; 12 dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
Phone : Liberty 2277.
Town Hall Kinkma. — Prop., Wimbledon
Borough Counoil. Phone: Wimbledon 6263.
1,494 seats. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Stage,
35 ft. deep by 25 ft. ; six dressing-rooms.
WINOHMORE HILL, N.
Cafitol (we). — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 7887. 1,929 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width, 45 ft.
Stage, 39 ft. deep ; seven dressing-rooms.
Phone : Laburnum 1582. Road Transport.
WOODFORD, E.
Majestic (rca). — 1,890 seats. Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone : Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
Fitted "ARDENTE" Stage Amplification
See page 49
Plaza Cinema (bth), George Lane. — Props.,
Empire Cinemas (Epping), Ltd., High Street,
Epping. 600 seats. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2s. 9d. Phone : Wanstead 0788.
WOOD QREEN, N.
Empire (we). — Wood Green Empire Ltd.,
Coliseum Buildings, London,W.C.2. 1,811 seats,
Booked at H.O. Twice nightly, Varietiesjweek-
days ; Films Sundays. Proscenium width, 43 ft.
Stage, 37 ft. deep. Phone : Bowes Park 4801.
Gaumont Palace (ba). — Prop., Associated
Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, W.i. 2,556 seats. Prices, is. tc
2s. 9<i. Booked at H.O. Stage dressing-
rooms. Cafe\
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
See page 49
Palais de Luxe (we), Station Road. — Props.,
Gaywood Cinemas, Ltd. 796 seats. Booked
at 37, Golden Square, W.i. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. fid.
Phone : Bowes Park i860. Station, Noel Park.
Rex Cinema (rca), Station Road. — Props.,
Gaywood Cinemas, Ltd., 130, High Holborn,
London, W.C.i. Phone : Holborn 8928. 720
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone : Bowes Park i860. Station, Wood
Greer, L.N.E.R.
WOOLWICH, 8.E.
Cinema (we), Beresford Square. — Prop., H. P.
Selwyn. 900 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone : Woolwich 0225.
Station, Woolwich Arsenal, S.R.
Granada, Powis Street. Phone : Woolwich
2678. Cafe attached. Props., The Granada
Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone : Gerrard 3554.
Hippodrome. — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30 /31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. (Closed.)
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone : Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone : Woolwich 2255.
Palace (bth), New Road. — Prop., S. J. Huff,
450 seats.
Premier Electric Theatre (we), Powis Street.
Prop., H. P. Selwyn, The Cinema, Beresford
Square, Woolwich. 900 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. iod. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone : Woolwich 0560.
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ENGLISH KINEMAS
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One
Prices,
The Sound system installed is shown after the name. BTF -British
Talking Pictures, Ltd.; (RCA) = RCA Photophone Ltd.; (WE) = Western
Electric Co., Ltd.; (BA) = British Acoustic Films Ltd.; (BTH) = British
Thomson-Houston Co. Ltd. Other systems are indicated by name.
AbERBARGOED (Mon.)— Pop. 6,000.
Roy's Kinema (Kamm), Commercial Street. — ■
Prop., L. R. Churchill. 260 seats. Prices gd.
to is. 6d. Continuous. Booked at Cardiff.
Proscenium width, 20ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep.
Dance hall attached. Station. Bargoed,
G.W.R. Film Trailers by F.T.S.'
ABERCARN (Mok.), Pop. 20,122.
Cinema. — Prop., S. Attwood.
ABERGAVENNY (Mow.), Pop. 8,608.
Coliseum (we), Lion Street. — Prop., Aberga-
venny Coliseum Co., Ltd. 688 seats. Booked
at 2, Office Road, Maesteg, by R. Dooner.
Twice nightly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Pros,
cenium width, 25 ft.
Pavilion (we). 556 seats.
ABERSYCHAN (Mon.), Pop. 25,627.
Capitol (ba) (late Empire). — Prop. Pontypool
Theatres, Ltd., Deauville, Rumney Hill,
Cardiff. 500 seats. Booked at H.O., Absr-
tillery. Continuous. Ptices, yd. and is. 6d.
ABERTILLERY (Mon ), Pop. 31,799.
Empress Cinema (Sound Ltd.). — Prop., Abertil-
lery Theatres, Ltd., Pavilion, Abertillery. 800
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Gaiety (Sound Ltd.) — Prop., Abertillery
Theatres, Ltd., Pavilion, Abertillery. 1,200
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone,
Abertillery 3. Station, Abertillery, G.W.R.
Metropole (Kamm). — Prop., Abertillery
Theatres, Ltd., Pavilion, Abertillery. 800
seats. Booked at H.O.
Palace (Sound Ltd.). — Prop., Abertillery
Theatres, Ltd. Booked at H.O. 650 seats.
Pavilion Theatre (Sound Ltd.) — Prop., Aber-
tillery Theatres, Ltd., Pavilion, Abertillery.
800 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Abertillery 3. Station, Abertillery.
ABINGDON (Berks), Pop. 7,240.
Regal (btp). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Abingdon 322.
AGCRINQTON (Lancs), Pop. 42,973.
Empire (we), Edgar Street. — Prop., Victory
Theatres, Ltd. Gen. Man. Arthur Peel.
728 seats. Three shows daily. Prices, iod. to
2S. 6d. Phone, Accrington 2350. Station,
Accrington, L.M.S.
King's Hall (Morrison), Whalley Road. — Prop.,
JohnHamer. 426 seats. Two shows nightly.
Mat., Sat. Two changes weekly. Booked
at Manchester. Prices 5d. to 8d. Proscen-
ium width, 17 ft. Phone, 2431.
New Hippodrome (we), Ellison Street.— Prop.,
Broadway Cinemas (Accrington). Ltd. 849
seats. Booked at Hall. Three shows daily.
Prices, iod. and is. 3d. Proscenium width,
28 ft. Stage, 24 ft. deep. 6 dressing-rooms.
Phone, Accrington 2500.
Palace (we)'. — Prop., Victory Theatres
(Accrington), Ltd. 803 seats. Thre« shows
daily. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d.
Princes Theatre (we), Edgar Street. — Prop.,
Victory Theatres, Ltd. Gen. Man., Arthur
Pee:. 840 seats. Three shows daily. Prices,
iod. to 2S. 6d. Phone, Accrington 2701.
Regal (we), Broadway. Props., Broadway
Cinemas, Accrington, Ltd. 1,266 seats
Prices, iod. to 2s. Three shows daily.
Booked at Hall. Cafe, Restaurant and
Dance Hall. Phone, 3231.
Ritz (gr). — Prop., Wilson and Barlow. 775
seats. Booked at Hall. Twice nightly
and matinee. Prices, 6d. to od. Proscenium
width, 17 ft. Cafe. Phone, Accrington 2464.
ADDLESTONE (Surrey), Pop. 8,098.
Plaza (we), Station Road. — Props., Southern
Cinemas, Ltd., 36, Kingsway, W.C.2. Phone,
Holborn 3282. 314 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Mats, daily. Two changes
weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Wey-
bridge 1373. Station, Addiestone, S.R.
ADLINQTON (Lancs), Pop. 4,179.
Cinema (we), Railway Road. — Prop.,
Hartley. 425 seats. Booked at Hall,
show nightly, 3 shows Saturday.
5d. to is. Phone, Adlington 320.
ALCESTER (Warwick), Pop. 2,259.
Regent Cinema (G.B. Duosonic), High Street,
— Props., Alcester Picture House, Ltd. 301
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Mat.
Sat. Prices, is. to is. gd. Phone, Alcester
60. Station, Alcester, L.M.S. and G.W.R.,
and Road Transport.
ALDEBURGH (Suffolk), Pop. 2,480.
Picture House, High Street. — Prop., Alde-
burgh Cinema and Amusements, Ltd. 400
seats. One show nightly. Two changes
weekly. Phone, Aldeburgh 37. Station,
Aldeburgh, L.N.E.R.
ALDERLEY EDGE (Cheshire), Pop. 3,088
Regal Cinema. — Marks Circuit, 326, Cheetham
Hill Road, Manchester. Phone, Collyhurst
2133.
ALDERSHOT (Hants), Pop. 34,281.
Alexandra Cinema (we). — -Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Phone, Aldershot 356. Stage,
4 ft. deep ; one dressing-room. Station,
Aldershot Town, S.R.
Empire Theatre (we). — Prop., County Cinemas,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Phone, Aldershot 760. Cafe attached.
Station, Aldershot S.R.
Garrison Theatre (we), Queen's Avenue. —
Lessee, Chas. Darby. 500 seats. Booked at
Scala Theatre, Farnborough. Twice nightly.
Prices, 6d. to is. Cafe attached. Phone,
Aldershot 482. Station, Aldershot Town.
Manor Park Pavilion (we), High Street. —
Prop., County Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage, 10 ft. desp ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Aldershot 567. Station,
Aldershot, S.R.
Palace Picture Theatre (we), Station Road
— Props., Aldershot Picture Palace, Ltd.
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ALDERSHOT — continued.
708 seats. Two changes weekly. Prices, gd.
to 3s. 6d. Continuous daily.
Ritz (bth). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Film Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Width of Proscenium,
48 ft. Stage, 19 ft. Three dressing-rooms.
Cafe attached. Phone, Aldershot 55. Station,
Aldershot, S.R.
Wellington- Cinema (bth). — Prop., Committee
Royal Garison Church Institute. 468 seats.
Station, Aldershot. (Closed).
ALDR1DQE (Staffordshire), Pop. 3,193.
Avion Super Cinema (bth). Anchor Road. —
Props., Avion Cinemas (Aldridge) Ltd. 1,000
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous from
2 p.m. daily. Films booked at Hall. Occas-
ional Variety. Stage, 30 ft. x 15 ft. ; two
dressing-rooms. Phone, Aldridge 52312.
ALFORD (Lincs), Pop. 2,227.
Ritz (Parmeko) Prop., D. Armitage. Booked at
Hall. 250 seats. Once nightly. Pictures
and Variety. Prices, sd. to is. 6d. Proscen-
ium width, 13 ft. Phone, Alford 75. Stage,
14 ft. deep. Three dressing-rooms.
ALFRETON (Derbyshire), Pop. 21,232.
Empire (we). — 700 seats. Occasional Variety.
Booked at H.O., Commerce Chambers, Elite
Bldgs., Nottingham. Phone, Nottingham
2273/4. Continuous. Two shows Sat. Phone,
Alfreton 146. Station, Alfreton.
Metro Cinema (bth), Newton. — Prop. G.S.
Clark, 66, High Street, Tibshelf, Phone 261.
Continuous. 300 seats. Prices, od. to is. gd.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Booked at Hall.
Phone, Tibshelf 258, Film Transport.
Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Stage. Phone, Alfreton
44.
ALLENDALE (Northumberland), Pop. 3,012.
The Cinema (Kalee).— Prop., Bert C. Young, 6,
Melville Street, Edinburgh. 202 seats. Mon.,
Tues., Wed., Fri. at 7 p.m. ; Three shows on
Sat. Three programmes weekly.
ALNWICK (Northumberland), Pop.
6,882.
Corn Exchange (we). — Prop, and Res. Man.,
J. H. Sanderson. 670 seats. Booked at
Newcastle. Twice nightly. Phone, Aln-
wick 51. Station, Alnwick, L.N.E.R.
Playhouse (we). — Prop., Alnwick Playhouse
Ltd. 1,000 seats. Pictures and Stage Plays.
Booked at Newcastle. Prices, 6d. to as.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Stage, 18 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Continuous.
ALSTON (Cumberland), Pop. 3,344.
Cinema (Electrocord). — Prop., Nelson and
Nicholson. 300 seats. Booked by F. H.
Nicholson at Hall. Occasional variety. One
show Thurs., two on Sat. Prices, 2d. to is.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep,
two dressing-rooms. Dance Hall attached.
ALTON (Hants), Pop. 6,172.
Alton Picture Theatre (rca), Normandy
Street.— Prop., B. & R. Hyman. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. 'Phone, Alton 103.
Station, Alton, S.R.
Palace (we).— Prop., B. and R. Hyman.
825 seat-. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Alton 103.
ALTRINCHAM (Cheshire), Pop. 21,356.
Cinema House (we), Willowtree Road. —
Prop., Hale Pictures, Ltd., 74, Corporation
Street, Manchester. Phcn?, Blackfriars 2708.
890 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, is. 3d. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Altrincham
2218. Cheshire Lines, Hale.
Hippodrome (rca). — Props., T. Hargreaves
(Altrincham), Ltd. 1,000 seats Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 8d. to is. 4d.
Proscenium width, 27 ft. Phone, 0331.
Picture Theatre (we), Stamford New Road.
— Prop., Altrincham Picture Theatre, Ltd.,
Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Man-
chester. Phone, Ardwick 2226. 1,012 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone, Altrin-
cham 0800. Station, Altrincham, M.S.
Regal Super Cinema (bth). — Props., Umbn,
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous evenings. Mats., Mon.,
Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Phone, Altrincham
2626. Cafe attached Stations, Broadheath,
Navigation Road, Altrincham, L.M.S.
AMBLESIDE (Westmorland), Pop. 2,343.
The Cinema (rca). — Prop, and Man., Frank
Townson, Millans Terrace. 400 seats. Booked
at Hall. Twice nightly. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Ambleside 295. Station, Windermere,
L.M.S. Films by Film Transport Service.
AMER8HAM (nr. Chesham), (Bucks), Pop.
4,220.
Regent (we). — Prop., Shipman & King. Tem-
porary War-time H.O., 427, Cecil Chambers,
London, W.C. Phone, Temple Bar 5077.
Booked at H.O. Stage 30 ft. deep. Pros-
cenium width, 27 ft. Phone, Amersham 470.
AMESBURY (Wilts), Pop. 1,631.
Plaza Theatre (awh). — Prop., Duncan & Co.
500 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous
nightly. Mat. Sat. Occasional Variety.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Stage, 16 ft. deep. Cafe. Phone, Amesbury
2254. Station, Amesbury, S.R.
AMPTHILL (Beds), Pop. 2,167.
Kinema (awh). — Prop., J. H. S. Baggott, 25,
Westbourne Grove, Luton. 300 seats. Booked,
by Prop. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d..
Station, Ampthill, L.M.S. (Closed.)
Zonita Cinema (bth). Bedford Street. — Props.,
Cox Cinema Co., Ltd., Regal House, Biggles-
wade. Phone, 2230. 666 seats. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous. Booked at Biggles-
wade. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 18,
Station, Ampthill, L.M.S.
ANDOVER (Hants), Pop. 9,692.
Odeon Theatre (we). Junction Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London.
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous,
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Andover 2808.
Stage. Two dressing-rooms.
Savoy (rca), London Street. — Props., Savoy
(Andover), Ltd. 1,004 seats. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Continuous. Booked at The Rex.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Phone, 2624.
Station, Andover.
Rex (ba), near Market Place. — Prop., Andover
Cinema Theatre Co., Ltd. 500 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous from 2 p.m. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage,
approximately 30 ft. deep. Three dressing-
rooms. Phone, Andover 209211.
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ANNFIELD PLAIN (co. Durham), Pop.
15,922.
King's Pavilion (btp). — Prop., Craven Bros.
830 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone, Annfield Plain 22
Palace Theatre.
ANNITSFORD (Northumberland), Pop.
1,200.
Cora Cinema (Knightfone). — Props., Reno
Cinemas, Ltd., 2, Prudhoe Street, Newcastle-
on-Tyne. 450 seats. One show nightly. Two
on Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 2d. Phone, Dudley
231. Station, Annitsford, L.N.E.R.
ANSTEY (Leics), Pop. 3,500.
Regent Cinema (iss), Forest Gate. — Prop. ,
L. Rodwell, 2, Ellis Street, Anstey. Phone,
Anstey in. Once nightly. Continuous Sat.
from 5 p.m. Mat., Mon. and Sat. 304 seats.
Prices, gd. to is. cd. Booked at Hall. Pro-
scenium width, 24 ft. Phone, Anstey 111.
Station, Leicester. Films per transport.
APPLEBY (Westmorland), Pop. 1,618.
Kinema.
APPLEDORE (N. Devon), Pop. 3,000.
Gaiety Cinema (Gyrotone). — Prop., C. G.
Horton. 300 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. id. Proscenium
width, 17 ft. Station, Bideford.
ARLE3EY (Beds), Pop. 2,170.
Cosy Cinema (Gyrotone). — Controlled by Cam-
bridge and District Film Transport Co., 17,
Chase Avenue, King's Lynn. Once nightly,
three shows Saturday. 180 seats. Prices,
8d. to is. 6d. Booked at King's
Lynn. Phone 2335. Road Transport.
Cambs. and District Transport Co.
Premier Cinema (Morrison). — -(Closed.)
ARNOLD (Notts), Pop. 14,470.
Bonington Theatre (bth). — Prop., Jos.
Wardle, Bentwell House, Arnold. Phone,
No. 68145. 900 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Station,
Daybrook, L.N.E.R.
King's Theatre (bth). — Props., Jos. Wardle,
Bentweil House, Arnold, Notts. Phone, Arnold
68145. 600 seats. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. I rices, yd. to is.
ARUNDEL (Sussex), Pop. 2,742.
Arun Cinema (rca). — Prop., Rickenya, Ltd.,
75, Grosvenor Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 6882. 458 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Contiguous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Arundel 2237. Station, Arundel, S.R.
ASCOT (Berks), Pop. 2,606.
Hermitage Cinema (bth). — London and
Provincial Cinemas, Ltd., 150, Southampton
Row, London, W.C.i. 650 seats. Prices,
gd. to 2s. 6d. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Ascot 448.
A8H BOURNE (Derby), Pop. 4,507.
Elite Cinema (ba), Market Place. — Lessee,
Frank S. Bromwich. 550 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Mat., Mon., Thurs. and
Sat. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
21 ft. Phone, Ashbourne 121.
Empire (ba). — Lessee, Frank S. Bromwich.
Elite Cinema, Ashbourne. 400 seats. Once
nightly, Mon. to Fri.; Mat. Sat., and continu-
ous from 6 p.m. Prices, 5d. to is. gd. Booked
at Elite Cinema, Ashbourne. Phone, 121.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station, L.M.S.,
and Film Transport.
ASH BY (nr. 8eunthorp»), (Lincs) Pop.
6,000.
Globe Cinema (btp).— Prop., W. H. Webster,
Grand Theatre, Brigg, Lincs. Phone, Brigg
2131. 750 seats. Booked at Brigg Office.
Twice nightly. Two changes weekly. Phone,
518. Station, Scunthorpe, L.N.E.R.
ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH (Leics), Pop. 5,093.
Savoy, Bath Street. — Prop., Ilkeston Cinema
Co., Ltd., Bath Street, Ilkeston. 750 seats.
(Under construction.)
The Picture House (we). — Prop., Ilkeston
Cinema Co., Ltd., Bath Street, Ilkeston,
Derby shire. Phone, Ilkeston 17. 471 seats.
Booked at King's P.H., Ilkeston. Twice
nightly. Mat. Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone, Ashby-de-la-Zouch 111.
ASHFORD (Kent), Pop., 12,000.
Cinema (we). — Prop., The Cinema (Ashford),
Ltd. 1,000 seats. Booked at Hall. Continu-
ous. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium width,
35 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep. Three dressing
rooms. Phone, Ashford 124.
Exchange Theatre, Bank Street. — Prop.,
Ashford Entertainments Co., Ltd. Occasional
shows. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, 24 ft.
deep. Five dressing-rooms. Danct Hall.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Phone, Ashford 4g6. Station.
Ashford, S.R.
ASHFORD (Middlx ), Pop. 12,000.
Astoria (rca), Church Road. — Props., Perr
and Perrin. 1,140 seats. Prices, is. to 3s.
Continuous Booked at Hall. Proscenium
width, 48 ft. Cafe and Dance Hall attached.
Phone, 2571. Station, Ashford, Middx.
A3HINGT0N (Northumberland), Pop.
29,418.
Buffalo Cinema (btn), Station Road. — Prop.,
Wallaw Pictures, Ltd. Man. Dir., W.
Lawson. Continuous, once on Sunday.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Ashington 31.
Hippodrome (btp), Newbiggin Road. — Prop.,
Wallaw Pictures, Ltd., Wallaw Buildings,
WTocdhorn Road, Ashington. Phone, 31.
820 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice nightly.
One show Sunday. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Pro-
scenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Ashington 122.
Station, North Seaton, L.N.E.R.
Pavilion Theatre (bth). — Prop., Wallaw
Pictures, Ltd. Man. Dir., W. Lawson,
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Phone,
Ashington 6. Station, Ashington, L.N.E.R.
Regal Theatre (we), Station Road. — Props.,
Wallaw Pictures, Ltd. Man. Dir., W. Lawson.
1,422 seats. Booked at H.O., Woodhorn
Road. Twice nightly, once on Sun. Prices,
7d. to is. gd.
Wallaw Cinema. — Prop., Wallaw Pictures,
Ltd., Wallaw Buildings, Ashington, North-
umberland. Phone 31.
ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD (Lancs), Pop.
20,541.
Palace (btp), Bryn Street. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
W. 1. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 500 seats.
Booked at H.O. Twice nightly. Phone,
Ashton-in-Makerfield 7304.
Queen's Picture House (we). — Prop.
Ashton-in-Makerfield Picture House Co., Ltd.
868 seats. Twice nightly. Two changes weekly.
Phone, Ashton-in-Makerfield 7166.
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3 c ala Cinema (we), Heath Road. — Props.,
Doman Enterprises, Ltd., n/13, Victoria
Street, Liverpool. 550 seats. Twice nightly.
Mat., Mon. and Thurs. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Booked by W. J. Speakman, 126, Bold Street,
Liverpool. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Stage,
10 ft. Three dressing-rooms. Phone, Ashton
7337-
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE (Lancs), Pop.
51.573.
Empire Super Cinema (btp). — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous, from 6.15. Mon. to
Fri., Mats, daily except Fri., three shows on
Sat. Prices, gd. to is. 3d. Occasional
Variety. Proscenium width 36 ft. Stage,
43 ft. ; nine dressinb rooms. Phone, Ashton-
under-Lyne 2095.
Majestic Picture House (we), Old Street. —
Prop., Provincial Cinematograph Theatres.
Ltd., New Gallery House, Regent Street, W.i.
Phone, Regent 8080. 1,233 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous evenings, Mats, daily.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
35 ft. Stage, 18 ft. ; three dressing-rooms.
Phone, Ashton 1993.
Picture Pavilion (we), Old Street. — Props.,
Pavilion (Ashton-under-Lyne), Ltd. 1,300
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2S. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone,
Ashton 1895.
Queen's Electric Theatre (we), Wellington
Road. — Prop., Queen's Cinema (Ashton-
under-Lyne), Ltd. 905 seats. Seventeen
shows weekly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
4d. to is. Phone, Ashton 2375.
Roxy (bth). — Props., Roxy Cinema (Ashton),
Ltd. 1,154 seats. Prices, iod. to is. gd. Con-
tinuous. Mats., Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Sat.
Booked at Mayfair Cinema, Whitefield,
Manchester. Proscenium width, 36 ft. Two
dressing-rooms. Phone, 15 11.
Stamford Cinema.
Star Picture Theatre (bth), Church Street.
Prop., W. G. Stansfield. 644 seats. Con-
tinuous. Pictures and occasional Variety.
Three changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to iod.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 10 ft. deep.
Two dressing-rooms. Phone, 1124.
Theatre Royal (btp). — Lessees, The Theatre
Royal (Ashton-under-Lyne). 1,300 seats.
A8KERN, nr. Doncaster (Yorks), Pop. 6,000.
Picture House (we). — Prop., Star Cinemas
(London), Ltd., Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone, 2618, 2619. 784 seats.
Once nightly, Tues., Thurs. and Fri. ;
two shows, Mon., Wed. and Sat. Booked
at H.O. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Phone,
Askern 276. Films by Motor Transport.
A8PATRIA (Cumberland), Pop. 3,239.
Palace Cinema (ba). — Props., C. H. Over and
Sons, Market Square, Aspatria. 500 seats.
Booked at Newcastle. Picture and Variety,
Twice nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices.
6d. to is. Stage 16 ft. deep. Two dressing
rooms. Phone, Aspatria 15.
A8TLEY (Lancs), Pop. 3,900.
The Cinema (ba). — 420 seats.
ATHER3TONE (Warwick), Pop. 5,700.
Picturedrome (awh). — Controlled by Mayfair
Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028. 389
seats. Continuous. Mon., Thurs. and Sat.,
once nightly. Tues., Wed., and Fri. Mat.,
Sat., Sun. at 7.30 p.m. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d.
Booked by A. Cohen at H.O. Proscenium
width, 16 ft. Phone, Atherstone 2220. Station,
Atherstone, L.M.S.
Regal Cinema (rca). — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 744
seats. Booked at H:0. Continuous eveni.igi.
Mats. Thurs. and Sat. ; Sun., at 7.30 p in.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, A Urn : tone
2220. Station, Athersrone, L.M.S.
ATHERTON (Lancs), Pop. 19,985.
Palace (btp), Market Street. — Prop., Eagle
Picturedromes, Ltd. Booked by T. C.
Robinson. Twice nightly. Two changei
weekly. Prices, gd. to is. 9d. Phone,
Atherton 57.
Savoy (we).— Props., Eagle Picturedromes,
Ltd., County Playhouse, King Street, Wigan.
T. C Robinson. 814 seats. Prices, 9d. to
is. gd. Twice nightly. Phone, Atherton 57.
ATTLEBOROUGH (Norfolk), Pop. 2,513.
Regal Cinema. — -Prop., Bostock Cinema Circuit
45, Chevallier Street, Ipswich. 258 seats.
Booked at H.O. Once nightly, two shows
Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
AUDLEY (Staffs), Pop. 5,000.
The Palace (btp), Hall Street. — Prop.,
E. M. Plant, "The Laurels," King*
Avenue, Wolstanton. Phone, Newcastle
67166. 350 seats. Booked at The Laurels,
King's Avenue, Wolstanton. Continuous.
Prices, 5d. to is. gd. Films by Road Trans-
port. Station, Longport.
AXMIN8TER (Devon), Pop. 2,320.
Guildhall Cinema (ba). — Prop., Axminster
Guildhall Co., Ltd. 514 seats. Booked at
Hall. Prices, 6d. to 2s. gd. Non-continuous.
Stage, 26 ft. ; two dressing rooms. Dance
Hall. Phone, Axminster 2123.
AYLESBURY (Bucks), Pop. 13,382.
Market Theatre (rca), Market Square. — ■
648 seats. Phone, Aylesbury 242. Station,
Aylesbury. — (Closed.)
Odeon Theatre (bth), Cambridge Street. — ■
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous. Phone, Aylesbury
660.
Pavilion (rca), High Street. — Prop., London &
District Cinemas, Ltd., Capitol Cinema,
Church Street, Epsom, Surrey. 1,234 seats.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Phone :
Aylesbury 242.
AYL8HAM (Norfolk), Pop. 2,480.
County Cinema. — Props., Aylsham Cinema Co.,
Ltd., 45, Dereham Road, Norwich.
BaGUP (Lancs), Pop. 20,606.
Empire (we). — Prop., Jackson's Amusements,
Ltd., Newgate Chambers, Rochdale. Phone,
4451. Booked at Rochdale. Stage and seven
dressing-rooms. Phone, Bacup 159.
Regal Super Cinema (we), Burnley Road. —
Prop., The Valley Entertainments (Water-
foot), Ltd. 960 seats. Twice nightly.
Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Proscenium, 45 ft.
Phone, Bacup 104.
BAOKWORTH (Northumberland), Pop.
2,350.
Miners Theatre (awh). — Props., A. & R.
Henderson, 33, Front Street, Annetsford,
Dudley, R.S.O. 400 seats. Prices, 4d. to
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iod. Films and occasional Variety. Booked
at Hall and Newcastle. Proscenium width,
1 6 ft. Stage, 12 ft. ; two dressing-rooms.
BAQ8HOT (Surrey), Pop. 5,000,
Princes Cinema (bth), High Street. — Prop.,
Border (Berks) Cinemas, Ltd. 355 seats.
Booked at 53, West Hill, Wembley Park,
Middx. Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Bagshot 195. Station, Bagshot, S.R.
BAKEWELL (Derby), Pop. 3,012.
Picture House (we), Haddon Road. — Prop.,
Holmwood Picture Palace Co., Ltd., Gray-
friars, Bakewell Road, Matlock. Phone,
Matlock 72. 655 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 76.. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 38 ft. Phone, Bakewell 144.
BALDOCK (Herts), Pop. 3,171.
Cinema, White Horse Street. — Prop., Baldock
Cinema Co., Ltd. 500 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 5d. to is. 3d. Phone, Baldock 88.
Cafe" attached. Station, Baldock. Films by
Herts and Beds Transport.
BAMBER BRIDGE (Lancs).
Empire Picture Palace (Electrocord) . — 400
seats.
BANBURY (Oxford), Pop. 13,953.
Grand Theatre (Imperial), Broad Street. — -
Props., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 950 seats. Booked at H.O.
by A. Cohen. Continuous. Phone, Banbury
2159. Station, Banbury.
Palace Theatre (ba), Market Square. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone,
Banbury 2154. Station, Banbury, G.W.R.,
and Film Transport.
Regal (rca), Horsefair. — Props., Rickenya, Ltd.,
Arun Theatre, Arundel. Phone, Arundel 2237.
897 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at Arundel. Phone, Banbury 2071.
BARKING (Essex), Pop. 51,277.
Broadway Theatre (bth), Broadway. —
Props., Broadway Cinema (Barking), Ltd.,
c/o 230, Whitechapel Road, E.i. Phone,
Stamford Hill 1721. — (Closed.)
Capitol (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,266 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone, Ripple-
way 2702.
Central Hall Mission.
Electric Theatre (we), Ripple Road. —
Props., Rose and Bockner. 750 seats. Con-
tinuous from 1 p.m. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Rip. 2654.
Rio (rca). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Rippleway 2900.
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•State (rca), Barkingside.— Props., Kay Bros.,
185, Wardour Street. Phone, Gerrard 2835.
2,500 seats. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Cafe and Dance Hall
attached. Phone, Valentine 5767.
BARLESTONE (Leics), Pop. 1,137.
Cinema. — Thur. and Sat. only. Prices, 4d. to is.
BARNARD CASTLE (Co. Durham), Pop.
3,883.
Scala Cinema (we), 13, Galgate. — Prop.,
M.B.C. Cinemas, Ltd. 500 seats, Booked at
Hippodrome, Workington. Twice nightly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone, Barnard Castle
50. Station, Barnard Castle, L.N.E.R.
Victoria Hall (we).
Wycliffe Cinema (Mihaly). — Prop., M. B. C.
Cinemas. 750 seats. Booked at Newcastle
or Workington. Continuous. Prices, 3d.
to is. Station, Barnard Castle, L.N.E.R.
BARNET (Herts), Pop. 14,721.
Barnet Cinema (we), High Street. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Stage. Phone, Barnet
0677.
Dominion (we). — -J. H. L. Theatres, Wallace
House, 113-117, Wardour Street, W.i. Phone,
•Gerrard 1363. 1,000 seats. Prices, is. to
2S. 6d. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Barnet, 4450.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Great North Road. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 78 11 Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Continuous, daily. Phone,
Barnet 4147.
Regal Cinema (rca), Lytton Road. — Props.,
M. Myers. 500 seats. Continuous. Booked
at Hall. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Stage and two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Barnet 3010. Station, New Barnet,
L.N.E.R. Films by Road Transport.
BARNOLDSWICK (Yorks), Pop. 11,915.
Majestic Picture House (ba). — Prop., M
Hartley and Sons, Ltd., Market Buildings.
Phone, Barnoldswick 122. 700 seats. One
show nightly. Two on Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 8d. to is. 2d. Booked at
Leeds. Dance hall attached.
People's Palace (we). — Prop., People's Palace
(Barnoldswick), Ltd., St. James Square,
Barnoldswick. Phone No. 08. 668 seats.
Booked at Leeds. Once nightly, twice on Sat.
Mats., Wed. and Sat. Occasional Variety.
Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width,
20 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms.
Station, Barnoldswick, L.M.S.
BARN8LEY (Yorks), Pop. 71,522.
Alhambra Theatre (we), Doncaster Road.—
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d. Stage ; 10
dressing-rooms. Phone, Barnsley 3736.
Alhambra Theatre (we), Doncaster Road. — ■
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Stage ; 10
dressing-rooms. Phone, Barnsley 3736.
Empire Cinema (ba), Eldon Street. — Prop.,
Gaumont British Pictures Corpn. 1,148 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to
is. gd.
Globe Picture House (we), New Street. —
Prop. Globe Picture House (Barnsley), Ltd.
Res. Man. and Licensee, Mrs. A. Wyham.
872 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Daily Mat. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d.
Pavilion Picture Theatre (we). — Props.,
Mid-Yorkshire Entertainments, Ltd., 58,
Street Lane, Leeds. Phone, Leeds 64352.
1,452 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Barnsley 2588.
Princess Cinema (ba), Town End.— Con-
tinuous, evenings ; Mat., Sat. Prop., Gau-
mont British Pictures Corpn., Ltd. 817
seats. Booked at H.O. Prices, 6d. to is.
Phone, Barnsley 3737.
Ritz (we). — -Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i
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BARNS LEY — continued.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Station, Barnsley, L.M.S.
Savoy Cinema (bth), Lundvvood. — Props.,
Lundwood Cinemas, Ltd., Stancliffe, Grime-
thorp. Phone, Brierley 242. 682 seats.
Booked at Leeds. Prices, 6d. and is. Pros-
cenium width, 45 ft. Phone, Barnsley 2963.
Station, Cudworth, L.M.S.
Star Picture House (ba). — Prop., Ryhill
Empire Co., Ryhill, Wakefield. Phone,
Royston 44. 450 seats. Prices, 3d. to iod.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Phone, 3360.
Station, Barnsley.
BARN8TAPLE (Devon), Pop. 14,693.
Gaumont Palace (Duosonic), Boutport Street
—Prop., Albany Ward Theatres, Ltd, Midland
Bank Chambers, Yeovil. Phone, 456. 1,112
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous from
2 p.m. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Phone, Barnstaple 2550-n.
Stations, Barnstaple, G.W.R.
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Regal, The Strand (bth). — Props., Regal
(Barnstaple), Ltd. Continuous. Prices, iod,
to 2s. gd. Booked at Administration Off ce,
Regal, Barnstaple Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. ; six dressing-rooms. Phone, 2002.
BARROW-IN-FURNE88 (Langs), Pop.
70,000.
Coliseum (we), Abbey Road. — Props., Union
Cinema, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
Three shows daily. Phone, Barrow 598.
Station, Barrow Central.
Electric Theatre (bth), Dalton Road. — Props.
Furness Electric Theatre Co., Ltd., 740 seats.
Booked at Hall. Twice nightly. Mat.,
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to
is. 8d. Phone, Barrow 184. Station, Central,
L.M.S.
Gaiety (we), Abbey Road. — Props., Brennan's
Cinemas, Ltd., 107, Duke Street, Barrow-in-
Furness. Phone, 990. Separate houses. 1,000
seats. Booked at Manchester. Prices, 6d.
to 2S. id. Proscenium width, 22 ft. by 15 ft.
Phone, Barrow 375. Station, Central, L.M.S.
Palace Theatre (we), Duke Street. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Barrow, 418.
Station, Barrow-in-Furness (Central), L.M.S.
Pavilion Cinema (we). — Props., Union Cinemas,
Ltd. Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 943 seats. Two
shows daily. Mat., Sat. Booked at H.O.
Phone, 515. Station, Central, L.M.S.
Regal (we), 47, Forshaw Street. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Barrow 549.
Ritz (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. 1,735 seats.
Three shows daily. Phone, Barrow 999.
Roxy (we), Cavendish Street. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d.
Continuous. Phone 228.
Walney Theatre (bth). — Natal Road, Walney
Island. — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Mon. to Fri. :
two shows on Sat. 786 seats. Booked at
H.O. Phone, Barrow 422. Station, Barrow-in-
Furness (Central), L.M.S. Film Transport.
BARTON-ON-H UMBER (Lines), Pop. 6,330.
Oxford Picture Theatre (bth). — Prop., Cecil
Whiteley. 540 seats. Booked at Hall.
Once nightly, twice Saturday. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Star Theatre (awh) . — -350 seats. Once nightly,
twice Saturday. Booked at Hall. Stage, 12
ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Prices, 6d. to
is. Phone, Barton 109. Station, Barton-on-
Humber, L.N.E.R.
BARWELL (Leics ), Pop. 3,098.
Empire (awh), 14, The Hallow, Earl Shiltoii.
Props., Cooper's Cinemas, Ltd. Nightly.
Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Booked by props.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone, 3237.
Talace. — 350 seats. Once nightly, Mon., Tues.
and Thurs. Two shows Sat. Prices, iod. to
is. 9d.
BASINGSTOKE (Hants), Pop. 13,862.
Plaza (we). — 700 seats. Prop., Union Cinemas.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone.
Gerrard 7887.
Savoy Theatre (btp), Wote Street. — -Prop.,
Basingham Theatres, Ltd., 75-77, Shaftesbury
Avenue, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 1970. 710
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Basingstoke 133. Station,
Basingstoke, S.R.
Waldorf (we). — Prop., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887.
BASLOW WITH BUBNELL (Derby;,
Pop. 866.
Stockwell Hall (Metropolitan). — 200 seats.
BATH (Somerset), Pop. 72,000.
Beau Nash Picture House (we), Westgate
Street. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,081 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width,
25% ft. Phone, Bath 4330. Station, Bath.
Forum (we), Southgate Street. — Prop., Avon
Cinema Co., Ltd., 9, Windsor Place. Phone,
Cardiff 225. 1,912 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous from 1.45. Prices, is. to 3s.
Proscenium width, 50 ft. Phone, Bath 4962.
Cafe attached and Dance Hall.
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Jubilee Hall (ba), Ditcheat. — Props., D. & R.
Cinemas, 15, West Coker Road, Yeovil. 350
seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Separate shows.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Booked at Yeovil.
Little Theatre (we). — Props., Little Theatre,
(Bath), Ltd., 2, The Gables, Vale of Health,
Hampstead, N.W.3. Booked at Hampstead.
Continuous. 210 seats. Prices, is. to 2s*
Proscenium width, 16 ft. Phone, Bath 3822.
Station, G.W.R. , and Road Transport.
Odeon Theatre (we) Southgate Street. — ■
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Stage.
Phone, Bath 3533.
Palace Theatre. — Prop., W. S. Pearce. 900
seats. Variety. Phone, Bath 2 161.
Scala Cinema (we), Oldfield Park. — Props.,
Harris Cinemas, Ltd., 12, West Park, Redland,
Bristol. Phone, 35645. 8c8 seats. Booked
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Prices, is. to 2S. 3d. Phone, 5020, Station,
Bath, G.W.R.
BATLEY (Yorks), Pop. 40,000.
Collins Cinema (we), Victoria Street, Batley,
Carr. — Prop., Bickler Cinemas, Ltd., 21 ia,
Harrogate Road, Leeds. Phone, 65986.
Occasional Variety. Booked at Leeds. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 5d. to is. 2d. Phone, Dews-
bury 267. Stage. Station, Batley Carr,
L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Empire Cinema (we), St. James Street. — Prop.,
Batley Theatre and Opera House, Ltd.
933 seats. Booked at Hall. One show Mon. to
Fri. Two on Sat. Mats. Mon., Wed., and
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to
is. lod. Phone, Batley 412.
Plaza (we), Well Lane. — Props., -J. Segelman,
of J.O.G.S. Cinemas, 23, Albion Place, Leeds.
Phone, Leeds, 20691-2. 627 seats. Continu-
ous. Booked at Leeds. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Phone, Batlev 308. Station, Batley,
L.M.S.
Regent Picture House (we), Bradford Road,
— Props., H. J. H. Pictures, Ltd., 780 seats.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Booked at Glenroyal
Cinema, Shipley. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Two shows Sat. Mats., Tues, Thurs., and
Sat. Froscenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Batley
449. Station, Batley, F.T.S.
Victoria Hall (rca), Branch Road. — Props.,
Regent Pictures (Batley), Ltd., St. James
Street, Batley. 750 seats. Films booked at
Empire Cinema. Prices, 4d. to is. One show
Mon. to Fri. Two on Sat. Mat. Sat. Phone,
Batley 412.
BATTLE (Sussex), Pop. 2,891.
Senlac (bth). — Props., Paxon & Chambers,
496 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. iod. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Phone, Battle 302. Station,
Battifi.
BAWTRY (Yorks), Pop. 1,220.
Picture Palace (ba). — Prop., Palace Cinema
(Bawtry), Ltd., 4, Tickhill Road, Doncaster.
Phone, 53166. Continuous. Booked at Leeds.
Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Phone, Bawtry 281.
BEAC0N8FIELD (Bucks). Pop. 4,843.
Picture House (btp). — 500 seats. Continuous,
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Beaconsfield 248.
Station, Beaconsfield, G.W.R. and L.N.E.R.
BEAUFORT (Mon ), Pop. 4,755.
Cinema. — Props., Beaufort Cinema and Billiard
Hall Co., Ltd. Continuous when open.
Stations, Beaufort or Ebbw Vale, L.M.S., and
Ebbw Vale, G.W.R.
Gaiety (ba). — 560 seats.
BEBJNQTON (Cheshire), Pop. 28,740.
Rialto (we), Bebington Road. — Prop., Bedford
Cinemas (1928), Ltd., 19, Castle Street,
Liverpool, 2. Phone, Central 1544. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Prices, is. to 2s. Phone, Rock Ferry 1383.
BEC0LE8 (Suffolk), Pop. 6,544.
Cinema (ba), Saltgate. — Props., Beccles Cinema
Co., Ltd. 400 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d.
Continuous. Wed. and Sat. Once nightly
rest of week. Films and Variety. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, 2166. Station, Beccles,
L.N.E.R.
Regal Theatre (we), Ballygate. — ■ Props.,
Beccles Cinema Co., Ltd. 680 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Twice on Sat. Mats.,
Wed. and Sat. Prices, gd. to 2s. 9d. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft, Phone, Beccles 133,
BE0KENHAM (Kent), Pop. 43,834.
Odeon Theatre, Croydon Road, Elmers End. — ■
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 78 11 Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone
Beckenham 5081.
Regal (we), High Street. — ■ Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Con-
tinuous. Pictures and Variety. Booked at
H.O. Cafe and Dance Hall attached. Stage,
24 ft. Seven dressing-rooms. Phone, Becken-
ham 1 1 71. Stations, Clock House or Becken-
ham Junction, S.R.
BE0ONTREE (Essex), Pop. (Including
Dagenham) estimated 130,000.
Regent Cinema (rca), Green Lane, Chadwell
Heath. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Stage and 4 dressing-rooms. Phone, Seven
Kings 2302. Station, Chadwell Heath.
BEDALE (Yorks), Pop. 1,400.
Assembly Rooms. — Occasional shows. 300
seats.
BEDFORD (Beds), Pop. 40,573.
Empire (we). — Props., Granada (Bedford),
Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
3554. Phone, Bedford 3848. Station, Bedford.
Granada (rca), St. Peters. — Props., Granada
(Bedford), Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 3554. Phone, Bedford 3848.
Cafe' attached.
Picturedrome (we). — Prop., R. Chetham. 600
seats. Continuous. Phone, Bedford, 3331.
Plaza (we). — Prop., R. Chetham. 1,052 seats.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Phone, Bedford 2345.
BEDLINGTON (Northumberland), Pop.
6,825.
Prince of Wales (we) . — Prop., Emily Hastwell,
c/o C. N. Walton, 53, Westlands Road,
Darlington. 736 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
Booked at Newcastle. Phone, Bedlington
3223. Station, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Wallaw Cinema (we). — Prop., Wallaw Picture,
Ltd., Ashington, Northumberland. Booked
at H.O. 1,356 seats. Two shows nightly.
Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Phone, Bedlington 2259.
BEDWA8 AND MA0HEN (Monmouth),
Pop. 6,800.
Workmen's Hall (rca). — Props., Bedwas
Workmen Hall Institute. Booked at Hall.
850 seats. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to xe.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Bedwas 33.
Stations, Bedwas and Caerphilly, G.W.R.
BEDWORTH (Warwick), Pop. 12,058.
Grand Cinema, Bulkington. — Prop., — ■ Nicholls.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two changes,
weekly. Station, Bedworth, L.M.S.
Palace (bth). — -Prop., Edward W. Wallis. 850
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. (Closed.)
Star Cinema (Morrison), King Street. — Prop.,
Edward W. Wallis, Coventry Road, Bulking,
ton. 386 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 5d. to nd. Station, Bed-
worth, L.M.S.
BEE8TON (Notts), Pop. 18,016.
Astoria (btp), Lenton Abbey, Beeston. — Props.,
Abbey Theatres, Ltd., Elite BIdgs., Notting-
ham. 1,200 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. t
2s. 3d. Booked at H-Q. by Herbert Elto
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Phone, Nottingham 2273/4. Proscenium
width, 38 ft. Phone, 54758. Station, Beeston,
L.M.S.
Majestic Cinema (bth), Queen's Road. Phone,
55123.— Props., Hentons (Midlands), Ltd.,
Elite Buildings, Nottingham. Phone, Notting-
ham 2273/4. 950 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s.
Continuous. Booked by Herbert Elton.
Palladium Super Cinema (bth), High Road.--
Props., Palladium (Beeston, Notts), Ltd.,
Burton Bldgs., Parliament Street, Notting-
ham. Phone, Nottingham 42081. 750 seats.
Booked at H.O. Twice nightly. Mats., Tues.,
Thurs. and Sat. One show Sun. Stage,
15 ft. deep. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Beeston 54619.
Picturk Palace (we), High Road. — Prop., J.
H. H. Allsop. 700 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
7d. to is. 4d. Station, Beeston, L.M.S. , and
Road Transport.
BEIQHTON (Derby), Pop. 5,500.
Central Hall (bth). 420 seats. Once nightly,
twice Sat. Prices, 4d. to is.
BELLINGHAM (Northumberland), Pop.
2,583.
The Town Hall Kinema (Kalee). — Prop., Bert
Cecil Young, 6, Melville Street, Edinburgh.
230 seats. Two programmes weekly, Thurs.
and Sat.
BELPER (Derby), Pop. 13,500.
Palace (we). — Prop., Exors. of Thos. P.
Moorley. 850 seats. One show nightly ; twice
Sat. Mats., Tues. and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Booked by J. Pollard, Bentick
Chambers, Mansfield. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
Width of proscenium, 24 ft. Stage, 18 ft. ;
three dressing-rooms. Phone, 153. Station,
Belper.
Ritz (bth). King Street. — Props., Belper
Public Hall Co., Ltd. Booked by J. Pollard,
Bentick Chambers, Mansfield. 720 seats.
Once nightly, twice Sat. ; Mat., Wed. Prices,
6d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Station,
Belper.
BELTON, nr. DOflCMter (Lino), Pop. 1,628-
Public Hall, Grey Green. — Prop., Trustees.
Occasional shows. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
BENTHAM (Yorks), Pop. 2,480.
Picture House.
BENTLEY with ARMEY, near DoneatUr
(Yorks), Pop. 18,458.
Coliseum (we). — 900 seats.
BERKELEY (Glos), Pop. 793.
Electric Cinema (gb), Station Road. — Lessee,
Lieut.-Col. A. G. Mason, High Street. Phone,
Berkeley 35. 300 seats. Booked by Prop.
Continuous, Mon. to Fri. ; twice on Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Station, Berkeley, G.W.R. Films by Road
Transport.
BERKHAM8TED (Herts), Pop. 8,053.
Court Theatre (we), High Street. — Props.,
Shipman and King, Temporary War-time
H.O., 427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.
Phone, Temple Bar 5077. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 34 ft. Phone, Berk-
hamsted 154. Station, Berkhamsted, L.M.S.
Rex (rca). — Props., Shipman and King,
Temporary War-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C. Phone, Temple Bar 5077.
Booked at H.O. Cafe. Phone, Berk-
hamsted 154. Station, Berkhamsted, L.M.S.
BERWI0K-ON-TWEED (Northumb.), Pop,
11,290.
Berwick Theatre (we). — Props., Berwick
Theatre, Ltd., 3, Bridge Street, Berwick.
Phone, 203. 1,050 seats. Booked in New-
castle. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to 2s. Pro-
scenium width, 33 ft. Stage, 28 ft. deep.
Six dressing-rooms. Cafe and Dance Hall.
Phone, Berwick 268. Station, Berwick.
Playhouse (we). — Props., Berwick Playhouse
Co. 992 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Stage, four dressing-
rooms. Phone, Berwick 155.
BEVERLEY (Yorks), Pop. 11,000.
Marble Arch Picture Palace (we), Butcher
Row. — Props., Marble Arch Picture Palace
Co. (Bverley), Ltd. 1,100 seats. Booked
at Leeds. Continuous. Mat., Mon., Thurs.
Continuous Sat. from 2 p.m. Two changes
weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. Stage, 14 ft. deep.
Phone, Beverley 168. Station, Beverley.
Picture Playhouse (Wired), Corn Exchange. —
Prop., E. F. Symmons, 5, Eastgate. 450
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two
shows Sat. Mat., Mon. and Thurs. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Beverley 15.
Regal (we), Norwood. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. 946 seats. Cafe and
dance hall. Phone, 368. Station, Beverley,
L.N.E.R., and Road Transport.
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BEWDLEY (Worcs), Pop. 2,888.
Garden Cinema (ra).— Props., J. R. Smithson,
Northwood House, Northwood Lane, Bewdley.
Booked at Bewdley. 500 seats. Continuous.
Mon. to Fri. Mat. Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 10 ft. deep.
Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Bewdley 26.
BEXHILL-ON-8EA (Sussex), Pop. 27,000.
Gaiety (we), London Road. — Props., Gaiety
(Bexhill), Ltd. Booked at Picturedrome ,
Eastbourne, by Managing Director. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Bexhill 680. (Closed.)
Carlton Cinema (we), Town Hall Square. —
Prop., Mark's Cinema Circuit. 490 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Bexhill 423. Station, Bexhill.
Central, S.R. (from Charing Cross and
(Victoria). (Closed.)
Playhouse (we), Western Road. — Props.,
Kinema Playhouses, Ltd. Man. Dir.,
Randolph E. Richards. Booked at Picture-
drome, Eastbourne. Continuous. Phone,
Bexhill 78. Station, Bexhill, S.R.
Ritz (we), Buckhurst Road. — -Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,126 seats.
Proscenium width. 44 ft. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Bexhill 600.
BEXLEY AND BEXLEYHEATH (Kent),
Pop. 47,677.
Broadway Cinema (we), Broadway. — Prop.,
Harry Quinton, The Palace, Bexleyheath.
Phone, 1999. 713 seats. Prices, is. to 3s.
Continuous. Booked at Palace. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Station, Bexleyheath, S.R.
Palace (btp). — -Prop., Harry Quinton. Phone,
1999. 775 seats. Continuous. Booked at Hall.
Prices, is. to 3s. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Station, Bexleyheath.
Regal (we), Broadway. — Props., Union Cinemas,
Ltd. Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
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7887. 1,947 seats. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 45 ft. Stage, 44 ft.
Four dressing-rooms. Phone, Bexley 1680.
Station, Bexleyheath, S.R. Films by Road
Transport.
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BI0E8TER (Oxon), Pop. 3,109.
Regal Cinema (btp), London Road. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. 500 seats. Phone,
Bicester 169.
BIDDULPH (Staffs), Pop. 7,936.
Palace (Kamm), King Street. — Props., Crooks,
Turner and Shemilt. 300 seats. Booked at
Hall by Geo. H. Crooks. One show nightly.
Prices, 3d. to is. Station, Tunstall, L.M.S.
BIDEFORD (Devon), Pop. 8,782.
Palace Theatre (bth). — Props., Palace Theatre
(Bideford), Ltd. Continuous. Prices, rod. to
2s. gd. Booked at Administration Office,
Regal, Barnstaple. Proscenium width,
21 ft. 9 in. Stage, 20 ft. deep. Phone, Bide-
ford 213. Station, Bideford, S.R.
Strand Cinema (bth). — Props,, Bideford
Entertainments, Ltd. 800 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Booked at Administra-
tion Office, Regal, Barnstaple. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Phone 70. Station, Bideford, S.R.
BIGQLE8WADE (Beds), Pop. 5,844.
Empire (Imperial). Hitchin Street. — Props.,
Cox Cinema Co., Ltd. 480 seats. Booked at
Regal House, Biggleswade. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. gd . Phone, Biggleswade
2297. Station, Biggleswade, L.N.E.R.
Regal (btp), Station Road. — Props., Cox
Cinema Co., Ltd., Regal House. Booked at
H.O. 736 seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. to
3s. 6d. Phone, Biggleswade 2230.
BILLERICAY (Essex), Pop. 4,530.
Ritz (btp), Chapel Street. — Controlled by
Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028.
630 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. by A. Cohen. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Billericay 259. Station,
Billericay. Films by Read Transport.
BILLINGHAM-ON-TEES (Durham),
Pop. 17,972.
Picture House (we). — Props., Picture House
(Billingham), Ltd. 700 seats. Booked at
Newcastle. Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. gd.
Phone, Stockton 5331 1. Station, Billingham.
BILLINQHAY (Lincs), Pop. 1,500.
Cosy Cinema (Morrison), Billinghay. — Prop.,
C. R. Gaskill. 290 seats. Booked at Leeds.
Once nightly. Two shows Sat. Proscenium
width, 12 ft. Prices, 3d. to is. 3d. Station,
Tattershall.
BIL8TON (Staffs), Pop. 31, 248.
Alhambra (we), High Street. — Prop., E. K.
Hawtin, Airport Road, Cannock. Tel.
' Cannock 3307. 530 seats. Continuous. Prices,
gd. to is. Booked at Forum, Cannock.
Stage, 7 ft. deep; two dressing-rooms
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Bilston
41400. Station, Bilston, G.W.R.
Coselev Picture House (Gyrotone), near
Bilston. — Prop., W. Page, "The Bungalow,"
Ivy House Lane, Coseley, near Bilston.
400 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous,
nightly. Mats., Mon., Thurs., Sat. Prices.
iod. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone, Sedgley 3256. Station, Coseley, L.M.S.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Lichfield Road. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Stage and seven
dressing-rooms. Phone, Bilston 41025. Cafe
attached.
Savoy (btii). — Props., Astel Pictures, Ltd.,
C. S. Joseph Circuit, 74/ Salisbury Road,
Moseley, Birmingham 13. Phone, South 1238.
720 seats. Continuous. Mats. Mon., Thurs.
and Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. gd . Phone, Bilston
41398. Station, Bilston, G.W.R.
Theatre Royal (bth). — Props., Astel Pictures,
Ltd., C. S. Joseph Circuit, 74, Salisbury Road.
Moseley, Birmingham 13. Phone, South 1238,
700 seats. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 3s.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. ; Stage, 25 ft. deep ;
six dressing-rooms. Phone, Bilston 41001.
SINGLE Y (Yorks), Pop. 20,553.
Bingley Hippodrome (we), Main Street. —
Props., Bingley Hippodrome, Ltd., Old Bank
Chambers, Keighley. Phone, Keighley 2264.
739 scats. Booked at Leeds. Two show6
nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone,
Bingley 174. Station, Bingley.
Myrtle Cinema (we). — Props., Bingley Cinema,
Ltd., 9, Henry Street, Keighley. Phone, 304.
900 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to 9d. Phone, Bingley sxi.
BIRKENHEAD (Cheshire), Pop. 147,946.
Avenue Super Theatre (bth), Park Road,
North. — Props., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd.,
37/38, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 4556. Booked at H.O. (Closed.)
Claughton Picture House (bth), Claughton,
Road. — Prop., Claughton Picture House Co.,
Ltd., 54, Stanley Street, Liverpool. Phone,
Royal 6380. 800 seats. Booked by Liverpool
Cinema Feature Film Co., Ltd., 9, Ranelagh
Street, Liverpool, Continuous evenings ;
daily mat. Phone, Birkenhead 2029.
Coliseum Picture House (we), Tranmere. — ■
Props., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37/38,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
4556. Booked at H.O.
Empire Cinema (we), Conway Street. — Prop.,
S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37/38, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4556. Booked
at H.O. Continuous evenings, Mon. to Fri.,
three shows on Sat. Mats, daily. Phone,
Birkenhead 1815.
Gaumont (baf) Duosonic, Park Road East. —
Props., General Theatre Corporation, 123,
Regent Street, W.i. 1,694 seats. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Continuous from 1 p.m. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Booked at New Gallery House,
Regent Street, W.i. Stage, 19 ft. deep ; eight
dressing-rooms.
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Lyceum, Newferry. — prop., S.M. Super Cinemas,
Ltd., 37/38, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 4556. Booked at H.O.
New Mayfair.— Prop., S.M. Super Cinemas,
Ltd., 37-38, Golden Square, London, W.i.,
Palladium (bth), Price Street.— Prop., S.M.
Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37/38, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4556. 800 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone, Birken-
head 2093. Station, Park, Mersey, and L.M.S.
Plaza Theatre (we), Borough Road,— Prop.,
Bedford Cinemas (1928), Ltd., 19, Castle
Street, Liverpool. Phone, Central 1544.
2,293 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous from
2.30 p.m. Prices, is. to 2s. Stage, 18 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Phone. Birkenhead 11 19.
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Queen's Hall (ba), Claughton Road. — Prop.,
General Theatre Corpn., Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. 918 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous evenings ; daily mat. ;
Sun. opening. Prices, 6d. to iod. Phone,
Birkenhead 1498.
Regal (we), Bebington Road. — -Prop., S.M.
Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37/38, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4556. Booked
at H.O.
Regent Picture House (we), Church Road,
Tranmere. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,091 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Mat. daily. Pro-
scenium width, 28 ft. 'Phone, Rock Ferry,
611, Station, Central, Mersey R.
Rex (we). — Prop., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd.,
37/38, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 4556. In course of construction.
Ritz, Claughton Road. — Prop., S.M. Super
Cinemas, Ltd., 37/38, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4556. Booked at H.O.
Rock Ferry Palace (bth), New Chester Road.
— Props., Rock Ferry Electric Palace, Ltd.,
11 /13, Victoria Street, Liverpool. 683 seats.
Prices, 9d. to is. gd. Continuous. Mats.,
Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Booked at Liverpool.
Phone, 289. Rock Ferry Station.
Roxy (bth), Charing Cross. — Prop., S.M.
Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37/38, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4556. 760
seats. Continuous. Mats, daily. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Booked at H.O. Phone, Birken-
head 1911.
Savoy (rca), Argyle Street. — Props., Associ-
ated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,000
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous even-
ings, daily Mat. Phone, Birkenhead 161.
Station, Woodside, Birkenhead, Mersey R.
Super Cinema (ba), Conway Street. — Prop.,
General Theatre Corpn., Ltd. Booked at
123, Regent Street, W.i. 751 seats. Con-
tinuous from 1.30 p.m. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. by 19 } ft. Phone,
Birkenhead 221 1. Central Station, L.M.S.
BIRMINGHAM (Warwick), Pop. 1,002,413.
Adelphi Super Cinema (bth), Hay Mills. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30/31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,248 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Daily Mat. Phone, Victoria 1208.
Albion Picture Theatre (we), New Inns,
Handsworth. — Prop., Albion Picture
Theatres, Ltd. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 8d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Northern 0435.
Alhambra (rca), Moseley Road. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,348 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 50 ft. Phone,
Victoria 2826.
Apollo Picture Playhouse (bth), Tyburn
Road. — Prop., Apollo Picture Playhouse,
Ltd., 8, Waterloo Street, Birmingham. Phone,
Mid. 4173. 1,225 seats. Booked at Hall.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Continuous from 2 p.m.
Sun. from 3 p.m. Phone, Erdington 0834.
Stations, New Street, L.M.S. , and Snow Hill,
G.W.R. Films by Road Transport.
Ashted Row Picture House (we). — Props.,
Ashted Row Pictures, Ltd. Man. Dir., A. N.
Ardagh. 779 ssats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m., daily ; Sundav, from
3 p.m. Prices, 7d. to is. Proscenium width,
25 ft. Phone, Aston Cross, 3432. Road
Transport.
Aston Cross Picture House (bth). — Lichfield
Road. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,000 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Mat. daily. Phone,
East 0430. Stations, New Street, L.M.S., and
Snow Hill, G.W.R.
Astoria Cinema (bth). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,194 seats.
Booked at H.O. Separate shows. Proscenium
width, 29 ft. Phone, Aston Cross 2384.
Stations, New Street, L.M.S., and Snow Hill,
G. W.R.
Atlas Cinema (we), Flaxley Road, Stechford.
— Props., Atlas Picture House, Ltd., 322,
Broad Street, Birmingham. 1,378 seats.
Prices, iod. ro 2s. 3d. Continuous Mon.,
Wed., Thurs. and Sat., from 2 p.m., Tues. and
Fri., from 5 p.m. ; Sun., from 3 p.m.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, Stechford
2206.
Beacon Cinema (bth), Clifton Circuit, Great
Barr. — Props., Beacon Cinema (Great Barr),
Ltd. 1,228 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. Proscenium width,
40 ft. 6 in. Phone, Gre 1415. Booked at
H. O. Station, Great Barr, L.M.S.
Beacon. — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
962 seats. Phone, Smethwick 1045.
Beaufort Cinema (we), Coleshill Road, Ward
End. — (Clifton Circuit). Props., Beaufort
Cinema (Birmingham), Ltd. Licensee, John T.
Jackson. 1,584 seats. Booked at H.O.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
35 ft-
Birchfield Picture House (rca), Perry Barr.
— Prop., Birchfiled Picture House, Ltd.
I. 000 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuoys from
2 o'clock daily. Sun. from 3 p.m. Prices, is.
to 2s. Phone, 4333.
Bordesley Palace Cinema (bth), High Street,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,296
seats. Continuous. Daily Mats. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width 30 ft. Victoria 1830.
Film Transport. (Temporarily Closed.)
Bristol Cinema (bth), Bristol Road, Birming-
ham, 5. — Props., Bristol Cinema (B'ham.),
Ltd. 1,700 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous daily, 2.30 to 11. Prices, iod. to
2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 50 ft. Phone,
Calthorpe 1904. Station, Birmingham.
Broadway Cinema (fi). Bristol Street. — Prop.,
Mrs. N. C. Smith. Phone, Acocks Green 0766
940 seats. Gen. and Bkg. Man., B. H. Paul.
Booked at Warwick Cinema, Acocks Green
Continuous. Mat. daily. Prices, 6d., 9d.
is., and is. 3d. Phone, Midland 1761.
Cape Hill Electric Theatre (baf), Smeth-
wick.— Prop., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd.
133, Regent Street, London, W.i. 748 seats
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to
is. 9d. Phone, Smethwick 0181. Station,
Smethwick, L.M.S., and Transport.
Capitol Cinema (we), Ward End. — Prop.,
Capitol Cinema (Ward End), Ltd. 1,410 seats.
Booked at Hall. Res. Man. and Licensee,
Wm. Moseley. Continuous. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Phone, East 0528. Station, Stechford.
Carlton Picture Theatre (we), Taunton
Road, Sparkbrook. Prop., Victoria Playhouse
(Birmingham), Ltd., Victoria Road, Birming-
ham. Phone, East 0479. 1,504 seats. Con-
tinuous. Mat., Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Sat.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Booked at Hall.
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Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, South 0861.
Station, New Street, L.M.S.
Clifton Cinema (bth) Parry Barr, Clifton
Circuit). — Props., Clifton Cinema (Great Barr),
Ltd., BloxAi;h Road, Leamore, Walsall
1,287 seats. Prices, iod. ro 2s. 3d. Continuous
daily. Booked at H.O. Phone, Great Barr
1288.
Coronet Cinema (we), Coventry Road, Small
Heath. — Prop., Coronet Cinema (Small Heath),
Ltd. 1,155 seats. Booked at Kingston
Cinema. Continuous daily. Prices, iod. to
is. gd. Phone, Victoria 0420. Station, New
Street, L.M.S. Film Transport.
Crown Theatre (we), Icknield Port Road. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Ger-
rard 7887. 1,326 seats. Booked at H.O.
Union House, Regent Street, W.i. Continu-
ous. Evenings, Mats., Mon., Wed., Thurs.
and Sat. Proscenium width, 52 ft. Phone,
Edgbaston 1122. Stations, New Street,
L.M.S., and Snow Hill, G.W.R.
Danilo (rca), Bristol Road, South. — Props.,
Danilo (Longbridge), Ltd., Quinton, Birming-
ham. Phone, Woodgate 2562. 1,417 seats.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Phone, Priory 2470. Station, North-
field, L.M.S.
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Danilo (rca), Quinton. — Props., DanilofQuin-
ton), Ltd., Quinton, Birmingham. Phone
Woodgate 2562. 1,598 seats. Prices is. to
2s. 3d. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
32.
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Delicia (we), Gosta Green. — Props., Gosta
Green Pictures, Ltd. 1,110 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to iod.
Phone, Aston Cross 5951.
Edgbaston (rca), Monument Road. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 149 /151,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,616 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Edgbaston 2973.
Electric Cinema (baf), Cape Hill. — Props.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 748 seats.
Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Continuous daily from
2 p.m. Sat. from 4.30. Station, Smethwick.
Elite Theatre (rca) Bordesley Green.—
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,327 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Daily Mats. Stage, 30 ft.
deep. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Victoria
0169.
Elite Picture House (bth), Soho Road,
Handsworth. — Prop., Elite (Soho Road)
Picture House, Ltd. 900 seats. Booked at
Hall. Evenings. Continuous. Mats., Mon.
Wed., Thurs. Continuous, Sat. and Sun.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Northern 0665. Stations, New Street,
L.M.S., and Snow Hill, G.W.R.
Empire Pavilion (Edibell), Blackheath.
Empress Cinema (Gyrotone), Witton. — Prop.,
Suburban Halls, Ltd. 550 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, sd. to is. 6d.
Phone, East 0804. Station, Witton, L.M.S.
Era Cinema (bth), Bordesley Green. — Prop ,
J. H. Hodge, 982, Bristol Road South,
Northfield, Birmingham. 653 seats. Con-
tinuous, except Tues. and Fri. at 5 p .m. Prices,
iod. to is. 6d. Booked at Hall. Prosecnium
width, 24 ft. Phone, Victoria 0543.
Forum (we).— Prop., Associated British Cine-
mas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,261 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Midland 4549.
Stations, New Street, L.M.S.
Futurist Theatre (we), John Bright Street,
—Prop., Greater Scala (Birmingham), Ltd-
1,209 seats. Continuous. Booked by Liver-
pool Cinema Feature Film Co., Ltd., 9, Rane-
lagh Street, Liverpool. Phone, Midland 0292-
Station, New Street.
Gaiety (we) Prop., Associated British Cine-
mas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London.
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,400 seats.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Central 1186.
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Gaumont Cinema (ba), Steelhouse Lane. —
Props., Gaumont British Picture Corpn., Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Central 3014. 2,105 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. gd. to 3s. 6d. Booked at H.O.
Cafe attached. Stations, Snow Hill, G.W.R.
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Globe Electric Palace (rca), High Street,
Aston. — Prop., Lyons Estate, 117, Colmore
Row, Birmingham. 700 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Mat. daily. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to 6d. Phone,
Birmingham, Aston Cross 0652.
Grand Picture House (btp), Alum Rock
Road. — Prop., Saltley Grand Picture House
Co., Ltd., 84, Colmore Row, Birmingham,
Phone, Central 3843. 806 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, iod. to is. gd. Phone, East 0471 .
Station, New Street, L.M S.
Grand Picture Palace (btp), Soho Road,
Handsworth. — Prop., C. G. H. S. Cinema Co.,
Ltd. 728 seats. Continuous. Mats., Mon.,
Wed., Thurs., and Sat. Two changes weekly,
Prices, iod. to 2s. Phone, Northern osg5.
Grange Super Cinema (we), Coventry Road,
Small Heath. — Prop., Coronet Cinema (Small
Heath), Ltd., 75, New Street. 1,310 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous, daily from
2 p.m. ; Sun. from 3 p.m. Prices, iod. to
is. 9d. Phone, Victoria 0434. Station, Snow
Hill, G.W.R. and New Street, L.M.S.
Gravelly Hill Picture House (we), Slade
Road. — Prop., William Devey, ig, Park
Avenue, Handsworth. Phone, Nor. 0328.
964 seats. Continuous from 2.30 p.m. daily ;
Sun. from 3 p.m. Prices, iod. to is. gd.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium width 36 ft. by
32 ft. Phone, East 0461. Stations, New
Street and Snow Hill.
Green Lane Picture House (Film Industries),
Green Lane, Small Heath. — Prop., Green
Lane Cinema, Ltd., Lombard House, Gt.
Charles Street, Birmingham. 772 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous daily from 2 p.m.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Victoria
0504.
Grove Cinema (we) (Clifton Circuit), Dudley
Road, Birmingham. — Prop., Grove Cinema
(Birmingham), Ltd. 1,609 seats. Continuous
Matinees daily. Sun. at 3 p.m. Prices, iod. to
is. gd. Booked at H.O. Phone, Smethwick
0343. Station, New Street, L.M.S., and Snow
Hill, G.W.R.
Harborne Picture House (ba). — Prop., Den-
man Picture Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
London, W.i. 711 seats. Continuous, 6 to
10.30. Mats., Mon., Thurs., and Sat., at 2.
Three changes weekly. Prices, iod. to is. gd.
Phone, Harborne 1281.
Highgatk Picture Theatre (bth), Darwin
Street. — Prop., Highgate Picture Theatre.
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Ltd. 713 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, sd. to io^d. Phone, Victoria 0724.
Kings (Edibell), Blackheath.
King's Norton Cinema (we). — Props., King's
Norton Picture House Co., Ltd., The Grsen,
i,i34seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous,
daily. Booked at Birmingham. Phone, 1079.
Film Transport.
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Kingston Cinema (we), Coventry Road, Small
Heath. — Props., Coronet Cinema (Small
Heath), Ltd. 1,475 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Victoria 2639
Kingsway Cinema (we), King's Heath. —
Prop., Kingsway Cinema (King's Heath),
Ltd., Birmingham. 1,346 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous daily. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Highbury 1352. Station,
Birmingham.
Luxor (bth), Balsall Heath Road.— Props.,
Luxor Cinema Birmingham) Ltd., Victoria
Playhouse, Aston. Phone, East 0479. 650
seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Continuous even-
ings. Mats., Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Sat.
Booked at Bristol Cinema, Birmingham.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Calthorp
2008. Station, Birmingham.
Lyric Picture Playhouse (bth), Edward
Street Parade. — Prop., Birmingham Lyric
Picture Playhouse, Ltd., Parade, Birming-
ham. Phone, Central 6630. 1,100 seats.
Booked at Hall by Man. Continuous. Daily
Mat., except Fri. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone,
Central 6630. Stations, New Street, L.M.S.
and Snow Hill, G.W.R.
Majestic Picture Theatre (bth), Smethwick,
— Prop., Hewitsons, Ltd., Windsor Theatre,
Bearwood Road, Smethwick. Phone, Bear-
wood 2244. 1,326 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Mat., Wed. Two changes weekly.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d., including tax. Pros-
cenium width, 35 ft. Stage 14 ft. Four
dressing-rooms. Phone, Bearwood 2229.
Station, Smethwick, L.M.S.
Mayfair Cinema (rca), College Road. Perry
Common. — Prop., Mayfair Cinema (Birming-
ham), Ltd. King's Court, Colmore Row,
Birmingham. 1,606 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Daily Mat. Prices, iod. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 45 ft. Phone, Erdington
1773- F.T.S.
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Moseley Picture House (bth), Moseley Road,
— Licensee and Man., J. Levey. 650 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Mat., Mon.,
Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. gd.
Phone, Calthorpe 1753. Station, Camp Hill.
New Imperial Super Cinema (we), 516,
Moseley Road. — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31 Golden Square, Lonodn,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 963 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Calthorpe 2283.
Stations, New Street, L.M.S., and Snow Hill,
G.W.R.
New Olympia Picture House (rca), Ladypool
Road, Sparkbrook. — Props., Lyons Estate,
Birmingham. 800 seats. Continuous from
2 p.m. daily ; Sun., at 3 p.m. Prices, iod.
and 7d. Phone, Victoria 0124. Station,
New Street, L.M.S.
New Palladium (we), Soho Hill, Hockley,
Handsworth. — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 926 seats. Con-
tinuous. Mat., daily, except Fri. Phone,
Northern 0380. Station, Snow Hill, G.W.R.
New Regent (ba), Ledsam Street. — Prop.,
Ladywood Pictures, Ltd. 700 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to io^d.
Phone, Edgbaston n 13. Stations, New
Street, L.M.S., and Snow Hill, G.W.R.
News Theatre (bth), High Street, — Prop..
Jacey Cinemas, Ltd. Continuous. Pro-
gramme of News and Interest lasting 75
minutes. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Midland 0260.
Newtown Palace (we), Newtown Row. —
Prop., Newtown Palace, Ltd., Licensee and
Man., E. C. Kirms. 1,562 seats. Booked at
Hall by E. C. Kirms. Full size stage ; seven
dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 33 ft.
Continuous from 2.30 p.m., Suns, at 3 p.m.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is.
Phone, Aston Cross 5379.
Northfield Cinema (btp), Bristol Road,
South Northfield. — Prop., Northfield Pictures.
Ltd. Phone, Priory 1463. 1,178 seats.
Evenings. Continuous. Booked at Hall.
Prices, is. to 2s. Proscenium width, 36 ft.
Station, Northfield, L.M.S.
Oak Cinema (we), Selly Oak.— Props., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
1,600 seats. Continuous daily from 2.30.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Selly Oak 0139. Station, Selly Oak.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Stratford Road. — Props. ,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London.
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone, Shirley 1183.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Birchfield Road, terry
Barr. — -Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, Londor, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Phone, Birchfield 4453. Station, Perry Barr,
L.M.S.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Long Lane, Blackheath,
near Birmingham. — -Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone.
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Blackheath 1036. Stage, two
dressing-rooms.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Kingstanding. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Sutton 2551.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Hagley Road, West
Warley. — -Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Stage
one dressing-room. Phone, Bearwood fi54Q.
Odeon (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. gd.
to 4s. 6d. Cafe attached. Phone, Mid.
6101-2. Station, New Street, L.M.S.
Olton Cinema (we), Warwick Road, Olton,
near Birmingham. Props., Lombard House,
Great Charles Street, Birmingham. Phone,
Cen. 3656. 1,418 seats. Prices, iod. to
2s. gd. Continuous. Phone, Aco 05 93
Station, Olton.
Orient (we), Six Ways, Aston. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden.
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,573
seats. Booked at H.O.
Palace (we), High Street, Erdington. Prop..
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31 ,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887,
1,449 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
Cafe, Ballroom and Tennis Courts attached
Phone, Erdington 1623. Station, Erdington
Palace Theatre (bth), Summerhill Road. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.
30-31, Golden Square, W.x. Phone, Gerrard
7887. (Closed).
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Pavilion (we), Stirchley. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas. Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. ?hone, Gerrard 7887. 1,938
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Pro-
scenium width, 53 ft. Cafe\ Phone, King's
Norton 1241.
Pavilion (we), Wylde Green. — Props., Pavilion
(Wylde Green), Ltd. Controlled by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 3,128
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous from
2 p.m. Proscenium width, 47 ft. 6 in. Phone,
Erdington 0224. Station, Chester Road,
Erdington.
Piccadilly Super Cinema (we), Stratford
Road. Prop., Associated British Cinemas
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,910 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Daily from 2.30 p.m.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. ; Stage, 12 ft. deep ;
three dressing-rooms. Phone, Victoria 1688.
Picture House (we), High Street, Erdington.
— Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 537 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous nightly. Mats, daily. Proscenium width,
20 ft. Phone, Erdington 1484.
Plaza (bth), Stockland Green. — Prop., Stock-
land Green Playhouse, Ltd., 43, Cannon
Street, Birmingham. Phone, Midland 5231.
Booked at Hall. Continuous daily ; two
shows on Sun. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Erdington 1048. Stations, New Street, L.M.S.,
and Snow Hill, G.W.R.
Regal Cinema (we), Soho Road, Handsworth,
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31 -
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
2,112 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Mats, daily. Phone, Northern 1801. Stations,
Snow Hill, G.W.R., or New Street, L.M.S.
Rex. — Blackheath.
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Rialto (bth), Stratford Road, Hall Green. —
Prop., Springfield Picture Playhouse, Ltd.,
33, Paradise Street, Birmingham. 958 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, iod.
to 2S. 3d. Phone, Springfield 1270.
Rink Cinema (ba) Windmill Lane, Smethwick.
— Prop., Gaumont British Picture Corpora-
tion, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Regent 6641. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Smethwick 0950. Station, Smethwick, L.M.S.
Ritz Cinema (we), Bordesley Green East. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. 1,450 seats. Con-
tinuous. Daily Mat. Phone, Victoria 1070.
Stations, New Street, L.M.S., or Stechford,
L.M.S.
Robin Hood Theatre (we), Stratford Road,
Hall Green. — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,517 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Spring-
field 2371- Stations, Snow Hill, G.W.R.,
and New Street.
' Rock Cinema (we), Saltley (Clifton Circuit). —
Prop., Regalia Cinema Co. (Birmingham),
Ltd. 1,600 seats. Prices, iod. to is. 9<1.
Continuous daily from 2 p.m. ; Fri., from
4.30 p.m. ; Two shows on Sun. at 3 and 5.30
p.m. Phone, East 0476. Films by Road
Transport. Station, Saltley.
Rookery Picture House (ba), Handsworth. —
Prop., C. Williams, Elmdean, Carlyle Road,
Edgbaston. 600 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Mat., Mon. and Wed. Two
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Northern
0691. Station, Snow Hill, G.W.R.
Royalty (we), High Street, Harborne. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
1,300 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
from 2.30 daily. Phone, Harborne 1619.
Rubery Cinema (btp), New Road. — Props.,
Northfield Pictures, Ltd., Bristol Road, South,
Northfield, Birmingham. Phone, Pri 1463.
1,042 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Continuous
evenings. Mats., Mon., Thurs., and Sat.
Proscenium width, 35 ft. Booked at North-
field Cinema. Phone, Rubery 193.
Savoy (bth), King's Norton, Breedon Cross.—
Prop., Parry Amalgamation, Ltd., 28, Sheep-
cote Street, Birmingham. Phone, Midland
3843. Booked at Birmingham. 950 seats.
Continuous daily from 2.15 p.m. ; Fri.,
from 5 p.m. ; Sun., from 3 p.m. Prices, 7d.
to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone,
King's Norton 1069. Station, Lifford, King's
Norton, L.M.S.
Scala Theatre (we), Smallbrook Street. —
Prop., Greater Scala (Birmingham), Ltd.,
21, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham. Phone,
Midland 0347. 800 seats. Booked by
Liverpool Cinema Feature Film Co., Ltd., 9,
Ranelagh Street, Liverpool. Continuous.
One change weekly. Phone, Midland 0578.
Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Sheldon Cinema (we), Coventry Road. — Prop.,
Coronet Cinema (Small Heath), Ltd., 75, New
Street, Birmingham. Phone, Midland 5707.
1,481 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Con-
tinuous, 2.15 p.m. daily. Booked at Kingston
Cinema. Phone, She 2158. Station, Bir-
mingham, L.M.S.
Smethwick Empire (bth), Smethwick. —
Prop., Hewitsons, Ltd., Windsor Theatre,
Bearwood Road, Smethwick. Continuous.
Booked at Windsor Theatre. Phone, Bear-
wood 2244. Proscenium width, 33 ft. Stage,
28 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms. Prices,
iod. to is. 9d., including tax.
Solihull Picture House (bth), High Street. —
Prop., Solihull Picture House Co., Ltd.,
Daimler House, 33, Paradise Street, Birming-
ham. 600 seats. Booked at Bristol Cinema,
Bristol Road, Birmingham. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Phone, Solihull 0398.
Station, Solihull, G.W.R.
Tatler (bth). — Prop., Jacey Cinemas, Ltd.,
Somerset House, Temple Street, Birmingham.
Phone, Midland 2491. 385 seats. Continu-
ous from 10.15 a.m. daily, from 3 p.m. Suns.
Prices, iod. & is. 8d. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Mid. 1556. Station, New Street,
L.M.S.
The Princes (bth), Smethwick. — Prop., Hewit-
sons, Ltd., Windsor Theatre, Smethwick.
1,582 seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. to
2s. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
35 ft. Phone, Smethwick 0221. Stations,
Smethwick, L.M.S., Smethwick June, G.W.R.
Tivoli (we), Yardley. — Prop., Tivoli Cinema
(Yardley), Ltd., Coventry Road, South
Yardley. 1,342 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous, daily from 2.30 p.m. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 3d. ' Proscenium width, 24 ft-
Phone, Acocks Green 0808. Station, New
Street.
Triangle Cinema (rca), Gooch Street. — Propi.,
Lyons Estate, King's Court, Colmore Row,
Birmingham. Phone, Central 5278. 600
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
5d. to 8d. Phone, Calthorpe 1060.
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Tyseley, Great. — Controlled by Mayfair
Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street,
London, W.r. Phone, Mayfair 1028. Booked
by A. Cohea at H.O. 955 seats. Phone,
Acocks Green 0133.
Tudor Theatre (bth), Haunch Lane, Yardley
Wood ( Classitone) . — Props. , Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,500 seats.
Continuous. Mats., Mon., Wed., Thurs. and
Sat. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width
40 ft. Phone, Highbury 1161. Stations,
New Street, L.M.S., and Snow Hill, G.W.
Victoria Playhouse (bth), Victoria Road,
Aston. — Props., Victoria Playhouse (Birming-
ham), Ltd. 1,300 seats. Booked at Bristol
Cinema, Bristol Road, Birmingham, 5. Mats,
daily. Prices, iod. to 2s. Phone, East 0479.
Villa Cross Picture House (ba), Handsworth.
— Prop., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent
8080. 1,148 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Northern 0607. Stations, New Street,
L.M.S., and Snow Hill, G.W.R.
Warwick (bth), Westley Road, Acocks Green. — •
Props., Broadway Cinema Circuit (N. C.
Smith). Gen. and Booking Manager, B. H.
Paul. 1,260 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous daily from 2 p.m. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Acocks Green 0766. Station,
Acocks Green.
West End Cinema (we), Suffolk Street. —
Prop., Gaumont-British Cpn., Ltd., 133,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent,
8080. 1,385 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Cafe and Dance Hall attached. Width
of proscenium, 40 ft. Prices, is. gd. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Midland 0022. Station, New Street.
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Windsor Theatre (we). — Prop., Hewitson's,
Ltd. 1,750 seats. Pictures booked at H.O.
Occasional Variety, also full stage shows,
booked by Managing Director. Continuous,
Sat., Mon. and Thurs. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d.,
including tax. Proscenium width, 45 ft.
Stage, 25 ft. deep ; eight dressing-rooms.
Cafe attached. Phone, Bearwood 2244.
Winson Green Picture House (we), Winson
Green Road. — Prop., Winson Green Picture
Palace Co., Ltd. 1,163 seats. Continuous.
Four Mats, weekly. Two changes weekly.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Phone, Northern 1790.
BIRSTALL (Yorks), Pop. 7,205.
Low Lane Cinema (ba). — Prop., Varieties
(Yorkshire), Ltd. 500 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Batley 275. Station,
Bradford, M.R., and L.N.E.R. Films col-
lected in Leeds.
Princess Picture Palace (we), Market Street.
Prop., Pictures (Birstall), Ltd. 752 seats.
Booked at Leeds. Continuous. Prices, 6d.
to is. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Batley 470. Films by Road Transport.
BIRTLEY (Co. Durham), Pop. 11,279.
Apollo (we), Jones Street. — Prop., Eadie and
Faid. 900 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. Con-
tinuous. Booked at Newcastle. Proscenium
width, 32 ft. Two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Birtley 123. Station, Birtley.
Co-operative Cinema (we), Durham Road. —
Prop., S. Charlton Docking, 6, Sanders
Gardens, Birtley. Booked at Newcastle-on-
Tyne. 560 seats. Continuous. Prices, 3d.
to 9d. Proscenium width, 15 ft. Phone,
Birtley 77. Dance Hall attached.
Plaza (we). — Props., Birtley Cinema, Ltd., 40,
Westgate Road, Newcastle. Phone, 22401.
1,303 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Phone, 172.
Theatre Royal (bth). Orchard Street. — Prop.
F. J. Russell, " Whiterigg," Durham Road,
South, Low Fell, Gateshead. Phone, Low
Fell 76862. 750 seats. Continuous. Booked
at Newcastle. Prices, 4d. to is. Stage, 15 ft.
deep ; three dressing-rooms. Proscenium
width, 23 ft. Station, Birtley, L.N.E.R.
BI8HOP AUCKLAND (Co. Durham),
Pop. 12,269.
Grand Theatre (awh), West Auckland. —
Props., Etherington Bros. 800 seats. Once
nightly including Sunday. Two shows Sat.
and Children's Mat. Prices, 6d. and 8d. Pro-
scenium width, 26 ft. Station, West Auckland.
Hippodrome Picture House (awh) Railway
Street.— -Props., G. & M. Drummona Cinemas,
Ltd. 900 seats. Booked at Hall. Twice
nightly. Two changes weekly and Sunday
programme. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Bishop Auckland 121.
King's Hall (awh). — Prop., The Hippodrome.
1,000 seats. Booked at Hippodrome. Twice
nightly. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Bishop
Auckland 121. Station, Bishop Auck and.
Majestic (we). — Props. Majestic Cinema
(Bishop Auckland), Ltd., 20, High Row,
Darlington. 1,400 seats. Continuous from
5.30 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Two separate shows on
Sat. at 5.30 and 7.45 p.m. ; Sun. at 7.30.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, 552.
BISHOP'S STORTFORD (Herts), Pop.
9,509.
Phoenix (ba), South Street. — Prop., E. E.
Smith, The Regent, Bishop's Stortford. 528
seats. Booked at Regent. Continuous. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 6d. Phone, 456. Station, Bishop's
Stortford, L.N.E.R. Cambs. and District
Film Transport.
Regent (ba), South Street. — Prop., E. E.
Smith, 1,000 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to 3s. Phone, Bishop's
Stortford, 456. Station, Bishop's Stortford,
L.N.E.R. ; Films by Cambs. and District
Transport.
BISHOP'S WALTHAM (Hants), Pop. 2,697.
Palace Cinema (awh), High Street. — Prop.,
Devonia, Bishop's Waltham. Phone, Bishop's
Waltham 140. 216 seats. Not continuous.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Booked at Southampton.
BLAOKBURN (Lancs), Pop. 122,995.
Alexandra Picture Theatre (Gramo-Radio),
Dock Street, Eanam. — Prop., Ainsworth and
Hudson. 450 seats. One show nightly.
Mats., Thurs. and Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to 9d. Phone, Blackburn 5748.
Co-op. Cinema (bth), George Street, Whalley. —
Props., Billington and Whalley Co-Operative
Society, Whalley. 470 seats. Once nightly.
Twice Sat. Prices, 3d. to is. Booked at
General Office. Phone, Whalley 2 191.
Empire Electric Theatre (we), Aqueduct
Road, Ewood. — Props., Empire Electric
Theatre (Blackburn), Ltd. 882 seats. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d.
to is. Phone, Blackburn 5615.
King's Hall (we). — Prop., Lomar Cinemas,
Ltd., Hippodrome, Farnworth. 704 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Three Mats,
weekly. Prices, 4d., 5d., and 6d. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone, Blackburn 6648.
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Majestic Cinema (we), King William Street. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,582 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous. Mat. daily. Phone,
Blackburn 6433.
Nkw Central Hall (rca), Mincing Lane. —
Prop., Langworthy Picturedrome, Ltd.,
Newgate Chambers, Rochdale. 1,364. seats.
Continuous evenings. Mat. daily. Prices, 6d.
to is. Booked at Rialto, Rochdale.
Olympia (we), St. Peter's Street,— Prop.,
Langworthy Picturedrome, Ltd., Newgate
Chambers, Rochdale. Phone, 3212. 1,360
seats. Nightly at 7.T5 p.m. ; Sats. at 5.40 and
7.50 p.m. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Phone, Black-
burn 6498. Station, Blackburn, L.M.S.
Palladium (we), Mill Hill, near Blackburn. —
Prop., Marks Circuit Cinemas, 326, Cheetham
Hill Road, Manchester. Phone, Collyhurst
2133. 700 seats. One show nightly, Sats.
Continuous. Children's Mat., Sat. Booked at
Manchester. Proscenium width, 16 ft. Prices,
4d., 6d. and 9d. Phone, Blackburn 6240.
Station, Mill Hill, L.M.S.
Regent. — Prop., J. & H. Buxton, Gaiety,
Theatre, Manchester.
Rialto Luxury Cinema and Cafe (we).
Penny Street.— Prop., North British Enter-
tainments, Ltd., Newgate Chambers, Rochdale
Lanes. Phone, Rochdale 3212. 1,878 seats.
Continuous, Mon. to Fri. Three shows Sat.
Daily Mat. Phone, Blackburn 4246.
Roxy Cinema (btp), King Street.— Prop.,
Lomar Cinemas, Ltd., Hippodrome, Egertoa
Street, Farnworth. 1,300 seats. One show
nightly. Three Sat. Matinee daily. Booked
at Manchester. Two changes weekly. Prices,
3d. to is. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone,
Blackburn 6648. Station. Blackburn. L.M.S.
Savoy Picture House (btp), Bolton Road.—
Props., Marks Circuit Cinemas, 326, Cheetham
Hill Road, Manchester. Phone, Collyhurst
2133. 1,017 seats. Booked at Manchester.
Continuous evenings, Mats, daily. Three
shows on Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
3d. to 6d. Proscenium, 25 ft. deep. Phone.
Blackburn 5233. Station, Blackburn, L.M.S.
Star Picture Palace (we), Plane Street. —
Prop., Edward Taylor and Sons. 750 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly ; twice Sat.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Proscenium width,
29 ft. Phone, Blackburn 6249.
Theatre Royal (we). — Prop., Northern
Theatres Co., Ltd., 5, Rawson Street, Halifax.
I, 500 seats. Cafe attached. Phone, Blackburn
6810. Station, Blackburn, L.M.S.
Victoria Cinema (we), Victoria Hall, Eanam
Bridge. — Props., Charnleys Pictures, Ltd.,
Eanam Bridge, Blackburn. Phone, 5251. 900
seats. One show nightly ; two on Sat. ;
Mats. Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Booked
at Manchester. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
BLACKDOWN CAMP (Surrey).
Garrison Theatre (ba), Deepcut Camp,
nr. Aldershot. — Props., E.N.S.A., Theatre
■Royal, Drury Lane, W.C.2. Phone, Temple
Bar 1575. 850 seats. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d.
Films and Variety booked through H.O.
Nightly at 7.30 p.m. Fri. till Tues. Twice
nightly week-ends. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Stage, 28 ft. deep. Five dressing rooms.
Phone, Deepcut 215. Station, Brookwoo;l,S.R.
BLACKBALL COLLIERY (Co. Durham).
Super Cinema (btp).
BLACKHALL MILL (Co. Durham), Pop.
5,000.
Palace Picture House (btp), Hamsterley Col-
liery.— Prop., Chopwell Cinema Co., Ltd., 1,
Lesbury Terrace, Chopwell, Co. Durham.
600 seats. Booked at King's Theatre, Chop-
well, by George Stoddart. One show nightly.
Two on Mon. and Sat. Two changes. Occa-
sional Variety. Stage 22 ft. deep ; three
dressing rooms. Prices, 3d. to is. Station.
High Westwood, L.N.E.R. Carrier collects
in Newcastle.
BLACKHILL (Co. Durham), Pop. 5,141.
Olympia (we).— Prop., Olympia Cinema (Black-
hill), Ltd., Plaza Buildings, Consett. Phone,
137. 611 seats. Continuous from 5.45 p.m.
Booked at Newcastle. Prices, gd. to is. 9d.
Phone, Consett 130. Station, Blackhill.
BLACKPOOL (Lancs), Pop. 101,543.
(Sunday evening shows at all kinemas all year
round.)
Alexandra Theatre (bth). — Prop., H. E.
Radam. 700 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 3d.
Shows at 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. Phone, 2616.
Clifton Palace (ba), Church Street. — Prop.,
Blackpool Clifton Palace Co., Ltd. 700 seats.
Continuous from 6.30 p.m. Daily Mat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at Manchester. Phone, Blackpool
153. Station, Blackpool (Talbot Road).
Dominion (we), Bispham. — Prop., Arthur
Hall, Palladium, Blackpool. 1,172 seats.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Booked at Palladium.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Stage, 16 ft. ;
two dressing rooms. Three shows daily.
Phone, 5 1 143. Station, Blackpool North.
Empire Cinema (we), Hawes Side Lane, Mar-
ton.— Prop., A. Hall, Arthur Hall Theatres,
Waterloo Road, Blackpool. 1,060 seats.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Booked by
Prop. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, South
Shore 41266.
Grand (we), Church Street. — Prop., Blackpool
Tower Co., Ltd. 1,711 seats. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Twelve dressing-rooms.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Hippodrome (we), Church Street. — Props.,
Blackpool Entertainments (1920), Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,885 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Stage, 25 ft. deep ;
eight dressing-rooms. Proscenium width,
32 ft. Phone, Blackpool 2233. Station,
Blackpool, North, L.M.S.
Imperial Picture Palace (we), Dickson
Road, North Shore. — Props., North Shore
Pictures, Ltd. 719 seats. Booked at Regent
Cinema, Blackpool. Twice nightly. Mats,
daily. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Pnone, Black-
pool 270. Stations, Blackpool (Talbot Road
and Central, L.M.S.), and Smith's Auto.
King Edward Picture Palace (we), Central
Drive. — Prop., Blackpool Central Picture
Palace Co., Ltd. 1,009 seats. Three shows
daily in summer ; twice daily in winter
season. Two changes weekly. Prices, 8d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Blackpool 1061.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Dickson Road. — Props.,
Odeon, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. 9d. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Blackpool 3565.
Opera House (bth), Church Street. — Props.,
Blackpool Winter Gardens and Pavilion Co.,
Ltd., Empress Buildings, Blackpool. 2,925
seats. Prices, is. 2d. to is. 9d. Twice nightly.
Proscenium width, 45 ft. Booked at Winter
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BLACKPOOL — continued.
Gardens. Cafe and Dance Hall
attached.
Oxford (we), Marton.
Palace Picture Pavilion (we), Promenade. —
Prop., Blackpool Tower Co., Ltd. 1972 seats.
Booked at Hall. Prices, is. 2d. to is.gd. Phone,
Blackpool 1. Cafe and Ballroom attached.
Stations, Blackpool, North and Central.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Palace Variety Theatre (we), Promenade. —
Props., Blackpool Tower Co., Ltd. 2,012 seats.
Booked at Hall. Variety. Twice nightly.
Prices, is. 2d. to is. 9d. Stage, 37 ft. deep ;
twelve dressing-rooms. Cafe and Ballroom
in same building. Phone, Blackpool 1.
Palladium (we), Waterloo Road. — Props.,
South Shore Theatres, Ltd. 1,450 seats.
Booked at H.O. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. ; three
shows daily. Occasional Variety. Proscenium
width, 28 ft. Phone, South Shore 42023.
Princess Cinema, Promenade. — Props., Black-
pool Entertainments (1920), Ltd. Managed
by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,770 seats. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Black-
pool 467. Cafe lounge. Stations, Blackpool
Central and North, L.M.S.
Regent Picture House (we), Church Street.
— Props., Regent Picture House (Blackpool),
Ltd. 1,092 seats. Booked at Hall by Francis
Fennell. Three shows daily. Prices, iod.
to 2s. 3d.
Rendezvous Cinema and Cafe (we), 57,
Bond Street. — Props., Howarth and Beard-
shaw, Ltd. 1,200 seats. Booked at 97,
Bridge Street, Manchester, by J. Brearley.
Three shows daily. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Caf6 attached.
Ritz (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Union House, 15, Regent Street, London,
S.W.i. Phone, Whitehall 8484. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Station, Blackpool, L.M.S.
Tivoli Picture Theatre (we), Talbot Square.—
Prop., A. Hall, Palladium Cinema. Phone,
41761. 920 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Continuous from 2.30 p.m. Two changes
weekly. Booked at Liverpool. Proscenium
width, 26 ft. Phone, Blackpool 508.
Tower Ballroom.
Waterloo Picture House (we), Waterloo
Road.— Prop., South Shore Theatre Co.,
Ltd., Abingdon Chambers, 39, Abingdon
Street. 976 seats. Booked at Palladium.
Three shows daily in summer ; twice daily
winter. Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. to
2s. 6d. Phone, South Shore 41026.
Winter Gardens Pavilion (we), Church
Street. — Prop., Blackpool Winter Gardens
and Pavilion Co., Ltd. 2,443 seats. Three
shows daily. Prices, is. 2d. to is. 9d. Stage,
38 ft. deep ; twenty dressing-rooms. Phone,
Blackpool 1. Cafe and Ballroom- attached
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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BLACKWOOD (Mon.), Pop. 6,200.
Capitol (Sound, Ltd.), Hall Street, — Props.,
Blackwood Entertainments (1939), Ltd.,
New Hall, Bargoed, Mon. Phone, 72. 1,200
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
gd. to is. gd. Phone, Blackpool 2138.
Maxime (we). — Props., Blackwood Entertain-
ments (1939), Ltd., New Hall, Bargoed, Mon.
Phone, 72. 1,200 seats. Prices, 9d. to is. gd.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Booked
at H.O. Phone, Blackwood 2138.
Oakdale Workmen's Library and Institute
(Picture House) (ba). — Once nightly, Mon.
to Fri. ; continuous and mat. Sat. 501 seats.
Booked at Institute. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Blackwood
3185. Films by Film Transport Services
(Cardiff).
Palace (bth), High Street. — Props., Blackwood
Entertainments (1939), Ltd., New Hall,
Bargoed, Mon. (Closed).
BLAENAVON (Mon.), Pop. 11,075.
Coliseum (mihaly). — Props., Attwood Theatres,
Ltd. 650 seats. Booked at Cardiff. One
show nightly. Two changes weekly. Phone,
Blaenavon 48. Station, Blaenavon, G.W.R.
Workmen's Hall (rca). — Prop., Blaenavon
Workmen. Sec, Cecil A. S. Northcote. 940
seats. Booked at Hall. One show nightly.
Occasional Variety. Stage, 174 ft. deep.
Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Blaenavon 24.
Station, Blaenavon, G.W.R. (low level).
BLAINA (Mon.).
Empire. — Prop., Blaina Cinematograph Co.,
Ltd.
Gaiety (bth), High Street. — Prop., Blaina
Cinematograph Co., Ltd. 599 seats. Prices
6d. to gd. Once nightly. Road transport
BLAYDON-ON-TYNE (Co. Durham), Pop.
32,259.
Empire (btp), Church Street. — Stanley Rogers
Cinemas, Ltd., 147-149, Northumberland
Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, New-
castle 20317. 608 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Blaydon
ig. Station, Blaydon-on-Tyne, L.N.E.R.
Pavilion Theatre (ba).— Prop., H. T. Smelt,
125, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
700 seats. Two shows nightly. Two changes
weekly. Phone, 157.
Plaza Cinema (we), Garden Terrace. — Props.
Blaydon Cinema, Ltd., 40, Westgate Road,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, Newcastle 22401 .
1,200 seats. Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Booked by Props. Proscenium width, 42 ft.
BLETCHLEY (Bucks), Pop. 6,169.
County Cinema (we), High Street. — Props.,
County Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Bletchley 165.
Station, Bletchley, L.M.S.
Studio Cinema (rca). — Props., Savoy (Cobham),
Ltd. Booked by Shipman and King. Tem-
Eorary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Chambers,
ondon, W.C.2. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Bletchley 111.
BLIDWORTH, Nr. Mansfield (Notts),
Pop. 3,600.
Scala (btp). — Prop., Blidworth Scala, Ltd.
Once nightly. Twice on Sat. Prices, 6d. to
is. 2d. Phone, Blidworth 282. Station, Mans-
field. L.M.S. Films by Road Transport.
BLOXWICH (Staffs), Pop. 8,950.
Odeon Theatre (we), High Street. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Bloxwich 66371.
Station, Bloxwich, L.M.S.
BLYTH (Northumberland), Pop. 31,808.
Central Cinema (rca), Market Place. — Prop.,
Central Cinemas (Blyth), Ltd. Managed by
Tyne Picture House, Ltd., 2, Saville Place,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 20544. 1,400
seats. Continuous. Phone, Blyth 189. Station.
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Essoldo Cinema (we), Beaconsfield Street. —
Prop., S. S. Blyth Kinemas, Ltd., 42, Westgate
Road, Newcastle. Phone, 20882. 1,700 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, od. to
2s. Phone, Blyth 555.
Roxy Ballroom and Cinema (btp). — Prop.,
S. S. Blyth Kinemas, Ltd., 42, Westgate Road,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, Newcastle 28082.
1,500 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Blyth 221. Ballroom and cafe attached.
Station, Blyth, L.N.E.R. (Cinema closed for
reconstruction.)
Theatre Royal (we). — Prop., S. S. Blyth
Kinemas, Ltd., 42, Westgate Road, New-
castle-on-Tyne. Phone, Newcastle 28082.
1,800 seats. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; eight dressing-
rooms. Prices, 8d. to 3s. Phone, Blyth 221.
Wallaw Cinema (we), Union Street. — Prop.,
Wallaw Cinema (Blyth), Ltd., Wallaw Bldgs.,
Ashington. Phone, Ashingtori 31. 1,600
seats. Continuous. Prices, od. to is. od.
BODMIN (Cornwall), Pop. 5,526.
Palace Theatre (bth). — Prop., R. Hill. 400
seats. Booked at Palace, Truro. One show
nightly ; Mat. Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, 132. Station, Bodmin, G.W.R.
BOQNOR REGIS (Sussex), Pop. 13,510.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd.. 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Bognor 88. Station, Bognor,
S.R.
Picturedrome (we), Canada Grove. — -Prop.,
Bognor Pier Co., Ltd., 50, High Street,
Bognor. 520 seats. Booked at Picturedrome.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. od. Phone,
Bognor 138. Cafe attached.
Theatre Royal (we). — Props., Godiva Cinemas,
Ltd., Theatre Royal, Bognor Regis. Booked at
Coventry. 850 seats. Prices, is. od. to 3s. 6d.
Continuous. Phone, 212. Station, Bognor
Regis.
BOLDON COLLIERY (Co. Durham), Pop.
5,000.
Palace Electric (bth), North Road. — Prop.,
Boldon Electric Palace, Ltd. 700 seats.
Booked at Hall by Man. Twice nightly.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to 9d.
BOLLINGTON (nr. Macclesfield) (Cheshire)
Pop. 5,027.
Empire Picture Theatre, Palmerston Street.
— Props., Empire, Bollington, Ltd. Phone,
3252. 500 seats. Booked at Hall. One
show nightly ; three on Sat. Prices, 6d. to
is. od.
B0L80VER (Derby), Pop. 11,009.
Central Hall, Carr Vale. — Prop., J. R.
Dakin. 450 seats. Nine shows weekly.
Two changes weekly. Station, Bolsover.
Plaza (bth), Town End. — Prop., New Palace
(Bolsover), Ltd. 650 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Stations, Bolsover, L.N.E.R.
and L.M.S. Films by Road Transport.
Roxy (bth.) — Prop., New Palace (Bolsover)
Ltd. 900 seats. Prices,6d. to is. Continuous
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 30 ft .
Phone, Bolsover 107. Stations, Bolsover
L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
BOLTON (Lancs), Pop. 177,253.
Belle Cinema (bth), Belmont Road, Astley
Bridge. — Props., Belle Cinemas (Bolton), Ltd.
450 seats. Booked at Manchester. Continuous.
Mon. to Fri. from 6 p.m. ; two shows on Sat.
Three changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is,
Capitol Cinema (bth), Churchgate. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London,. W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,600 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 33 ft. Phone,
Bolton 2587. Station, Trinity Street, L.M.S.
Carlton Theatre (bth), Mount Street. —
Prop., Bolton Cinematograph Co., Ltd.
14, Wood Street, Bolton. Phone, Bolton 1625.
1,000 seats. Booked by F. S. Hampson.
Continuous evenings. Mats. Mon. and Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Phone, Bolton 1673. Stations,
Trinity Street and Gt. Moor Street, Bolton.
Crompton Cinema (btp), Crompton Way —
Prop., Rialto Bolton, Ltd. 1,200 seats.
Booked at Manchester. Continuous. Daily
Mat. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d. Two dressing
rooms. Cafe attached. Proscenium width,
46 ft. Phone, Bolton 1089.
Embassy (we). — Prop., Lido Cinema (Bolton),
Ltd., Carlton Cinema, Cross Lane, Salford,
Pendleton. Phone, 1651 /2. 625 seats. Prices,
iod. to 2S. 3d. Continuous from 2 p.m.
Booked at Carlton Cinema. Proscenium width,
18 ft.
Empire Cinema (btp), Howard Street. — Prop.,
R. Cohen. 406 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 5d. to 7d. Phone,
Bolton 1563. Station, Bolton, L.M.S.
Gem Cinema (bth), Darley Street. — Prop.,
Gem Cinemas (Bolton), Ltd. 1,040 seats.
Booked by Jas. Brearley, 97, Bridge Street,
Manchester. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Bolton 2049.
Grand. — 1,200 seats.
Hippodrome (bth), Deansgate. — Prop., Bolton
Theatre and Entertainments Co., Ltd.,
14, Wood Street, Bolton. Booked by H. D.
Moorhouse Circuit, 7, Oxford Road, Man-
chester. Continuous. Daily. Phone, Bolton
781. Station, Trinity Street, L.M.S.
Kings Hall, Farnworth. — Prop., Magees
Marshall and Co., Ltd. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to is.
Lido (we), Bradshawgate. — Props., Lido Cinema
(Bolton), Ltd., Carlton Cinema, Salford.
Phone, Pendleton 1651. 2,000 seats. Prices,
io£d. to 2s. 6d. Continuous from 2 p.m. daily.
Booked at Carlton Cinema, Salford. Pictures
and occasional Variety. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Stage, 23 ft. deep. Cafe and Restaur-
ant attached. Nine dressing-rooms. Phone,
597- Station, Bolton, L.M.S.
Majestic Cinema (we), Daubhill. — Bolton
Cinematograph Co., Ltd., 14, Wood Street,
Bolton. Phone, Bolton 1625. 1,660 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous nightly. Mats.,
Mon., Wed. and Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. 2d.
Proscenium width, 60 ft. Phone, Bolton 1716.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Ash Burner Street.
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Bolton 4906.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Ash Burner Street.
Props., Odeon (Bolton), Ltd., Spittal Street,
Marlow, Bucks. Phone, Marlow 695-9.
Continuous from 2 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Three
shows on Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. iod. Booked
at Moor Hall, Cookham, Berks. Cafe, stage
and two dressing-rooms. Phone, Bolton 4906.
Palace Picture House (we), Bury Old Road,
— Prop., Palace Picture House (Bolton). Ltd.,
17, North John Street, Liverpool. Phone.
Advance 3572. 1,021 seats. Booked at 196,
Deansgate, Manchester, by Ogdens.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to iod. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage, 9 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Bolton 1155.
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BOLTON — continued.
Palladium Picture House (we), Higher
Bridge Street.— Props., Gardowan Cinemas,
Ltd., Palladium Cinema. 1,250 seats. Con-
tinuous. Mats, daily. Pros;enium width,
22 ft. 6 in. Booked at Manchester. Prices, 7d.
to is. gd. Phone, Bolton 2024.
Queen's Picture House (bth), Bradshaw-
gate. — Prop., Rialto (Bolton), Ltd.,
Picture House, Trinity Street, Bolton,
1,300 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Cafe attached. Phone,
Bolton 1 25 1. Station, Trinity Street, L.M.S.
Regal (we). — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at HO.
2,380 seats. Continuou; daily from 2 p.m.
Occasional Variety. Stage, 10 ft. Two
dressing-rooms.
Regent (we), Deane Road. — Prop., Bolton
Theatre and Entertainments, Ltd. 940 seats.
Booked by H.D.M. Circuit, Manchester. Mat.;
evening Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 3d. to gd. Phone, 2188.
Rialto Picture Playhouse, St. George'
Road.— Prop., Rialto (Bolton), Ltd. 1,147
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Phone, Bolton 137.
Ritz (we). — Props., Ritz Cinema, Bolton, Ltd.,
Fletcher Street, Bolton. Booked at Man-
chester. 720 seats. Continuous. Prices, 5d. to
iod. Phone, Bolton 1300.
Royal Cinema (we), St. George's Road. —
Prop., H. Reeves and L. Black. Booked at
Hall. 800 seats. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 2d. Phone,
Bolton 1086. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Theatre Royal (we), Church Gate. — Props.,
Bolton Theatre & Entertainments Co.. Ltd.
Booked by H. D. Moorhouse Circuit, 7, Oxford
Road, Manchester. 1,700 seats. Continuous.
Cafs. Phone, 469.
Tivoli (we). — Props., Rialto (Bolton), Ltd.,
Queen's Cinema, Trinity Street, Bolton.
Phone, 1251. 1,160 seats. Prices, 7d. to
is. 9d. Three shows daily. Proscenium width,
65 ft. Booked at Queen's Cinema. Phone,
Bolton 1619. Station, Trinity Street, L.M.S.
Windsor (btp), Deane Road. — Prop., Frank
Donaldson, 14, Parsonage, Manchester. Phone,
Blackfriars 7242. 650 seats. Prices, 4d,
to gd. Booked at Manchester. Phone, 2624.
B008BECK (Yorks), Pop. 1,250.
Empire Cinema (btp), Skelton Road. — Lessee
and Man., C. Bielby, 11, Park Lane, Guis-
borough. 1,000 seats. Booked at Hall.
One show nightly, two on Sat. Prices,
5d. to is. Phone, Skelton 39. Proscenium
width, 31 ft. Station, Boosbeck, L.N.E.R.
BOOTLE (Lancs.L Pop. 76,799.
Broadway Cinema (ba), Stanley Road. —
(Closed.)
Gainsborough (bth), Knowsley Road. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31.
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,390 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous evening. Mat. daily. Stage, 41 ft.
wide. Phone, Bootle 183.
Imperial (we), Stanley Road. — Prop.. Bootle
Amusements, Ltd. Man. Dir., George Prince.
785 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Mat. daily. Prices, 3d. to is. Phone, Bootle
3722. Station, Lime Street (Parcels Office).
Metropole Theatre (we). — Leslie Greene
Circuit. H.O., 7, Elliot Street, Liverpool.
Phone, Royal 538. London Offices, 41,
Charing Cross Road, W.C.2. Phone, Gerrard
1253. 1,500 seats.
Palace (we), Marhs Lane. — Prop., Bootle
Palace, Ltd. Man. Dir., George Prince.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Daily Mat.
722 seats. Two changes weekly. Phone,
Bootle 2917.
Strand Cinema (btp), Irlam Road. — Prop.,
Strand Cinema Co., 11 13, Victoria Street,
Liverpool. Pho ie, Central 7931. 750 seats.
Booked by W. J. Speakman, 126, Bold Street,
Liverpool. Phone, Royal 5106. Continuous.
Mat. daily. Pri:es, 6d. to is. Phone, Bootle
3286. Station, Marsh Lane, L.M.S.
BORDON (Hants).
Empire Cinema (we), Borden Camp. — Props.,
County Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i, Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2S. 3d. Phone, Bordon 188.
Palace. — Prop., South Downs Cinemas, Ltd.,
2, Chapel Street, Petersfield. Phone, Peters-
field 649. 6co seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
9d. to is. 6d. Phone, Bordon 14. Station
Bordon, S.R. ; and Road Transport.
BOROUGH GREEN (Kent).
Borough Green Electric Theatre (Syniox). —
300 seats. Pictures and variety. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Borough Green icg.
Palace (Morrison). — Prop., H. H. D. Sawdy.
Once nightly. Twice Sat. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Borough Green 109. Station,
Borough Green, S.R.
BOSTON (Lincs), Pop. 18,597.
New Theatre (we), Market Place.— Prop.,
Boston Scala Theatre, Ltd. Reg. Office, 18 ,
Low Pavement, Nottingham. 1,000 seats.
Booked at Hall. Phone. 135. Two showt
nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. 8d. Proscenium
width, 27 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; six dressing-
rooms. Station, Boston, L.N.ER.
Odeon Theatre (bth), South Square. — Props..
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Boston 2961.
Regal (we)
Scala (we). — Prop., Boston Scala Theatre,
Ltd. H.O., 18, Low Pavement, Nottingham.
900 seats. Booked at New Theatre, Boston.
Twice nightly. Two changes weekly. Mat.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 3d. to is. 3d. Pro-
scenium width, 22 ft. Cafe. Phone, Boston
135. Station, Boston, L.N.E.R.
BOURNE (Lincs), Pop. 4,889.
Tudor (bth). — 600 seats. Once nightly, twice
Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 4d.
BOURNE END (Bucks).
Royalty (bth), Parade. — Prop., Royalty
Theatre (Bourne End), Ltd., 179, Wardour
Street, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3872. 558 seats.
Booked at Wardour Street. Continuous
Mat. Sat. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone. Bourne
End 299. Station, Bourne End, G.W.R.
BOURNEMOUTH (Hants), Pop. 118,780.
Astoria (bth), Boscombe. — Frank Okin, 31-33,
Stoke Newington Road, London, N.16.
Phone, Clissold 1844. 1,500 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Pro-
scenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Southbcu-n?
1425. Station, Boscombe, S.R.
Carlton Super Cinema (we), Christchuich
Road. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London. Gerrard
7887. 1,650 seats. Booked at H.O. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Cafe. Phone, Boscombe
455. Station, Boscombe, S.R.
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Electric Theatre we), Commercial Road.—
Prop., Capital and Counties Electric Theatres,
Ltd. r,i87 seats. Booked at Regent, Poole.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous. Cafe. Phone,
Bournemouth 2165.
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Grand Super Cinema (rca), Westbourne. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 995 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Bournemouth 3118.
Moderne (we).— Props., Portsmouth Town
Cinemas, Ltd., Shaftesbury Cinema, Ports-
mouth. 1,500 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. Prices, 9d. to is. iod.
Cafe. Phone, Winton 1234. Station, Bourne-
mouth Central.
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Odeon Theatre (bth), Christchurch Road. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. gd. to 4s. 6d. Phone,
Bournemouth 980.
Palladium (we), Fisherman's Walk, South-
bourne.— Prop., H. P. E. Mears, 303, Wim-
borne Rd., Winton. Phone, Boscombe 2044.
500 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices is. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
down, S.R. Films by Road Transport.
Pavilion. — County Borough of Bournemouth.
1,519 seats. Stage Plays, Variety, Operas,
Ballet, Musical Comedies, etc. Prices, 2s.
to 6s. (variable). Proscenium width, 45 ft.
Stage, 45 ft. deep ; 23 dressing rooms.
Restaurant and ballroom. Station, Bourne-
mouth Central. Phone, Bournemouth
5861-2.
Plaza (rca).— Prop., H. P. E. Mears, 303,
Wimborne Rd., Winton. Phone, Boscombe
2044. 500 sests. Continuous. Booked at
Roxy Theatre, Bournemouth. Two changes
weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Winton
790.
Regent (ba). — Prop., Provincial Cinemato-
graph Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery House,
123, Regent Street, London, W. Phone,
Bournemouth 2402. 2,267 seats. Prices, is. 9d.
to 4s. 6d.
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Roxy (Perfectatone).— Prop , H. P. E. Mears,
Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth. 750 seats.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Boscombe 2044.
Savoy (bth), Christchurch Road. — Prop., M. & O.
Theatres, Ltd., 31, Stoke Newington Road,
London, N.16. Phone, Clissold 1844. 760
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Cafe.
The Ritz (we), Wimborne Road, Winton. —
Prop., Victoria Cinema (Winton), Ltd.,
Shaftesbury Cinema, Portsmouth, Phone,
Portsmouth 4976. 710 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous from 2 p.m. daily. Prices,
9d. to is. iod. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Westover Cinema (we). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., Golden Square, London.
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,500 seats-
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Bourne,
mouth 433.
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West's Super Cinema (we), Shaftesbury Hall,
Ltd.— Prop., Shaftesbury Hall, Ltd. 940
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 9d.
to 2S. 3d. Cafe. Phone, Bournemouth 1191
Station, Bournemouth Central, S.R.
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BOVEY TRACEY (Devon), Pop. 2,788.
The Cinema. — Managing Director, Colin Wells.
BRACKLEY (Northants). Pop. 2,181.
Town Hall. — Props., Town Council. 250 seats.
Admission, iod. ; Twice weekly.
BRACKNELL (Berks), Pop. 4,000.
Regal (rca). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 400 seats. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Phone, 204. Station, Bracknell.
BRADFORD (Yorks), Pop. 450,000.
Arcadian Cinema (we), Legrams Lane. — ■
Props., Glenroyal Cinema (Bradford), Ltd.
1,000 seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 2d. Continuous.
Booked by A. S. Hyde, at Briggate, Shipley.
Proscenium width, 38 ft. Stage, 15 ft. deep.
Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Bradford 11 255.
Birch Lane Cinema (rca), West Bowling. —
Prop., Bowling Cinema Co. 750 seats. Booked
at Hall by J. T. Wilcock. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to gd. Phone,
Bradford 4946- Station, Bradford, L.M.S.
Carlton (we), Manchester Road. — Prop.,
Marshfield Cinema Co., Ltd. 1,269 seats.
Booked at Leeds. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Bradford 6152. Station,
Bradford and F.T.S.
Coliseum (btp), Toller Lane. — -Prop., Elite and
Coliseum Cinemas (Bradford), Ltd., Elite
Cinema, Toller Lane, Bradford. Phone,
Bradford 3576. Booked by A. S. Hyde, at
Briggate, Shipley. 1,176 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 5d. to is. Phone, Bradford 4919.
Station, Bradford, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Coronet Cinema (we), Otley Road. — Prop.,
C. Cawthorne and A. S. Hyde, Central Cham-
bers, Briggate, Shipley. Phone, Shipley 1.
603 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to is. Phone, Bradford 6829.
Films by Road Transport. Station, Foster
Square.
Cosy Cinema (we), Fair Road, Wibsey. — Prop.,
Marshfield Cinema Co., Ltd., Manchester Road.
Phone, Bradford 6152. 761 seats. Booked at
Leeds. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. gd.
Stage, 20 ft. deep. Two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Low Moor 32. Station, Bradford and
F.J.S.
Coventry Hall Cinema (we), Wakefield
Road. — Prop., Northern Cinema Co., West
Bank, Daisy Hill, Bradford. Phone, Brad-
ford 1 186. 441 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 5d.
to is. gd. Phone, Bradford 3501. Stations,
Bradford (Foster Square and Exchange).
Elite Cinema, Toller Lane. — Prop., Elite and
Coliseum Cinemas (Bradford), Ltd. 1,285
seats. Booked by A. S. Hyde, at Briggate,
Shipley. Phone, 1. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 8d. to is. 2d. Phone, 3576.
Elysian Picture House, Lidget Green. —
Lessee, C. M. Preedy, The Croft, Scarcroft
Thorner, near Leeds. Phone, Thorner 127.
380 seats. Booked at Leeds. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium width, 14 ft.
Phone, Bradford 6189. Road Transport.
Empire Super Cinema (we), Horton Road. —
Prop., The New Empire Bradford (1937), Ltd.
1,320 seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Prices, 5d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
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BRADFORD — continued.
Phone, Bradford 1788. Station, Bradford,
L.M.S., and L.N.E.R., and Road Transport.
Empress Picture House (we), Legrams Lane. —
Prop., Listerhills Cinema, Ltd. 547 seats.
Res. and Booking Man., A. Meynell. Booked
at Hall. Two shows nightly. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Bradford
4945/ Station, Bradford, L.M.S.and L.N.E.R.
Grange Picture House (bth), Great Horton
Road. — Prop., Grange Picture House, Ltd.
1,088 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Mats. Wed. and Sat. Prices, iod. to is. 6d.
Phone, Bradford 76. Stations, Bradford
Exchange or Forster Square. Films by
Road Transport.
Greengates Cinema (ba). — Prop., J. and O.
Segelman, of J.O.G.S. Cinemas, 23, Albion
Place, Leeds. Phone, Leeds 20691-2. 575
seats. Booked at Leeds. Continuous. Prices,
4d. to is. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone,
Idle 249. Films by motor from Leeds.
Hippodrome (we). — Prop., Bradford Hippo-
drome (1929), Ltd., M. P. Cryer, Old Bank
Chambers, Keighley. Phone, 2264. 1,530
seats. Booked at Lees and London. Con-
tinuous evenings during week, two separate
shows on Sat. Price, 4d. and 6d. Phone,
Bradford 4207. Station, Bradford, L.M.S.
Idle Picture House (ba). — Props., Idle
Cinema, Ltd. 500 seats. Booked at Leeds.
Continuous. Prices, 4d. to is. Phone, Idle
144. Station, Bradford.
Low Moor Picture House (bth), Huddersfield
Road. — Prop, and Res. Man., John Lush.
538 seats. Once nightly. Twice Sat. Two
changes weekly. Station, Low Moor, L.N.E.R •
Lyceum Cinema (we), Bradford Lane, Laister-
dyke. — Prop., Lyceum Cinema Co., Ltd.
1,112 seats. Booked at Leeds. Continuous,
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. Phone,
4987. Station, Laisterdyke, Bradford.
Marlboro Cinema (bth), Carlisle Road. — ■
Prop., Marlboro Cinema, Ltd. 1,250 seats.
Booked at Hall and at Leeds. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Phone, 5560.
Morley Street Picture House (ba). — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 148-150,
W ardour Street, London, W.i. 1,180 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, iod. to
is. 9d. Cafe attached. Phone, Bradford
2438. Station, Bradford, L.M.S. and
L.N.E.R., and Road Transport.
New Victoria (ba). — Prop., Provincial Cine-
matograph Theatres, New Gallery House,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent
8080. 3,318 seats. Continuous from 1 p.m.
Booked at H.O. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 58 ft. Stage, 45 ft. deep ;
12 dressing rooms. Cafe. Ballroom. Phone,
9183-4. Station, Bradford, L.N.E.R.
Exchange, L.M.S., Forster Square.
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Odeon Theatre, Manchester Road. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to
2S. 9d. Continuous. Phone, Bradford 2442.
Oriental Cinema (we), Cak Lane, Manning-
ham. — Prop., P. Richardson, 54, Haworth
Road, Bradford. 744 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. Two shows Sat.
Oxford Picture House (we), Undercliffe. —
Prop., Undercliffe Picture House Co., Ltd.,
Dudley Hill Road, Underhill, Bradford.
650 seats. Booked at Leeds. Continuous.
Mat., Wed. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Phone, Bradford 5785.
Picturedrome (btp), Bridge Street. — Prop.,
Picturedrome (Bradford), Ltd. 800 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Brad-
ford 5348. Station, Bradford, L.N.E.R.
Picture Palace (awh), Dudley Hill. — Props..
Goodalls Pictures (1931), Ltd., Albion
Street, Cleckheaton. Phone, Cleckheaton
224. 600 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Con-
tinuous, Mon. to Fri., from 6 p.m. Two shows
Sat. Booked at H.O. Phone, Dudley Hill
108. Station, Dudley Hill, Bradford, L.N.E.R.
Plaza (we), Cross Lane, Great Horton. — Prop.,
West Bradford Picture Theatres, Ltd.,
20, Fountain Street, Bradford. Phone,
Bradford 5829. Continuous nightly ; Mat.,
Wed. Booked at Leeds. 787 seats. Pro-
scenium width, 19 ft. Prices, 6d. to is. gd.
Phone, Bradford 4948. Station. Great Horton.
Queen's Hall Cinema (we), Laisterdyke.
Bradford. — Prop and Res. Man., H. Butler.
500 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Phone, Dudley Hill 106.
Regal Cinema (bth), Five Lane Ends, Eccles-
hill.— Prop., Modern Theatres, Ltd., 26, Bond
Street, Leeds. 861 seats. Phone, Leeds 24334.
Booked at 10, Mill Hill, Leeds. Continuous.
Prices, 3d. to is. Phone, Idle 402.
Regent Cinema (we), Manningham Lane.—
Props., J. F. Emery Circuit, 26, Cross Street,
Manchester. 1,384 seats. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, 32 ft. Two
dressing-rooms. Phone, Bradford 2898.
Rialto (Harrison's), Station Road. — Prop.,
Rialto (Bradford), Ltd. 368 seats. Booked at
Renters. Once nightly. Twice Sats. and
holidays. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 18 ft. Phone, Queensbury 2138.
Station, Clayton, L.N.E.R.
Ritz (we). — Props., Associated British Pictures,
Ltd., 30 and 31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,021 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
38 ft. Stage, 13 ft. 9 in. deep. Two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Bradford 8689. Stations,
Foster Square, L.M.S., Exchange, L.N.E.R.
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St. George's Hall (we), Bridge Street. —
Prop., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 148-150,
Wardour Street, London, W.i. 2,204 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to
is. qd. Phone, Bradford 1718. Station,
Bradford (Exchange), L.N.E.R., Forster
Square, L.M.S.
Tatler Picture House (we), 4, Thornton
Road. — Prop., Regal Cinemas (Warrington),
Ltd., Gaiety Theatre, Manchester. 710 seats.
Booked at H.O. Conti^ 011s. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Proscenium widin, 25 ft. Phone.
Bradford, 3654. Stations L.M.S. and L.N.E R.
Tennyson Cinema (we), Otley Road. — Prop..
Lyceum Cinema Co., Ltd., Laisterdyke,
Bradford. 1,157 seats. Booked at Lyceum,
Laisterdyke. Twice nightly. Prices, 4d. to
is. Phone, Bradford 1133.
Theatre Royal Picture House (we), Manning-
ham Lane. — -Prop., Bradford Theatre Royal
Picture House, Ltd. 1,292 seats. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Stage, 16 ft.
deep. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Bradford
3245-6. Station, Forster Square, L.M.S.
Tivoli Picture Hall (bth), Leeds Road. —
Prop., Tivoli Picture Co. 500 seats.
Booked at Leeds. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to 9d. Phone, Bradford
3728. Station, Bradford, L.M.S.
Towers Hall (btp), Manchester Road.— Prop.
Hibberts' Pictures, Ltd. 996 seats Films,
booked at Hall. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Phone, Brad-
ford 4926. Station, Exchange (Bradford).
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Victoria (we), Thornton Road, Girlington.
Prop., Victoria Palace (Girlington), Ltd.
978 seats. Booked at Hall by Thos. Armi-
tage, Ellwood, Brighouse. Continuous.
Prices, 5d. to is. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Billiard Hall. Phone, Bradford 4920. Films by
Road Transport. Station, L.M.S.
Western Talkie Theatre (we), Park Road. —
Prop., J. R. Whiteley. Manager and Licensee,
Dick Spence. 650 seats. Continuous. Booked
at Hall. Prices, 6d. to iod. Phone, 6290.
Wyke Hippodrome (we), Garden Fields,
Town Gate, Wyke. — Prop., J. Lambert,
Wellington Film Service, 10, Mill Hill, Leeds.
Phone, 23524. 600 seats. Prices-, 6d. to is.
Two shows nightly. Booked at Leeds.
BRADFORD-ON-AVON (Wilts), Pop. 4,736
Alexander Picture Theatre ( bth), 49A,
St. Margaret Street.— Prop., H. Mills and
Son. 424 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Pictures and Variety. Prices, 9d.
to 2s. 3d. Stage and two dressing-rooms.
Phone, 2365. Station, Bradford-on-Avon,
G. W.R.
BRADLEY, nr. Bilston (Staffs).
Forum Cinema (bth), Bank Street, — Props.,
Astel Pictures, Ltd., C. S. Joseph Circuit, 74,
Salisbury Road, Moseley, Birmingham 13.
400 seats. Evenings from 6 p.m. Mats.
Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to is.
Booked by C. S. Joseph at H.O. Phone,
Bilston 41398. Station, Bilston, G.W.R.
BRADWELL (Derbyshire), Pop. 1,200.
Memorial Hall (Metropolitan). — Prop., J.
Brown and Co. 250 seats. All correspondence
to R. O. Brown, 228, Fulwood Road, Sheffield.
Tues. and Thurs. only. Prices, 6d. to is. od.
Phone, Sheffield 61 126.
BRAINTREE (Essex), Pop. 8,912.
Central Cinema (we), High Street. — Props.,
Shipman and King. Temporary War Time
H. O., 427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.z.
Phone, Temple Bar 5077. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Braintree 78. Station, Brain tree,
L.N.E.R., and Films by Essex Transport.
Embassy (we), Fairfield Road. — Props., Shipman
and King. Temporary War Time H.O., 427,
Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Stage and
dressing-rooms. Cafe. Phone, Braintree 78.
BRAMLEY (near LEED8) (Yorks), Pop.
11,400.
Lido Cinema (we), Town Street. — Props.,
Bramley Cinema, Ltd., Lido Cinema, Bramley.
412 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous,
twice nightly. Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. gd.
Phone, Pudsey 3208. Station, Bramley,
L.N.E.R.
Clifton (we), Stanningley Road. — Props.,
Clifton Cinema Co. (Leeds), Ltd., Bramley.
Phone, Pudsey 2365. 1,312 seats. Prices,
iod. to is. gd. Continuous. Booked by
Mr. A. Cansfield. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
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BRAMPTON (Cumb.), Pop. 3,000.
The Cinema (gb).— Prop., A. B. Coghlan.
600 seats. Prices, is. to is. 9d. Booked at
Newcastle. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone,
Brampton 173. Station, Brampton.
BRANDON (Suffolk), Pop. 2,500.
Avenue (bth), London Road. — Prop., B. C.
Culey, Palace Cinema, Thetford. Phone,
Thetford 2279. 495 seats. Continuous. Prices,
7d. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,
1 2 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Booked at
Thetford. Phone, Brandon 236.
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BRAUNTON (Devon), Pop. 3,500.
Plaza (brown), Exeter Road. Prop., G. A.
Drake, 37, North Street, Braunton. 492 seats.
Booked at H.O. Once nightly, continuous.
Wed. two shows Sat., mat. Sat. Prices, 7d. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone,
Braunton 53. Station, Braunton, S.R.
Films by Auto Services (Cardiff), Ltd.
BRENTFORD (Mddx.), Pop. 17,030.
Queen's Cinema (rca), Half Acre. — Props.,
Watford Amusements, Ltd., 150, Regent St.,
London, W.i. Phone, Reg. 0712. 650 seats.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Ealing 1974. Station, Brentford, S.R.
BRENTWOOD (Essex), Pop. 7,209.
Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Brentwood 1723.
Palace (btp), High Street. — Prop., S. Dorin
and Partners, Ltd. 1,100 seats. Booked in
London. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 3s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone, Brentwood
64. Station, Brentwood, L.N.E.R.
Parade Cinema (btp). — Props., S. Dorin and
Partners, Ltd. 500 seats. Continuous. Daily
from 2 p.m. Prices, gd. to is. iod.
BRIDGNORTH (Shropshire), Pop. 5,151.
Majestic (rca). — Prop., Associated British.
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,030 seats.
Prices, 9d. to is. iod. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, 3274.
Station, Bridgnorth, G.W.R.
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BRIDGWATER (Som.), Pop. 17,139.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Panel Orlieu. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Bridgwater 2383.
Rex (we). — 305 seats. Continuous. Three
shows, Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Phone, 2773- Station, Bridgwater, G.W.R.
Town Hall (Vitavox). — Lessee, P. E. Archer.
550 seats. Continuous from 6 p.m. Prices,
9d. to 2S. gd. Phone, Bridgwater 2368.
BRIDLINGTON (Yorks), Pop. 19,704.
Lounge (we). — Props., Esplanade Cafe, Ltd.,
22, Promenade, Bridlington. 910 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Booked
at Leeds. Proscenium width, 32 ft. Cafe.
Phone, 2225. Station, Bridlington, L.N.E.R.
Regal (rca). — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,489 seats. Prices,
gd. to 2s. 6d. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 42 ft. Stage, 42 ft. 5 in.
deep ; four dressing-rooms. Cafe and Ball-
room attached. Phone, 2819. Station, Bridling-
ton, L.N.E.R.
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Winter Gardens Super Sound Cinema (we),
The Promenade.— Prop., Winter Gardens
(Bridlington), Ltd. 1,030 seats. Booked at
Criterion Theatre, George Street, Hull, by
B. Evans. Continuous 2.30 to 10.30 daily.
Stage, approx. 40 ft. deep ; 6 dressing-rooms.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Billiard Salon
underground. Phone, Bridlington 3012.
BRIDPORT (Dorset), Pop. 5,917.
Electric Palace (bth). — Prop., The Dorchester
Cinema Co., Ltd. 546 seats. Booked at Shute
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BRIDPORT— continued.
Haye, Walditch, Bridport. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Phone, 167.
Lyric Cinema (we), Barrack Street. — Prop.,
The Dorchester Cinema Co., Ltd. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. 240 seats. Phone, Brid-
port 414. Station, Bridport, G.W.R.
BRIERFIELD (Lancs), Pop. 7,696.
New Star Cinema (we). — Prop., A. Warburton.
670 seats. Booked at Manchester. Once
nightly ; three shows Sat. Prices, 6d. to is.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, 15 ft. deep;
two dressing-rooms. Phone, Nelson 1235.
Station, Brierheld, L.M.S.
BRIERLEY HELL (Staffs), Pop. 14,344.
Coronet (rca), High Street, Quarry Bank.
475 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. od. Continuous.
Booked by Mrs. Couper, Greenbank, Wordsley.
Proscenium width, 23 ft. Phone, Cradley
6,500.
Danilo (rga). — Prop., Danilo (Brierley Hill)
Ltd., Danilo, Quinton, Birmingham. Phone.
Woodgate 2562. Occasional Variety. 1,200
seats. Proscenium width. 34 ft. Prices, iod.
to 2s. Phone, Brierley Hill 7474-
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Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Phone, Brierley Hill 7104.
Station, Brierley Hill, G.W.R.
BRIGG (Lincs), Pop. 3,018.
Electric Playhouse, Market Place.- Prop.,
W. H. Webster, Grand Theatre, Wrawby
Street, Brigg. Booked at H.O. Brigg,
Phone 2131. Station, Brigg, L.N.E.R.
Grand Theatre (duosonic), Wrawby Street.—
Prop., W. H. Webster, " Berwyn," Glanford
Road, Phone 2289. 750 seats. Booked
at Hall. Once nightly, Mon. to Wed. Twice
nightly, Thurs. to Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Stage and three dressing-rooms.
BRIGHOUSE (Yorks), Pop. 19,756.
Albert Theatre (we), Huddersfield Road. —
Prop., Brighouse Picture House, Ltd., 5..
Rawson Street, Halifax. Phone, 2267. 917
seats. Booked at Leeds by W. Slater Green-
wood. Continuous, Mon. to Fri., 6.15 to 10,30,
twice nightly Sat., 6.15 and 8.30. Mats Tues.
and Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, iod.
to is. 9d. Phone, Brighouse 88.
Ritz (bt-i). — Prop., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 986 seats. Booked at H.O.
Savoy (we). — Prop., The Savoy Picture House
(Brighouse), Ltd. 564 seats. Booked at
Leeds. Continuous Mon. to Fri. Twice
nightly Sats. and Holidays. Mats. Mon. and
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 9d. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
BRIGHTLINGSEA (Essex), Pop. 4,145.
Regal (btp), Station Road. — Prop., Bostock,
Cinema Circuit. 45, Chevalier Street, Ipswich.
330 seats. Twice nightly. Two changes
weekly. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Phone, Bright-
lingsea 2. Station, Brightlingsea, L.N.E.R.
BRIGHTON (Sussex). Pop. 147,427.
Academy Theatre (ba), West Street. — Prop.,
Gaumont British Picture Corporation, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 976 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Brighton 359511. Station
Brighton, S.R.
Arcadia Cinema (ba), Lewes Road. — Prop.,
J. E. Taylor, 16, Lewes Road, Brighton. 500
seats. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width,
23 ft. Phone, Brighton 5197.
Astoria (we), Gloucester Place. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard, 7887.
3,000 seats. Films and Variety. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width, 42 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. deep; four dressing-rooms.
Cafe Restaurant attached. Phone, Brighton
6085. Station, Brighton, S.R.
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Cinema de Luxe (we), 150, North Street. — •
Prop., T. Easten Rutherford. 529 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to
2s. Phone, Brighton 3048. (Closed.)
Court Cinema (we), New Road. — Prop., J.
H. Canvin. 800 seats. Booked at London.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 34 ft. Phone, Brighton 2266.
Curzon Kinema (rca), Western Road. — Prop.,
Regal Cinema Co. K. A. Nyman's Circuit-
Booked at Hall. Continuous. 600 seats-
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Brighton 284I.
Duke of York's Theatre (bth), Preston
Circus. — Prop., Sussex Picturedrome Co.,
Ltd., 115, Western Road, Brighton. 750
seats. Gen. Man., H. E. Jordan. Sec, V. R.
Chennell. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Brighton 2503.
Gaiety (we), Lewes Road. — Prop., Gaiety
(Brighton), Ltd., Picturedrome, Eastbourne.
Phone, Eastbourne 1441. 1,206 seats. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. Booked at Picturedrome,
Eastbourne by Randolph E. Richards, Man.
Director. Proscenium width, 42 ft. Phone,
Brighton 3314. Station, Brighton, S.R.
Grand, North Road. — 1,140 seats. Twice
nightly. Prices, gd. to 3s. Proscenium width,
32 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; 12 dressing rooms.
Phone, 3627. Station, Brighton, S.R.
Hippodrome. — 1,850 seats.
Imperial (we). — Prop., Gaywood Cinemas, Ltd.,
North Street, Brighton. 2,000 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked in London. Proscenium
width, 43 ft. Stage, 36 ft. deep. Films and
Stage shows. Phone, Brighton 7386. Station,
Brighton, S.R.
Kingscliff Cinema (bbc), Kemp Town. —
Props., H. S. Walker and D. J. Hayes.
380 seats. Daily from 2.15 p.m. Three changes
weekly. Prices, 5d. to is. 2d. Booked at
King's Cliff, Sudeley Place. Proscenium width,
21 ft. Phone, Brighton 1348.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Kemp Town. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Continuous. Phone, Brighton 6792.
Odeon Theatre (bth), West Street and Little
Russell Street. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. 9d. to 4s. 6d.
Phone, Brighton 6686.
Palladium Theatre (we), King's Road. —
Prop., Vincent J. H. Wareing. 1,200 seats.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. iod. Phone,
Brighton 1600. Caf? attached. Stage, four
dressing-rooms. Station, Brighton, S.R.
Princes Cinema (he), North Street. — Prop.,
Dan Benjamin, Princes Cinema, North Street,
550 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, gd. to 2s. Phone, Brighton 3563.
Station, Brighton (Central), S.R., and Messrs.
Tate Bros., Motion Film Transport.
Regent (we), Queen's Road. — Prop., Gaumont
British Picture Corporation and Provincial
Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery
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House, 123, Regent Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Regent 8080. 2,024 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. qd. to 4s. 6d.
Restaurants, Cafe and Dance Hall attached.
Phone, Brighton 1120 and Restaurant 1140.
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Savoy (we), East Street. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2630
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 34 ft. Cafe, Restaurant and
Dance Hall attached. Phone, Brighton 2156.
BRINSCALL (nr. Chorley) (Lancs.), Pop.
3,500.
Regal Cinema (Imperial). — Prop., Fred Brooks,
Penrallt, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancs.
Phone, Ross 469. 250 seats. One show nightly,
twice Sats. Three changes weekly. Booked
by Prop. Prices, 6d. to is. Qd. Phone, 55.
BRISTOL (Glos.), Pop. 500,000.
Academy Cinema (we). — -Props., Atkinsons
Pictures, Ltd., 9, North Road, Bristol 7.
450 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Phone, 20966. Station,
Montpelier, G.W.R.
Ambassador (rca), Bedminster. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i
Phone. Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 2S. 9d. Phone, 63574. Film Transport.
Ambassador (bth), Regent Street, Kingswood.
— -Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone , Mayfair 781 1. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Continuous. Phone, Kingswood
73076.
Ash ton Cinema (Mihaly), 275, North Street,
Bedminster. — Prop., F. C. Smith, " Brooklea,"
Luckwell Road, Bedminster. Phone, 64753.
480 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to is. 9d.
Station, Temple Meads.
Brislington Picture House (btp), Sandy
Park Road.— Prop., G. I. and K. L. Tomkins.
650 seats. Continuous evenings, Wed. and
Sat. from 2 p.m. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2S. 3d. Booked at Hall. Phone, Bristol
76990.
Cabot (rca), Filton. — -Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,104 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous nightly, daily
mat. Phone, Filton 100. Station, Filton.
Carlton Kinema (ba).— Prop., George Allen
(Bristol), Ltd. Booked at His Majesty's,
Eastville, Bristol. Continuous. Prices, gd.
to is. 6d. Caf£ attached. Phone, Westbury
67021. Station, Shirehampton, G.W.R.
Charlton Cinema (we), Charlton Road,
Keynsham.— Prop., Keynsham Picture
House, Ltd. Phone, Keynsham 110. 872
seats. Booked at Scala, Bristol. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms.
Station, Keynsham, G.W.R.
Cinema (Gyrotone), High Street, Portishead. —
Prop., S. W. Durbin, Heathdene, Slade Road.
230 seats. Once nightly. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Booked at Hall. Phone, 3316. Films by
Transport Service. Station, Portishead.
Colston Hall. — Prop., Bristol Corporation.
2,500 seats. Booked at Hall. Occasional
shows. Caf6 attached. Proscenium width,
60 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; six dressing rooms,
Phone, Bristol 22957. Station, Temple
Meads, G.W.R.
Eastville Hippodrome (ba), Stapleton Road.
— Prop., Eastville Hippodrome Co., Ltd.,
424, Stapleton Road. Man. Dir., George
Allen. 303 seats Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Mat. daily. Three separate per-
formances Sat. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Bristol 56738.
Embassy Cinema (we), Queen's Avenue. —
Prop., Avenue Cinema Co., Ltd., 9, Windsor
Place, Cardiff. Phone, Cardiff 225. .2,100
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Cafe attached. Phone, Bristol
22940. Stations, Temple Meads, G.W.R.
and Film Transport.
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Gaiety (btp), Wells Road. — Prop, and Man.,
F. G. W. Chamberlain. Continuous. Price*,
6d. to is. 3d. Dance Hall attached.
Globe Picture Theatre (we), Lawrence Hill.
— -Prop., Globe Picture Theatres (Bristol),
Ltd., Bridge House, Lawrence Hill. 1,388
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous daily
from 1.30 p.m. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Bristol 57017. Station,
Lawrence Hill, G.W.R.
Granada (we), St. George, Church Road. —
Props., Globe Picture Theatres (Bristol), Ltd.,
Bridge House, Lawrence Hill. Phone, 57017.
767 seats. Booked at Globe Picture House.
Continuous from 1.30 p.m. daily. Prices, is.
to 2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
56235. Station, Lawrence Hill, G.W.R.
Hippodrome (we), East Street, Bedminster. —
Prop., Bristol Hippodrome, Ltd., Coliseum
Buildings, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple
Bar 1500. 1,887 seats. Booked at H.O.
Stage, 20 ft. deep. Proscenium width, 38 ft.
Phone, 63360.
Hippodrome (we). — Prop., Bristol Hippodrome,
Ltd., Coliseum Buildings, St. Martin's Lane,
W.C.2. Temple Bar 1500. 2,000 seats.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 48 ft.
Phone, Bristol 21091.
His Majesty's (we), Stapleton Road, East-
ville.— Prop., Eastville Hippodrome Co.,
Ltd., 424, Stapleton Road. 1,050 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to
23. 9d. Phone, Bristol 56738. Station,
Stapleton Road, G.W.R.
Hotwell's Cinema (Mihaly), Hotwell Road. —
Prop., Atkinson Pictures, 9, North Road,
St. Andrews, Bristol. 350 seats. Booked at
H.O. Twice nightly. Prices, sd. to is.
King's Cinema (we), Old Market Street. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,485 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Bristol 24613. Station,
Bristol (Temple Meads), G.W.R. and L.M.S.
Kingsway Kinema (gb), Two Mile Hill.—
Prop., Atkinson and Rees, Scala Cinema,
Cromwell Road, Bristol. Phone, 44190.
850 seats. Booked at Scala. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Prices, iod. to
2S. 3d. Phone, Kingswood 73273. Station,
Lawrence Hill.
Knowle Picture House (Edibell). — Prop,
and Res. Man., F. G. W. Chamberlain. 600
seats. Booked at Gaiety, Knowle. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d.
to is. 3d. Phone, Bristol 76224.
Metropole Cinema (we), Ashley Road. —
Prop., Eastville Hippodrome Co., Ltd., 424,
Stapleton Road, Eastville, Bristol. 1,468
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. 9d. Phone, Bristol 57357.
New Palace (rca), Baldwin Street.— Prop.,
Gaumont British Picture Corporation, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,574 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Cafe attached. Prices, is. 9d.
to 3s. 6d. Phone, Bristol 258821.
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Nsws Theatre (bth). — Prop., Jacey Cinemas,
Ltd., 39, Temple Street, Birmingham. Phone,
Midland 2941-2. 385 seats. Booked at H.O.
Prices, iod. and is. 8d. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Continuous. Phone, Bristol 23338.
Station, Temple Meads, G.W.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Cr. Union Street and
Broadmead. — Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. 9d. to 4s. 6d.
Phone, Bristol 24906.
Olympia (we), Carey's Lane. — Prop., S. H.
Tustin. 780 seats. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Phone, Bristol 24975.
Orpheus Cinema (Henleaze). — Props., Orpheus
Cinemas, Ltd., Bridge House, Lawrence
Hill, Bristol. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Phone, 67028.
Park, St. George. — Phone, Bristol 57648. —
Controlled by Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd.,
5, Culross Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 1028. 896 seats. Booked by A. Cohen
at H.O.
Premier Cinema Theatre (we), Gloucester
Road. — Prop., Exors. S. H. Justin. 890 seats.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Booked at
10, Redland Court Road. Phone, Bristol
24975. Station, Montpelier, G.W.R.
Regal Cinema (ba), Staple Hill. — Prop., Herbert
F. Wren, Riebeck House, Staple Hill. 1,200
seats. Continuous. Mats., Mon., Wed., Thurs.
and Sat. Booked at Hall. Prices, is. to
2s. gd. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 12 ft.
One dressing-room. Phone, Fishponds 53534.
Station, Stapleton Road, Bristol, G.W.R.,
Staple Hill, L.M.S.
Regent Picture House (we), Kingswood. —
Props., Atkinson & Rees, Ltd. 543 seats.
Booked at Scala Cinema, Bristol. Continuous
from 2 p.m. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Pro-
scenium width, 27 ft. Phone, 73435. Station,
Lawrence Hill, G.W.R. F.T.S., G.B.
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Rex (we). North Street, Bedminster. — Prop.
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,240
seats. Prices, 9d. to is. iod. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 45 ft.
Ritz (ba). — Prop., George Allen (Bristol), Ltd.,
Rockhampton Rectory, Falfield, Glos. 1,373
seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Continuous.
Booked by George Allen, Metropole Cinema.
Savoy Kinema (we), Station Road, Shiro-
haropton. — Prop., The Shirehampton Cinema
Co.. Ltd., 5, Whiteladies Road, Bristol.
Phone, Bristol 33368. 982 seats. Booked at
5, Whiteladies Road, Bristol. Continuous.
Prices, is. 6d. to 2s. 9d. Phone, Avonmouth 4.
Station, Shirehampton, G.W.R.
Scala Cinema (we), Zetland Road. — Prop.,
Atkinsons Pictures, Ltd., 9, North Road,
St. Andrews, Bristol. 750 seats. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Bristol 44190. Station, Montpelier.
Town Hall Kinema (rca), Bedminster. — Prop.,
Atkinsons Pictures, Ltd., 9, North Road, St.
Andrews, Bristol. 600 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. to is. gd. Phone, Bristol 63018.
Station, Temple Meads, G.W.R. and L.M.S.
Triangle Hall (we), Clifton. — Props., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Booked at H.O. 1,336 seats. Continuous.
Phone, Bristol 25012. Station, Temple Meads,
Bristol, G.W.R. (Temporarily closed.)
Vandyck Picture House (wf), Fishponds. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Ger-
rard 7887. Booked at H.O. 1,173 seats.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone,
Fishponds 2. Station, Stapleton Road, G.W.R.
Vestry Hall (rca), Pennywell Road.— Prop.,
Atkinsons Pictures, Ltd., 9, North Road,
St. Andrews, Bristol. 560 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone,
Bristol 57182. Station, Stapleton Road,
G.W.R.
Whiteladies Picture House (we), Clifton. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
I, 320 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Bristol
33640. Cafe and Blllroom attached. Station,
Clifton Down, Bristol, G.W.R.
BRISTON (Norfolk). Pop. 1,500.
Cinema at Oddfellows' Hall, each week. Thurs.,
Fri. and Sat. Manager, G. C. Hewitt, Norfolk
House, Briston, Melton Constable. Approx.
200 seats.
BRIXHAM (Devon), Pop. 8,147.
Electric Theatre (zeiss), ForeStreet. — Props.,
The Electric Theatre (Brixham), Ltd.
Managing Director, A. O. Ellis, Sutherland
Tower, Higher Warberry, Torquay. 500 seats.
Booked at Torquay. Twice nightly, Mat. Sat.
Phone, 2 1 51.
BROAD8TAIRS (Kent), Pop. 12,748.
Picture House (bth). — Props., Sax Cinemas,
Ltd. Managing Director, Frederick B. Salt.
Booked at Hall. Continuous daily from
2.15 p.m. (Suns, included) except Tues. and
Wed. from 5 p.m. Prices, is. to 2s. Phone,
Broadstairs 12. Films by Kent Films Trans-
port.
Royalty (we), York Street. — Props., Sax
Cinemas, Ltd. Resident Managing Director,
Frederick B. Salt. Booked at Hall. Continuous
from 2 p.m., including Sundays. Prices, is.
to 2s. Phone, Broadstairs 12. Films by
Kent Films Transport. (Temporarily closed.)
BROMHILL (Northumberland).
Electric Theatre (awh). — Props., T. Gibson
and J. Bell. 350 seats. Prices, 6d. and 9d.
Once nightly, Mon. and Fri. Twice Sat. Own
Carrier.
BROMLEY (Kent), Pop. 45,348.
Gaumont (ba) High Street. — Props., Gaumont
British Picture Corpn., Ltd., New Gallery
House, Regent Street, W.i. 2,508 seats.
Continuous. Pictures and Variety. Booked
at H.O. Prices, is. 9d. to 3s. 6d. Cafe.
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Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.r. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Ravensbourne
4425. Station, Bromley North.
Palais De Luxe Cinema (we) High Street. —
(Closed).
Splendid (bth), Bromley Road. Prop., Super
Cinemas, Ltd., 22, Surrey Street, Strand,
London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar 4519.
2,227 seats. Booked at H.O. Prices, iod. to
2S. 3d. Continuous. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Phone, Hither Green 2000. Station, Grove
Park S.R. Road Transport.
BROMSGROVE (Worcs), Pop. 9,520.
Catshill Cinema, Stourbridge Road. Once
nightly. Station, Bromsgrove. (Closed.)
Plaza (we), Church Street. — Prop., T.
McDermott, Ltd. 921 seats. Booked by Prop.
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Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Stage,
23 ft. deep. Proscenium width, 31 ft. Phone
Bromsgrove 2028.
Regal (btp), Worcester Street. — Prop., T.
McDermott, Ltd., Church Street. 480 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Booked at
Church Street. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Stage, 14 ft. deep. Phone, Bromsgrove 2028.
BROMYARD (Herefordshire), Pop. 1,571 •
Plaza Talkie Theatre (awh and Edibell)>
New Road. — Prop., B. Longfield. Booked at
Hall. Continuous evenings. Mats., Thurs.
and Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 17 ft. Phone 67. Station, Bromyard.
BROTTON (Yorks), Pop. 4,500.
Grand Cinema (Kalee). — Prop., E. Goldstraw,
11, Park Road. Phone 237. 460 seats.
Booked at Park Road. Mon. to' Fri., once
nightly, Sat. twice nightly. Mat., Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Station, Brotton.
BROWNHILLS (Staffs), Pop. 18,368.
Palace (Melotone). — Props., S. J. Bray and W.
F. W. Davies. 550 seats. One show daily,
twoonSats. Mat., Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 4d., 5d. and gd. Station, Brownhills.
Regent Picture House (Marshall). — Props.,
S. J. Bray and W. F. W. Davies. 700 seats.
Continuous evenings, three shows on Sat.
Prices, 4d. to is.
BUCKFASTLEIGH (Devon), Pop. 2,400.
Picture House (Mihaly). — Prop., W. Pickles.
Station Road, Buckfastleigh. 250 seats.
Once nightly. Mat. Sat. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at Hall. Station, Buckfastleigh.
BUCKINGHAM (Bucks), Pop. 3,082.
Chandos (btp), London Road. — Prop., Mrs. E.
Parker. 427 seats. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly, Tues., Wed. and Fri. Two shows,
Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Mat., Sat. Pros-
cenium width, 26 ft. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Buckingham 3196. Station, Bucking-
ham.
BUDE (with 8tratton), (Cornwall), Pop.
3,836.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., Bude Picture
House, Ltd. 982 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
9d. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
17 ft. deep; 4 dressing-rooms. Phone, Bude 16.
Station, Bude.
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BUDLEIGH 8ALTERTON (Devon), Pop.
3,160.
Carlton Cinema (we), Station Road. — Props.,
Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cin«mas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 364 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Pros-
cenium width, 40 ft. Continuous. Booked in
London. Phone, 364.
BULFORD (Wilts), Pop. 3,787.
Beacon Cinema. — Managers, A. N. Kendal,
Ltd., Hippodrome, Tidworth.
Garrison Theatre, Bulford. — Managers, A. N.
Kendal, Ltd. 674 seats. Booked at
The Hippodrome, Tidworth. Prices, 9d. to
2S. 3d. Proscenium v/idth, 20 ft. Station,
Bulford, S.R.
Garrison Theatre (btp), Larkhill. — Managers,
A. N. Kendal, Ltd., Hippodrome, Tidworth,
Andover. Prices, 9d. to 2S. 3d.
BULWELL (Notts), Pop. 18,508.
Adelphi Cinema (bth). — Props., Bulwell
Adelphi Ltd. 1,372 seats. Booked by S.
Graham at Oxford House, Oxford Street,
Nottingham. Phone, 40326/7.
Highbury Cinema (we). — -Prop., Highbury
Cinema, Ltd. 864 seats. Prices, 9d. to is. gd.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Mat., Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Phone, Bulwell 78113.
Palace (bth), Main Street. — Props., Palace
Cinema (Bulwell) Ltd. Booked by S. Graham,
Oxford House, Oxford Street, Nottingham.
Phone, 40326 17. Two changes weekly.
BUNGAY (Suffolk), Pop. 3,098.
New Theatre (btp). — Prop., J. C. Walton.
300 seats. Booked at Hall by Prop. One
show nightly. Three Sat. Stage, 15 ft. deep.
Pricfs, gd. to is. 6d. Station, Bungay,
L.N.E.R. Films by East Anglian Film
Transport.
BUNTINGFORD (Herts), Pop. 4,927.
Cosy Cinema (Gyrotone). — Controlled by Cam-
bridge and District Film Transport Co., 17,
Chase Avenue, King's Lynn. 200 seats. Once
nightly ; three shows Sat. ; films and stage
shows. Booked at King's Lynn. Prices, 8d. to
is. 9d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone, 2335.
Films by Cambs. Transport.
BURGESS HILL (Sussex), Pop. 5,975.
Scala Cinema, Cyprus Road. — Prop., P. C.
Bingham. 458 seats. Pictures and Variety.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. Stage, 17 ft.
deep. Two dressing rooms. Phone, Burgess
Hill 137. Station, Burgess Hill, S.R., and by
Transport.
BURNHAM MARKET (Norfolk).
Cosy Cinema (Imperial). — Props., East Coast
Cinemas, Ltd., Church Lane, Mildenhall,
Suffolk. Phone, Mildenhall 81. 230 seats.
Booked by D. F. Bostock, 45, Chevalier
Street, Ipswich. Once nightly in summer,
Winter, Thurs., Fri., one show ; two on Sat.
Prices, gd. to is. gd. Phone, Wells 33.
Films by Road Transport to Wells.
BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH (Essex). Pop.
4,500.
Princes Cinema (btp), High Street. — Prop.,
A. & H. L. Sellers. 396 seats. Booked at
Hall. Once nightly. Mat., Wed. and Sat.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width,
20 ft. Phone, Burnham-on-Crouch 3127.
Stage, 14 ft. deep.
BURNHAM-ON-SEA (Somerset), Pop. 5,120.
Majestic Picture House (Morrisons). — Props.,
Trueman Dicken Cinemas. 650 seats. Booked
at Hall. Twice nightly. One Mat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Phone, Burnham-on-Sea 107. Station, Burn-
ham-on-Sea, Somerset, G.W.R., and S.
and D.R. Films by Road Transport. (Closed.)
Ritz (we). — Props., Trueman, Dicken Cinemas.
Continuous. Prices, sd. to 2s. Phone, Burn-
ham 107. Station, Burnham, G.W.R.
BURNLEY (Lancs), Pop. 93,259.
Alhambra Picture Theatre (we). — Prop.,
Alhambra (Burnley), Ltd., Trafalgar Street,
Burnley. 1,300 seats. Once nightly. Three
shows on Sat. ; Mats., Tues., Thurs., and Sat.
Booked at Hall. Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Phone,
Burnley 2765. Station, Burnley Barracks.
Andrews Picture House (bth), Ormerod
Street. — Prop., Harold Thornber, Roxy
Cinema, Blackburn. Phone, 6648. 890 seats.
Continuous evenings, Mat. Mon., Tues., Wed.,
Thurs., and Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Booked
at Roxy Cinema. Phone, Burnley 2577.
Coliseum Cinema (rca). — Prop., Harold Ward.
6, Brown Street, Manchester. 850 seats
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BURNLEY— continued .
Booked at H.O. One show nightly, two Sat.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Burnley 2876.
Empire Theatre (we), St. James Street. —
Prop., New Empire (Burnley), Ltd., New-
gate Chambers, Rochdale. Phone 4451.
1.808 seats. Three shows daily. Booked at
Rochdale. Phone, Burnley 2453.
Empress Cinema (we), Sandygate. — Prop.,
New Empire (Burnlev), Ltd., Newgate
Chambers, Rochdale. Booked at Rochdale.
One show nightly ; two Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to od. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Phone, Burnley 2827. Station, Burnley
Barracks, L.M.S.
Grand Cinema (we), St. James Street. — Props.,
New Empires (Burnley), Ltd., St. James
Street, Burnley. 916 seats. Booked at
Rochdale. Three shows daily. Phone,
Burnley 3632. Station, Burnley Bank Top.
Imperial Picture House (btp), Redruth
Street.— Prop., New Empire (Burnley), Ltd.
Booked at Rochdale. Once nightly ; twice
Sat. Phone, Burnley 3933. Station, Burnley
Barracks, L.M.S.
Majestic (btps).— Props., Majestic Cinema
(Burnley), Ltd., Brougham Street. Phone,
Burnley 2777. 786 seats. Once nightly.
Booked at Manchester. Prices, 4d. to 8d.
Proscenium width, 27 ft. Station, Bank Top.
New Kings btp), Thome Street. — Prop., C.
White. 450 seats. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly. Prices, 3d. to 6d. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Phone, Burnley 2847. Station,
Bank Top, Burnley, L.M.S
Odeon Theatre (bth), Greensmith Lane.—
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mavfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Burnley ^517.
Pentridge Cinema (we), Oxford Road. —
Props., New Empire (Burnley), Ltd. Once
nightly ; twice Sat. Booked at Rochdale.
Phone, Burnley 3048. Stations, Bank Top or
Burnley Barracks, L.M.S.
Primrose Bank Institution (btp), County
Borough of Burnley. Phone, 2195. 350
seats.
Roxv (bth). — Props., Astley & Green, Ltd..
3, Richmond Terrace, Blackburn. Phone,
6429. 890 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s Con-
tinuous, evenings ; Mats., except Fri. Booked
at H.O. Phone 2577. Station, Bank Top,
L.M.S.
Savoy Cinema (we). — Prop., New Empire
(Burnley), Ltd. Three shows daily. Booked
at Rochdale. Cafe attached. Phone, 2519.
Station, Bank Top or Manchester Road.
Temperance Cinema (btp), Parker Lane. —
Prop., New Empire (Burnley), Ltd. Phone,
2453- 7i7 seats. Booked at Rochdale. One
shownightly. Mat., Sat. Phone, Burnley 3655.
Tivoli Picture House (we), Colne Road. —
Prop., New Empire (Burnley), Ltd. Mats.,
Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Booked at Rochdale. Phone, Burnlev
2726. Station, Bank Top, L.M.S.
BURNOPFIELD (Co. Durham), Pop. 13,000.
Derwent Pavilion (bth). — Props., R.
Trotter & Murray. Phone, 227. 600 seats.
Nightly. Two shows Sat. Prices, 3d. to is.
Booked at Newcastle. Proscenium width, 25
ft. Phone, Burnopfield 349. Station, Row-
lands Gill, L.N.E.R.
Grand (Edibell).— Props., R. Trotter & Murray.
Phone, 227. 500 seats. Nightly. Two shows
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to
is. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Booked at
Newcastle. Station, Rowlands Gill, L.N.E.R.
BURSCOUGH BRIDGE (Lancs), Pop. 3,167.
Cinema (Btp).— Prop., Mrs. E. H. Horrocks,
" Beech wood." Thornhill. Wigan. Phone,
2056. 466 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. gd. One
show, Mon. to Fri. ; three on Sat. Pros-
cenium width, 8 ft. Booked by M. T. C.
Robinson, at Wigan.
BURSLEM (Staffs.), Pop. 42,450.
Coliseum (we), — Prop., Gaumont British
Picture Corporation, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
London, W.i. 1,782 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Stoke-on-Trent 756511.
Globe Picture Playhouse (awh), Moorland
Road.— (Closed).
Hippodrome. — Pat Collins' Circuit, Gondola
Works, Shaw Street, Walsall. 1,000 seats.
Palace (we), Cleveland Street. — Prop., Palace
(Burslcm), Ltd. 1,800 seals. Pictures and
Variety. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
7d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
28 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms. Phone
Stoke-on-Trent 7078.
Palladium (we), Waterloo Road. — Prop.,
Palace (Burslem) Ltd., Cleveland Street.
Phone, Stoke-on-Trent 7078. 650 seats.
Booked at Palace. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 5d. to is. Station. Bursleni,
L.M.S. (Closed.)
BURTON LATIMER (Nokthants), Pop.
3,358.
Cinema. — Prop., Watts' Cinemas, Ltd., " Pool-
stock," Finedon, Northants. Phone, Burton
Latimer 287. 450 seats. Booked by D. M.
Watts at H.O. Once nightly. Continuous,
Sat. Prices, sd. to is. gd. Film Transport.
BURTON-ON-TRENT (Staffs), Pop. 50,000,
Electric Theatre (ba), High Street. — Con-
trolled by Gaumont British Picture Corpn.,
Ltd. Booked at H.O. 1,025 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Cafe attached.
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New Picturedrome (we), Curzon Street. —
Prop., Burton-on-Trent Picturedrome Co.,
Ltd., 44, Victoria Crescent, Burton-on-Trent.
1,800 seats. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to 3s.
Proscenium width, 48 ft. Phone, Burton
2720. Cafe attached.
Regent (we). — Prop., Burton-on-Trent, Pic-
turedrome Co., Ltd., 44, Victoria Crescent.
Burton-on-Trent. 690 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Burton-on-
Trent 2475. Station, Burton-on-Trent.
Ritz, Guild Street. — Props., Burton-on-Trent
Picturedrome, Ltd., 44, Victoria Crescent,
Burton-on-Trent. 1.600 seats. Booked at
Hall. Prices, 6d. to 3s. Proscenium width.
48 ft. Cafe. Phone, Burton 3200.
BURY (Lancs), Pop. 56,186.
Art Cinema (we), Knowsley Street. — Prop..
Bury Cinematograph Co., Ltd. 1,060 seats.
Booked at Hall. Three shows daily. Prices,
iod. to 2s. Restaurant attached.
Empire (ba), Bolton Street. — Prop., I. Jacobson.
650 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous,
except Sat. Prices, 3d. to 6d. Phone, Bury
446.
Hippodrome (btp), Garden Street.— Prop. -
La Scala Theadrome, Ltd., Spring Street,
Phone, 140. 900 seats. Films booked at
La Scala, Bury. Variety booked through Jack
Gillam, 233, Brunswick Street, Manchester.
Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
by 25 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep, 6 dressing-
rooms. Phone, Bury 140.
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La Scala (we), Spring Street. — Prop., Scala
Theadrome Co., Ltd. 1,000 seats. Gen. Man.
and Sec, John Mather. Booked at . Hall.
Continuous. Three distinct shows Sat.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Bury 140. Station, Knowsley Street,
Bury, L.M.S.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Rochdale Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, May fair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Stage. Phone, Bury 588.
Regal (we). — Bolton Street. — Prop., Bury
Cinematograph Co., Ltd. Reg. Office, Art
Cinema, Bury. Booked at H.O. Three shows
daily. Phone, 1704. Station, Bolton Street.
Royal (we), Market Street. — Props., Northern
Theatres Co., Ltd., 5, Rawson Street, Halifax.
Phone, Halifax 2267. 1,310 seats. Continuous
from 6 p.m. ; Mats, daily. Booked at Halifax.
Cafe attached. Phone, Bury 133. Station,
Bolton Street, Bury, L.M.S.
Star Picture House (we). — Prop., Star Picture
Hall Co. (Bury), Ltd. 480 seats. Booked at
Manchester. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. Phone, Bury 634.
Station, Knowsley Street, Bury, L.M.S.
BURY ST. EDMUNDS (Suffolk), Pop.
16,708.
Central Cinema (we), Hatter Street. —
Bury St. Edmunds Cinemas, Ltd. Phone,
Ipswich 4036. 574 seats. Booked at 45,
Chevalier Street, Ipswich. Twice nightly ,
Mat., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, is. to
2s. gd. Phone, Burv St. Edmunds 477.
Station, Bury St. Edmunds, L.N.E.R.
Films by Transport.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Brentgoval Street. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd , 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, 259.
Station, Bury St. Edmunds, L.N.E.R.
Playhouse (btp), Buttermarket. — Props.,
Bostock Cinema Circuit. 650 seats. Booked
at 45, Chevalier Street, Ipswich. Twice
nightly ; Mat., daily. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Stage, 28 ft. deep ; seven dressing rooms.
Phone, Bury St. Edmunds 296. Station,
Bury St. Edmunds, L.N.E.R. Films by
Transport Co.
BUTTERKNOWLE(Co.Durham). Pop.2,000
Kino Picture House (Morrison). — Prop,
Joseph Wm. Coates, Southside Farm, Butter-
knowle. 280 seats. Booked at Newcastle.
Once nightly. Four days per week. Prices
2d. to iod. Station, Cockfield Fell, L.N.E.R.
BUXTON (Derby), Pop. 15,353.
Opera House (bth). — Lessees, Buxton and High
Peak Entertainments, Ltd. 1,200 seats.
Continuous. Mat., Mon., Wed. and Sat.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Buxton 819. Station, Buxton, L.M.S.
Spa Cinema (bth), Spring Gardens. — Prop.,
Buxton and High Peak Entertainments, Ltd.,
48, Bridge Street, Manchester. 950 seats.
Continuous from 6.15. Mon. to Fri. Mats.,
Mon., Tues. and Wed. ; Thurs. and Sat.
Three shows on Sat. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Buxton 131. Station, Buxton, L.M.S.
CaI8TOR (Lincs), Pop. 2,000.
Crown Cinema (Imperial). — Props., Messrs.
Chambers & Scawthon. 200 seats. Prices,
is. to 2s. 3d. Once nightly, Mon., Tues.,
Thur. and Fri. ; twice Sat., and occasional
Mat. Booked at Hall. Proscenium width,
18 ft. Phone, 306. Station, Moortown.
Public Hall Cinema (sis). — Prop., G. E. V.
Shaddock, 10, Grimsby Road, Caistor.
Booked by Manager, R. H.. Shacklock. One
show, Thurs. and Fri. evenings ; two Sat.
(all year) ; Mon. and Tues., fortnightly,
' winter months only. 250 seats. Prices, 9d. and
is. 3d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station,
Moortown, L.N.E.R.
CALLINQTON (Cornwall), Pop. 1,801.
Public Hall (rca). — Prop., J. H. Crick & Sons.
Once weekly.
CALNE (Wilts), Pop. 3,483.
Palace Theatre (we), Mill Street. — Prop.,
A. G. Cinemas, Ltd. 500 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous, day, from 2.15 p.m.;
Suns., from 3.30 p.m. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Calne, 2279. Station, Calne, G.W.R.,
or Transport Co.
CAMBERLEY (Surrey), Pop. 17,000.
Arcade Cinema (we).— Prop., County Cinemas,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone, 41*0.
Station, Camberley, S R
Regal Cinema (we), London Road. — Prop.,
County Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Cafe attached. Phone,
Camberley 909. Station, Camberley, S.R.
CAMBORNE (Cornwall), Pop. 14,157.
King's Cinema (bth). — Props., Cornwall Circuit,
Ltd., 786, Newport Road, Rumney Hill,
Cardiff. Phone, St. Mellons 174. 982 seats.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Phone,
Camborne 2269. Station, Camborne, G.W.R.
Palace Theatre (bth).— Prop., R. Hill. 300
seats. Booked at H.O., Truro. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone;
Camborne 192. Station, Camborne, G.W.R.
Scala (bth).— Props., Cornwall Circuit,. Ltd,
786, Newport Road, Rumney Hill, Cardiff.
Phone, St. Mellons 174. 850 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 3281.
Station, Camborne, G.W.R.
CAMBRIDGE (Cambs), Pop. 70,000.
Arts Theatre (btp), Peas Hill. — Props., Arts
Theatre of Cambridge, Ltd., 6, St. Edwards
Passage, Cambridge. Phone, 55246. - Booked
at Hall. Separate performances. 581 seats.
Prices, is. to 4s. Phone, Cambridge 2000.
• Restaurant attached. Films by R.T.
Central Cinema (we). — -Props., Union Cinemas,
Ltd. Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,069 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width,
25 ft. Phone, 3813. Station, Cambridge,
L.N.E.R., and Film Transport.
Cosmopolitan Cinema (bth), Market Passage.
— Prop., Cosmopolitan Cinemas, Ltd, 1,
Guildhall Street, Cambridge. 230 seats. Open
during University Terms only. Continuous.
Prices, gd. to is. iod. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage 27 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Phone, Cambridge 3068.
Station, Cambridge, L.N.E.R. Films bv Film
Transport Co., Ltd., Charing Cross Road, W.C.
Kinema. (we), Mill Road. — Prop., Pointer 4
Coulson. 498 seats. Booked at Victoria
Cinema. Continuous from 6.30. Mat., Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, sd. to is. 3d.
New Cinema (we). — Props., Union Cinemas,
Ltd., Union House, 15, Regent Street, London,
S.W.i. Phone, Whitehall 8484. 900 seats.
Booked at H.O.
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CAMBRIDGE— continued.
Playhouse (ba), Mill Road. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Cambridge 5151.
Regal (rca), St. Andrews Street. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. 1,869 seats. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 38 ft. Cafe.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Rex Cinema (rca), Magrath Avenue. — Con-
trolled by Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd. ,
5, Culross Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 1028. 1,085 seats. Booked by A.
Cohen at H.O. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 8d. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 32 ft. Cafe and Ballroom attached.
Phone, Cambridge 3969. Station, Cambridge.
Theatre Cinema (we), St. Andrew's Street. —
Props., New Theatre, Cambridge, Ltd. (Union
Cinemas Group). Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Con-
tinuous. Variety and Films. Booked at H.O
Phone, Cambridge 3948. Station, Cambridge,
L.N.E.R., and Film Transport. — (Closed.)
Tivoli (ba), Chesterton Road. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 592 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 23 ft. Phone, Cambridge 4637. Station,
Cambridge, L.N.E.R., and Film Transport.
Victoria Cinema (we), Market Hill. — Props.,
Pointer & Co., Ltd. (Union Cinemas Group)-
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Station, Cambridge, L.N.E.R.
CANNOCK (Staffs), Pop. 8,400.
Cannock Picture House (we), Walsall Road. —
Prop., G. F. M. McDonald. 760 seats.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2s. Booked at Hall. Phone, 2226.
Film Transport.
Central Picture House (btp), Blackfords. —
Props., W. S. Robottom, J. H. Hudson, and
J. Bate. 360 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 4d. to is.
Danilo (rca). — Prop., Danilo (Cannock) Ltd.,
Danilo, Quinton, Birmingham. Phone, Wood-
gate 2562. 1,600 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d.
Continuous daily. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Cannock 2169. Station, Cannock.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Forum Theatre (rca) (late Hippodrome). —
Props., E. K. Hawtin (Cinemas), Ltd. 900
seats. Continuous. Variety. Booked at
Hall. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Stage, 40 ft.
deep ; four dressing-rooms. Phone 3307.
CANTERBURY (Kent), Pop. 24,450.
Central Picture Theatre (we). — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31.
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
750 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Canterbury 2071. Stations, Canterbury
(East orWest),S.R. Films by Road Transport.
Friars Theatre (bth).— Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to
4s. 6d. Phone. Canterbury 2480. Station,
Canterbury, S.R.
Regal Cinema (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,687 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 43 ft. 4 in. Stage, 10 ft. deep ;
three dressing-rooms. Cafe and Ballroom
attached. Phone, Canterbury 2022. Stations,
Canterbury, S.R.
CANVEY ISLAND (Essex). Pop. 2,795.
Rio Cinema (btp). — Prop., Francis Bertram.
Once nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Booked
at Hall. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone
Canvey 133. Station, Sth. Benfleet.
CARCROFT, Nr. Doncaster ( Yorks), Pop. 7,500
Picture Theatre (we). — Prop., C. F. Ward.
Phone, Adwick-le-Street 3220. 867 seats.
Booked by G. Brocklesby, F.I.A.A., Certified
Accountant, Conisborough, near Doncastei.
Phone, Conisborough 29. Continuous. Mon.
to Fri. Twice nightly, Sat. Prices, 8d. to
is. 9d. Stations, Adwick-le-Street and
Carcroft, L.N.E.R.
CARLISLE (Cumberland), Pop. 57,107.
BOTCHERGATE PICTURE HOUSE (RCA), 37,
Botchergate.— Prop., Carlisle Picture House
Co., Ltd., 95, Bath Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Douglas 2769. 996 seats. Booked at H.O.
by A. Matthews. Continuous. Cafe attached.
Prices, gd. to 2s. Phone, Carlisle, 411.
City Picture House (we), English Street. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Carlisle 540. Caf6 attached.
Lonsdale (we), Warwick Road. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd., Managed by Asso-
ciated British Cinemas Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Pictures and
Variety. Phone, Carlisle 12 19. Station,
Citadel, L.M.S.
New Palace (rca), Botchergate. — Prop.,
Macnaghten Vaudeville Circuit, Ltd., 27,
York Street, Sheffield. Phone, 23449. 1,000
seats. Booked at H.O. by W. Bryan. Con-
tinuous from 6 p.m. ; Mats, daily. Prices,
gd. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Carlisle 144. Station, Carlisle, L.M.S.
Prize Cinema (we). — Prop., Robb Towers.
600 seats. Once nightly. Booked at Glasgow.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Station, Gretna
Green.
Public Hall (we), Chapel Street. — Props.,
Union Cinema, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Mats, daily. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Phone, Carlisle 428. Station,
Carlisle (Citadel), L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Regal (we), Caldergate. — Prop., Williams
Cinemas, Ltd., The., Hippodrome, Working-
ton. Phone, Workington 194. 650 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
is. Proscenium width, 21 ft. Phone, Carlisle
932. Station, Carlisle (Citadel).
Rex Cinema (we), Denton Holme. — Props.,
C. & T. Cinemas, Ltd., 52, Stowell Street,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, N/c 25539. 5°°
seats. Booked at H.O. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d.,
Twice nisrhtlv. Phone, Carlisle 216. Station
Carlisle (Citadel).
Stanley Cinema (rca), Botchergate. — Prop.,
Williams Cinemas, Ltd., The Hippodrome,
Workington. Phone, Workington 194. 517
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices
4d. to 6d. Phone, Carlisle 926.
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CARLTON (Notts), Pop. 22,330.
Regal Cinema (bth). — Prop., Carlton (Notts.)
Cinemas, Ltd., 24, Corridor Chambers,
Market Place, Leicester. Booked by S.
Graham, Oxford House, Oxford Street.
Nottingham. Continuous evenings from 5.45.
Mats. Thurs. Two changes weekly. Prices,
qd. to is. gd. Proscenium width. 22 ft.
Phone, Carlton 58040. Stations, Carlton and
Netherfield, L.M.S.
OARNFORTH (Lancs), Pop. 3,193.
Roxy (bth), Market Street. — Prop., Jamei
Brennan's Theatres, 107, Duke Street, Barrow-
in-Furness. Phone, Barrow-in-Furness 990.
465 seats. Booked at B.O. Continuous Mon. to
Fri. Twice Sat. Prices, is. and is. gd.
Proscenium width, 21 ft. Phone, Carnforth
37. Station, Carnforth, L.M.S.
0AR8H ALTON (Surrey), Pop. 28,789.
Gaumont Palace. — Prop., Gaumont-British
Picture Corporation, Ltd. Prices, is. to
2S. gd.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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CASTLE BROMWICH (Warwicks ), Pop. 6,000.
Castle Cinema (bth). — Props., The Atlas
Picturehouse Co., Ltd., 962, Alum Rock
Road, Birmingham. Phone, Ste 2202. 1,268
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Booked at
Secretary's Office. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, 2425.
Film Transport.
0A8TLE DON1NGTON (Leics ), Pop. 2,530
County Cinema (Marshall). — Prop., J. F. S"
Minton, County Cinema Enterprises. 400 seats'
Booked at Market Street. Two shows Mon-
and Sat. Once daily rest of week. Prices, 4d-
to is. 3d. Station, Castle Donington, L.M.S-
CASTLEFORD (Yorks), Pop. 21,300.
Albion Picture Palace (we), Albion Street.
Lessees, Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 985 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous,
evenings. Separate shows on Saturday. Two
changes weekly. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Empire (we), Airedale. — Props., Star Cinemas
(London), Ltd., Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone, Castleford 2618-9. 548
seats. Prices, 6d. to is. Continuous, Mon. to
Fri. Two shows on Sat. Booked at H.O.
Station, Castleford, L.X.E.R.
New Star (we), Aire Street. — Props., Star
Cinemas (London), Ltd. Star House, Bank
Street, Castleford. Phone, Castleford 2618-9.
737 seats. Three shows daily. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Booked at H.O. Station, Castleford,
L.X.E.R. Films by Motor Transport.
Picture House (we), Station Road. — Prop.,
R.T.A. Pictures, Ltd., Castleford. 1,200 seats.
Prices, gd. to is. iod. Continuous. Booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Cafe and
Dance Hall. Phone, 2351.
Queen's (we). — Props., Star Cinemas (London),
Ltd., Star House, Bank Street, Castleford.
Phone, Castleford 2618-9. 832 seats. Prices, 6d.
. to is. gd. Booked at H.O. Three shows daily.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, 26 ft. deep;
eight dressing-rooms. Phone, 2268.
0A8TLETON (Lancs ), Pop., 3,918.
Princess (we). — Prop. E. Woodall, Nordene,
Bury Road, Rochdale. Phone, Rochdale
3452. 570 seats. Booked at Hall and Bury
Road. Once nightly, Mon. till Fri. ; three
shows on Sat. Three changes weekly. Prices
7d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone,
Castleton 5go6.
Idzal Cinema (we), Princes Street. — Prop.,
E. Woodall, Nordene, Bury Road, Rochdale.
Phone 3452. 574 seats. Booked at Hall and
Bury Road. Twice nightly. Prices, 7d. to
is. 9d. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone,
Castleton 5906. Station, Castleton, L.M.S.
CA8TLETOWN (I.O.Man), Pop. 2,000.
Cosy (bth). — Props, Ramsey Amusements, Ltd.,
" Plaza Cinema," Ramsey, I.O.M. Phone,
Ramsey 3224. 400 seats. Continuous from
6.30 p.m. Prices, 6d. to is. Booked by
R. E. Ratcliff, " Raheny," Roby, Liverpool.
Ph< ne, Huyton 382. Station, Castletown,
Phone, 32.
CATER HAM (Surrey), Pop. (with Warllng-
ham), 25,100.
Capitol Cinema (we). — J. H. L. Theatres, Ltd.,
Direction, B. E. Fortesque, Wallace HDiise,
Wardour Street, London, W.i. 850 seats.
Booked at H.O. Prices, iod. to 23. 4d.
Continuous. Phone, Caterham 462.
CATTERIOK (Yorks), Pop. 565.
Camp Cinema. — Prop., Catterick Cinema Co.
Approx. 800 seats. Continuous. Three
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Station, Catterick Bridge, L.N.E.R.
Garrison Cinema (ba). — 800 seats. Pictures
and Variety. Booked by G. P. Fenton,
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d,
Ritz (we). — Props., Ritz Cinema (Catterick
Camp), Ltd. 1,016 seats. Prices, iod. to
2s. Continuous. Booked by G. P. Fenton at
Catterick. Cafe attached. Phone Catterick
Camp 344. Station, Richmond, Yorks.
CAVENDISH (Suffolk), Pop. 1,500.
Cosy Cinema (Phillips). — Controlled by Cam-
bridge and District Film Transport Co., 17,
Chase Avenue, King's Lynn. Booked at
King's Lynn. Phone, 2335. 200 seats.
Prices, 8d. to is. 9d. Once nightly. Two
shows Sat. Films by Cambs F.T.C.
0AVER8HAM (near Rtading) (Berks)
Electric Theatre (film), Church Street. —
Prop, and Res. Man., C. J. Stanley. 440 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 7d.
to is. 9d. Phone, Reading 7i72g. Station,
Reading, G.W.R., or by Road Transport.
Regal Cinema (rca). — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, LondonrW.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
85g seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, approx. 35 ft. Phone,
72150. Station, Reading.
CHADDERTON (naar Oldham) (Lancs),
Pop. 27,455.
Casino Picture Palace (we), Neville Street,—
Prop., Marks Circuit Cinemas, 6, St. Mary's
Gate, Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 4078
982 seats. Booked at Manchester. Cin-
tinuous. Mats., Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to 9d.
Phone, Main 1026. Two dressing rooms.
Station, Oldham (Werneth), L.M.S.
Freb Trade Hall (we). — Prop., Alfred Wright.
550 seats. Booked at Hall. Prices, 2d. to
9d. Station Werneth.
Lyric Cinema (we), Milne Street. — Prop.,
Alfred Wright, 140, Grange Avenue, Werneth.
Phone, Mai 4957. 450 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to iod. Booked at Hall. Pros-
cenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Mai 3735.
CHADDE8DEN (Derby). Pop. 560.
Gloria (btp).— Prop., Regal (Chaddesden),
Ltd., Commerce Chambers, Elite Buildings,
Parliament Street, Nottingham. Phone
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2273/4. 1,100 seats Continuous evenings.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width 36 ft.
Phone, Derby 55161. Station, Derby, L M.S.
OHADWELL HEATH (Essex), Pop. 8,100.
Gaumont Palace (we). — Prop., Provincial
Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.. New Gallery
House, Regent Street, W.i. Booked at H.O.
1,806 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. od. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Stage, 24 ft. ; four dressing-
rooms. Phone, Seven Kings 3292.
Mayfair Cinema (we), Whalebone Lane,
Dagenham. — Props., Eastern Cinemas (G.C.F.)
Ltd., Film House, 142, Wardour Street, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 5252. 1,764 seats. Booked at
H.O. ' Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d.
Stage. Cafe attached. Phone, Seven Kings
3000. Station, Chadwell Heath, L.N.E.R.
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CHAGFORD (Devon), Pop. 1,715.
Rex Cinema (Picturetone), New Street. — Props.,
A. G. Curtis. 210 seats. One show Wed.,
Thurs. and Fri., two on Sat. Prices, od. to
2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 12 ft. Booked
at Cardiff. Phone, Chag 3243. Station,
Moretonhampstead, G.W.R.
CHALFONT ST. PETER (Bucks), Pop. 6,000
Broadway Cinema (rca), late Memorial Hall
Cinema. — Prop., Broadway Cinema (Chal-
fonts), Ltd., Broadway Cinema, Chalfont St.
Peter. 325 seats. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 2S. 6d. Phone, Gerrards Cross 2904.
Station, Gerrards Cross, G.W.R. and L.N.E.R.
CHAPEL- EN- LE-FRITH (Derbyshire),
Pop. 5,283.
Empress Cinema (we). — 350 seats. Twice
nightly. Prices 4d. to is.
CHAPELTOWN (near Sheffield) (Yorks),
Pop. 8,701.
Chapeltown Picture Palace (bth), Station
Road.; — Prop., Chapeltown Picture Paiace Co.,
Ltd. 440 seats. Once nightly, Mon. to Fri.
Three shows Sat. Two changes weekly.
Booked at H.O. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Sheffield 38445. Station, Chapeltown.
CHARD (Somerset), Pop. 4,053.
Cedric. — Prop., Wessex Kinema Co.. Ltd.
Regent Picture House (bth), High Street. —
Prop., Rowland Reeves. 320 seats. Booked at
Hall. Once nightly ; two Wed., and three on.
Sat. Prices, gd. to 2s. Phone, Chard 2274.
CHASETERRACE (Staffs).
Chase Cinema (btp). — Prop., Miles Jerriss,
Bridge Cross, Chaseterrace. 750 seats.
Continuous Mon. and Thurs. Three shows
Sat. ; one show Tues., Wed., Fri. Prices, 5d.
to is. Phone, Burntwood 32. Station,
Brownhills.
CHATHAM (Kent), Pop. 46,000.
Empire (we). — Props., Chatham Empire, Ltd.
Stoll Offices, Coliseum Buildings, St. Martin's
Lane, W.C. 1,503 seats. Booked at H.O.
Variety. Phone, Chatham 2757.
National Electric Theatre (ba), High St. —
Prop., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. 836 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to
is. gd. Phone, Chatham 2314. Station,
Chatham, S.R. Films by Motor Transport.
Palace (we), Watling Street. — Props., Gau-
mont-British Picture Corpn., Ltd. 1,864 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to is. gd. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 42 ft. Stage, 20 ft.;
seven dressing rooms. Cafe with dance floor,
Phone, Gillingham 5281. Station, Gillingham,
S.R., or Chatham.
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Picture House (btp). — Props., Chatham
Empire, Ltd., Stoll Offices, Coliseum Buildings,
W.C. 2. Phone, Temple Bar 1500. 1,100 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous weekdays. Sun.
from 2.30 p.m. Phone, Chatham 2757.
Regent (rca). — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,894 seats,
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Width of pro-
scenium, 45 ft. Stage, ioi ft.; three dress-
ing-rooms. Phone, Chatham 2522.
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Ritz (we), High Street. — Props., Union Cinemas,
Ltd. Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Cafe attached. Phone, 3681. Station,
Chatham, S.R.
CHATTERIS (Cambs), Pop. 5,153.
Empress (we). — H. Bancroft Circuit, 7, South
Brink, Wisbech. Phone, Wisbech 53. 555
seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at Empire, Wisbech. Proscenium
width, 38 ft. Phone, 119. Station, Chatteris,
L.N.E.R.
CHEADLE (Cheshire), Pop. (with Gatley and
Cheadle Hulme), 26,000.
Electra Picture House (we).— Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 868 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous evenings. Twice
nightly Sat., Mats., Mon., Wed., Ihurs. and
Sat. Two changes weeklv. Phone, Gatley
2839. Station, Gatley, L.M.S.
Tatton Kinema (we).
CHEADLE (Staffs), Pop. 5,841.
Osborne Cinema (bth). — Prop., Boyce Wood.
850 seats. Booked at Hall. One show
nightly. Mat., Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 2±d. to gd. Station, Cheadle (Staffs),
L.M.S.
Palace (bth). — Prop, and Res. Man., J. Bibbys.
400 seats. One show nightly, two on Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, sd. to gd.
CHEADLE HULME (Ches ). Pop. 3,458.
Elysian Cinema (we). — Prop., W. W. Stansby.
7i6seats. Booked at Manchester. Continuous,
Mon. to Fri. Two shows Sat. Prices, iod. to
is. 9d. Phone, Cheadle Hulme 346. Cafe
attached. Station, Cheadle Hulme, L.M.S.
CHEAM (Surrey), Pop. 18,511.
Century (we). Phone, Vigilant 5900. Props.,
The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3554.
Granada (rca). — North Cheam. Phone, Fair-
lands 8818. — Props., The Granada Theatres,
Ltd., 36, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 3554. Station, Cheam, S.R.
CHEDDAR (Som.), Pop. 2,000.
Regal (we). — Prop., The Regal Cinema (Ched-
dar), Ltd. 400 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous from 5 p.m., Mon. to Fri. Three shows
Sat.
CHELMSFORD (Essex), Pop. 26,537.
Empire Picture House (we), Springfield Rd. —
Prop., Eastern Counties Cinemas, Ltd.,
Regent Theatre, Chelmsford. 506 seats.
Continuous. Phone, Chelsford 2og4. Station,
Chelmsford, L.N.E.R. (Closed.)
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Pavilion Super Cinema (Duosonic), Rainsford
Road. — Prop., F. J. Partner, Regency House,
Warwick Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 2457. 500 seats. Continuous. Pros-
cenium width, 25 ft. Prices, 9d. to 2s. gd.
Phone, 3046. Station, Chelmsford, L.N.E.R.
Regent Theatre (we), Moulsham Street. —
Prop., Eastern Counties Cinemas, Ltd.,
Regent Theatre, Chelmsford. 1,000 seats.
Continuous. Phone, Chelmsford 2094.
Ritz (we). — Prop., County Cinemas, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Cafe restaurant attached. Phone, 3677.
Station, Chelmsford, L.N.E.R.
Select (bth), New Writtle Street. — Prop.,
Select Cinema Co., 3, High Street, Colchester.
Phone, 3681. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Phone, Chelmsford
2724. Road Transport.
CHELTENHAM (Glos ), Pop. 49,835.
Coliseum (bth), Albion Street. — Prop., H. G.
Beard. 850 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Width of
proscenium, 30 ft. Stage, 40 ft. deep ; 8 dress-
ing-rooms. Phone, Cheltenham 3715. Station,
Cheltenham (St. James), G.W.R.
Daffodil Picture House (we), Suffolk
Parade. — Prop., Daffodil Picture House, Ltd.
780 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone, Cheltenham
336o.
Gaumont Palace (ba). — Prop., Albany Ward
Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,774 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium
width, 44 ft. Stage 20 ft. deep ; five dress-
ing rooms. Restaurant. Phone, 408111.
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Opera House (we).— Props., The Cheltenham
Theatre and Opera House Co., Ltd. Phone,
Cheltenham 5144 /5145. 88 seats. Pictures,
and Varietv. Proscenium width, 24-h ft.
Cafe. Phone 5144. Station, G.W.R." St.
James, L.M.S., Lansdown.
Palace Picture Theatre (we), High Street. —
Prop., Hallking Cinema Co., Ltd., 10, Windsor
Place, Cardiff. Phone, Cardiff 225. 752
seats. Booked at Cardiff. Continuous.
Phone, Cheltenham 2553. Station, Chelten-
ham, G.W.R. Films by Road Transport.
Regal. — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,834 seats. Booked at
H.O.
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Ritz (rca) — Prop., Cheltenham Entertain-
ments, Ltd., 79, Denmark Hill, S.E.5. Phene,
Rodney 2421. 919 seats. Prices, is. to
2S. 3d. Continuous. Booked in London and
Cardiff. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Cheltenham 3800. Station, St. James,
Cheltenham, G.W.R. and Lansdown, L.M.S.
CHEP8T0W (Mon ), Pop. 4,303.
G-vumont (ba). — Prop., Albany Ward Theatres,
Ltd., New Gallery House, 123, Regent Street.
London, W.i. 825 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous nightly. Mats., Wed. and Sat,
Two changes weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. by 19 ft. Phone,
Chepstow 49411. Station, Chepstow, G.W.R.
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CHERT8EY (Surrey), Pop. 17,130.
Constitutional Hall, Guildford Street. —
Prices, 3d. to is. 3d. Open, Saturday only.
Playhouse (we), Guildford Street.— Prop.,
Southern Cinemas, Ltd., 36, Kingsway,
W.C.2. Phone, Holborn 3281. 623 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Mat. daily.
Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd.
Proscenium width, approximately 30 ft.
CHESHAM (Bucks), Pop. 8,809.
Astoria (we), Broadway. — Props., Shipman and
King, Temporary War-time H.O., 427, Cecil
Chambers, London, W.C.2. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Stage, 14 ft. deep. Two dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone,
Chesham 103. Station, Chesham.
Embassy (we). — Props., Shipman and King,
Temporary War-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Cafe.
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CHESHUNT (Herts ), Pop. 14,651. (Inc.
Waltham Cross).
Central Cinema, (awh), College Road. — Prop.,
E. J. Carpenter. 400 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous from 2.30 p.m., Sunday opening.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone, Waltham Cross 2250. Station, Ches-
hunt, L.N.E.R.
CHESTER (Cheshire), Pop, 41,438.
Gaumont Palace (ba), Brook Street. — Prop.,
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.,
New Gallery House, Regent Street, London,
W.i. 1,979 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Sunday
openings. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; nine dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 41 ft. Cafe.
Phone, Chester 2100. Station, Chester,
L.M.S. and G.W.R.
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Hippodrome (ba), Connah's Quay.- — -Deeside
Enterprise Cinemas, Ltd., 1, Bridge House,
Queensferry. Phone, Connah's Quay 49.
650 seats. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 4d.
Booked at Bridge House, Queensferry. Width
of proscenium, 20 ft. Phone, 161. Station,
Connah's Quay, L.M.S.
Majestic Picture House (ba), Brook Street. —
Prop., General Theatre Corpn., Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Booked at
H.O. Continuous from 5.45 p.m. Suns, at
5.15 p.m. Mats. Sat. 1,084 seats. Prices,
iod. to is. gd. Phone, Chester 599. Station,
Chester, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
Music Hall (ba), Northgate Street. — Prop.,
General Theatre Corpn., Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080.
830 seats. Continuous nightly Mon. to Fri.
Three shows Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at H.O. Phone, 380. Station, Chester,
L.M.S. and G.W.R.
Odeon (bth), Northgate Street. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Stage ; one dressing-room.
Phone, Chester 1573.
Park Cinema (btp), Saltney. — Prop., Deeside
Enterprise Cinemas, Ltd., Bridge House,
Queensferry, Chester. Phone, Connah's Quay
49. 468 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice nightly.
Prices, 7d. to is. id. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Plaza Cinema (Imperial). — Props., Deeside
Enterprise Cinemas, Ltd., Bridge House,
Queensferry, Chester. — -Phone, Chester 530.
700 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Continuous
Mon. to Fri., evenings, two shows on Sat.
Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Booked at
Bridge House, Queensferry. Proscenium
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■width 25 ft. Phone, Connah's Quay 49.
Regal (we).
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Tatler (rca), Foregate Street. — Props., Chester
(Times), Theatres, Ltd., 3 Stanley Street,
Liverpool. 496 seats. Continuous. Booked at
Century House, St. Peter's Square, Manches-
ter. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Phone, Chester 2711. Station,
Chester General, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
CHESTERFIELD (Derby), Pop. 64,146.
Brampton Coliseum (bth), Chatsworth Road.
— Prop., Entertainments (Chesterfield), Ltd.,
Coliseum, Chatsworth Road. 600 seats.
Continuous. Booked by T.A. Saxby (by
appointment) at Theatre. Prices, 9d. to
is. 6d. Station, Chesterfield, L.M.S.
Corporation Theatre (bth), Corporation
Street. — Lessees, Hippodrome (Chesterfield),
Ltd. 772 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous
from 5 p.m. Mats., daily. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Chesterfield
2901. Station, Chesterfield, L.N.E.R. and
L.M.S.
Lyceum (bth). — Prop., Lyceum Co., Ltd. 650
seats. One show nightly, two on Sat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. Station,
Whittington Moor, L.M.S.
Hasland Cinema (bth), Mansfield Road, Has-
land. — Props., The Lyceum (Whittington
Moor) Picture and Variety Palace, Ltd., 71,
Saltergate, Chesterfield. Phone, 2955. 554
seats. Once nightly, two shows Sat. Prices,
iod. to is. 9a. Booked at H.O.
Hippodrome (bth). — Prop., Hippodrome
(Chesterfield), Ltd. Lessees, Terence Byron,
Ltd. 1,000 seats. Variety and Revue. Booked
at Hall. Continuous, Mon. to Fri. Twice
nightly, Sat. Prices, 9c!. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage, 28 ft. deep ; eight dressing-
rooms. Phone, Chesterfield 2335.
Odeon Theatre (we), Holywell Street. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Chesterfield 2791. Station, Chesterfield.
Oxford Picture Palace (bth), New Whitting-
ton.— Prop., Oxford Palace (New Whitting-
ton), Ltd., Chesterfield. 500 seats. Booked at
Hall. Once nightly. Phone, Old Whittington
61. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Stage, 12 ft. deep.
Two dressing-rooms. Billiards Hall attached.
Palace (ba). — Prop., Holmwood Picture Palace
Co., Ltd., " Grayfriars," Bakewell Road,
Matlock. Phone, Matlock 72. 476 seats.
Prices, 7d. to is. 8d., not continuous. Booked
at H.O. Phone, Holmewood 215. Heath
Station, nr. Chesterfield, L.N.E.R.
Regal (we), Cavendish Street. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
2,000 seats. Continuous. Mats, daily. Booked
at H.O. Width of proscenium, 46 ft. Stage,
16 ft. ; four dressing-rooms. Phone, Ches.
3333. Station, Chesterfield, L.M.S.
Victoria Picture House (we), Knifesmith
Gate. — Prop., E. Rudge, South Lodge, Ash-
gate, Chesterfield. Phone, 6192. 1,298 seats.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Booked at Chesterfield. Cafe and
Dance Hall attached. Phone, Chesterfield
2677 and 2594. Station, Chesterfield, L.M.S.'
CHESTER-LE-STREET (Co. Durham), Pep.
16,639.
Empire Theatre and Cinema (ba). — Prop..
Smelt's Theatres, Ltd., 125, Westgate Road,
Newcastle. Phone, 27887. 950 seats. Pic-
tures and Variety. Films booked at New-
castle-on-Tyne. Continuous. Stage, 40 ft.
deep. Ten dressing-rooms. Prices, 9d. to is. gd.
Palace (rca), Low Chase. — Prop, and Man.,
T. H. Worley, Sea View House, Tanlobic,
Newcastle. 1,300 seats. Booked at Hall. Two
shows nightly and Mats. Prices, 8d. to is. 2d.
Phone, Chester-le-Street 80.
Queen's Hall (wte), South Burns. — Piop.,
Cestrian Entertainments, Ltd. 1.298 seats
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, gd.
to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 39 ft. Phone,
Chester-le-Street 2209.
Savoy Cinema (ba). — Props., Smelt's Theatres,
Ltd., 125, Westgate Read, Newcastle. Phone,
Newcastle 27887. 612 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Phone, Chester-le-Street 3202.
CHESTERTON (Staffs), Pop. 5,000.
Alexandra Picture House (Morrison Special),
High Lane.— Prop., Shemilt Bros. 500 seats.
Booked at 264, High Lane, Burslem. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 45 ft. Station, Longport, L.M.S., and
by Potteries Transport.
CHICHESTER (Sussex), Pop. 13,911.
Exchange Theatre (rca), East Street. — Props.,
London & District Cinemas, Ltd., Capitol
Cinema, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey.
778 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Chichester 2407.
Gaumont. — Prop., Gaumont-British Picture
Corporation, Ltd. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. 1,337
seats.
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Plaza (we), South Street. — Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Cafe attached. Phone, Chichester
2808. Station, Chichester, S.R.
CHIPPENHAM (Wilts), Pop. 9,000.
Astoria Cinema (we). — Props., Chippenham
Cinema Co., Ltd., Marshfield Road, Chippen-
ham. Phone, 2498. Continuous. 1,000 seats.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Booked at Chippenham.
Station, Chippenham and Film Transport.
Gaumont Palace (ba). — Props., Gaumont-
British Corpn., Ltd. (Albany Ward Theatres.
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London. 1,084 seats.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous Mon., Wed., and Sat. from 2 p.m. ;
Tues., Thurs. and Fri., from 4.30 p.m. ; Sun.
from 4.45 p.m. Two changes weekly. Phone.
Wilts 203911. Proscenium width 30 ft., four
dressing-rooms. Station, Chippenham. G.W.R.
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CHIPPING NORTON (Oxon), Pop. 3,489
New Cinema (btp). — Prop., New Cinema
(Chipping Norton), Ltd. 506 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Chipping Norton 141.
Picture House (ba), London Road. —
Prop., T. W. Grant, 6a, London Road,
Chipping Norton. 300 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Chipping Norton 9. Station, Chip-
ping Norton, G.W.R. Motor Transport.
CHOPPINGTON (Northumberland), Pop.
5,432.
Memorial Cinema (Electrocord), Stakeford. — •
200 seats.
Lyric Cinema, Stakeford.
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CHOPWELL (Co. Diirham), Pop. 10,000.
King's Cinema (btp).— Props., G. E. & W. E. F.
Craven. 704 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. Booked
at Newcastle. Continuous. Stage ; 1 dressing-
room. Phone, Chopwell 227. Station,
Rowlands Gill, L.N.E.R.
Victoria Cinema (awh). — Props., Trotter and
Murray. 450 seats. Twice nightly, Mon. and
Sat. Once nightly rest of week. Prices,
2d. to is. Proscenium width, 36 ft. Station,
Ne wcastle-on-Tyne .
CHORLEY (Lancs), Pop. 30,795
Empire (we), Dole Lane. — Prop., B. & S.
Cinemas (Empire, Chorley), Ltd., Hippodrome,
Ellesmere Port, Wirral. Phone, Ellesmere
Port 54. 800 seats. Booked by W. J.
Speakman at 126, Bold Street, Liverpool.
Two shows nightly. Mats. Mon., Wed. and
Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
26 ft. Phone, Chorley 2747-
Hippodrome (we), Gillibrand Street. — Prop.,
B. & S. Cinemas (Empire, Chorley), Ltd.,
Hippodrome, Ellesmere Port, Wirral. Phone,
Ellesmere Port 54. 900 seats. Two shows
nightly. Mat., Sat. Booked by W. J. Speak-
man at 126, Bold Street, Liverpool. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Phone, Chorley 2747. Station, Chorley.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Market Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, iod. to
2s. 9d. Continuous. Stage, 42 ft. by 22 ft.
Phone, Chorley 2660.
Pavilion Cinema (btp), Salisbury Street. —
Props., Hooley's Cinemas (Chorley), Ltd. 800
seats. Booked at Hall. Twice nightly.
Mats., Mon., Wed. and Sat. Prices, 7d. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Chorley 2762. Stage, i6£ ft.
deep ; 2 dressing-rooms. Width of proscen-
ium, 30 ft. Station, Chorley, L.M.S., or Auto
Road Service.
Plaza (we). — Prop., Carlton Cinema (Salford),
Ltd. 1,320 seats. Pictures. Continuous.
Variety twice nightly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at Salford. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Stage 29 ft. ; five dressing-rooms. Cafe and
Dance lounge. Phone, Chorley 2037.
Theatre Royal (we), Market Street. — Props.,
Hooley's Cinemas (Chorley), Ltd. 850 seats.
Continuous from 6.15 p.m. Mats., Mon., Wed.,
Thur. and Sat. Booked at Hall. Prices,
7d. to is. 9d. Width of Proscenium, 30 ft.
Stage 30 ft.; 4 dressing-rooms. Phone,
Chorley 2484.
CHRI8TCHURCH (Hants), Pop. 9,183.
Pegent (we), High Street. — Props., Portsmouth
Town Cinemas, Ltd., Shaftesbury Cinema,
Portsmouth. Phone, Portsmouth 4976. 676
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Mats.,
Wed. and Sat. One show Sunday. Prices
9d. to 2s. 6d. Phone, 153. Station, Christ-
church, S.R.
CHURCH, Nr. ACCRINGTON (Lancs ), Pop.
6,185.
Queen's Hall (btp).— Prop., Queen's Hall
(Church), Ltd. 682 seats. Booked at Hall
by John Wilson. One show nightly. Two
shows Sat. ; occasional Variety. Prices 6d. and
9d. Proscenium width, 27 ft. ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Accrington 2576.
CHURCH STRETTON (Shropshire),
Pop. 1,705.
Regal (btp).— Props., Craven Cinemas, Ltd.,
Craven Arms, Shropshire. Tel., 78. 296 seats.
Once nightly. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Booked at Craven Arms. Phone,
132. Station, Church Stretton, G.W.R.
CINDERFORD (Glos.), Pop. 4,700.
Palace (ba), Belle Vue Road. — Prop., Albany
Ward Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080. 443 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous from 5 p.m. ;
S it. from 2 p.m. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Pro-
scenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Cinderford 3177.
CIRENCESTER (Glos.), Pop. 7,206.
Picture House (ba), Victoria Road. — Props.,
Albany Ward Theatres, Ltd. Booked at New
Gallery House, 123, Regent Street, London,
W.i. Continuous from 5 p.m. Mon., Wed.
and Sat. from 2 p.m. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Cirencester 70
Regal (rca). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,008 seats.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 6d. Continuous evenings.
Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Two shows on
Sun. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
34 ft. Phone 421. Station, Cirencester
Town, G.W.R. , and Cirencester (Watermoor).
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CLACTON-ON-SEA (Essex), Pop. 15,881.
Century Theatre (we), Pier Avenue. — Props.,
20th Century Cinemas, Ltd., 80-82, Wardour
Street, London, W.i. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. 1,078 seats. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 6d.
Occasional Variety. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Stage and six dressing rooms. Cafe attached.
Kinema Grand (awh), West Avenue. — Prop.,
Capt. E. R. F. Pennell, D.F.C. 700 seats.
Booked at Hali. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
2s. Phone, Clacton 81.
Odeon Theatre (bth), West Avenue. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Clacton 1103.
Palace. — 950 seats.
CLAY CROSS (Derby), Pop. 8,493.
Hippodrome (bth). — Prop., Clay Cross Hippo-
drome, Ltd., Cavendish House, Chesterfield.
Phone 2364. 807 seats. Pictures and Var-
iety. Films booked at Cavendish House.
Variety by G. Shaw, Sheffield. Continuous
Mon. to Fri. Three shows on Sat. Prices,
6d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Stage 30 ft. deep ; eight dressing rooms.
CLAYTON (Yorks) , Pop. 5,040.
Rialto (Harrison), Station Road. — Prop., The
Rialto (Bradford), Ltd. H.O., 9, Henry
Street, Keighley. 366 seats. Booked at H.O.
Once nightly ; twice Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
CLAYTON- LE-MOORS (Lancs). Pop. 7,910.
Empress Cinema (ba). — Prop., Jas. Caton,
Freda Villa, Offerton, nr, Stockport. 500
seats. Booked at 119, Imperial Buildings,
Oxford Road, Manchester. Twice nightly.
Prices, 4d. to iod. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Station, Accrington, L.M.S.
Star Pictures (we). — Prop., J. Yates. 700
seats. Once nightly, twice Sat. Prices, 6d.
to is. Booked at Manchester. Station,
Accrington, L.M.S.
CLEATOR MOOR (Cumberland), Pop. 5,000.
Hippodrome (btp). — Stanley Rogers Cinemas,
Ltd., 147-149, Northumberland Street, New-
castle-on-Tyne. Phone, Newcastle 20317.
503 seats. Booked at H.O. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Twice nightly. Proscenium width,
27 ft. Phone, Cleator Moor 230. Station,
Whitehaven, L.M.S., and Furness Rly.
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CLECKHEATON (Yorks), Pop. 12,868.
Picture Palace (awh), Albion Street. — Prop.,
Goodalls Pictures (1931), Ltd. 800 seats.
Twice nightly. Mat., Mon. and Thurs. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Cleckheaton 224. Station, Cleckheaton.
Savoy Picture House (we), Albion Street. —
Prop., Goodall's Pictures (1931), Ltd., H.O.,
Albion Street, Cleckheaton. 1,200 seats.
Once nightly. Mat., Wed., Fri.. and Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to 2s. Cafe
attached. Phone, Cleckheaton 224.
CLEETHORPES (Lincs), Pop. 28,624.
Empire Cinema (rca), Alexandra Road.
Ritz (we), Grimsby Road. — Controlled by Union
Cinemas, Ltd., Union House, 15, Regent
Street, London, S.W.i. 1,429 seats. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Phone, 61713. Station, Cleethorpes, L.N.E.R.
Theatre Royal (we). — -Prop., Cleethorpes
Empire, Ltd., Alexandra Road, Cleethorpes.
1,150 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Proscenium width
36 ft., stage 30 ft. deep ; eight dressing
rooms. Cafe and Dance Hall. Phone, 61223.
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CLEVEDON (Somerset), Pop. 7,033.
Picture House (btp), Old Church Road.
Governing Director, Victor E. Cox, The
Clevedon Cinephone Co., Ltd., 42, Old Church
Road, Clevedon. 804 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Mat., Daily. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 9d. to is. iod. Stage, 17 ft.
deep ; two large dressing-rooms. Proscenium
width, 32 ft. Cafe and Dance Hall attached.
CLEVELEYS (Lancs), Pop. 5,000.
Odeon (bth). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. gd. Phone, Cleveleys 2294. Station,
Thornton, L.M.S.
Pavilion (we). — Prop., H. J. Barlow. 350
seats. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 2d.
Proscenium width, 21 J ft. Station, Thornton
(for Cleveleys), L.M.S.
Savoy Cinema (we), Victoria Road. — Prop.,
Fleetwood Pier, Ltd., The Pier, Fleetwood.
Phone, 563. 720 seats. Continuous. Prices,
iod. to 2S. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone,
Cleveleys 2046. Cafe and Dance Hall attached.
Station, Thornton (for Cleveleys), L.M.S.
CLEY NEXT THE SEA (Norfolk). Pop. 685.
Town H*.ll Cinema (Sound). — Saturdays only
CLIFFE-AT-HOO (Kent), Pop. 2,200.
Globe Cinema (awh — (Closed.)
CLITHEROE (Lancs), Pop. 12,000.
Grand Kinema (we).
Palladium Picture House (bth). — Prop.,
and Man., H. Lyons. 779 seats. Booked at
Hall. Twice nightly Sat. and Mon., once
nightly Tues. to Fri. Mat. Sat. Prices, iod.
to is. 6d. Phone, Clitheroe 147. Station,
Clitheroe, L.M.S.
Picture Hall (we), King Lane. — Prop.
Clitheroe Equitable Co-operative and In-
dustrial Society, Ltd., 2, Moor Lane, Clitheroe.
778 seats. Booked by J. Brearley, Ogden
Chambers, Bridge Street, Manchester. Once
nightly. Twice Wed. and Sat. Mat., Sat.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, 24 ft. deep.
Two dressing-rooms. Prices, iod. to is. yd.
Phone, Clitheroe, 67.
CLOWNE (Derby), Pop. 6,037.
Palace (we), Rectory Road. — Prop., Clowne
and District Cinematograph Co., Ltd. 500
seats. Booked at Hall. One show nightly.
Prices, 4d. to is. Station, Clowne, L.M.S.
COALVILLE (Leicester), Pop. 21,886.
Grand Cinema (we). — Prop., Coalville Theatres,
Ltd. Booked at Hall by C. K. Deeming.
919 seats. Continuous from 5.30 p.m. Mat.,
Mon. and Sat. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Coalville 56. Station, Coalville, L.M.S.
Palace (awh), Whitwick. — Prop., Mrs. F. R.
Hunt, Glenbrook, Gynsill Lane, Anstey, nr.
Leicester. Phone, Anstey 261. 340 seats.
Booked by Prop. One show nightly. Twice
Sat. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
68 ft. Stage, 25 ft. Six dressing-rooms.
Phone, Coalville 451.
Regal Theatre (we), Marlborough Square.
— Prop., Coalville Theatres, Ltd., Man. Dir.
C. K. Deeming. Booked at Hall bv C. K.
Deeming. Continuous from 5.30 p.m. ; two
shows on Sat. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Phone
Coalville 56. Station, Coalville, L.M.S.
Rex (Zeiss). — Props., Rex Cinemas, Midlands,
Ltd. 1,200 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Con-
tinuous. Booked at Grand, Coalville. Phone,
56. Station, Coalville, L.M.S.
COBHAM (Surrey). Pop. 5,103.
Savoy (bth), Portsmouth Road. — Props., Savoy
(Cobham), Ltd., Temporary War-time H.O.,
427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Booked
by Shipman & King, Cafe. Phone, Cobham
611. Station, Cobham, S.R.
COCKERMOUTH (Cumberland), Pop. 4,788.
Grand Theatre (ba), Station Road. — Piops.,
Grand Theatre and Cinema Co., Ltd. 73
seats. Booked at Graves Cinemas, Ltd.,
Athenaeum Buildings, Maryport. Prices, iod
to is. 6d. Stage, 25 ft. deep. Four dressing-
rooms. Phone, 54. Station, Cockermouth-
COCKFIELD (Co. Durham). Pop. 2,693.
Crown Cinema (Echo).
COGGESHALL (Essex), Pop. 3,100.
Cinema (btp), East Street. — Booked at 45,
Chevalier Street, Ipswich. Phone, Ipswich
4036. 300 seats. Once nightly Mon. to Fri.
Three shows Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Pro-
scenium width, 15 ft. Phone, Coggeshall 90.
COLCHESTER (Essex), Pop. 48,607.
Corn Exchange Cinema.
Empire (we), Mersea Road. — Props., Empire
Cinema (Colchester), Ltd. Booked at 3, High
Street, Colchester. Continuous. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone,
Colchester 3646.
Headgate Theatre (we). — -Props., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. 9d. Phone, Colchester 2939.
Station, Colchester, L.N.E.R.
Hipprodrome (rca), High Street. — Prop.,
Gaumont British Picture Corporation, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 974 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Stage, 36 ft. deep. Cafe at-
tached. Prices, 7d. to 2s. gd. Phone, Colchester
30941 1. Station, Colchester (North).
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Playhouse (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Gerrard 7887. 1,158 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Stage, 46 ft. Width of Pro-
scenium, 36 ft. Nine dressing-rooms. Phone,
Colchester 3680. Station, Colchester, L.N.E.R.
Regal (we). — Props., County Cinemas, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Pictures and
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Variety. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Stage, 15 ft.
deep ; 4 dressing-rooms. Proscenium width,
- 54 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, Colchester
2294. Station, Colchester, L.N.E.R.
OOLEFORD (Glos ), Pop. 2,777.
Cinema (G. B. Duosonic), — Prop, and Res. Man.,
S. B. Reeves. 475 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d.
Booked at Hall. One show nightly Mon., Tues.,
Wed. and Fri. Twice nightly Thurs. and Sat.
Occasional Variety. Stage, 18 ft. deep ; two
dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 25 ft
COLESHILL (Warwickshire), Pop. 3,200.
Cameo Cinema (Gyrotone). — Props., Gyrotone,
Ltd., 156, High Street, Coleshill. 400 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 8d. to
is. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Coleshill 3169. Station, Coleshill,. L.M.S.
Coleshill Kinema.
COLNE (Lancs), Pop. 23,790.
Hippodrome (we). — Prop., Victoria Picture-
drome (Colne), Ltd. 860 seats. One show
nightly. Two on Sat. Mats., Tues. and Sat.
Two changes weekly. Occasional Variety.
Prices, 6d. to is. Booked at Manchester.
Kings.— J. T. H. Buxton Circuit, Gaiety Theatre,
Manchester.
Municipal Hall. — Occasional shows. 860 seats.
Station.. Colne, L.M.S.
Savoy Cinema (btp), Market Street. 900 seats.
— Props., Victoria Picturedrome (Colne)
Ltd. Station, Colne, L.M.S.
CONGLETON (Cheshire), Pop. 14,500.
Capitol (ba). — Prop. Congleton Capitol Theatre,
Ltd., Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford Road,
Manchester. 791 seats. Booked at H.O.
New Cinema (btp), Royle Street. — Prop.,
Congleton Cinema, Ltd. 600 seats. Con-
tinuous, except Sats. Mats. Wed. and Fri.
Booked by Mr. Buxton at 45, Westcliff Road,
Birkdale, Lancs. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 32 ft. Phone, Congleton 130.
Premier (we), High Street. — Prop., Premier
Picture House (Congleton), Ltd. 823 seats.
Booked at Manchester. Continuous. Mon.
to Fri. Separate shows Sat. Prices, 5d. to
is. 3d. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone,
Congleton 88. Station, Congleton, L.M.S.
CONISBORO' (Yorks), Pop. 18,179.
Globe Palace (Morrison). — -Lessee, J. Hall,
650 seats. One show nightly, two on Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to gd.
CONiSTON (Lancs), Pop. 1„098.
Cinema. — 250 seats. Once or twice weekly.
CON8ETT (Co. Durham), Pop. 12,251.
Empire Palace (we), Plaza Buildings. — Props.,
Consett Cinemas, Ltd., Plaza Buildings.,
Consett. 1,100 seats. Booked at New-
castle-on-Tyne. Pictures continuous. Variety
twice nightly. Two changes weekly.
P ices, 9d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width,
25 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; 8 dressing-rooms.
Phcne, Consett 137.
Olym ia (we), Derwent Street, Blackball. — ■
Props., Consett Cinemas, Ltd., Plaza Build-
ings, Consett. Phone, 137. 695 seats. Prices,
8d. to is. 2d. Continuous. Booked at New-
castle. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Consett 130. Station, Blackhill, L.N.E.R.
Plaza (we), Plaza Bldgs., Consett. — Props.,
Consett Cinemas, Ltd. 1,384 seats. Pictures
and Variety. Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Pictures continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Consett
137. Station, Consett, L.N.E.R.
Rex Cinema (we), Harvey Street. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,400 seats. Prices, 9d. to is. gd.
Continuous, Mon. to Fri. Two shows Sat.
Three shows Wed. Booked at H.O. Phone,
264. Station, Consett.
Town Hall (we). — Props., Consett Cinemas,
Ltd., Plaza Buildings, Consett. Phone,
Consett 137. 599 seats. Pictures con-
tinuous and Variety twice nightly. Booked
at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
5 dressing-rooms. Station, Consett, L.N.E.R.
COPPULL (nr. Chorley) (LaNcs), Pop. 6,500.
Electric Palace (we), Mill Lane. — Prop.,
Herbert Frederick Robertson, the New
House, Upper Wilton Parade, Blackpool.
Phone, Blackpool 712. 400 seats. Booked
at Manchester and Liverpool. Once nightly.
Twice Sat. and Mat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Stage, 10 ft. by
18 ft. ; two dressing-rooms. Station, Coppull.
CORBRIDGE (Hexham), Pop. 2,415.
Princes (we) — Props , Hexham Entertainments
Co., Ltd., Queens Hall, Hexharn. 310 seats
Prices 9d. to is. gd. Once nightly, twice
Sats. Proscenium width, ig ft. Phone,
Hexham 213.
CORBY (Northants), Pop. 1,449.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Corner of Stephensons
Way. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 40,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, May fair
781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Cafe attached. Phone, Corby 2276. Station,
Corby, L.M.S
GORSHAM (Wilts), Pop. 3,941.
Regal (Morrison). — Prop., A. J. Stratford,
Cors*ham. 270 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Pros-
cenium width, 20ft. Station, Corsham.
COSELEY (Staffs), Pop. 24,213.
Clifton Cinema (bth), Clitton Circuit. — Props.,
Clifton Cinema (Coseley), Ltd. 1,012 seats.
Continuous evenings. Mats., Mon., Thurs.
and Sat. Prices,, iod. to is. 9d. Booked at
H.O. Phone, Sedgley 3237. Station, Coseley
and Deepfields.
GOTTEN HAM (Cambs). Pop. 2,470.
Lordship Hall.
COUNDON (Co. Durham), Pop. 6,912.
Eden Pavilion (awh).— Prop., Norham Thomp-
son. Continuous. One show Sunday even-
ing. Occasional Variety. Two changes
weekly. Prices, sd. to is. 3d. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Stage, 16 ft. deep; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Bishop Auckland 205.
COVENTRY (Warwicks). Pop. 220,000
Alexandra Theatre (we), Ford Street. — ■
Props., Alexandra Theatre (Coventry), Ltd.
775 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Booked at
Opera House Buildings, Hales Street,
Coventry. Continuous. Phone, 4301.
Astoria (we), Albany Road. — -Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W 1.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 23. 3d. Proscenium width, 33 ft. Phone,
Coventry 2056. Station, Coventry, L M S
Balsall Palace (Gyrotone), Balsall Common.—
Prop., Gyrotone, Ltd., Coleshill, Warwickshire.
Phone, 3169. 270 seats. Booked at H.O.
Three shows weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Brookville (we), Holbrook Lane. — Prop.,
Holbrook Theatres, Ltd. 980 seats. Booked
at Lyric Theatre, Coventry. Continuous.
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Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 48 ft.
Stage 12 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Dance
Hall and Caf6 attached. Phone, Coventrv
S8258. Station, Coventry, L.M.S. and F.T.S."
Crown Theatre (bth), Far Gosford Street. —
Prop., Crown Theatre (Coventry), Ltd. 726
seats. Continuous. Mats. daily. Two
changes weekly. Prices, gd. to is. 3d. Booked
at Birmingham. Phone, Coventry 3962.
Empire Theatre (we), Hertford Street. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,547 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 42 ft. Stage,
21 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms. Phone.
3600.
Forum (we), Walsgrave Road. — Props., Philpot
Circuit, Savoy Cinema, Radford Road,
Coventry. Phone, Coventry 3374. 1,640
seats. Booked at H.O., Savoy Theatre,
Coventry. Prices, is. gd. and 2s. gd. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 45 ft. Phone,
2583. Station, Coventry, L.M.S.
Gavmost (ba), Jordan Well. — Props., Gaumont
British Picture Corp., Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. 2,517 seats. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Continuous. Phone, Coventry 2042.
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Globe Theatre (bth), Primrose Hill Street.—
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Coventry
3813. Station, Coventry.
Lyric (bth), Holbrook Lane. — Prop., Lyric
Theatre (Coventry), Ltd. Booked at Hall.
832 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 50 ft. Phone, Coventry,
S8585. Station, Coventry, L.M.S. or F.T.S.
Opera House (rca). — Props., Cinema Holdings
(Coventry), Ltd. 1,018 seats. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Continuous. Booked at Opera House
Buildings, Hales Street, Coventry. Res-
taurant attached. Phone, 60653. Station,
Coventrv, L.M.S.
Palladium Picture House (we).— Prop.,
Palladium (Coventry), Ltd., King William
Street, Coventry. 674 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous from 2.30 daily. Two
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Coventrv 273S. Station, Coventry, L.M.S.
Film Transport.
Plaza Cinema (we), Spon End. — Prop., Jepson
Cinemas, Ltd., Plaza, Coventry. 1,167 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to
25. Cafe attached. Phone, Coventry 4S22.
Prince of Wales Theatre (bth), Stoney
Stanton Road. — Prop., Crown Theatre
(Coventrv), Ltd. 460 seats. Continuous.
Mat., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 5d. to 9d. Phone, Coventry
8337/ Station, Coventry, L.M.S.
Regal (we}. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at Moor Hall, Cookham, Berks.
Phone, Coven try 88312.
Rex (we). — Corporation Street. — Prop. Philpot
Circuit, Savoy Cinema, Radford Road,
Coventrv. Phone, 3374- 2,562 seats. Station,
Coventry-, L.M.S. (Closed).
Rialto-Casi.vo. — Prop., Rialto-Casino (Coven-
try), Ltd., Opera House Buildings, Hales
Street, Coventry. Phone, Coventry 60653.
Rialto Theatre (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mavfair 781 1. (Closed.)
Rivoli (we), Longford Road,. — Prop. Jepson
Cinemas, Ltd., Plaza, Coventry. Phone,
Coventry 4S22. 1,040 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Coventry 88325. Station, Coventry or Foles-
hill, L.M.S. ; and Road Transport.
Roxy (we), Foleshill Road. — Prop., Jepson
Cinemas, Ltd., Plaza, Coventry. Phone,
Coventry 4822. 1,565 seats. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Continuous. Phone, 2389. Booked at
H. O. Station, Coventry, L.M.S.
Savoy (we), Radford Road. — Philpot Circuit.
Phone, Coventry 3374. 1,846 seats. Prices,
is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. Continuous. Booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 50 ft.
Scala (we), Far Gosford Street. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres. Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London. W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. gd. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Coventry 3429.
Station, Coventry, L.M.S.
Standard Cinema (gb). — Prop., A. W. Pell,
Ltd;, 1,350 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. Con-
tinuous evenings. Mats., daily except Fri.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium width, 35 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. ; three dressing-rooms. Phone,
Coventry 2549.
COWES (I. of W.), Pop. 10,179.
Kings (ba), East Cowes.— Props., Isle of
Wight Theatres, Ltd. 671 seats. Booked at
Theatre Royal, Ryde. Phone, Ryde 2387.
Continuous daily from 2.15 p.m. Prices, iod.
to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phon=,
Cowes 261. Station, Cowes, S.R.
Royalty Theatre (ba), Birmingham Road. —
Props., Isle of Wight Theatres, Ltd. 500 seats.
Booked at Theatre Royal, Ryde. Phone,
Ryde 23S7. Continuous from 2.15 p.m.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width,
28 ft. Phone, Cowes 125. Station, Cowes,
I. O.W., S.R.
COXHOE (Co. Durham), Pop. 4,000.
Avenue Cinema (we).— Props., T. and F.
Iseton. 838 seats. Booked at Hall. Once
or twice nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Coxhoe 29.
Station, Coxhoe Bridge, L.N.E.R.
Gem (awh). — Props., T. and F. Iseton, Avenue
Cinema, Coxhoe. 300 seats. Booked at
Avenue Cinema." Once nightly. Prices, 6d.
to is. Proscenium width, 19 ft.
Picture House (Morrison), 500 seats.
CRADLEY HEATH (Staffs), Pop. 10,101.
Majestic (we), Five Ways. — Props., Majestic
Cinema (Cradley Heath), Ltd., Cradley Road.
i,3og seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous daily
from 2 p.m. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2s. Proscenium width, 36 ft. Phone,
6150. Station, Cradley Heath, G.W.R.
Royal Theatre (ba Dl-osonic), High Street. —
Prop., Empire Theatre (Cradley Heath),
Ltd. Man. Dir., W. Williams, Colding-
ham, Belbroughton. Phone, Belbroughton
224. 850 seats. Continuou s Mats. Mon..
Thurs. and Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to 2s. Booked at Birmingham.
Workmen's Institute.
CRAML1NGTON (Northumberland), Pop.
8,238.
King George Hall (btp).— Prop., Northumber-
land Picture and Public Hall Co., Ltd. 500
seats. One show nightly ; two on Sat. Two
changes weekly. Station, Cramlington.
L.N.E.R.
Rex Cinema (btp).— Props., C. & T. Cinemas,
Ltd., 52, Stowell Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Phone, 2553g. 480 seats. Once nightly
during week and Sundays. Twice Sats.
Prices, 4d. to gd. Booked at H.O. Pro-
scenium width, 18 ft.
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CRANBROOK (Kent), Pop. 3,831.
Regal (ba duosonic). — Prop., C. H. Senior.
450 seats. Prices, rs. to 3s. Continuous from
4 p.m. Booked at Hall. Phone, 2104. Station,
Cranbrook, S.R. ; and Transport.
CRANLEIGH (Surrey), Pop. 3,749.
The Regal (ba), High Street. — Props., Cran-
ieigh (Regal) Cinema, Ltd. Booked at Hall.
Continuous nightly. Mats. Sun., Wed. and Sat.
466 seats. Prices, is. to 35. 6d. Proscenium
width 30 ft. Phone No., 373. Station,
Cranleigh, Surrey and London Prov. Trans-
port.
CRANWELL (Near Sleaford, Lines.),
Pop, 2,191
Royal Air Force Cinema (bth). — Props.,
Station Cinema Committee, R.A.F., Cran-
well. 850 seats. Booked at Headquarters
No. 1 Signals School, R.A.F., Cranwell.
Twice nightly, Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. ; Mat.
and once nightly Sun. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Sleaford 300,
Ext. 143. Station, Sleaford, L.N.E.R.
CRAVEN ARMS (Salop), Pop. 1,096.
Regal (btp). — Craven Cinemas, Ltd. 296 seats.
Once nightly. Three times on Sat. Booked
by J. N. Robson, Craven House. Prices, is.
to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width, 21 ft. Phone,
Craven Arms 78. Station, Stokesay and
Craven Arms. Films per Transport.
CRAWCROOK (Co. Durham), Pop. 4,000.
Globe Electric Theatre (we). — Occasional
Variety. 600 seats. Booked at H.O. Prices,
4d. to is. Phone, Ryton 86. Station,
Ryton-on-Tyne, L.N.E.R.
CRAWLEY (Sussex), Pop. 5,000.
Embassy (rca).— Props., Reigate Theatres,
Ltd. Booked by Shipman & King. Temporary
War-time H.O., 427, Cecil Chambers, London,
W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar 5077. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Pnone. Crawley 497.
CRAYFORD iKent), Pop. 15,887.
Princess's Theatre (we). — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London.
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone. Bexley Heath 336.
Station, Crayford. S.R.
CREDITON (Devon), Pop. 4,000.
Palace Cinema (ba). — Props., Crediton Cinema
Co., Ltd., East Street. 364 seats. Once
nightly. Two shows Sat. Booked at Hall.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
Phone, Crediton, 10S. Station, Crediton.
CRESWELL (Notts), Pop. 6,000.
Electric Palace (we). — Props., Creswell
Electric Palace Co., Ltd., King Street, Creswell,
near Worksop. 500 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 9d. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Creswell 200. Station,
Elmton and Creswell, L.M.S.
CREWE (Cheshire), Pop. 46,000.
Empire (rca), Heath Street. — Prop., A. Hand.
938 seats. Continuous evenings. Daily Mat.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
29 ft. Phone. Crewe 2230. Station, Crewe,
L.M.S.
Grand Cinema (btp), West Street. — Props.,
The Grand Cinema (Crewe), Ltd., Imperial
Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Manchester.
864 seats. Booked at H.O. Phone, Crewe
2861. Station, Crewe, L.M.S.
Kino Picture House (rca), Co-operative
Street. — Prop., A. Hand. 837 seats. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous evenings. Mats,
daily. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Proscenium width. 30 ft. Phone, Crewe 2230.
Odeon Theatre (bth). Delamere Street. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices,
is. to 2s. 9d. Continuous. Phone, Crewe
2107.
Palace (we) Edleston Road. — Props. P. and
Q. Traders, Ltd., Crewe. Phone, Crewe
2065. 850 seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d.
Continuous evenings. Mats, daily. Films
booked at Manchester.
Plaza (we), High Street.— Props. P. & O.
Traders, Ltd. 1,400 seats. Prices, 8d. to
is. 6d. Continuous evenings. Mats, daily.
Booked at Manchester. Proscenium width,
44 ft. Phone, Crewe 2345.
Queen's Hall (we). — 806 seats.
CREWKERNE (Somerset), Pop. 3,509.
Palace Theatre (bth), West Street. — Prop ,
Capt. K. E. Coleberd. 600 seats. Booked at
Hall. Prices, 3d. to 2s. Station, Crewkerne.
CRICH (Derbyshire) Pop. 3.5C0.
Picture House (Marshall).— Props. F. R. Gill,
Chase Road, Ambergate. 300 seats. Prices,
6d. to is. gd. Booked at Famous Films
(Midland), Ltd., 17, Forman Street, Notting-
ham. One performance Mon., Tues and Fri.
Mat., Sat. and continuous from 5.30 p.m.
CROMER (Norfolk), Pop. 4,177.
Olympia (bth). — Prop., V. E. H. Cinemas, Ltd.
45, Dereham Road, Norwich. Open during
Summer season only. 500 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O.
Regal Cinema (bth), Hans Place. — Prop.,
V. E. H. Cinemas, Ltd., 45, Dereham Road,
Norwich. 600 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Phone, Cromer 2,457. Station,
Cromer, L.N.E.R. Films per Norfolk & Dis.
Films Transport, Norwich.
Town Hall Theatre. — Props., V. E. H. Cine-
mas, Ltd., 45, Dereham I.ane, Norwich.
Summer season only.
CROOK (Co. Durham), Pop. 12,706.
Empire Palace (bth), 12, South Street. — Prop.,
North East Coast Cinemas, Ltd., 42, Westgate
Road, Xewcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, Newcastle
280S2/3. 700 seats. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Two changes weekly and Sunday pro-
gramme. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Hippodrome (we), Bankfoot Road.— Prop.,
North East Coast Cinemas, Ltd., 42, Westgate
Road, Xewcastle-on-Tyne. Phone. Newcastle
28082/3. 1,110 seats.' Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 23 ft. Phone, Crook 94.
Royal Cinema (bth), Addison Street.— Props.,
North East Coast Cinemas. Ltd.. 42, Westgate
Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 28082.
4S0 seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at Newcastle. Phone. Crook 94.
Station, Crook, L.N.E.R.
CROSBY (near Liverpool) (Lancs), Pop.
13,721.
Corona Cinema (ba), College Road. — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. 1,112 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous evenings, Mats, daily.
Sunday opening. Prices, is. to 2s. Phone,
Crosby 3762. Station, Blundellsands, L.M.S.
Regent Picture House (we). — Prop., Associ-
ated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, London. W.i. Phone, Gerrard 78S7.
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CROSBY— continued.
1,100 seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Crosby 3700.
The Plaza (btp). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Continuous. Phone,
Waterloo 2108. Stations, Waterloo, Liverpool,
L.M.S., or Lime Street.
CROSSGATES (Nr. Leeds), Pop. 7,000.
Regal (we).
Ritz (we), Station Road. — Props., Rushford
Estates, Ltd., Kirkgate, Ripon. Phone, Ripon
266. 652 seats. Booked at Leeds. Continuous.
Three times on Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, 45489.
Station, Crossgates, L.M.S.
CR0SSHILLS (Yorks), Pop. 2,750.
Picture House (bth), Station Road.— Prop.,
Crosshills Picture House Co. 430 seats.
Booked at Hall. One show nightly. Two on
Sats. and holidays. Prices, 3d. to iod. Pro-
scenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Crosshills 83
CROSTON (Lancs ), Pop. 1,935.
Cinema (Electrocord), Station Road. — Props.,
E. Jackson and Sons. 300 seats. Thurs. and
Sat., May to Aug. Once nightly, twice Sat.
Prices, 4d. to is. 6d. Booked at 6, Station
Road. Phone, Croston 236.
CROWBOROUGH (Sussex), Pop. 6,50®.
Regent (we). — Props., Shipman and King,
Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked at H.O. Phone, Crowborough
492. Station, Crowborough, S.R.
©ROWLAND (Lings).
Foresters Hall (iss), Hall Street.— Props., at
19, Broadway. 230 seats. Prices, 6d., 9d.
and is. One evening show and one Mat.
per week. Booked at Leeds. Proscenium
width, 15 ft. Films Motor Transport to
Spalding.
CROWLE (Lincs), Pop. 2,838.
Regal Cinema (New Imperial Symphonic). —
Props., J. Spivey and Sons. 500 seats.
Once nightly. Three shows Sat. Booked at
local office, Market Square. Prices, 2d. to
is. 9d. Proscenium width, 16 ft. Phone, 49.
Station, Crowle, L.N.E.R. Central Station.
CROWTHORNE (Berks), Pop. 5,000.
Plaza (awh), High Street. — Prop.,
Border (Berks) Cinemas, Ltd. 300 seats.
Booked at 53, West Hill, Wembley Park,
Middlesex. Continuous. Mat., Sat. Three
changes weekly. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Crowthorne 220. Station, Crowthorne (late
Wellington College), S.R. Films by London
and Provincial Films Motor Transport Co.
CROYDON (Surrey), Pop. 250,000.
Classic (bth), Brighton Road, S. Croydon. —
Prop., S. Seeman Circuit, 100, Baker Street,
London, W.i. Continuous. Phone, Croy-
don 6655. Station, South Croydon, S.R.
Croydon Pavilion (btp), Broad Green —
(Closed.)
Davis Theatre (we). — Prop., Davis Theatre
(Croydon), Ltd. Marble Arch Pavilion,
London, W.i. 3,725 seats. Continuous,
Pictures and Variety. Prices, is. to 4s. 6d.
Stage, 30 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms.
Cafe with dance floor. Phone, Croydon 3156.
Station, East Croydon, S.R.
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Empire (we). — Prop., Metropolitan and Pro-
vincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.
80-82, Wardour Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 6813. 1,868 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Pictures and Variety.
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Hippodrome (we), Crown Hill. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, gd. to 2s, gd.
Continuous. Phone, Croydon 1444. Stations
West and East Croydon, S.R.
Luxor (rca), Windmill Road. — Prop., Selhurst
Picture House, Ltd., 160a, Maiden Road,
N.W.5. Phone, Gulliver 2461. 465 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Thornton Heath 2717.
New Palladium (we), Surrey Street. — Prop.,
Mrs. M. H. Dawes. 659 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. 9d.
Phone, Croydon 1827. Station, East Croydon
S.R.
Odeon Theatre (we), 108, North End. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 78 11. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Stage ; three
dressing-rooms. Phone, Croydon 0202. Station,
West Croydon, S.R.
Savoy (rca), Broad Green. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Sauare,
W.i. Phone. Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
2,276 seats. Continuous. Phone, Croydon
0486. Stage, 18 ft. 6 in. ; five dressing-rooms.
Proscenium width, 43 ft.
Scala (we), North End. — Prop., Gaiety Picture
House (Southampton), Ltd. 822 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Croydon 1620.
CRUMLIN (Mon.)
Empire (Kalee). — Prop., Mr. Albert V. Whit-
taker. 600 seats. Continuous Mon. and
Sat. from 5.30. Other nights from 7 p.m.
Prices, 6d. and is. Booked at Cardiff.
Proscenium width, 21 ft. Station, Crumlin.
CUDWORTH (Yorks), Pop. 9,380.
Palace, Barnsley Road. — Prop., Palace of
Varieties, Ltd.
Rock Cinema (we).
CULLOMPTON (Devon), Pop. 2,741.
Regal (ba). — Prop., Cullompton Cinema Co.,
Ltd. Phone 54. 350 seats. Booked at
5, High Street, Cullompton. Once nightly,
three shows Sat. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 16 ft. Cafe attached.
CURRY RIVEL (Som ), Pop. 1,000.
Parish Hall Cinema (ba). — Props., " D. & R."
Cinemas, 12, Summerleaze Park, Yeovil. 400
seats. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Separate shows.
Booked at Yeovil. Proscenium width, 15 ft.
Station, Yeovil, S.R.
CWM (Mon ), Pop. 9,824.
Coliseum (bth). — Prop., Ebbw Vale Theatres,
Ltd., 786, Newport Road, Rumney Hill,
Cardiff. Phone, St. Mellons 174. 839 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 7d. and is. 9d. Phone, Ebbw
Vale 41. Station, Cwm, G.W.R. Films by
Road Transport.
CWMCARN (Mon ), Pop. 4,000.
Park Hall (we).— Prop., Park Hall Co. 86©
seats. One show nightly. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d., gd. and is.
0WMFELINFACH (Mon), Pop. 4,000.
Nine Mile Point Colliery Workmen's In-
stitute (rca). — Prop., Local Workmen. 650
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seats. Booked at Hall by Committee. One
show nightly, two on Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d.
Width of proscenium, 30 ft. Stage, 15 ft. ;
two dressing-rooms. Dance Hall. Phone,
Ynysddu 20. Station, Ynysddu, L.M.S.
Films by Road Transport.
DAGENHAM (Essex), Pop. 89,365.
Grange Cinema (rca), London Road. — Props.
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to is. 9d. Phone, Rainham, Essex.
193. Stations, Dagenham Dock and Gale
Street, L.M.S. ; or Motor Transport.
Heathway Cinema (rca). — Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Seven Kings 1030.
Mayfair (we), Whalebone Lane. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 2s. gd. Cafe attached. Phone, Seven Kings
3000.
Princess (we). — Prop., Princess (Dagenham),
Ltd. Controlled by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd. 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,987 seats. Booked at
H.O.
DALTON BROOK (near Rotherham)
(Yorks), Pop. 5,000.
Palace (rca), Doncaster Road. — -Prop., Jona-
than Winstanley, Yale Farm, Thrybergh.
340 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Tues. and Thurs. Twice nightly, Mon., Wed.,
Fri., Sat. Mat., Wed. Three changes weekly.
Prices, gd. and is.
DALTON-IN-FURNESS (Lancs), Pop.
12,500.
Co-operative Hall (ba), Wellington Street. —
Props., County Entertainment Co. (Harry
Simpson, Junr.), Palladium Cinema, Ulverston.
Sats. and holidays. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Occasional Variety. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Roxy (bth), Market Street. — Prop., James
Brennans Theatres, 107, Duke Street, Barrow-
in-Furness. Phone, 990. 687 seats. Prices,
iod. to is. 9d. Twice nightly ; Mat. Sat.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 32 ft.
Phone, 14.
DARFIELD (Yorks), Pop. 5,260.
Empire Theatres (Wired). — Prop., Provincial
Empire Theatres, Ltd. 600 seats. Booked at
Home Farm, Royston, by J. Ball. One show
nightly ; two on Sat. Prices, 3d. to iod.
Phone, Royston 12. Station, Darfield, L.M.S.
DARLASTON (Staffs.), Pop. 20,000.
Olympia Picture Palace (rca). — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 969 seats. Booked at H.Q. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Phone, Darlston 19.
Stations, Darlaston, L.M.S. ; and Wednesbury
G.W.R.
Picturedrome (we), Crescent Road. — Prop.,
Colmore Entertainments, Ltd., 687, Stratford
Road, Birmingham. 784 seats. Continuous.
Mats., Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Sat. Booked
by V. I. Oliver at Birmingham. Prices, iod.
to is. 6d. Phone, Darlaston 6.
Regal (we), Pinfold Street. — Props., Colmore
Entertainments, Ltd., 687, Stratford Road,
Sparkhill, Birmingham. Phone, Springfield
2111. 1,418 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Continuous from 2.15 p.m. Mon., Tues.,
Thurs., and Sat. ; from 5.15 p.m. Wed. and
Fri. Booked by V. I. Oliver at H.O. Pictures
and Yariety. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
15 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms. Phone,
Darlaston 16. Station, Wednesbury, G.W.R
DARLINGTON (Co. Durham), Pop. 75,000.
Alhambra (rca), Northgate. — Prop., Provincial
Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery
House, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,000 seats. Continuous. Sun.,
from 4 p.m. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Darlington 44081.
Arcade Cinema (ba), Skinnergate. — Prop.,
Gaumont British Picture Corporation, 123,
Regent Street, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080.
1,300 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Suns., from 4 p.m. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Phone,
Darlington 469511. Station, Darlington.
Central Cinema (ba), Market Square. — Prop.,
Central Cinema (Darlington), Ltd. 655 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 7d. and
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone,
Darlington 4596.
Court Cinema (we), Skinnergate.— Prop.,
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 988 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Suns., from 4 p.m. Prices, is.
to 2s. gd. Phone, Darlington 461611.
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Empire (we), Crown Street. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, W.i. Phone
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Phone, Darlington 2156. Station
Darlington.
Hippodrome. — Props., Stanley Rogers Cinemas,
Ltd., Tatler Chambers, i47-i4g, Northumber-
land Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. 1,168 seats.
Prices, 8d. to 4s. 6d. Twice nightly. Variety
booked through Premier Vaud. Agency, 147,
Northumberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Majestic (we), Bondgate. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width, 45 ft. Stage,
17 ft. deep ; eight dressing-rooms. Cafe
attached. Phone 2879. Station, Darlington
L.N.E.R.
Plaza Cinema (awh) (late Assembly Hall), High
Northgate. — Prop., Darlington Cinematograph
Co., Ltd., 32, Commercial Street, Darlington.
1,000 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Darling-
ton 2g40. Station, Darlington, L.N.E.R.
Regal (we). — Props., Associated British Cine-
mas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,620 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Darlington 3560. Station,
Darlington (Bank Tap).
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Regent (we), Cobden Street. — Props., Thomp-
son's Enterprises, Ltd., 4, Palladium Build-
ings, Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough.
Phone, 88156. 1,068 seats. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Pro-
scenium width, 34 ft. Phone, Darlington 2026.
Scala Theatre (btp), Eldon Street. — Prop., J.
Weightman, " Ennerdale," King's Road.
Middlesbrough. 600 seats. Booked at New-
castle. Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Darlington
2152. Station, Darlington, L.N.E.R.
DARNALL (near Sheffield) (Yorks), Pop.
5,000.
(See Sheffield).
DARTFORD (Kent), Pop. 28,928.
Gem. — Prop., Medway Cinemas, Ltd., Walmar
House, 288, Regent Street, London, W.i.
750 seats.
Plaza (we), Blackfen.
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Rialto (we), Lowfield Street. — Prop., Medway
Cinema, Ltd., Walmar House, 288, Regent
Street, W.i. Phone, Langham 2677. i,oco
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Dartford 372.
Scala Theatre (we), Kent Road. — Prop.,
Medway Cinemas, Ltd., Walmar House, 288,
Regent Street, W.i. Phone, Langham 2677.
1,100 seats. Films booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 42 ft. Phone, Dartford 3182.
State (we). — Prop., Medway Cinemas, Ltd.,
Walmar House, 288, Regent Street, W.i.
Phone, Langham 2677. 1,500 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s.
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DARTMOUTH (Devon), Pop. 6,707.
Cinedrome (bth). — Props., Col. W. A. E.
Northcott and Mrs. F. L. Northcott, 12, Hill
Crest, Mannamead, Plymouth. Phone, 2287.
490 seats. Booked by Col. W. A. E. North-
cott at Plymouth. Continuous from 2 p.m.
daily. Prices, od. to 2s. gd.
DARTON (near Barnsley) (Yorks.), Pop.
12,595.
Empire (bth). — Prop., Provincial Empire
Theatres, Ltd. 576 seats. One show nightly.
Two on Sat. Three changes weekly. Prices, 5d.
to 1/0. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Station,
Darton, L.M.S.
DARWEN (Lancs.), Pop. 32,000.
Olympia Theatre (we), Bolton Road. — Props.,
Olympia (Darwen), Ltd., Old County Cinema,
Marlow, Bucks. Phone, Marlow 695. 1,325
seats. Daily Mat. ; Distinct shows evenings.
Two changes weekly. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Stage, 45 ft. deep ; 10 dressing-rooms.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Darwen 384.
Palladium (we). — Props., Palladium (Darwen),
Ltd. 1,012 seats. Twice nightly. Booked
by H. D. Moorhouse, Imperial Buildings,
Oxford Road, Manchester. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Phone, 480. Station, Darwen, L.M.S.
Ritz (btp), Church Street. — Props., Gordon's
Theatres, Ltd., 32, Glastonbury Avenue,
Blackpool. Phone 543. 650 seats. Once
nightly ; twice Sat. Mats., Tues. and Sat.
Prices, od. to is. 9d. Phone, Darwen 746.
Savoy Picture House (we), Blackburn Road. —
Prop., W. Lloyd, "Avondale," Blackburn
Road, Darwen. 858 seats. Booked by Emery
Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester. Con-
tinuous Mon. to Fri. ; twice nightly Sat.
Two changes weekly. Proscenium width,
21 ft. Phone, Darwen 39.
Tudor Cinema (btp), Duckworth Street. —
Prop., Gordon C. Bishop, 32, Glastonbury
Avenue, Blackpool. Phone, 543. 600 seats.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Continuous. Three
shows Sat. Mats., Mon. and Thurs. Booked
at Darwen. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone
214. Station, Darwen L.M.S. and Stevensons
Auto.
DAVENTRY (Northants), Pop. 3,608.
Regal (ba), New Street. — Props., Daventry.
Picture Theatre Co., New Street, Daventry.
600 seats. Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage,
15 ft. Dance Hall attached. Phone, Daven-
try 107. Transport.
Rex (ba), Warwick Street. — Prop., Daventry
Picture Theatre Co. 300 seats. Prices, 6d.
to is. Booked at Regal Cinema. Width of
Proscenium, 20 ft. Phone, 107 Transp^-'
DAWDON COLLIERY (Co. Durham), Pop.
3,000.
Princess (we). — Prop., Princess Entertain-
ments, Ltd. 1,000 seats. Booked at Hall.
Two shows nightly. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium width, 36 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms.
Station, Seaham Harbour, L.N.E.R.
DAWLEY (Salop), Pop. 5,600.
Cosy Cinema (awh). — 550 seats.
DAWLI8H (Devon), Pop. 4,578.
Scala (bth). — Prop., A. R. Phern, Lyceum,
Teignmouth. Phone, Teignmouth 163.
400 seats. Booked at Teignmouth. Continuous.
Phone, Dawlish 2391.
DEAL (Kent), Pop. 13,680.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Queen Street. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Deal 479. Station,
Deal, S.R.
Regent (we). — Prop., Regent Cinema Co.,
(Deal), Ltd., Victoria Parade. 915 seats.
Continuous daily from 2 p.m. Suns, from
3.30 p.m. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Booked at
Hall. Phone, 600.
Royal Cinema (we), King Street. — Prop., Deal
and Walmer Amusements, Ltd., 4 and 5,
Park Street, Deal. 616 seats Booked at Hall.
Booking Manager, Chas. Collins. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Deal 394.
DELABOLE (Cornwall).
Regal, Higher Pengelly. — Prop , Cornwall
Cinemas (Newquay), Ltd., Restormel, Mount
Wise, Newquav. Phone 2404. 250 seats.
Booked at H.O. Once nightly. Mat. Sat.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
DENABY MAIN (near Doncastsr) (Yorks).
Pop. 3,000.
Empire Palace (we), Doncaster Road. —
Props., Empire Palace (Denaby), Ltd. 700
seats. Booked at Hall. Twice nightly. Prices,
5d. to gd. Phone, Conisborough 46. Station,
Conisborough, L.N.E.R.
DENHOLME (near Bradford) (Yorks), Pop.
2,662.
Mechanics' Hall. — -Props., Trustees of Den-
holme Mechanics' Institute. Hon. Super-
visors, H. V. Bancroft and Chas. Moore.
One show on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 365 seats.
Prices, 4d. to iod. Station, Denholme.
DENTON (Lancs), Pop. 17,383.
Barcliffe Cinema.
Denton Palace (bth), Ashworth Street. —
Props., Denton Palace, Ltd., 107, Duke Street,
Barrow in Furness. 600 seats. Continuous,
Mon. to Fri. ; twice nightly Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Denton 2078.
People's Hall (we), Prestwich Street. — Prop.,
J. F. Emery Cinema Circuit, 26, Cross Street,
Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7876. 583
seats. Booked by Prop. Continuous, Mon. to
Fri. ; twice nightly Sat. Mats., Mon., Thurs.,
and Sat. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Rota (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. —
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-32, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,206 seats. Booked at H.O.
Phone, East 0640.
DERBY (Derbyshire), Pop, 142,460.
Alexandra Theatre (we), Normanton Road.
— Props., Alexandra Theatre (Derby), Ltd.
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Continuous. Phone, Derby 44429. Station,
Derby, L.M.S.
Allenton Cinema (we), Osmaston Road.
— Props., Allenton Cinema Co., Ltd. 650 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous from 4 p.m. ;
Wed. and Sat. from 1.45 p.m. Prices, 8d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Derby 3305.
Alvaston Picture House (we), London Road,
— Props., Alvaston Cinema Co., Ltd. Phone.
Derby 59165. 650 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous from 4 p.m. ; Wed. and Sat. from
1.45 p.m. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d." Phone, Derby
59165. Station, Derby, L.M.S.
Art Picture Hall (we), Dairyhouse Road. —
Props., Art Picture Hall, Ltd. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Phone, Derby 4100.
Cavendish (we), Stenson Road. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is.- to 2s. 3d.
Continuous. Phone, 45323.
Coliseum (we), London Road. — Props., The
Coliseum (Derby), Ltd. i,25oseats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 8d. to is. iod.
Proscenium width, 34 ft. Cafe attached.
Phone, Derby 46114. Station, Derby, L.M.S.
Cosmo Cinema (ba), Upper Boundary Road. —
Props., A. & D. Wood. 560 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous from 2.15 p.m. Mon.,
Thurs.,and Sat. from 5.30 p.m. rest of week.
Sun., from 3 p.m. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Phone,
Derby 3770. Station, Derby, L.M.S.
Forum Cinema (bth). — Props., Graham's,
Cinemas, Ltd., Oxford House, Oxford Street,
Nottingham. Phone, 40326. Booked at H.O.
Continuous daily from 2 p.m. Two changes
weekly. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone,
Derby 4159. Station, Derby, L.M.S.
Gaumont Palace (ba), London Road. — Props.
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd..
New Gallery House, Regent Street, W.i,
Phone, Regent 8080. 2,175 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Stage and 14 dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
Phone, Derby 301411.
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Hippodrome Super Cinema (we), Green Lane.
— Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park
Lane, London. W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous. Stage, 40 ft.
deep ; 10 dressing-rooms. Proscenium width,
38 ft. Phone, Derby 45196. Station, Derby.
Majestic Cinema (rca), Whiltshire Road,
Chaddesdon, Derby. — Props., Star Cinemas
(London), Ltd. ; Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford, Yorkshire. Phone, Castleford 2618,
2619. 1,332 seats. Prices, 9d. to is. gd.
Continuous. Mats., Wed. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Derby 2643. Station, Derby, L.M.S.
Odeon Theatre (bth), St. Peter's Street. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone, Derby
2311. Station, Derby, L.M.S.
Picture House (we), Babington Lane. — Props.,
Midland Electric Theatres (1911), Ltd.,
Head Office, 112, Green Lane, Derby. Phone,
Derby 4232-3. 1,037 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. gd. Cafe
attached. Phone, Derby 45708.
Popular Picture House (we), Mill Street. —
Props., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,132 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Derbv 1908. Station,
Derby, L.M.S.
Regal (rca), East Street.— Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,850
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone.
Derbv 3964.
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DEREHAM (Norfolk), Pop. 5,640.
Swimming Pool Cinema (btp). — Controlled by
Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Mavfair 1028.
Booked by A. Cohen at H.O. '385 seats.
Continuous evenings. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, $h ft. ; three
dressing-rooms. Phone, 76. Station, Dereham.
DESBOROUGH (Northants), Pop. 4,407.
Ritz (Duosonic), Station Road. — Prop., Mrs.
R. E. Copley, Harborough Road, Desborough.
430 seats. Booked at Hall. Prices, 8d. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone,
Desborough 216. Station, Desborough, L.M.S.
Transport.
DEVIZES (Wilts), Pop. 6,058.
Palace (we). — Props., Vale Cinemas (Devizesi.
Ltd., Oakfield. West End, Pewsey, Wilts.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Films and
Variety.
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Parish Hall, Market Lavington
Picture House.
Regal (we). — Props., Vale Cinemas (Devizesi,
Ltd., "Oakfield," West End, Pewsey, Wilts.
586 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Booked at
Rex Cinema, Pewsey. Continuous evenings,
Twice Sat. Mats. Thurs. and Sat. Phone,
460. Station, Devizes, G.W.R.
DEVONPORT (Devon). (See PLYMOUTH).
DEWSBURY (Yorks), Pop. 55,000.
Majestic Cinema (bth), Wellington Road. —
Props.. Andrew's Picture Houses, Ltd. Booked
at Hall by E. T. Dixon (General Manager).
1,200 seats. Continuous from 5.30 p.m.
Mat. daily. Two changes weekly. Prices,
4d. to 2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Ballroom attached. Phone, Dewsbury 304.
Pavilion (awh), Ravensthorpr.— Props., Good-
ali's Pictures (ig3i), Ltd., The Savoy, Cleck-
heaton. Phone, 224. 900 seats. Booked
at Leeds. Continuous Mon. to Fri from 6 p.m.
Three showrs on Sat. Proscenium width,
15 ft. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Dewsbury
792. Station, Ravensthorpe and Thornhill.
Pioneer Theatre (we). — Props., Dewsbury
Pioneer Industrial Society, Ltd., Halifax
Road. Phone, Dewsbury 1206. 1,420 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 31 ft. Stage, 22 ft.
deep ; three dressing-rooms. Cafe.
Playhouse (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,850 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Occasional
Variety. Proscenium width, 50 ft. ; six
dressing-rooms. Phone.. Dewsbury 1299. Cafe.
Regal Super Cinema (we), Market Place. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd., managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Dewsbury 249.
Tudor Theatre Super Cinema (we), Theatre
Lane. — Props., Northern Theatres Co., Ltd.,
5, Rawson Street, Halifax. 1,250 seats. Phone,
Dewsbury 330. Cafe attached.
DIDCOT (Berks ), Pop. 2,154.
New Coronet Cinema (we). — -Props., Shipman
and King. Temporary War Time H.O.,
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427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 5077. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Didcot 43. Station, Didcot,
G.W.R. Films by Oxford Film Transport
Service.
DIDSBURY (Lancs), Pop. 14,798.
Picture Theatre (Duosonic ba), Elm Grove.
Props., Garforth and Stonier, 14, Merston
Drive, East Didsbury. 600 seats. Continu-
ous. Phone 1753.
Capitol (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Didsbury Picture Theatre (Duosonic). —
Props., Raymond Garforth and Frederick
Stonier, 14, Merston Drive, East Didsbury.
585 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 8d. and is. Phone, Didsbury 1753-
DINNINGTON (nr. Sheffield) (Yorks)
Pop. 4,900.
Palace (we). — Prop., Dinnington Palace, Ltd.
559 seats. Booked at Hall. One show
nightly, Tues., Wed., Fri., two on Mon. and
Thurs., three on Sat. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d.
Dance Hall attached. Phone, Dinnington 322.
Film Transport.
DIPTON (co. Durham), Pop. 4,064.
Empire Cinema (Edibell). — 300 seats. Booked
at H.O. Twice nightly. Prices, 3d. to 9d.
Phone, Dipton 17.
DISS (Norfolk), Pop. 3,422.
New Picture House (we), Victoria Road. —
Prop., E. Stevens. 420 seats. Booked at Hall.
Twice nightly and Mats. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Diss 154.
Station, Diss, L.N.E.R. Films by Road
Transport.
DITCH EAT (Somerset), Pop. 1,200.
Jubilee Hall (ba). — Props., D. & R. Cinemas,
12, Summerleaze Park, Yeovil. 450 seats.
Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Booked at Yeovil.
Separate shows. Occasional Variety. Pres-
ternum width, 20 ft. Stage, 20 ft. by 20 ft.
approximate. Dance Hall attached. Private
Transport.
DONCA8TER (Yorks), Pop. 63,308.
Arcadia (we), Waterdale. — Prop., Arcadia
(Doncaster), Ltd. Booked by Charles Thomp-
son, at Weetwood Chambers, Albion Street
Leeds. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. gd.
Phone, Doncaster 2349. L.N.E.R.
Astra (we), Beckett Road, Wheatley. — Props.,
K. & W. Cinemas, Ltd., Whitefriars House,
Friar Lane, Nottingham. Phone 44394-
1,179 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous
from 6 p.m. Mats., Sat. Booked at Not-
tingham. Proscenium width, 38 ft. Phone,
Doncaster 2430.
Balby Cinema (we), High Road, Balby. —
Prop., Balby Cinema, Ltd. 699 seats. Con-
tinuous. 6 to 10.20. Mats., Tues., Thurs. and
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, gd. to
is. 6d. Phone, Doncaster 53225.
Don (we), Town End, Bentley. — Props, Don
(Doncaster), Ltd., 645, Roundhay Road.
Leeds. Phone, Leeds 58541- 994 seats,
Prices, 8d. to is. gd. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Booked by Lenty and Waite at H.O. Phone,
Doncaster 4620. Station, Doncaster, L.N.E.R.
Empire Cinema (awh), Adwick-le-Street. —
Props., Intimate Cinemas (Adwick), Ltd.
700 seats. Continuous from 6 p.m. Prices,
4d. to is. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Adwick 105. Station, Carcroft and Adwick-
le-Street. L.N.E.R. Films by Road Trans-
port.
Empire (we), Moorends. — Props., Moorends
Empire, Ltd. 1,022 seats. Booked at
Thompsons Enterprises, Ltd., Middlesbrough.
Continuous. Mat. on Sat. Prices, 7d. to
is. gd. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,
50 ft. deep. Phone, Thome 2108. Stations,
Thome, North and South, L.N.E.R.
Gaumont Palace (rca), Hallgate. — Prop.,
Doncaster Majestic Cinemas, Ltd., 6, Vigo
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080.
2,000 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Doncaster
38641 1. Cafe attached.
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Grand Theatre, Station Road, — Lessees,
Palace Theatre (Doncaster), Ltd. Booked by
Charles Thompson at Weetwood Chambers
Albion Street, Leeds. Twice nightly. Prices,
gd. to 3s. od. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; nine
dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 30 ft
Phone, Doncaster 3847.
Odeon Ti- eatre. — -Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. (Under construction.)
Palace Theatre (we), Silver Street. — Prop.,
Palace Theatre (Doncaster), Ltd. Booked
by Charles Thompson at Weetwood Chambers,
Albion Street, Leeds. Continuous. Prices, 9d.
to 2S. 3d. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; eight dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Doncaster 2465. Station, Doncaster, L.N.E.R
Picture House (bth), High Street. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Ger-
rard 7887. 1,132 seats. Booked at H.O,
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Pro-
scenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Doncaster
2500. Station, Doncaster, Central, L.N.E.R.
Regal (awr), Frenchgate. — Prop., Doncaster
Electric Theatre Co., Ltd. 650 seats. Booked
at Hall. Contiuous nightly. Mon., Thurs. and
Sat. from 2.30 p.m. Prices, iod. to is. gd.
Phone, Doncaster 3530. Station, Doncaster
L.N.E.R.
Ritz Super Cinema (we), Hallgate. — Prop.,
Ritz (Doncaster), Ltd., 645, Roundhay Road,
Leeds. 2,500 seats. Booked at H.O. by
Lenty and Waite. Continuous. Prices, iod.
to 2s. Proscenium width, 34 ft. Stage,
36 ft. deep, nine dressing-rooms, cafe, ball-room
attach3d. Phone, Doncaster 25 /23.
Scala (we), Church Lane, Armthorpe. — Props.
Scala (Armthorpe) (ig32), Ltd. 929 seats.
Booked at 76, High Street, Maltby, nr. Rother-
ham. Continuous, Mon., Thurs. and Fri.,
one show Tues. and Wed. Two shows on Sat.
Prices 5d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width,
20 ft. Phone, Armthorpe 237.
Windsor Cinema (we), Balby.
D0RGHE8TER (Dorset), Pop. 10,030.
Palace Theatre (ba), Durngate Street. —
Prop., Albany Ward Theatres, Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent
6641. 379 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous from 5 p.m., Mats., Thurs. and Sat.
Proscenium width, 16 ft. 3 in. Stage, 20 ft.
deep ; three dressing-rooms. Prices, iod. to
2s. 9d. Phone, Dorchester 155.
Plaza (we). — 986 seats.
DORKING (Surrey) Pop. 10,109.
Embassy (ba). — Props., Dorking Regional
Theatres, Ltd. Temporary War Time H.O.,
427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 5077. Booked by Shipman and
K;ng. Cafe. Phone, Dorking 2423.
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Pavilion Cinema (we), South Street. — Props.,
Dorking Regiona iTheatres, Ltd. Temporary
War Time H.O., 427, Cecil Chambers, London,
W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar 5077. Booked by
Shipman & King. Continuous. Phone,
Dorking 3017. Station, Dorking North,
S.R., and Surrey Transport.
DOUGLAS (Isle of Man), Pop. (winter
20,000. (Summer) 60,000.
Crescent (we). — Prop., Palace and Derby
Castle. Ltd.. The Gaiety Theatre, Douglas.
Booked by R. E. Ratcliff, " Raheny,"
Roby, Liverpool. 2,000 seats. Prices, od.
to 2S. Phone, Douglas 1141.
Cunningham Holiday Camp Cinema (we). —
2,000 seats. One show nightly. Cafe attached.
Phone, 1018 9. Station, Douglas..
Gaiety Theatre. — Prop., Palace and Derby
Castle, Ltd., The Gaiety, Douglas. Booked
by R. E. Ratcliff, " Raheny," Roby, Lanes.
Plays, Films every Sunday and occasionally
weekdays. Phone, Douglas 191.
New Regal Cinema (we). — Prop., Palace and
Derby Castle, Ltd., The Gaiety Theatre,
Douglas. Booked by R. E. Ratcliff,
" Raheny," Roby, Lanes. Continuous.
Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Phone, Douglas 355.
Picture House (we), Strand Street. — Props.,
Strand Cinema Theatre Co. (1920), Ltd. 1,400
seats. Continuous. Booked by W. J.
Hughes. Phone, Douglas 14.
Royalty Cinema (we), Walpole Avenue. — ■
Prop., Palace and Derby Castle, Ltd., Gaiety
Theatre, Douglas. Phone 191. Booked by
R. E. Ratcliff, " Raheny," Roby, Liverpool.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Phone,
Douglas 759.
Strand Cinema (we), Strand Street. — Props.,
Strand Cinema Theatre Co. (1920), Ltd.
Continuous. Booked by W. J. Hughes.
DOVER (Kent), Pop. 41,095.
Granada (we), Castle Street. — Props., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,71 7
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 35 ft. Stage, 15 ft. deep ; four
dressing-rooms. Phone, Dover 750. Station,
Dover Priory, S.R.
Hippodrome. — 800 seats.
King's Hall. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
781 1— (Closed.)
Plaza (bth), Cannon Street. — Prop., Associated
British Cineaias, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,200 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Dover 735. Station,
Dover Priory, S.R.
Regent Cinema (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2S. 9d. Phone, Dover 747.
Town Hall. — Non-flam films only. The Hall
is not licensed for Cinematograph perform-
ances, but occasional shows are given with the
special consent of the Town Council. For
particulars, apply to Town Clerk, Brook
House, Dover. 750 seats. Phone, Dover 9c.
DOVERCOURT (Essex), Pop. 15,800.
Empire (ba), Kingsway. — Prop., D. F. Bostock,
Booked at 45, Chevallier Street, Ipswich.
Phone, Ipswich 4036. 366 seats. Twice
nightly. Mats. Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. iod.
Proscenium width, 29 ft. Phone, Dover-
court 249. Station, Dovercourt Bav, near
Harwich. L.N.E.R. (Closed).
Palace. — Bostock Cinema Circuit, 45, Chevallier
Street, Ipswich.
Rfgal (we). — Prop., D. F. Bostock, 45, Chev-
allier Street, Ipswich. Phone, Ipswich 4016.
940 seats. Booked at Ipswich. Continuous.
Daily from 2 p.m. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone 368. Station,
L.N.E.R., Norfolk & District Films Transport.
Regent (btp), Main Road. — Prop., D. F.
Bostock. Booked at 45, Chevallier Street,
Ipswich. Phone, Ipswich 4036. Twice
nightly. Mat., Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd.
Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone, Harwich
266. Station, Dovercourt, L.N.E.R. Films
by Transport.
DOWNHAM MARKET (Norfolk), Pop. 2,463.
Regent (btp). — Controlled by Mayfair Circuit
(Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028. Booked by A.
Cohen at H.O. 750 seats. Continuous Mon. to
Fri. Three shows on Sat. Prices, 8d. to is. icd.
Phone, Downham Market 112. Station,
Downham Market, L.N.E.R.
DRIFFIELD (Yorks), Pop. 5,916.
Majestic Cinema (ba), Middle Street. — Props.,
Majestic Cinema (Pocklington), Ltd., Manor
Buildings, Pocklington, York. 711 seats,
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Mat., Sat. Booked at
Tower, Leeds. Phone, 248.
Victoria Theatre (awh), 63, Middle Street,
South. — Prop., Driffield Victoria Theatre and
Cafe Co., Ltd. Man. Dir., Capt. F. A. Webb.
400 seats. Booked at The Doon, Harpenden,
Herts, by Man. Dir. Continuous. Two changes
weeklv. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Cafe attached.
Phone, 209. Station, Driffield, L.N.E.R.
DROITWICH (Worc), Pop. 4,553.
New Salters Cinema (btp), Victoria Square, —
Prop., Droitwich Spa Entertainments, Ltd.,
Victoria Square, Droitwich. 650 seats.
Continuous. Daily from 2 p.m. Booked at
Hall. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Cafe attached.
Phone, Droitwich 32go.
Winter Gardens (rca). — 350 seats.
DRONFIELD (Derby), Pop. 5,000.
Electra Palace (ba), Chesterfield Road. —
Prop., Dronfield Picture Palace, Ltd. 550
seats. Once nightly Tues. to Fri. Twice
Mon., Sat. and holidays. Two changes weekly.
Prices, sd. to is. 2d. Stage, 14 ft. deep, three
dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone, 2156. Station, Dronfield, L.M.S.
Films by Broxburn Film Transport Service.
DROYLSDEN (Lancs), Pep. 13.277.
Palace Theatre (btp), Ashton Road. — Props.,
Droylsden Palace Theatre Co., Ltd., 7,
Oxford Road, Manchester. 501 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked by H. D. Moorhouse Circuit,
Manchester. Phone, Droylsden 1184.
DRYBROOK (Glos.), Pop. 2,000.
The Empire (Gyrotone). — Prop. W. Mason, The
Thatched Cottage, Saul, Glos. Booked by
Prop. 228 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2S. Twice
nightly. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station,
Cinderford, G.W.R.
DUDLEY (Northumberland), Pop. 4,000.
Grand (Knighton). — Props., Reno Cinemas,
Ltd., 2, Prudhoe Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
One show nightly. Two Sat. Prices, 7d. to
is. 2d. Phone, Dudley 212. -Station, Annits-
ford, L.N.E.R.
Lyric (btp), Burradon. — Props., C. & T.
Cinemas, Ltd., 52, Stowell Street, Newcastle-
on-Tyne. Phone, No. 2553g. 326 seats.
Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Once daily. Sat., two
shows. Booked at H.O. Station, Killingsworth.
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DUDLEY (Worc), Pop. 59,579.
Alexandra Hall (fi), Lower Gonial. —
Props., W. H Smith & K. F. Jones. 500
seats. Booked at H.O. Twice nightly.
Sat., and Mats. Once nightly rest of week.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Dudley, 2673.
Criterion Cinema (ba), 42, High Street.
— -Prop., Associated Provincial Picture Houses,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Regent 8080. 1,154 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Three shows Sat. Daily
Mat. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
38 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, Dudley
2164 11.
Forum, Pensnett. — Prop., Pensnett Cinemas,
Ltd.
Hippodrome (we) — Props. Midland Cinema Co.,
Ltd., Picture House and Hippodrome, Sedgly,
621 seats. Prices od. to is. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Pro:cen:um width, 25 ft.
Station, Dudley, L.M.S.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Castle Hill. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Dudley 2899.
Station, Dudley, L.M.S.
Imperial (Morrison). — Netherton. — Props., M.
Couper & C. E. Bishop. 530 seats. Prices,
5d. to gd. Once nightly. Various bookings.
Phone, Dudley 2938. Station, Blowers Green,
G. W.R.
Plaza Theatre (we). — Prop., Kennedy's
Theatres, Ltd. Hippodrome, Dudley. 1,600
seats. Booked at Hippodrome, Dudley.
Continuous daily. Sun. opening. Prices, 9d.
to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Dudley 2739.
Regent (we), High Street. — Prop., Associated
Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd. 1,235 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Phone, Dudley 280111.
Savoy Cinema (Morrison), Netherton. — Prop.,
Savoy Cinema (Netherton), Ltd. 590 seats.
Various bookings. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Dudley 2938. Station,
Blowers Green, G.W.R.
DUKINFIELD (Cheshire), Pop. 19,309.
Oxford Super Cinema (wh). — Props., J. B. R.
Theatres, Ltd., 107, Duke Street, Barrow-in
Furness. Phone, 990. 789 seats. Continuous.
Mon. to Sat. Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 2d. to is. gd.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, Ashton 1916.
Station, Stalybridge.
Palladium (Morrison Crescent Road)., — Prop.,
Palladium, Dukinfield. 450 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 4d. to 6d. Phone, Ashton 1335.
Princess Cinema (btp), King Street. — Props.,
Ashton New Cinema, Ltd. Man. Dir., H. D.
Moorhouse, Imperial Buildings, Oxford Road,
Manchester. 934 seats. Phone, Ashton 1769.
Booked at H.O. Station, Ashton, Charles-
town, L.M.S.
Ritz. — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd., Union
House, 15, Regent Street, London, S.W.i.
Phone Whitehall 8484. Booked at H.O.
DUNMOW (Essex), Pop. 2,510.
Kinema (ba), High Street. — Prop., Bostock
Cinema Circuit, 45, Chevallier Street, Ipswich.
Phone, Ipswich 4036. 299 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
DUNSTABLE (Beds), Pop. 8,972.
Cinema (Imperial), Toddington. — Prop., J.H. W.
Marsden. 200 seats. Booked at London.
Once nightly. Twice Sats. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Stage, 18 ft. deep ;
one dressing-room. Station, Harlington.
Palace (bca). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Dunstable 268. Station, Dunstable,
L.N.E.R., and Film Transport.
Union (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Station, Dunstable, L.N.E.R., and Film
Transport.
DUNSTON-ON-TYNE (Co. Durham), Pop.
12,000.
Albert Picture Palace (bth), Ravensworth
Road.— Prop., Dunston Picture Hall Co. Ltd.
100 seats. Station, Gateshead, L.N.E.R.
Imperial Hall (bca), Ravensworth Road. —
Prop., Dunston Imperial Hall Ltd. 560 seats.
Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Two shows
nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to
iod. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Dunston 84269. Station, Dunston-on-Tyne.
DURHAM (Co. Durham), Pop. 16,223.
Cinema (bth), Craghead. — Prop., Hugh Bren-
nan, Low Fell, Newcastle. Pictures and
Variety. Booked at Newcastle. Variety by
R. Grieves, at 6, Bath Lane, Newcastle.
Twice nightly. Prices, 5d. to 7d. Stage,
24 ft. deep ; two dressing - rooms. Pro-
scenium width, 16 ft. Station, Pelton.
Crescent (L. Elect.), Gilesgate Moor. — Prop.,
G. Lamb and Son, Gilesgate Moor, Durham.
346 seats. Sep. shows. Prices, 3d. to 6d.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station, Durham.
Crown (we). — Prop., Frederick Iseton, 1, The
Avenue, Coxhoe, Ferryhill. Phone, Coxhoe
29. 450 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Once
or twice nightly. Booked at Avenue Cinema,
Coxhoe. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Station,
Coxhoe Bridge.
Globe Cinema (btp), 5ii, North Road, Durham.
— E. J. Hinge Circuit, 147/149, Northumber-
land Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone,
20317. 347 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Phone,
Durham 740. Station, Durham, L.N.E.R.
Majestic (awl), Sherburn Road. — Props.,
Palladium (Durham), Ltd. 90c seats. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Continuous. Booked by
Thompson's Enterprises, Ltd., Middlesbrough.
Miners' Hall (btp), Burnhope. — Props., Joseph
Briggs and Sons. 450 seats. Once nightly.
Twice Mon., Sat. Prices, 4d. to 9d. Pro-
scenium width, 28 ft. Station, Annfield Plain.
Palace (kca). — Prop., Rawes' Entertainments
Co., Ltd. 750 seats. Twice nightly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to is. Phone,
Durham 137. Station, Durham, L.N.E.R.
Palladium (we), Claypath, Durham City. —
Prop., Palladium (Durham), Ltd., Barclays
Bank Chambers, Durham. Phone 206.
1,087 seats. Three shows daily. Booked by
Thompson's Enterprises, Ltd., 4, Palladium
Buildings, Middlesbrough. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Regal (we). — Prop., Regal (Durham), Ltd.,
3, Addison Road, Byker, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Phone, 55528. 1,090 seats. Booked by Jos.
Dobson. Twice nightly ; daily Mat. Prices,
iod. to 2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 29 ft.
Stage, 12 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms.
Phone, Durham 184. Dance Hall attached.
Station, Durham, L.N.E.R.
Rex (Gyrotone). — Props., Gilesgate Cinema,
Ltd., Gilesgate Moor, Durham. Phone 697.
Continuous. 321 seats. Prices. 8d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Booked at Newcastle.
Station, Durham.
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DURSLEY (Glos ), Pop. 2,601.
Regal (rca). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
658 seats. Continuous daily from 6 p.m.
Mats., Mon. and Wed. ; three shows on Sat. ;
one show Sun., at 6 p.m. Proscenium width,
33 ft. Phone, Dursley 127. Station, Dursley,
L.M.S.
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Victoria Theatre (bth), Silver Street. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Dursley
2067. Station, Dursley, L.M.S. •
EARBY (Yorks), Pop 5,522.
Empire (we). — Prop., M. Hartley and Sons, Ltd-
480 seats. Prices, 6d., 9d. and is. Booked
at Leeds. Once nightly, Mon. to Fri. Twice
Sat. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone,
Earby2i94. Station, Earby, L.M.S.
EARLE8TOWN (Lancs), Pop. 10,500.
Curzon (bth), Newton-le-Willow Lane. —
Props., South Lancashire Hippodrome Co.,
Ltd., Curzon Super Cinema, 1,167 seats.
Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Booked at Liverpool. Twice nightly. Phone,
Newton-le-Willows 3163.
Empire Pavilion* (bth). — Prop., South Lanca-
shire Hippodrome Co., Ltd., Curzon Cinema.
Phone, Newton-le-Willows 3163. 475 seats.
Booked at Liverpool by Gen. Man., Fred
Harrison. Prices, 3d. to is. Phone, Newton-
le-Willows 63. Station, Earlestown, L.M.S.
Pavilion (bth), Market Street. — Lessees, South
Lancashire Hippodrome Co., Ltd., Curzon
Cinema. Phone, Newton-le-Willows 3163.
Booked at Liverpool by Man. Dir., Fred
Harrison. 720 seats. Pictures and occasional
Variety. Two shows nightly. Prices, 4d. to
is. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,
25 ft. deep. Phone, Newton-le-Willows 3253.
EARL 8HILTON (Leicester), Pop. 4,435.
Palace (awh).— Prop, and Man., H.S. Cooper,
14, The Hollow, Earl Shilton. 560 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Twice on
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. to
is. 9d. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Earl
Shilton 3237. Station, Hinckley, L.M.S.
EA8INGTON (Co. Durham), Pop. 12,000.
Hippodrome (we), Seaside Lane. — Prop.,
Hippodrome (Easington), Ltd. 850 seats.
Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Continuous.
Twice nightly, Sats. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Easington 352. Station, Easington
Colliery, L.N.E.R.
Rialto (we). — Prop., Yoden Theatres, Ltd.
Phone, Horden 349. 1,250 seats. Twice
nightly. Prices, 4d. to is. Proscenium width.
38 ft. Stage, 26 ft. deep ; 10 dressing rooms.
Phone, Easington, 224. Station, Easington.
EASING WOLD (Yorks), Pop. 2,000.
Cinema (awh), Market Place. — Prop , E. H.
Burton. 250 seats. Booked by Prop., at
Normandene, Easingwold. Phone, 256. Once
nightly ; Twice Sat. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Films by motor from Leeds.
EAST ARDSLEY (Yorks), Pop. 5,000.
New Empire (we), Main Street. — Props.,
The New Empire, East Ardsley, Ltd.,
" Nickelet," St. Thomas Hill, Pontefract. 370
seats. Once nightly. Three changes weekly.
Prices, iod. and is.
EA8TBOURNE (Sussex), Pop. 57,435.
Gaiety Cinema (ba), Seaside. — Prop., Amuse-
ments (Eastbourne), Ltd. H.O., Picture-
drome, Eastbourne. Phone 144 1. 632 seats.
Continuous. Booked by Randolph E. Richards,
Man. Dir., at Picturedrome, Eastbourne.
Luxor Cinema (we), Pevensey Road. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,725
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone.
Eastbourne 3612.
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New Central Cinema (we), Seaside Road. —
Prop., New Central Cinema (Eastbourne), Ltd.
639 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Booked at Hall. Phone, Eastbourne 1183.
Station, Eastbourne.
Picturedrome (we), Langley Road. — Prop.,
Picturedrome (Eastbourne), Ltd. Booked at
Hall by Man. Dir., Randolph E. Richards,
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous. Phone,
Eastbourne 1441.
Tivoli, Seaside Road. — Props., Tivoli (East-
bourne), Ltd. Temporary Registered Office,
Roxy Cinema, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
(Temporarily closed.)
Winter Garden Cinema (bth). — Props.,
Eastbourne Cinemas, Ltd. 560 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous from 2.30 p.m.
Prices, 7d. to is. iod. Phone, Eastbourne
3373. Films by Sussex Transport.
EA8T DEREHAM (Norfolk), Pop. 5,641.
Exchange Theatre (btp). — Controlled by
Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028.
Booked by A. Cohen at H.O. 716 seats. Twice
nightly. Mats., Wed., Fri., and Sat. Prices,
iod. to 2S. 6d. Phone, East Dereham 76.
Station, East Dereham, L.N.E.R.
EA8T GRIN8TEAD (Sussex), Pop. 7,901.
Radio Centre (we). — Prop., Letheby and
Christopher, Ltd. 1,012 seats. Continuous.
Cafe attached. Phone, East Grinstead 688.
Whitehall Palace (we). — Prop., Letheby and
Christopher, Ltd., Gen. Man., Fred C. Maples-
den. 500 seats. Continuous. Mat. daily.
Phone, East Grinstead 688. Restaurant and
Dance Hall attached. (Temporarily closed.)
EAST KIRKBY (Notts).
Rbohnt (we). — Prop., Kirkby Picturei, Ltd.
1,100 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, East Kirkby
2226. Station, East Kirkby, L.M.S.
Star Theatre (bth), Kingsley, East Kirkby.
— Prop., Kirkby Pictures, Ltd., Regent
Buildings, East Kirkby. 650 seats. Booked at
Regent Buildings. Continuous Mon. to Fri.,
two shows Sat. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; two
dressing rooms. Phone, East Kirkby 3275.
Station, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, L.M.S., L.N.E.R.
EA8TLEIGH (Hants), Pop. 18,333
New Cinema. — 850 seats.
Picture House (rca), Market Street. — Prop.
G. Wright. 650 seats. Phone, Eastleigh 29.
Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Pro-
scenium width, 25I feet. Station, East-
leigh, S.R.
Regal Theatre (rca), Market Street. — Prop.,
Geo. W. A. Wright. 1,000 seats. Occasional
Variety. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Three
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changes weekly. Stage, 27% ft. deep. Prices,
6d. to is. 3d. Pbone, Southampton 87329.
EAST AND WEST MOLESEY (Surrey), Pop.
8,460.
Court Cinema (we), Bridge Road, East Molesey.
— Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Molesey
1403. Station, Hampton Court, S.R.
EASTWOOD (Notts), Pop. 5,360.
Empire (we). — Prop., J. T. Wood, The Coppice,
Derby Road, Langlev Mill. Phone, Langlev
Mill 288. 750 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly Sats.
Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 19 ft.
Rex Cinema (ba). — Props., Fulwood & Booth.
828 seats. Prices, iod. to is. gd. Continuous.
Twice Sat. ; Mats., Wed. morning and Sat.
afternoon. Proscenium width, 23 ft. Booked
at Hall. Phone, Langley Mill 409. Station,
Langley Mill, L.M.S.
EBBW VALE (Mon.), Pop. 33,000.
Astoria (we). — Props., Ebbw Vale Theatres,
Ltd., Deauville, 786, Newport Road, Rumney,
Cardiff. Phone, St. Mellons 174. 1,255 seats.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous. .Booked at
H. O. Proscenium width, 32 ft. q in. Phone,
Ebbw Vale 41. Station, Ebbw Vale, G.W.R.
and L.M.S., and Road Transport.
New Plaza (we), Market Street. — Prop., Ebbw
Vale Theatres, Ltd., 786, Newport Road,
Rumney, Cardiff. Phone, St. Mellons 174.
I, 486 seats. Continuous. Prices, 7d. and
is. 9d. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Phone, 41. Station, Ebbw Vale.
Palace (we), Church Street. — Prop., Ebbw
Vale Theatres, Ltd., Deauville, 786, Newport
Road, Rumney, Cardiff. Phone, St. Mellons
174. 1,100 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. and is. 9d. Proscenium width,
41 ft. Stage, 30 ft. ; five dressing-rooms.
Phone, Ebbw Vale 41. Stations, G.W.R. and
L.M.S.
White House (we), Bethcar Street. — Prop.,
Ebbw Vale Theatres, Ltd., Deauville, 786,
Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff. Phone,
St. Mellons 174. 800 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. and is. 9d. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, Ebbw Vale
41. Stations, G.W.R. and L.M.S.
ECCLES (Lancs), Pop. 44,242.
Broadway (we), Church Street. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,040
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pictures
and Variety. Phone, Eccles 3265. Cafe
attached. Station, Eccles ; and Road Trans-
port.
Crown Theatre (btp), Church Street. — Prop.,
Crown Cinema (Eccles), Ltd., Imperial Build-
ings, Oxford Road, Manchester. Continuous
Booked at H.O. Two changes weekly. Phone,
3824. Station, Eccles, L.M.S.
Empire (bth), Church Street. — Prop., Mrs. M.
Heeley. 374 seats. Continuous evenings.
Twice Sat., Mat. Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Fri.
Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Pro-
scenium width, 22 ft. Phone, 3321.
Princes (btp), Monton Road. — -Prop., Monton
Cinemas, Ltd. 879 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous from 6 p.m. nightly ; Three Mats.
Prices, 7£d. to is. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Si age 10 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Eccles 3426. Station, Monton Green,
L.M.S.
Regent we). — Prop., Lancs. Entertainments.
Ltd., Clarence Arcade, Chambers, Ashton-u-
Lyne. Phone, Ashton 1524. 864 seats.
Prices, 8d. to is. gd. Continuous Mon. to Fri.
twice nightly Sats. and Bank Holiday.
Mats., Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Booked
by T. H. H. Broadbent, at Ashton-u-Lyne.
Phone, Eccles, 3843.
ECGLESFIELD (near Sheffield) (Yorks).
Cinema House (bth), The Common. — Prop.,
M. J. Gleeson. 685 seats. Booked at
Forum Cinema, Sheffield. Once nightly,
twice nightly Sat. Pictures and Variety,
Prices, 8d. to is. Proscenium width, 21 ft.
Stage, 12 ft. deep. Phone, Ecclesfield 38482.
Road Transport.
ECCLESALL (Yorks.).
Greystones Cinema (bth). — Props., Ecclesall
and Endcliffe P.P., Ltd. 800 seats. Prices, 6d.
to is. gd. Two shows nightly ; Mat. Sat.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Dance Hall and Cafe. Phone, 6o7og. Station,
Sheffield, L.M.S.
ECKINGTON (Derby), Pop. 12,164.
Electra Palace (ba). — Props., Electra Palace
(Eckington) Ltd., 4, Howard Street, Sheffield.
Phone, Sheffield 20672. 666 seats. Booked
at H.O. One show nightly. Three Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. 5d. Phone, Eckington 138.
Picture House (bth).— Lessees, Rotherham
District Kinemas, Ltd., Empire, Killamar«h,
near Sheffield. 566 seats. One show nightly,
two on Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Stage, 15 ft.
deep ; three dressing-rooms. Billiard Hall
adjoining.
EDENBRIDGE (Kent), Pop. 2,895.
Cinema. — Prop., Adelphi Advertising Co., Ltd.
275 seats. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Station, Edenbridge, S.R.
EDQWARE (Middx ), Pop. 5,350.
Odeon Theatre (we), Burnt Oak. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Edgware 0660.
Station, Burnt Oak (Underground).
Plaza (we), Beverley Drive. — Props., Central
Cinema Theatres, Ltd., 8, Stratton Street,
Piccadilly, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 8961. 1,500
seats. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 42 ft.
Stage, 17 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms. Cafe
attached. Phore, Edgware 4209. Station,
Queensbury, Bakerloo Met. line.
Regal. — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 20-21, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Ritz (we). — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 2igo seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Pictures. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Stage, 14 ft. deep ; 4 dressing-rooms.
Phone,- Edgware 2164. Station, Edgware,
L.N.E.R. and Tube.
Savoy (we). — Prop. A. Glassman.
EDLINQTON (nr. Doncatter) (Yorks).
Pop. 5,289.
Cinema (btp). — Prop., Edlington Cinema, Ltd.
Phone, Conisborough 184. 815 seats. Booked
by G. Brocklesby, F.L.A.A., certified account-
ant, Conisborough. Phone, Conisborough 29.
Nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Station,
Doncaster, L.N.E.R.
EGHAM (Surrey), Pop. 15,915.
Savoy (we), 153, High Street. — Prop., Savoy
Egham, Ltd. 438 seats. Booked at Merivale
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House, Egham Hill. Continuous from 2 p.m.
Prices, 9<i. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Egham 433.
Station, Egham, S.R. ; motor Transport.
EGREMONT (Cheshire), see Wallasey.
EGREMONT (Cumb ), Pop. 8,042.
Castle Cinema (bth). — Prop., Egremont
Cinema, Ltd. 750 seats. Booked at Hall.
Twice nightly. Mat. Sat. Pictures and
Varieties. Depth of stage 16 ft. Empire
Dance Hall attached. Prices, 4.6.. to is.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Egremont
235. Station, Egremont, L.M.S.
ELDON LANE (Co. Durham), Pop. 3,000.
Club Cinema (we). — Prop., The Eldon Lane
Workmen's Club and Institute, Ltd. 900
seats. Booking Man., J. C. Harwood. Once
nightly, twice Sat. Two changes weekly and
Sunday programme. Prices, 2d. to 6d. Station,
Bishop Auckland, L.N.E.R.
ELL AND (Yorks), Pop. 10,327.
Central Picture House (we). — Prop., Central
Pictures (Elland), Ltd. 720 seats. Booked at
Leeds. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. gd.
Phone, Elland 2140. Station, Elland, L.M.S.
Palladium (bth), Southend. — Prop., Central
Pictures (Elland), Ltd. 480 seats. Booked at
Leeds. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Phcns, Elland 2140.
Station, Elland, L.M.S.
ELLE8MERE (Salop), Pop. 1,872.
Cinema.
ELLE8MERE PORT (Cheshire), Pop.
18,898.
Hippodrome (we).— Prop., Hippodrome (Elles-
mere Port), Ltd., Carnegie Street, Ellesmere
Port, Wirral. 1,152 seats. Booked by
W. J. Speakman, 126, Bold Street, Liverpool.
Continuous from 2 p.m. Occasional Variety.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Stage, 17^ ft. deep ; three dressing-
rooms. Cafe and Dance Hall attached.
Phone, Ellesmere Port 54.
Queen's Cinema (bth), Whitby Road. — Prop.,
S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37/38, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4556.
Booked at H.O. Continuous, Mon. to Fri. ;
Two separate shows, Sat. Mats, daily, except
Fri. Prices, iod. to 2s. Phone, Ellesmere
Port 87. Station, Ellesmere Port, G.W.R.
ELSECAR (Yorks). Pop. 41,500.
Futurist (we). — Props., Ryhill Empire Co.,
Ryhill, near Wakefield. Phone, Royston 44.
445 seats. Booked at Hall. Twice nightly ;
Mats., Mon., Thurs., and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Hoyland 2217. Station,
Elsecar and Hoyland, L.M.S.
ELSTREE (Herts), Pop. 2,238.
Studio Cinema (rca). — Props., Savoy (Cobham)
Ltd. Temporary war-time, H.O., 427, Cecil
Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple
Bar 5077. Continuous. Booked by Shipm an
& King. Phone, Elstree 1500.
ELY (Cambs.), Pop. 8,382.
Majestic Theatre (bth), Newnham Street.—
Props., Owen Cooper Theatres, Hadleigh,
Suffolk. Phone, Ely 230.
Public Room Cinema (we), (Mirrophonic),
Market Place.— Props., Ely Cinema, Co., Ltd.,
400 seats. Booked by H. Bancroft, Hippo-
drome, Wisbech. Continuous. Phone, Ely 115.
Station, Ely, L.N.E.R. Films by Road Trans-
port.
Rex Theatre (we), Market. Street. — Props.,
Ely Cinema Co., Ltd. 1,000 seats. Booked by
H. Bancroft, Hippodrome, Wisbech, Cambs.
Continuous. Phone, Ely 215. Stage, 35 ft.
deep ; two dressing-rooms. Station, Ely,
L.N.E.R. Films by Road Transport.
EMSWORTH (Hants), Pop. 4,337.
Pavilion (bth), The Square. — Props., Pavilion
(Emsworth), Ltd., 5, Culross Street, London.
527 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Emsworth 214.
Station, Emsworth, S.R. and Road Transport.
ENFIELD (Middx.), Pop. 67,869.
Premier Cinema (we), Enfield Wash. — Prop.,
Davies Cinemas, Ltd., 26-27, D'Arblay Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 1454. 878 seats.
Continuous from 1.45 p.m. ; Sun. from
3.30 p.m. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Howard 1037. Station, Enfield Lock,
L.N.E.R. Films by Transport.
Rialto Theatre (we). Phone, Enfield 071 1. —
Props., Denman (London) Cinemas, Ltd., 36,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Gerrard 3554.
Savoy (we), Southbury Road. — -Props., Associ-
ated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
2,246 seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 60 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep ;
five dressing-rooms. Phone, Enfield 441 1.
Station, Enfield Town, L.N.E.R. Films by
Road Transport.
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EPPING (Essex), Pop. 4,956.
Empire Cinema (rca), High Street.- — Prop..
Empire Cinemas (Epping), Ltd., High Street,
Epping. 395 seats. Booked at London Offices,
Continuous. Prices, 1/-. to 3s. 6d. Phone,
Epping 2208. Station, Epping, L.N.E.R.
EPSOM (Surrey), Pop. 27,089.
Capitol, Church Street. — Props., London and
District Cinemas, Ltd. 1,513 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Epsom
9876. Cafe attached. Station, Epsom, S.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street. — -Prep.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Epsom 9455.
ERITH (Kent), Pop. 32,780.
Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street and Avenue
Road. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Stage.
Phone, Erith 2020.
Ritz Cinema (rca). — Props., Union Cinemas,
Ltd. Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,170 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O., Associated British
Cinemas, 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Proscenium width, 34 ft. Stage, 11 ft. ; two
dressing-rooms. Phone, Erith, 2487. Station,
Erith, S.R.
ESHER (Surrey), Pop. 2,883.
Embassy (we) (Mirrophonic), High Street. —
Props., Savoy (Cobham), Ltd. Temporary
war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Chambers, London,
W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar 5077. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 42 ft. Booked by Shipman
& King. Stage ; five dressing-rooms. Cafe
attached. Phone, Esher 1362.
ESH WINNING (Co. Durham), Pop. 3,080.
Memorial Hall Cinema (Edibell), Brandon
Road. — Props. , Trustees, Esh Colliery Welfare
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400 seats. Booked at Newcastle. Once nightly,
twice Sat. Prices, 4d. to gd. Phone, Esh
Winning 22. Station, Waterhouses, L.N.E.R.
Pavilion (awh). — Prop., F. W. Storey, Com-
mercial Street, Cornsay. 650 seats. Pictures
and Variety. Films booked at Hall by F. W.
Storey, Variety by Billy Knight at New-
castle. One show nightly, two on Sat. Prices,
4d. to gd. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; five dressing
rooms. Phone, Esh Winning 4. Station,
Waterhouses, L.N.E.R.
EVENWOOD (near Bishop Auckland)
(Co. Durham), Pop. 5,000.
Empire (Morrison). — Prop., Etherington Bros.
350 seats. One show nightly. No performance
Fri. Two on Sat. Prices, yd. and gd. Booked
at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Proscenium width,
26 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep. Three dressing-
rooms. Station, Evenwood, L.N.E R.
EVESHAM (Worcs), Pop. 8,799.
Clifton Cinema (bth), High Street, Clifton
Circuit. — Props., Super Cunema and Theatre,
Evesham, Ltd. 724 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Continuous daily from 2 p.m. Suns, from
4.30 p.m. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Booked
at H.O.. 6, Corporation Street. Birmingham.
Phone. Evesham 217. Station, Evesham,
G. W.R. and L.M.S.
Regal Super Cinema (we), 41, Port Street. —
Prop., Regal Super Cinema (Evesham), Ltd.
945 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous,
from 2 p.m.; Suns, from 3 p.m. Prices, 8d. to
is. iod. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone,
Evesham 6002.
The Scala Theatre (we), High Street. —
Prop., The Super Cinema and Theatre
(Evesham), Ltd. 900 seats. Man., B.
Willmott. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Nightly. Mat., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Stage, 21 ft. deep ; five dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Evesham 217.
EWELL (Surrey) Pop. 4,187.
Rembrandt Cinema (rca). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30 31. Golden Square.
London,W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,462 seats.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous. Booked at
H. O. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage 16 ft.
deep.Three dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
Phone, Ewell 221 1. Films by Transport.
EXETER (Devon), Pop. 66,039.
Gaumont Palace (ba). — Props., Albany Ward
Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.
Phone, Regent 8080. 1,500 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, 2073-n. Station, St. David's, G.W.R.
(Central), S.R. (Closed).
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Odeon Theatre (bth), Sidwell Street.— Prop.
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Exeter 54057.
Plaza (we), Old London Inn Square. — Props.,
Plaza (Exeter) Ltd. Booked by W. Farrant
Gilley, Lloyds' Bank Chambers, Torquay.
Phone, Torquay 2045. 886 seats. Prices, gd.
to is. 6d. Continuous. Phone, Exeter 2594.
Stations, St. David's, G.W.R. ; and Queen
Street, S.R. (Closed).
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Savoy (we). — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 592 seats. Booked
at H.O.
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EXMOUTH (Devon), Pop. 14,584.
Capitol Cinema (British Cinephone). — Prop.,
and Res. Man., Walter J. A. Bayley. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Mat. daily. Two
changes weekly. Station, Exmouth, S.R.
Grand (bth), Exeter Road. — Controlled by
Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028.
Booked by A. Cohen at H.O. Continuous.
505 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 28 ft. Phone, Exmouth 2888. Station.
Exmouth, S.R. ; or Film Transport.
Forum (we), Parade. — Controlled by Mayfair
Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028. Booked
by A. Cohen at H.O. 517 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Phone, Exmouth 2487.
Station, Exmouth, S.R.
Regal Cinema (bth), St. Andrew's Road. —
Controlled by Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd..
5, Culross Street, London, W.i. Phone.
Mayfair 1028. Booked by A. Cohen at H.O.
650 seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 28 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ;
eight dressing-rooms. Phone, Exmouth 3473.
Station, Exmouth, S.R. ; or Film Transport.
Savoy Cinema (we), Rolle Street. — Controlled
by Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5 Culross
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028.
Booked by A. Cohen at H.O. 850 seats. Con-
tinuous. Daily mat. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Pro-
scenium width, 26 ft. Stage, 21 ft. deep ; five
dressing-rooms. Phone, Exmouth 2866.
Station, Exmouth, S.R.
EYAM (near Sheffield) (Derbyshire), Pop.
1,000.
Mechanics Institute (Metropolitan). — Prop..
J. Brown & Co. All correspondence to R.O.
Brown, 228, Fulwood Road, Sheffield. Once
nightly, Fri. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Phone.
Sheffield 61 126. Road Transport.
FaILSWORTH (Lancs) Pop. 15,724.
Grand Theatre (we) Oldham Road. — Prop.-
Chas Ogden, 196, Deansgate, Manchester-
Phone, Blackfriars 7445. 1,150 seats. Booked
at H.O. Proscenium width 22 ft. Stage, 15 ft.
6 in. Four dressing-rooms. Phone, Failsworth
1075. Station, Failsworth, L.M.S.
Popular Palace (btp). — Prop, and Res. Man
D. Turner. 950 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Phone, Failsworth ig40.
FAKENHAM (Norfolk), Pop. 3,181.
Central Cinema (btp).— Props., Fakenhain
Cinema, Ltd., Market Place, Fakenham.
Phone, No. 67. 655 seats. Booked at Hall.
Twice nightlv. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d. Station.
Fakenham, L.N.E.R. and M. & G.N.R.
Regal Cinema (awh), Holt Road.— Props..
Fakenham Cinema, Ltd.. Market Place.
Fakenham. Phone, Fakenham 67. (Closed).
FALMOUTH Cornwall), Pop. 13,492.
Grand Theatre (we), Market Street. — Prop.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square.
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Pictures and Variety.
Phone, Falmouth 412.
Odeon Theatre (bth). Killigrew Street. — Proi.-
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London.
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous,
Prices, is. gd. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Falmouth 423
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Polytechnic Cinema. — Lessees, Grand Theatre
(Falmouth), Ltd., 15, Market Strand, Fal-
mouth. Booked at H.O. Two shows nightly.
Mat. Sat. Prices, 4d. to is.
St. George's Hall (we), Church Street. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 916 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Falmouth 169. Station.
FAREHAM (Hants), Pop. 11,575.
Embassy (rca). — Props., Ship man and King.
Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone,
Fareham 3102.
Savoy (we). — Prop., Shipman and King,
Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pros-
cenium width, 40 ft. Stage and dressing-
rooms. Cafe. Phone, Fareham 2288.
FARINGDON (Berks), Pop. 3,076.
Cinema (Gyrotone). — Prop., Oram Bailey.
300 seats. Booked at hall. Once nightly.
Three Shows, Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Phone, No. 78. Road Transport.
Rialto (aw.i) Closter Street. — Prop., M.C.
Elliott. Seats 450. Prices, 6d. to is. iod.
Continuous. Phone, Faringdon 2128. Sta-
tion, Faringdon.
FARNBOROUGH (Hants), Pop. 16,359.
Rex (we). — Props., County Cinemas, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d . Phone,
Farnborough 909.
Scala (we), Camp Road. — Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Continuous. Phone, S. Farnboro '60. Station,
S. Farnborough, S.R.
FARNCOMBE (Surrey), Pop. 3,841.
County (we), Meadrow. — Prop., County Cine-
mas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Godalming 455. Station,
Farncombe, S.R.
FARNDON (Cheshire), Pop. 573.
Palace Cinema, High Street. — Prop., Miss K.
Walsh, 8, Waverley Crescent, Rossett, Nr.
Wrexham. 400 seats. Phone, Farndon 85.
FARNHAM (Surrey), Pop. 18,294.
County Cinema (we). — Prop., County Cinemas,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Farnham 5006.
Regal (we). — Props., County Cinemas, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous.
Phone, Farnham 6006.
FARNWORTH (Lancs), Pop. 28,711.
Empire (rca), Albert Road, Farnworth. — Prop.,
Picture House Co., Ltd. Man. Dir., W.
Ramsden. 1,050 seats. Continuous. Prices,
3d. to 9d. Phone, Farnwortb 362. Station,
Moses Gate, L.M.S.
Hippodrome (bth), Moses Gate. — Props., B. &
S. Cinemas (Farnworth), Ltd., Hippodrome,
Ellesmere Port. Phone, 54. 900 seats. Booked
by W. J. Speakman at 126, Bold Street,
Liverpool Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Continuous.
Phone, Farnworth 78.
King's Hall.
Palace Cinema (btp), King Street. — Lessees,
Stalybridge Enterprise, Ltd., Imperial Bldgs ,
Oxford Road, Manchester. Phone, Ardwick
2226. 736 seats. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Farnworth 28. Station, Farnworth, L.M.S.
Ritz (we), Peel Street, Farnworth, Lanes —
Prop., Union Cinemas, Ltd., Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 900 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 26 ft. 6 in.
Stage, 41 ft. 6 in. deep ; eight dressing-rooms.
Phone, Farnworth 322. Station, Farnworth
and Halshaw Moor, L.M.S.
Savoy Picture House (btp), Long Causeway.
— Prop., Savoy Picture House (Farnworth),
Ltd., Imperial Buildings, Oxford Road,
Manchester. 1,146 seats. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Farnworth 263. Station, Moses Gate.
FAVERSHAM (Kent), Pop. 10,091.
Argosy (bth) Preston Street. Props., East
Kent Cinemas, Ltd. 700 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Station. Faversham.
Odeon (BTt-i).— Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Faversham 56.
FEATHERSTONE (Yorks), Pop. 14,952.
Hippodrome (we). — Prop., Featherstone Hippo-
drome, Ltd., Westminster Chambers, Harro-
gate. 800 seats. Booked by Premier Cinema,
Leeds, and Hippodrome, Featherstone. One
show nightly. Three changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 2d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Featherstone 227. Station, Featherstone,
L.M.S.
FELIX8TOWE (Suffolk), Pop. 13,000.
Playhouse (bth) Hamilton Road. — Prop.,
Felixstowe Picture House, Ltd. 560 seats.
Continuous, from 2.30 p.m. daly. Prices,.
6d. to 2S. 6d. Phone, Felixstowe 170.
Station, Felixstowe Town, L.N.E.R.
Ritz (bth). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Garrard 7887. 946 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, 787. Proscenium width,
38 ft.
Victoria Cinema. — Under same control as
Playhouse. 400 seats. (Closed.)
FELLING (Co. Durham), Pop. 27,041.
Corona Theatre (btp), Coldwell Street. —
Prop., Stanley Rogers Cinemas, Ltd., Tatler
Chambers, 147/149. Northumberland Street,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. 609 seats. Booked at
H.O. Twice nightly. Prices, 7d. to is.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, Felling 82248.
New Imperia (we), Victoria Square. — Prop.,
Imperia Hall Co. (Felling), Ltd. 950 seats.
Booked at Hall. Two shows nightly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. Proscen-
ium width, 30 ft. Cafe attached. Phone,
Felling 82336. Station, Felling, L.N.E.R.
FELTHAM (Middx ), Pop. 16,316.
Playhouse (we), High Street. — Prop., Feltham
playhouse, Ltd., 36, Kingsway, W.C.2. Phone,
Holborn 3281. 857 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Mat., daily. Prices, 7d. to
is. iod. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone,
Feltham 2300. Station, Feltham, S.R.
FENCEHOUSES (Co. Durham), Pop. 6,000.
Palace (bth). — Prop., North Eastern Cinemas
de Luxe, Ltd., Carlton Cinema, Tynemouth.
Phone, North Shields 1210. 530 seats.
Booked at Carlton, Tynemouth. One show
nightly, Tues. to Fri. Two shows Mon. and
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to
is. 2d. Proscenium width, 21 ft. Phone,
Fencehouses 70. Station. Fencehouses.
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FENTON (Staffs), Pop. 25,620.
Plaza Picture Playhouse (bth), Market
Street.— Prop., Plaza (Fenton), Ltd. Phone,
Longton 39003. 560 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous evenings, Mats., Mon., Tues.,
Thurs., and Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Pro-
scenium width, 35 ft. Stage, 20 ft. ; two
dressing-rooms. Station, Fenton. Films by
Potteries Transport.
Royal Cinema (we), Manor Street. — Prop.
Harper and Ashton, Ltd. 700 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 3d. to gd.
Station, Fenton, L.M.S.
FERRYHILL (Co Durham), Pop 10,133
Gaiety Theatre (rca). — Prop., Thompson's
Enterprises, Ltd., Palladium Bldgs., East-
bourne Road, Middlesbrough. Phone, Lin-
thorpe 88156. 752 seats. Booked at H.O.
Once nightly. Three shows Sat. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Variety
occasionally. Stage, 22 ft. deep ; three
dressing-rooms. Phone, Ferryhill 55.
Majestic Theatre (btp), Dean Bank. — Prop.,
Joseph Cadman. 750 seats. Twice nightly
Pictures, Variety. Prices, 6d. to is. Pro-
scenium width, 23 ft., Stage, 21 ft. deep.
4 dressing-rooms.
Pavilion (we). — Props., Wall and Thompson.
Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne. 901 seats.
Once nightly. Two shows Sat. Prices, 6d.
to is. Phone, Ferryhill 47.
FILEY (Yorks) Pop. 3,730.
Grand Theatre and Cinema (Ultramonic),
Union Street. — Prop., Filey Enterprises, Ltd.
500 seats. Man. Dir., Andie Caine. Booked
at Leeds and London. One show nightly.
Sunday opening. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 23 ft.
Brig Cinema (ba). — Prop., Majestic Cinema
(Pocklington) Ltd., Manor Buildings, Pock-
lington. Phone, Pgcklington 2137. 950 seats.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 6d. Booked at Tower, Leeds.
FINEDON (Northants), Pop. 4,100.
Cinema. — Prop., Watts, Cinemas Ltd.,
" Poolstock," Finedon. 300 seats. Booked
at H.O. by D. M. and G. A. Watts. Phone,
Finedon 209. Once nightly, Mon. to Fri.
Continuous Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. 9d. Road
Transport.
FiSHBURN (Stockton-on-Tees), Pop. 4,000-
Alhambra (Morrison). — Prop., W. W. Turnbull,
Greenside, Durham Road, Coxhoe. Phone 5.
460 seats. Booked at Hall. Prices, sd. to
is. 6d. Twice nightly. Mon., Wed. and Sat.,
once other nights. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Station, Ferryhill, L.N.E.R.
FLEET (Hants), Pop. 4,528.
County Cinema (we). — -Prop., County Cinemas,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Cafe attached. Phone, Fleet 200.
Station, Fleet, S.R. ; and by Film Transport.
FLEETWOOD (Lancs), Pop. 30,000.
Sunday evening shows all the year round.
Art Cinema (we), Lord Street. — Prop., Black,
pool Tower Co., Ltd., Empress Buildings-
Blackpool. Phone, Blackpool 1. 915 seats,
Booked at H.O. Mat. at 2.30, and continuous
from 6.30 p.m. ; one on Sun. Two changes
weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, Fleetwood
429. Station, Fleetwood, L.M.S.
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Pier Cinema (we), Esplanade. — Prop., Fleet-
wood Pier, Ltd., 800 seats. Continuous
nightly. Daily mat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Cafe. Phone, 563.
Regent Cinema (we), Lord Street. — Props.,
Leeswoods Entertainments. 700 seats. Con-
tinuous. Mat. daily. Booked at Hall. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 8d. to is. 4d.
Phone, Fleetwood 667.
Verona (we), Knott End-on-Sea, near Fleet-
wood.
Victoria Cinema (we), Poulton Road. — Prop.,
Victoria Cinema (Fleetwood), Ltd. 1,124 seats.
Booked at Shaw. Continuous. Mat. daily.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Stage, 15 ft. deep ; three
dressing-rooms. Phone, Fleetwood 708.
FJixton (Lancs.) Pop. 2,929.
New Curyon, (we), Princes Road. Props.,
New Land and Development Co , Ltd , 1,200
seats. Prices gd. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Pictures and Variety. Pro-
scenium width 45 ft. Stage 20 ft. Cafe. Phone
Union 2929. Station, Urmston.
FOLKESTONE (Kent). Pop. 35,890.
Central Cinema (we). Phone, Folkestone
3335. Controlled by Mayfair Circuit (Control),
Ltd., 5, Culross Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 1038. 1,397 seats. Booked by
A. Cohen at H.O. Station, Folkestone
Central, S.R.
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Odeon (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone. Mayfair
781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Pros-
cenium width, 38 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Phone, Folkestone 2274.
Cafe. Station, Folkestone Central, S.R.
Playhouse (we), Guildhall Street.— 778 seats.
Continuous. Phone, Folkestone 3554. Closed.
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Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Bouverie Road. —
South Coast Pleasure Gardens, Ltd. 1,100
seats. Variety, Musical Comedies and Plays.
Booked by David Manderson, Emanwye
House, Bernard Street, W.C.i. Prices, is. to
5s. gd. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 45 ft. ;
11 dressing-rooms. Phone, Folkestone 21 15.
Savoy Super Cinema (we), Grace Hill. — -
Props., Savoy Super Cinema (Folkestone),
Ltd., 150, Southampton Row, W.C.i. 750
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Prices,
9d. to 3s. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Cafe
attached. Phone, Folkestone 4666.
FOREST HALL (Northumberland).
New Picture House (btp). — Prop., Stanhope
(Newcastle-on-Tyne) Cinema Co., Ltd., 178.
Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone,
Newcastle 27451. 400 seats. Booked at H.O.
by V. R. Marshall. Two shows nightly,
one show Sun. Mats., Mon. and Sat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 9d. to is. Phone,
Ritz (btp). — Prop., Hinges Cinemas, Ltd.,
147 /i4g, Northumberland Street, Newcastle-
on-Tyne. Phone, 20317. 1,062 seats. Con-
tinuous from 5.15 p.m. Mat. Sat. Once
nightly Sun. Booked at 147 /i4g, Northumber-
land Street. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Cafe
attached. Station, Benton, L.N.E.R.
FORDINGBRIDGE (Hants), Pop. 3,456.
Glen dale Theatre. — Props., Glendale Theatres
Corporation, National House, 60/66, Wardour
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 6704.
252 seats. Booked at H.O. by Harold
Baim. Continuous from 5.30, Mon., Thurs. ,
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Sat. and Sun. Once nightly Tues., Wed. and
Fri. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
20 ft. Station, Fordingbridge, S.R. Films by
Marmion Film Transport.
FORMBY (Lancs), Pop. 7,957.
Embassy (we), Freshfield. — Prop., Wigan
Entertainments Co., Ltd., 36, King Street,
Wigan. Phone, Wigan 2835. 714 seats.
Booked at Liverpool. Once nightly. Mat.,
Sat. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Phone, Formby 463. Station, Fresh-
field, L.M.S.
Queen's Picture House (btp), Three Tuns
Lane. — Prop., Coliseum (Liverpool), Ltd.,
1/3, Stanley Street, Liverpool. 320 seats.
Booked by Philip M. Hanmer, 51A, Rodney
Street, Liverpool. Continuous. Prices, 9d.
. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 14 ft'. Phone,
Formby 430. Station, Formby, L.M.S.
FOWEY (Cornwall), Pop. 2,382.
Troy Cinema (we). — Prop., R. Hill. 350
seats. Booked at H.O., Truro. One show
nightly. Mat., Wed. and Sat. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Phone, 186. Station, Fowey, G.W.
FRAMLINGHAM (Suffolk), Pop. 2,100.
Assembly Hall. — Prop., Sullings & Co.,
101, Foxhall Road, Ipswich.
Regal (ba), Bostock Cinema Circuit, 45,
Chevallier Street, Ipswich. Phone, 51324.
422 seats. Prices, lod. to 2s. gd. One show
nightly ; three shows Sat. Proscenium width,
21 ft. Booked by Props. Phone 154. Station,
Framlingham, L.N.E.R. Films by Road
Transport.
FRAMPTON-ON-SEVERN (Glos.), Pop. 1,800.
Green Cinema. — Prop., W. Mason, The
" Thatched Cottage, Saul, Glos. 150 seats.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. Booked by Prop. Twice
nightly. Station, Stonehouse, G.W.R. Films
by Road Transport.
FRESHWATER (Isle of Wight), Pop.
3,440.
Regent (ba). — Props., Isle of Wight Theatres,
Ltd. Booked at Theatre Royal, Ryde.
Phone, 2387. 514 seats. Twice nightly.
Mats., Wed. and Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d.
Width of proscenium, 26 ft. Phone, 283.
FRIZINGTON (Cumb ), Pop. 3,656.
Palace Theatre (Mihaly), Main Street.—
Lessee, Claude D. Rhodes. 450 seats. Booked
at Hall. Once or twice nightly. Prices, 4d.
to gd. Stage, 18 ft. deep ; 2 dressing-rooms
Films by Carrier from Newcastle.
FRODSHAM (near Warrington) (Cheshire)
Pop. 4,400.
Grand, Church Street. — Props., Byrom
Picture Houses, Ltd. Booked by Philip M.
Hanmer, 51A, Rodney Street, Liverpool.
482 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone.
Frodsham 100. Station, Frodsham, L.M.S.
and G.W.R. joint.
FROM E (Somerset), Pop. 10,738.
Gaumont (ba). — Props., Albany Ward Theatres,
Ltd. Booked in London. Continuous,
from 5 p.m. ; Wed., Thurs., and Sat., from
2 p.m. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width,
32 ft. 6 in. Phone, Frome 263111.
Grand Cinema (Memorial Hall) (bth).— Prop ,
Somerset Theatres, Ltd. 800 seats. Con-
tinuous. Twice Sat. and 2 Mats. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Phone, 273.
Gainsborough (Lincs), Pop. 18,000.
Grand (ba), Market Place. — Prop., Denman
Picture Houses, Ltd., 148-150, Wardour
Street, London, W.i. 1,260 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous evenings ; mats. Tues.,
Wed. and Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Gainsborough 90. Stations, Gainsborough,
Lea Road, and Central, L.N.E.R.
Star Cinema
State (we). — Props., Star Cinemas (Gains-
borough), Ltd., Whitefriars House, Friar Lane,
Nottingham. Phone, 44394. Films and
occasional Variety. Booked at Nottingham.
Evenings continuous. Cafe attached. Phone,
482. Station, Gainsborough, L.N.E.R., and
F.T.S.
GARFORTH (Yorks), Pop. 3,774.
Picture House (bth), Station Road. — Prop.,
The Wellington Film Service, Ltd., 10, Mill
Hill, Leeds. Phone, Leeds 23524. 360 seats.
Booked at 10, Mill Hill, Leeds. Once nightly.
Three shows Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone,
200. Station, Garforth, L.N.E.R.
GARND5FFAITH (Near Pontypool) (Mon.)
Pop. 5,000.
Ga.rndiffaith Workmen's Hall and Insti-
tute, Ltd. (ba), 5, Herbert's Road. — Booked
at Hall. 440 seats. One performance nightly.
Prices, 9d. and is. 6d. Proscenium width, 22ft .
Phone, Talywain 232. Stations, Abersychan
and Talywain, and Road Transport by Film
Transport Services (Great Britain), Ltd.
GARSTANG (Lancs), Pop. 832.
Cinema (bth), High Street. — Prop., Henry
Jacobs. 250 seats. Booked at Hazelwood
By-Pass Road, Garstang. Nightly Tues.,
Thurs. and Sat. at 7.30. Prices, is. to is. 6d,
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station, Garstang,
L.M.S. Films by Auto.
GATESHEAD-ON-TYNE (Co. Durham).
Pop. 122,379.
Askew Picture House (bth). — Prop., Mrs. E.
Horn, 1, Pine Street. Phone, Gateshead
71304. 262 seats. Booked at Newcastle-
on-Tyne. Two shows nightly. Prices 5<i.
and 6d. Phone, Gateshead 8.
Bensham Picture House (rca). — Prop., Ben-
sham Picture House (1923), Ltd., Bensham
Road. 1,020 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Phone, Gates
head 72441. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
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Capitol (we), Durham Road, Low Fell. — Prop.
Smelts Theatres, Ltd., 125, Westgate Road
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, Newcastle 27887"
Booked at H.O. 1,449 seats. Continuous.
Pri-es, 9d. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Low Fell 76938. Station, Gateshesd.
Classic Picture House (btp), Kell's Lane
North, Low Fell. — Prop., Classic (Low Fell) ,
Ltd. 1,025 seats. Continuous from 5.30 p.m . ,
Mon. to Fri. ; Sat. from 2 p.m. Prices, 9d. to
is. gd. Booked at Hall. Width of proscenium,
32 ft. Phone, Low Fell 768g4.
Coatsworth Cinema (we), Bewick Road West.
— Prop., Coatsworth Picture Hall, Ltd. 1,331
seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 2d. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Booked at Hall. Phone, Gateshead
71606. Station, Gateshead.
Cosy Picture House, Swalwell. — Prop., James
Ritson, g, Albany Park Poad, Tynemouth.
Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Twice nightly.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 2d. to 6d.
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Empress Electric (bth). — Prop, and Res. Man.
G. Bolam. 650 seats. Two shows daily.
Two changes weekty.
Gioria Cinema (rca). — Props., The Bensham
Picture House (1923), Ltd., Bensham Road,
Gateshead. Phone, 72441. 1,100 seats. Prices,
8d. to is. 6d. Continuous nightly ; two Mats,
weekly. Proscenium width, 32 ft. Booked at
Bensham Picture House. Phone, Newcastle
55677-
Palace Theatre (ba), Sunderland Road —
Prop., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 6641. 1,300 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous from 5 p.m. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Gateshead 71844.
Palladium Picture House (we), Saltwell
Road, Bensham. — Props., Palladium Cinema
(Bensham), Ltd., Gibb Chambers, Westgate
Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 25505.
700 seats. Booked at Newcastle. Two shows
nightly. Prices, od. to is. 3d. Phone, Gates-
head 71423. Station, Bensham, L.N.E.R.
Ravensworth Cinema (ba). — Prop., Photo-
plays, Ltd., 925, Brocco Bank, Sheffield.
750 seats. Booked at Hall. Twice nightly.
Two changes weekly. Phone, Gateshead-on-
Tyne 72021.
Regal (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
781 1. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 50 ft. Phone, 71783.
Rex Cinema (we), Askew Road West. — Props.,
Rex (North-Eastern) Cinemas, Ltd., 92,
Westmorland Road, Newcastle. Phone,
27149. 1,058 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Continuous, Mom to Fri. ; two houses Sat.
Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Dunston 84136. Station,
Gateshead.
Ritz (rca), Brunswick Street. — Props., Associ-
ated British Cinemas, 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. 2,050 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 45 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. Phone, Gateshead-on-Tyne
71760. Station, Gasteshead-on-Tyne, L.N.E.R.
Scala Theatre (ba), Jackson Street. — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. 1,220 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d.
Phone, Gateshead 72-162. Proscenium width,
28 ft. Station, Gateshead, L.N.E.R. or New-
castle-on-Tyne, L.N.E.R.
Sh:pcote Hall (rca), Durham Road. — Prop.,
Shipcote Co., Ltd. Managed by Tyne Picture
Houses, Ltd., 2, Saville Place, Newcastle-on-
Tvne. Phone, 20544. 1,100 seats. Booked at
The Poplars, The Green, Wallsend-on-Tyne.
Continuous. Phone, Gateshead 72019.
GERRARD'S CROSS (Bucks), Pop. 3,000.
The Playhouse (we). — Prop., Members Cinema
Ltd., Playhouse. 560 seats. Continuous,
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Booked at H.O. Pro-
scenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Gerrard's Cross
2516.
G1GGLESW1CK (Yorks), Fep. 953.
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GILLINGHAM (Kent), Pop. 65,000.
Embassy Theatre (we). — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Continuous'. Stage ; 2 dressing-rooms. Cafe.
Phone, Gillingham 5288.
Grand Cinema (we), Skinner Street. — Prop.,
C. J. W. Raphael, c/o W. F. Ewbank & Co.,
33, Lawrence Lane, London, E.C.2. 700 seats.
Booked at Theatre. Continuous. Prices, 7d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Gillingham 5450.
Plaza Cinema (we). — Props., The Plaza,
Gillingham, Ltd., Duncan R'oad. 2,000 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Booked
at Hall. Proscenium width, 33^ ft. Phone,
Gillingham 5539.
GLASTONBURY (Somerset), Pop. 4,513.
Cinema (Morrison). — 350 seats.
GLOSSOP (Derby), Pop. 19,510.
Empire Theatre (ba). — Prop., Provincial
Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. Booked at H.O.
Continuous evenings; mat. Tues. and Sat.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Stage and four dressing-
rooms. Phone, Glossop 114. Station, Glossop,
Central, L.N.E.R.
GLOUCESTER (Glos), Pop. 52,937.
Empire (bth), Park End Road.— Prop., Glouc-
ester Cinemas, Ltd., 23, Cheapside, Bradford.
460 seats. Booked at 225, Oxford Street, W.i.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 19 ft. Phone, Gloucester 3389. Station,
Gloucester, G.W.R. and L.M.S.
Hippodrome (we).— Prop., Poole's Theatres,
Ltd. 1,600 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous,
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Gloucester 2127.
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Odeon Theatre. — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. (Under construction.)
Plaza (we). — Props., Elton Cinema Co., Ltd.,
9, Windsor Place, Cardiff. Phone No. 225.
1,830 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 44 ft.
Phone, 3757. Cafe attached. Station, G.W.R. .
or L.M.S.
Picturedrome (we), Barton Street. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. 685 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Gloucester 2932.
GODALMING (Surrey) Pop., 12,500
Regal (we), Ockford Road. — Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Phone, Godalming
933. Station, Godalming, S.R.
GOLBORNE (near Warrington) (Langs).
Pop. 7,322.
Jubilee Cinema (btp).— Props., Doman Enter-
prises, Ltd., 11-13, Victoria Street, Liverpool.
Phone, Bank 5504. 670 seats. Twice nightly,
Mats. Mon., Sat. Booked by W. J. Speakman,
126, Bold Street, Liverpool 7. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Phone, 311. Station, Golborne, L.M.S.
Royal Pavilion (btp). — Prop., Golborne
Cinema Co., Ltd., 11 /13, Victoria Street.
Liverpool. Phone, Bank 5504. 400 seats.
Booked by W. J. Speakman, 126, Bold Street,
Liverpool 7. Occasional Variety. Two shows
nightly ; mats. Wed. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage, 12 ft.
deep ; three dressing-rooms. Phone, 246 .
GOLCAR (Yorks), Pop. 9,812.
Alhambra Pictures (bth), Leymoor Road. — ■
Prop., John Singleton, " Briarheld," Leymoor
Road, Golcar. 586 seats. Continuous
nightly. Booked at Leeds. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d.
Phone, Milnsbridge 153.
GOLDENHILL (Staffs), Pop. 5,200.
Electric Theatre (Morrison), High Street.—
Lessee and Man., Hayward Hogton. 500 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Phone, Kids-
grove 132. Station, Tunstall, L.M.S.
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GOLDTHORPE (Yorks), Pop. 10,000.
Empire (ba), Barnslev Road. — Props., Picture
House, (Goldthorpe), Ltd., 4, Tickbill Road,
Doncaster. Phone, Doncaster 53166. 811
seats. Booked at Leeds. Continuous Mon. to
Fri. ; separate shows on Sat. Prices, yd. to
is. gd. Stage, 15 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms.
Proscenium width, 34 ft. Phone, Goldthorpe
28. Station, Wath-upon-Dearne, L.M.S. and
L.N.E.R., or Transport.
Picture House (ba). — Props., Picture Ho'ise,
(Goldthorpe), Ltd., 4, Tickhill Road, Doncas-
ter. Phone, Doncaster 53166. 974 seats.
Continuous Mon. to Fri.; Separate shows on,
Sat. Booked at Leeds. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d.
Phone, Goldthorpe 28.
GOOLE (Yorks), Pop. 20,009.
Carlton Picture House (we), Boothferry
Road.— Prop., Picture Hall (Goole), Ltd.
700 seats. Booked at Leeds. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to is. gd. Proscenium width 15 ft.
Phone, Goole 277.
Cinema Palace (we), Boothferry Road. — Prop.,
Savoys (Hull), Ltd., Bank Chambers, Goole.
Res. Dir., W. Rockett. 800 seats. Booked
by Brinley Evans, Criterion Theatre, George
Street, Hull. Continuous. Phone, Goole 47.
Station, Goole, L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
Tower Cinema (btp), Carlisle Street.— Frops.,
Savoy (Hull), Ltd., Cinema Palace. 812 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous, twice nightly
on Sat. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Stage, 21 ft.
deep; seven dressing-rooms. Phone No. 429.
Station, Goole, L.N.E.R. Road Transport.
GORLE8TON-ON-SEA (Suffolk), Pop,
12,000.
Coliseum (Marshall), High Street.— Prop.,
At tree & Barr, Ltd. 966 seats Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Cafe attached. Phone,
Gorleston 73. Station, Gorleston, L.N.E.R.
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Palace Cinema (rca), High Street. — Props.,
Rickenya, Ltd., 75, Grosvenor Street, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 6882. 942 seats. Prices, iod.
to 2S. 3d. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 34 ft. Phone 520. Sta-
tion, Vauxhall, L.N.E.R.
GOSFORTH (Northumb), Pop. 18,042.
Globe Theatre (ba), Salters Road. — Stanley
Rogers Cinemas, Ltd., 147-149, Northumber-
land Street, Newcastle. Phone 20317. 739
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Once
nightly Sun. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Phone,
Gosforth 52771. Station, South Gosforth.
Royalty Cinema (Duosonic). High Street. —
Prop., Royalty Cinema (Gosforth), Ltd.
1,387 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Cafe attached.
G08PORT (Hants), Pop. 37,928.
Criterion Cinema (we), Forton Road. —
Prop., Portsmouth Town Cinemas, Ltd.,
Shaftesbury Cinema, Kingston Road, Ports-
mouth. Phone, Portsmouth 4976. 655 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Phone, Gosport
8128. Station, Portsmouth Harbour, S.R.
Forum (we), Stoke Road.— Props., Portsmouth
Town Cinemas, Ltd., Shaftesbury Cinema.
Portsmouth. Phone 4976. 1,606 seats.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 44 ft., Stage 11 ft.
6 in. deep. One dressing-room. Cafe attached.
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GRANGETOWN-ON-TEES (Yorks). Pop.6,518*
Lyric (btp), Bolckow Road. — Props., Grange
Town Paragon Picture Co., Ltd, 147 /i4g,
Northumberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Phone, New 20317. g3i seats. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 5 ft. ; 2
dressing-rooms. Phone, South Bank 58162.
GRANGE-OVER-SANDS (Lancs), Pop. 2,648.
Palace Cinema (ba). — Prop., Nelson Bros. 500
seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Prices,
7d. to 2S. Phone, Grange-over-Sands 162.
Cafe and ballroom attached. Station, Grange-
over-Sands, L.M.S.
GRANGE VILLA (Co. Durham).
Pavilion (bth), Grange Villa, Chester-le-Street.
— Prop., C. Buckton. Once nightly. Prices, 4d.
to is. Booked at Newcastle. Station, Pelton.
GRANTHAM (Lincs), Pep. 18,709.
Central Cinema (bth). — Prop., Peterborough
Picture House Co., Ltd. Man. Dir., J. A.
Campbell, Central Chambers. 718 seats.
Booked at Central Chambers, Grantham.
Twice nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
7d. to is. gd. Phone, 245. Station, Grantham.
Empire (we). — Props., Picture House (Peter-
borough) Co., Ltd., Central Chambers,
Grantham. 740 seats. Prices, iod. to 3s. 6d.
Continuous. Booked at Central Chambers.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Stage 30 ft., deep;
seven dressing-rooms. Phone, 51.
Picture House (bth), St. Peter's Hill. — Prop.,
St. Peter's Hill Picture House Co., Ltd. Man.
Dir., J. A. Campbell. 886 seats. Booked at
Central Chambers, Grantham. Continuous,
from 2.15 p.m. Two changes weekly. Prices,
iod. to 3s. gd. Phone, Grantham 245.
State (rca), St. Peter's Hill. — Prop., Grantham
Cinemas, Ltd., 288, Regent Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Langham 2677. 1,400 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Films booked
at H.O. Occasional Variety booked by
Harry Myers, g7, Charing Cross Road, London,
W.C.2. Proscenium width, 40 ft., Stage, 13 ft.
deep. Two dressing-rooms. Cafe.
Theatre Royal (bth). — Props., St. Peter's
Hill Picture House Co (Grantham), Ltd.
Continuous. 83g seats. Prices, iod. to 3s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Booked at Central
Chambers. Cafe attached. Phone, 245.
GRASSINGTON (Yorks), Pop. 988
Cinema, nr. Skipton. Prop., Richard Dean, 400
seats. Prices 6d. to is. gd. Communications
to Premier, Skipton.
GRASSMOOR (Derby), Pop. 2,000.
Electric Theatre. — Props., Matlock Cinemas,
Ltd., Cinema House, Matlock. Phone,
Matlock 121. 500 seats. Booked by Gen.,
Manager, E. J. Merrivale. Once nightly.
Mon. to Fri. Three shows Sat. Prices, 6d.
to is. Station, Chesterfield, L.M.S.
GRAVE8END (Kent), Pop. 35,490.
Majestic (bth), King Street. — Props. .Gravesend
Majestic Theatres Co., Ltd. (Union Cinemas
Group). Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,800 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Films and
Variety. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
44 ft. Stage, 10 ft. ; four dressing-rooms.
Station, Gravesend Central, S.R. Phone,
Gravesend 470.
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Plaza Cinema (rca), Windmill Street. — Props..
Plaza (Gravesend), Ltd., managed by Union
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 75oseats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Gravesend 163.
Station, Gravesend (Central), S.R., or Motor
Transport.
Regal Theatre (bth), New Road. — Props.,
Gravesend Majestic Theatres Co., Ltd. (Union
Cinemas Group). Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,260
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Station,
Gravesend, Central, S.R. Phone, Gravesend
374- .
Super Cinema (we), New Road. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 954seats. Pictures
and Variety. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, 14 ft. ; four
dressing-rooms. Phone, Gravesend 753.
Station, Gravesend Central, S.R. ; and Film
Transport.
GRAYS (Essex), Pop. 18,172.
Empire (bth), High Street. — Prop., Frederick's
Electric Theatres, Ltd., 52, Portland Place
London, W.i. Phone, Langham 4292. 600
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
6d.,gd.and is. Stage and two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Tilbury 142. Station, Grays, L.M.S.,
or Motor Transport. (Closed.)
Regal (we), New Road.— Prop., Frederick's
Electric Theatres, Ltd., 1,490 seats. Occa-
sional Variety. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 31ft.
Stage, 20 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms.
Ritz (we), Quarry Hill. — Prop., Fredericks
Electric Theatres, Ltd., 52, Portland Place,
London, W.i. Phone, Langham 4292. 1,500
seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 41 ft.
Phone, Tilbury 142. Station, Grays, L.M.S.
State Cinema (we), George Street — Props.,
Fredericks Electric Theatres, Ltd., 52,
Portland Place, W.i. Phone, Langham 4292-
2,200 seats. Continuous. Prices, ?d. to
2s. 3d. Occasional Variety. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 45 ft. Stage, 15 ft.
three dressing-rooms. Phone, Tilbury 799;
GREAT AYTON (Yorks), Pop. 2,320.
Empire Picture Palace. — Prop., Thompson
and Jones. One show nightly, Mon. and
Vved., two on Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to od. Station, Great Ayton,
L.N.E.R.
GREAT BRIDGE (near Tipton), (Staffs).
Palace (bth). — Prop., Storer Pictures, Ltd.,
C. S. Joseph Circuit, 74, Salisbury Road,
Moseley, Birmingham. Phone, South 1238.
721 seats. Booked by C. S. Joseph. Con-
tinuous. Evenings. Three Mats. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Tipton 1595.
GREAT HARWOOD (Lancs), Pop. 12,787.
Grand (we), Blackburn Road. — Prop., Gt.
Harwood Pictures, Ltd. 869 seats. One
show nightly, Mon. to Fri. Three shows
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to gd.
Phone, Gt. Harwood 148. Station, Great
Harwood, L.M.S.
Palace (we), Rushton Street. — Prop., North
Cheshire Amusements, Ltd., Parrs Bank
Buildings, 3, York Street, Manchester. 986
seats. Once nightly. Mat. Mon., and Tues.
Three shows Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. Booked
at Manchester. Phone, Great Harwood 42.
GREAT WIGSTON (Leics ).
Magna (we).
GREAT YARMOUTH (Norfolk), Pop. 56,769.
Empire Picture Playhouse (bth). — Prop..
Jays Entertainments, Ltd.. 11 1 A. Wardour
Street, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4668. 830
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices.
6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone, Yarmouth 3147. Station, South
Town, L.N.E.R. All Films by Norfolk and
District Transport, Dansey Yard, Wardour
Street, London, W.
Gem Cinema Ism), Marine Parade. — Prop.,
Jays Entertainments, Ltd., iiia, Wardour
Street, W.i. Phone, Gerrard4668. 824 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Great Yarmouth 727.
Hippodrome (ba), Marine Parade. — Prop.,
T. C. Read. Res. and Booking Man. W,
O'Brien. Booked at Hall. Circus in Sum-
mer and stage shows preceded by shorts in
winter. Prices, 9d. to 3s. Phone, Gt .
Yarmouth 214. Stations, Gt. Yarmouth.
(Southtown, Vauxhall and Beach), L.N.E.R.
Regal (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30 31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone'
Gerrard 7887. 1,600 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 42 ft. Stage,
30 ft. ; 9 dressing-rooms. Phone 3101.
Regent (we). — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,667 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width,
32 ft. Stage, 34 ft. deep ; 4 dressing-rooms.
Phone, Yarmouth 2354.
Royal Aquarium (we). — Prop., Royal Aquar-
ium, Ltd., 15, Upper King Street, Norwich.
Phone, Norwich 350. 1,500 seats. Con-
tinuous.
GREENFORD (Middlesex), Pop. 15,000.
Playhouse (we), Ruislip Road. — Prop., Green-
ford Playhouse, Ltd., 36, Kingsway, W.C.2.
Phone, Holborn 3281. 906 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Mat. daily. Prices
is. to 2s. 9d. Phone, Waxlow 1707.
Granada. — -Prop., The Granada Theatres, Ltd.,
36, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 3554. Phone, Waxlow 1203.
GRIFFITH8T0WN (Mon ), Pop. 5,036.
Palace (Sound, Ltd., Equipment). — Prop.,
Pontypool Theatres, Ltd. Booked at " Deau-
ville," Rumney, Cardiff. Continuous from
4 p.m. Two changes weekly. 450 seats. Prices,
7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Station, Gnffithstown, G.W.R.
GRIMETHORPE (near Barnsley), (Yorks).
Pop. 6,500.
Empire Palace (bth). — Prop., Grimethorpe,
Empire Palace Co., Ltd. 600 seats. Booked
at Stancliffe, Grimethorpe. Twice nightly.
Three changes weekly. Prices, 7d. and iod.
Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone, Brierley 242.
Station, Cudworth, L.M.S.
GRIMSBY (Lincs.), Pop. 96,000.
Chantry Cinema (rca). Cartergate. — Prop.,
Leonard Bass, 109, Welhome Avenue,
Grimsby. Phone, 77281. 550 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous from 5 p.m. daily. Prices,
4d. to is. 2d. Phone, Grinsby 3232. Station,
Grimsby Town, L.N.E.R.
Globe Picture Theatre (we), Victoria Street.
— Lessee, R. Blackburn Jones. 773 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
is. gd. Proscenium width, approzimately
22 ft. Phone, 2174.
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Lyric (bth), Victoria Street. — Prop., L. Bass,
109, Welhome Avenue, Grimsby. Phone,
77281. 340 seats, Booked at Hall. Continuous
from 1 p.m. daily. Prices, 4d. to is. 2d.
to 2s. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Stage, 35 ft-
deep ; ten dressing-rooms. Phone, Grimsby
2837. Station, Grimsby, L.N.E.R.
Plaza (bth), 12S, Cieetborpes Road. — Prop., K.
A. & W. Enterprises, Ltd., Whitefriars House,
Friar Lane, Nottingham. 800 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous from 1.45 p.m. Two
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Phone,
3131. Station, Grimsby Docks, L.N.E.R.
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Queen's Hall (bth); Alexandra Road. — Prop.,
Queens Hall (Grimsby), Ltd. 1,400 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous daily from 2 p.m.
Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Phone, Grimsby 2069.
Regal (we), Freeman Street. — Prop.,' Associ-
ated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,945
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Pro-
scenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 19 ft. ; 4 dressing-
rooms. Phone, Grimsby 2878.
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Rex Cinema (we), Corporation Road. — Props.,
Star Cinemas (London), Ltd., Star House,
Bank Street, Castleford, York'shire. Phone,
Castleford 2618, 2619. 764 seats. Prices, 6d.
to to is. 9d. Continuous evenings. Mats.,
Mon.,Thurs. and Sat. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Grimsby 4039. Station, Grimsby Town.
Rialto Super Cinema (we), Roberts Street. —
Prop., Harry Ellins. 1,120 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to is. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Grimsby 3920.
Ritz (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,429 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 47 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. ; 7 dressing-rooms. Phone,
Cllethorpes 61713. Station, Cleethorpes and
Grimsby Town, L.N.E.R.
Savoy Picture House (we), Victoria Street.—
Props., Gaumont British Picture Corp., Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. 1,361 seats.
Booked at H.O, Continuous. Prices, iod. to
2S. 9d. Cafe attached. Phone, 25761 1.
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Strand Cinema Theatre (we), Park Street. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. 1,331 seats. Booked
at H.O. Two shows nightly. Mat. daily.
2s. 6d. Cafe attached. Phone, 2576. Station,
Two changes weekly. Phone, Grimsby 261 1.
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Tower Picture Theatre (we), Kent Street.—
Prop., Tower Picture Theatre (Grimsby),
Ltd., 23, Anlaby Road, Hull. Phone, Hull
33602. 1,071 seats. Booked by Robt.
Freeman, Jameson Chambers, Jameson Street,
Hull. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to 2s.
GUIDE BRIDGE (Lancs ).
Odeon Theatre (bth), Stockport Road,
Ashton-under-Lyne. — -Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Ashton 1498.
GUILDFORD (Surrey), Pop. 30,753.
Cinema (rca), High Fidelity, Woodbridge Road..
— Prop., Guildford Cinema, Ltd. Man.
Dir., Frederick Renad Cooper. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Cafe attached. Phone,
Guildford 1234- Station, Guildford, S.R.,
and Motor Transport Co.
Odeon (bth), Epsom Road. Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. gd. to 4s. 6d.
Continuous. Phone, Guildford 1990. Station,
Guildford, S.R,
Playhouse (we), High Street. — Profs., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Cafe
and Winter Gardens attached. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Phone, Guildford 50. Station, Guild-
ford, S.R. Films by Road Transport.
Plaza (we), Onslow Street. — Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i,
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Guildford 368. Station,
Guildford Town, S.R .
GUISBOROUGH (Yorks), Pop. 6,303.
Empire (we). — Prop., Thompson's Enterprises,
Ltd., 4, Palladium Buildings. Eastbourne
Road, Middlesbrough. 581 seats. Booked at
H.O. Once nightly, M3n. to Fri. ; three on.
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d.
GUISELEY (Yorks ), Pop. 6,607.
Picture House (btp), Otley Road. — Prop.,
Guiseley Picture Palace Co., Ltd. 470 seats.
Booked at Leeds. Continuous nightly Mon. to
Fri. Twice nightly and Mat. Sat. Prices,
6d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Phone, Guiseley 173. Station, Guiseley,
L.M.S.
H ADFIELD (Derbyshire), Pop. 6,730.
Picturedrome (rca), Bank Street.— Prop.,
Hadfield Picturedrome Co. 866 seats.
Booked at Hall, by Man. Once nightly, Mon.
to Fri. Three shows Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 4d.
HADLEIGH (Suffolk) Pop. 2,952.
Kingsway Cinema (we).
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Palace Cinema (bth). — Props., Owen Cooper
Theatres, Hadleigh, Suffolk. Phone, Had-
leigh 81.
HAILSHAM (Sussex), Pop. 4,604.
Pavilion (we), George Street. — Props., Shipman
& King, Temporary War-time Head Office,
427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 5077. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Hailsham 176. Station,
Hailsham, S.R.
HALESOWEN (Worcs ), Pop. 31,058.
Drill Hall.
Lyttleton Cinema (ba), Hagley Road. — Prop.,
G. J. Bray, 1,100 seats. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is.
Picture House (btp), Stourbridge Road. — Prop.
G. J. Bray. 900 seats. Prices, 6d. to is.
Continuous.
HALESWORTH (Suffolk), Pop. 2,024.
Cinema (awh). — -Prop., Mrs. M. Butterneld.
300 seats. Booked at Riversdale, Beccles, by
Mrs. E. C. Hipperson. Phone, Beccles 2166.
Once nightly. Mat., Sat. Prices, 8d. to 2s. 3d.
Station, Halesworth, L.N.E.R.
Picture House (awh), High Street. — Prop.,
M. Butteif.eld, c/o Mrs. E. E. Hippersons
Riversdale, Beccles. 300 seats. Booked at
Mrs. Hipperson's. One show nightly, mat.
on Sat. Prices, 8d. to 2s. 3d.
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HALIFAX (Yorks), Pop. 98,122.
Alhambra (rca), St. James' Road. — Prop.,
Aihambra (Halifax), Ltd. 705 seats. Booked
at Leeds. Evening performance. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Halifax 2021.
Cosy Corner Cinema (bth), Queen's Read.—
Prop., Halifax Cosy Corner, Ltd., Old Bank
Chambers, Keighley. Phone Keighley 2264.
684 seats. Booked at Leeds. Continuous. Two
shows on Sat. evening. Prices 5d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Halifax
3623. Station, Halifax Old Station, L.M.S.
Electric Theatre (ba), Commercial Street. —
Prop., Gaumont-British Picture Corpn., Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,536 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. od. Phone,
Halifax 38261 1.
Grand (we). — Prop., Northern Theatres Co.,
Ltd., 5, Rawson Street, Halifax. 974 seats.
Phone, Halifax 4123.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Corner Broad Street and
Orange Street. — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Phone, Halifax 5660.
Palladium Picture House (we), King's Cross.
— Prop., Star Cinemas (London), Ltd., Star
House, Bank Street, Castleford. Phone,
Castleford 2618, 2619. 895 seats. Prices,
6d. to is. 9d. Booked at H.O. Continuous
Mon. to Fri. Two shows Sat. Mats., Mon.,
Thurs., and Sat. Phone, Halifax 3538.
Picture House (we), Ward's End. — Props.,
Gaumont-British Picture Corpn., Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent
8080. 1,384 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Cafe attached. Phone,
Halifax 36251 1.
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Regal (rca). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,940 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 55 ft. Stage, 12 ft. ; four dressing
rooms. Phone, 2000. Station, Halifax.
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Roxy (bth), Northgate. — Prop., J. & H.
Buxton, Gaiety Theatre, Manchester. 500
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Daily Mat.
Two changes weekly. Phone, Halifax 4118.
Theatre Royal (we). — Prop., Northern Theatre
Co., Ltd., 5, Rawson Street, Halifax. 1,549.
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Cafe
attached. Phone, Halifax 2724. Films by
Road Transport.
The Kingston (bth), Queen's Road. — Prop.,
D. H. Pratley, N. Haliday and C. P.
Spencer. 545 seats. Booked at Leeds. Con-
tinuous evenings, three shows Sat. Prices,
4d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Dance
Hall attached. Phone, Halifax 61412.
. Victoria Hall (rca), Ward's End. — Prop.,
Halifax Concert Hall and Public Rooms Co.,
Ltd., 8, Ward's End, Halifax. Phone, Halifax
4034. 2,000 seats. Booked at Leeds. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 50 ft. Phone, Halifax 36031 1.
HALSTEAD (Essex), Pop. 5,878.
Colne Valley Cinema (we). — Prop., Rega,
Ltd., 3, High Street, Colchester. Phone,
Colchester 3681. 350 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Twice on Sat. and Sun. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 9d. Phone, Halstead 155.
Empire (bth), Beridge Road. — Controlled by
Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028.
Booked by A. Cohen at H.O. Continuous
nightly. Mats., Wed. and Sat. Two changes,
weekly. 362 sesats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Halstead
152. Station, Halstead, L.N.E.R. Films
by road transport. .
HALTWHISTLE (Northumb ). Pop. 4,510,
r»SM Theatre (Filmophone). — 600 seats.
HAMWORTHY (Dorset), Pop. 1,567.
Empire Cinema. — Prop., Randolph Meech.
Phone, Poole 640.
HANLEY (Staffs), Pop. 86,255.
Capitol Theatre (we), New Street. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Ger-
rard 7887. 1,258 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Stage, 18 ft. deep. Cafe" and Lounge
attached. Phone, Stoke - on - Trent 5027.
Empire (ba), Piccadilly. — Props., Gaumont-
British Picture Corpn., Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 8080.
923 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Stoke-on-Trent, 517011.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Trinity Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Stoke-on-Trent
29318.
Palace Cinema (btp), Albion Square. — Props.,
Palace Amusements, Ltd. 2,500 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, iod.
to 2S. Proscenium width, 36 ft. Phone,
Hanley 5413- Cafe. Station, Hanley, L.M.S.,
and Potteries Transport.
Regent (we). — Props., Gaumont-British Picture
Corpn., Ltd., Regent Street, London, W.i.
2,151 ssats. Booked at H.O. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 36 ft. Stage, 30 ft.
deep ; 12 dressing-rooms. Cafe-Restaurant
attached. Station, Hanley.
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Roxy (we), Glass Street. — Lessees, Paxon and
Chambers, Ltd. 1,000 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Piices, 3d. to is. 9d.
Phone, Stoke-on-Trent 5497. Station, Hanley.
HANWORTH (Mddx.) Pop. 2,470.
Rex. — Props., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. 1,003 seats.
Phone, Feltham 2401.
HARBORNE (Staffs). Pop. 14,876.
Picture House (ba), Serpentine Road. — ■
Props., Gaumont-British Picture Corpn., Ltd.,
Regent Street, London, W. Phone, Regent
8o3o. 780 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
from 2 p.m. Mats., Mon., Wed., Thurs. and
Sat. Prices, iod. to is. gd. Phone, Harborne,
1281. Station, New Street, Birmingham.
HARLE8T0N (Norfolk), Pop. 1,200.
Cinema (awh). — Prop., Mrs. O. E. Sanders,
" Selborne," Harleston. 178 seats. Prices,
7d. to 2s. Films and Variety. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage, 10 ft. deep ;
one dressing room.
HARPENDEN (Herts), Pop. 8,349.
Austral (bth). — Prop., Austral Cinemas, Ltd.,
1, St. Peter's Street, St. Albans. 826 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Booked at
Chequers Theatre, St. Albans. Width of
proscenium, 40 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, 23.
Station, Harpenden, L.M.S.
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Regent (bth), Leyton Road. — Props., Standard
Cinemas, Ltd. Continuous. 333 seats.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Booked at Hall.
HARROGATE (Yorks), Pop. 39,785.
Central Cinema (we), Oxford Street. — Prop.,
Yorkshire Cinemas (Harrogate), Ltd., 23,
Albion Place, Leeds. Phone, Leeds 20691.
922 seats. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Odeon (bth), East Parade. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 9d. Phone, Harrogate 3626.
Palace Theatre (bth), Skipton Road.—
Lessee, C. D. Rhodes. 400 seats. Booked
at Hall. Mon. to Fri., once nightly.- Con-
tinuous from 6.15 p.m. Sats. Prices, 76.. to
is. 9d. Stage, 15 ft. deep ; 8 dressing-rooms.
Phone 2188.
Regal (we). — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 37 ft. 8 in. Stage, 10 ft.
8 in. ; four dressing-rooms. Phone, Harrogate
6350. Station, Harrogate L.N.E.R.
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Royal Hall (we). — Prop., Harrogate Corpora-
tion. 1,275 seat9. Gen. Man. , John E,
Wilshere. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Phone, Harrogate 3649.
Sc ala (we), Cambridge Street. — Props.,
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,366 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Suns, from 5 p.m. Prices, is. to
4s. 6d. Private Box seats, 3s. 6d. Cafe
attached. Phone, Harrogate 332511. Station,
Harrogate, L.N.E.R.
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St. James Picture House (btp). — Lessees,
St. James Picture House (Harrogate) Ltd.
722 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous
from 2 p.m. Sun. from 5.30 p.m. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Phone, Harrogate 2958.
HARROW (Middx), Pop. 30,000.
Broadway Cinema (Brown), Station Road.—
Controlled by Blue Halls, Ltd., 194/6,
Edgware Road, London, W.2. 474 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone,
Harrow 1626. Station, Harrow-on-the-Hill.
(Closed).
Dominion (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. 2,500 seats.
Pictures and Variety. Proscenium width,
61 ft. Stage, 29 ft. deep. 12 dressing rooms.
Embassy (rca), Pinner Road, North Harrow. — ■
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,642 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous Cafe attached. Phone, Harrow
3463-
Granada. — Prop., The Granada Theatres, Ltd.,
36, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3554.
Continuous. Cafe attached.
Odeon Cinema (we), Rayners Lane. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Stage, 44 ft. deep ; six.
dressing-rooms. Cafe. Phone, Pinner 4142.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Northolt Road, South
Harrow. — Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London,. W.i. Phone, Maarify
781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Byron 271 1. Stations, Harrow and
Wealdstone, L.M.S.
Plaza (bth), Belmont Circle, Henton Lane. —
Props., Central Cinema Thesatres, Ltd.,
8 Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 8961. 1,000 seats. Prices, is. to
2s. gd. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Pros-
cenium width, 42 ft. Phone, Wordsworth
4000, Belmont Station, L.M.S.
HARTLEPOOL (Co. Durham), Pop. 20,997.
Palladium (we), Northgate Street. — Props.,
Thompson's Enterprises, Ltd., 4, Palladium
Bldgs., Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough,
Phone 88156. 790 seats. Two shows nightly.
Booked at H.O. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Pros-
cenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Hartlepool 6001.
Queens Cinema (RGA),Lumley Street.— Props.,
Hartley Entertainments, Ltd., Gillespie
Bros., 40, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-
Tyne. Phone, 22401. 900 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
HARWICH (Essex), Pop. 12,700.
Electric Palace (we). — Lessee, D. F. Bostock.
Booked at 45, Chevalier Street, Ipswich.
Phone, Ipswich 51324. 308 seats. Con-
tinuous from 5.30 p.m. Mat., Wed. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Harwich 228. Station,
Harwich, L.N.E.R. Films by Road Transport.
HARWORTH, near Doncaster (Yorks).
Cinema House (bth), Scrooby Road, Harworth,
Near Doncaster. — Prop., Cinema House
(Harworth) Ltd. General Buildings, Bridle-
smith Gate, Nottingham. Once nightly.
Prices, g±. to is. 9d. Phone, Tickhill 243.
Station, Bawtry, L.N.E.R.
HASLEMERE (Surrey), pop. 4,340.
Regal (we), Weyhill. — Prop., Haslemere
Cinema Co., Ltd 6to seats. Booked at 12,
The Square. Petersfield. Twice nightly.
Prices, 6d. to IS M. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Phone, Haslemere 575.
Rex (we), Shottermill. — -Prop., Haslemere
Cinema Co. 1,100 seats. Continuous. Films
booked at Hall. Width of proscenium, 36 ft.
Stage, 15 ft. Three dressing-rooms. Prices,
is. 6d. to 3s. gd. Phone, 44. Cafj attached.
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HA8LINGDEN (Langs), Pop. 15,900.
Empire Cinema (btp), Deardengate. — Prop.,
Palace and Empire Cinemas (Haslingden),
Ltd. Man. Dir., E. A. Hoyle, Gen. Man.,
Bert Hoyle. 800 seats. One show nightly,
two on Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 9d. Booked at M./c. Width of
Proscenium, 30 ft. Stage, 15 ft. Three
dressing-rooms. Phone, Rossendale 269.
Palace (btp), Beaconsfield Street. — Prop.,
Palace and Empire Cinema (Haslingden),
Ltd., Deardengate. Man. Dir., E. A. Hoyle.
Gen. Man., Bert Hoyle. 700 seats. One show
nightly, two on Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. 'Booked at M/c. Phone,
Rossendale 269.
HASSOCKS (Sussex).
Chinese Garden Cinema, Hurstpierpoint„
Studio Cinema (we).
HASTINGS (Sussex), Pop. 65,199.
Cinema de Luxe (we), Pelham Place.—
Props., Hastings Entertainments, Ltd., iiia,
Wardour Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 4668. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Cafe attached. Phone 903. Film Transport
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Gaiety (we), Queens Road. — Props., Gaiety
(Hastings), Ltd. Continuous. Booked by
R. E. Richards, Man. Director, Picturedrome,
Eastbourne. Phone, Hastings 517.
Plaza (btk). — Props., Plaza Cinema (Hastings),
Ltd., Robertson Street. 515 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
Phone, No. 1985. Station, Hastings, S.R.
(Closed).
Ritz (bca). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30/31, Golden Square, London, W.r. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,916 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width. 43 ft.
Phone, Hastings 2984. Cafe.
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HASWELL (Co. Durham), Pop. 5,860.
Palace (bth). — Prop., Wm. Johnson, 3, Rose
Mount, Haswell. 650 seats. Booked at H.O.
Once nightly. Prices, sd. and 8d. Station,
Haswell, L.N.E.R.
HATFIELD (Herts), Pop. 9,070.
Regent (we), — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park .Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
78ti. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Hatfield 2001.
HAVANT (Hants), Pop. 4,960.
Empire (we). — Props., Empire Cinema (Havant),
Ltd., 7, Highbury Grove, Cosham, Ports-
mouth. Phone, Cosham 75470. 660 seats.
Booked at Hall. Evenings. Continuous.
Mats., Wed. and Sat. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, Havant 179.
HAVERHILL (Suffolk), Pop. 3 827.
Empire Cinema (baf), Bostock Cinema Circuit.
209 seats. Booked at H.O., 45, Chevalier
Street, Ipswich. Phone, Haverhill 91.
Playhouse (ba). — Prop., Bostock Cinema
Circuit. Phone, Haverhill 91. 585 seats.
Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Booked at H.O.. 45,
Chevalier Street. Ipswich. Station, Haverhill,
L.N.E.R. Films by Road Transport.
HAVERTON HILL (Co. Durham) Pop. 6,000.
Cinema (bth). — Prop., Tees Entertainments
Ltd. 600 seats. Continuous. Booked at
Newcastle. Prices. 6d. to is. gd. Station.
Haverton Hill, L.N.E.R.
HAWE8 (Yorks), Pop. 1,425.
Market Hall. — Prop., Wensle}' Cinema Co.,
Ltd., Hippodrome, Bishop Auckland. Two
shows, Wed. and Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
HAWKHURST (Kent), Pop. 3,123.
Victoria Hall (gb). — Rented two nights a week
by A. Alcock, Glebe Cottage, Sedlescombe,
Battle. Phone, Sedlescombe 62. 250 seats.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. 2d. One show Wed., and
complete change of programme Fri. Booked
at Glebe Cottage. Station, Robertsbridge, S.R.
HAWORTH (Yorks), Pop. 5,912.
Bronte Cinema (rca), Victoria Road. — Prop.,
Bronte Cinema Co., Ltd., 9, Henry Street,
Keighlev. Phone, 3771. 778 seats. Booked at
H.O. Once nightly. Twice Sat. Prices, 6d. to
is. Phone. Haworth 2112. Station. Haworth
L.M.S.
Hippodrome (bth), Belle Isle Road. — Prop;.,
Haworth Hippodrome, Ltd., Old Bask
Chambers, Keighley. Phone, Keighley 2264.
533 seats. Booked at Leeds and Keighley.
One show nightly. Two and Mat. on Sat.
Prices, 2d. to iod. Station, Haworth, L.M.S.
HAY (Hereford).
Plaza Super Sound Cinema (Imperial). —
Prop., D. J. Madigan, Hill Crest, Hay. Booked
at Hall. 220 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Nightly at 7.15 ; Mat., Sat. Proscenium
width, 12 ft. Phone, Hay 6. Station. Hav.
L.M.S. and G.W.R. Joint. Films by Road
Transport.
HAYDOCK (Lancs), Pop. 10,352.
Picturedrome (awh), Clipsley Lane. —
Prop., H. Bracegirdle, 235, Clipsley Lane,
Haydock. 420 seats. Booked at Hall. Two
shows nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone,
St. Helens 2064.
HAYDON BRIDGE (Northumberland ,
Pop. 2,445.
Town Hall Cinema.
HAYES (Kent), Pop. 1,700.
Rex (bth). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Phone, Hurstway 1654. Station, Hayes.
HAYES (with Harlingtoni (Middlesex),
Pop. 23,646.
Ambassador Theatre. — Props., Odeon Theatres
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Hayes 15 15.
Corinth (bth). — Props., Corinth (Hayes), Ltd.
808 seats. Booked at 37, Golden Square,
W.i. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Pro-
scenium width, 36 ft. Stage, 16 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Phone, Hayes 691.
Savoy (wte). — Props., Savoy (Hayes), Ltd.,
Uxbridge Road, Hayes. 2,252 seats. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, approximately 48 ft.
Stage, 22 ft. deep; two dressing-rooms.
Cafe attached. Phone, Hayes 1480. Stations,
Hayes and Harlington, G.W.R.
HAYLE (Cornwall), Pop. 5,000.
Palace Cinema. — Props., Cornwall Cinemas
(Newquay) Ltd., " Restormel," Mountwise,
Newquay. Phone 2404. 240 seats. Booked
at H.O. Once nightly, twice on Sats. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 27 ft.
HAYLING ISLAND (Hants), Pop. 1,840.
Savoy Cinema (ba), Church Road. — Prop.,
Frank Parmiter. 400 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Hayling 77788. Station, Hayling Island,
SR.
HAYWARDS HEATH (Sussex), Pop. 5,382.
Broadway Cinema (rca), Perrymount Road.—
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 700 seats. Booked at 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Proscenium width, 20 ft. 9 in. Phone.
Haywards Heath 47.
Perrymount (bth). — Props., Union Cinemas.
Ltd. Managed by Associated British Cinemas.
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 800 seats. Booked at
16, Lewes Road, Brighton. Continuous.
Phone, Haywards Heath 401.
HAZEL GROVE (Cheshire), Pop. 13,300.
Grove Cinema (btp), Commercial Road. —
Props., Grove Cinema (Stockport), Ltd. 431
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to is. 2d.
Proscenium width, 16 ft. Phone, Great Moor
2732. Station, Hazel Grove, L.M.S.
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HEANOR (Derby), Pop. 22,386.
Cosy Cinema (bth), Market Place. — Prop.,
S. Graham Circuit, Oxford House, Oxford
Street, Nottingham. Phone 40326. Two
changes weekly. Booked at H.O. Pros-
cenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Langley Mill
339. Station, Langley Mill, L.M.S.
Empire Theatre (we). — -Prop., Midland Empire
Theatre, Ltd., Elite Buildings, Parliament
Street, Nottingham. Phone, Nottingham
2273/4. 7oo seats. Booked at H.O. Twice
nightly. Continuous. Three shows Sat.
Proscenium width, 23 ft. Phone, Langley
Mill 169. Stations Langley Mill, L.M.S.
Films by Transport Service.
HEATH (Derby), Pop. 2,132.
Holmewood Picture Palace (b.a). — Prop.,
Holmewood Picture Palace Co., Ltd. 600
seats. One show nightly, two on Sat. Prices,
4d. to is. Station, Heath, L.N.E.R.
HEATHF1ELD (Sussex), Pop. 3,155.
Plaza (bth), High Street.— Prop., The Cinema
(Heathfield), Ltd. 437 seats. Booked at Hall
by Gen. Man., H. S. Martin. Continuous.
Mats., Wed. and Sat. Prices, 8d. to 2s. gd.
Proscenium width, 23 ft. Phone, Heathfield
196. Station, Heathfield, S.R.. and Sussex
Film Transport.
HEATH HAYE8 (Staffs), Pop. 7,000.
Picture House (btp), Hednesford Road.—
Prop., Executors of the late Thos. Jervis.
475 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous
Mon. and Thurs. and Sat. Once nightly,
Tues., Wed .and Fri. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
HEBBURN (Co. Durham), Pop. 24,125.
Gem Theatre (we), William Street. — Prop.,
Gem Theatres, Ltd., 67, Ellison Street,
Jarrow. 771 seats. Booked at Newcastle-on-
Tyne. Continuous, except Sats. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Phone, Hebburn 32137. Proscenium
width, 2g ft. ; three dressing-rooms.
Theatre Royal (we). — Lessees, Dawe Bros.,
Ltd., Gibb Chambers, Westgate Road,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 25505, 24g4i.
1,000 seats. Continuous, Mon. to Fri. ; two
shows Sat. Phone, Hebburn 32179.
HEBDEN BRIDGE (Yorks), Pop. 6,312.
Picture House (Symphonic). New Road. —
Prop., Thistleholme Estate Co., Ltd. 954
seats. Res. and Bkg. Man., Geo. A. Green-
wood. Once nightly. Twice Sat. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Hebden Bridge 147. Station,
Hebden Bridge, L.M.S.
HECKMONDWIKE (Yorks), Pop. 8,991.
New Western Pavilion (we). — Prop., West
Riding Picture Pavilion (1920), Ltd. 987
seats. Once nightly. Twice Sat. Mats., Mon.,
Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium width, 29 ft.
Phone, Heckmondwike 246.
Picture Palace (awh), Croft Street. — Prop.,
Goodall's Pictures (1931), Ltd., Albion Street,
Cleckheaton. Phone, Cleckheaton 224. 560
seats. Booked at H.O. Once nightly. Mats.,
Mon., Tues. and Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 2d. Phone, Heckmondwike
186. Station, Heckmondwike, L.M.S.
HEDNE8FORD (Staffs), Pop. 5,149.
Empire (Gyrotone), Rugeley Road. — Prop.,
Premier Picture Theatres, Ltd., Anglesey
Street. 600 seats. Booked at Hall. Continu-
ous, nightly. Mat., Sat. Prices, iod. to is. Qd .
Phone, Hednesford 75.
Tivoli (we). — Prop., Premier Picture Theatres,
Ltd., Anglesey Street. 720 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous nightly. Prices, iod. to
is. 9d. Width of proscenium, 25 ft. Phone,
Hednesford 75. Station, Hednesford, L.M.S.
HEL8TON (Cornwall), Pop. 2,544.
The Flora Theatre (bth), Wendron Street. —
Prop., R. Hill. 350 seats. Booked at Palace.
Truro. One show nightly. Mat. Sat. Prices,
6d. tois.6d. Phone, Helston 53.
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD (Herts), Pop. 15,122.
Luxor Theatre (we), Mar lowes.— Prop.,
S. M. Super Cinemas Ltd., and Associated
Companies. 718 seats. Booked at 37-38.
Golden Square, W.r. Continuous. Stage,
16 ft. deep; three dressing-rooms. Phone,
Boxmoor 36. Station, Boxmoor, L.M.S.
Princess Theatre (we). — Prop., S.M. Super
Cinemas, Ltd., 37-38, Golden Square, London,.
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4556. 655 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Mats., Wed., Thurs., and
Sat. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Boxmoor 108.
HEMSWORTH (Yorks), Pop. 13,001.
Hippodrome (bth). — Hemsworth Hippodrome
Co., Ltd., Stancliffe House, Grimethorpe, Nr.
Barnsley. Phone, Brierley 242. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. 918 seats. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Cafe attached. Phone, Hemsworth
108. Station, Hemsworth.
HENLEY-ON-THAMES (Oxford), Pop. 6,618.
Regal (we). — Props., County Cinemas, Ltd.,
4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, May-
fair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d,
Stage, 15 ft. Cafe. Phone, 606. Station,
Henley-on-Thames, G.W.R.
HENLOW (Beds),
R.A.F. Cinema (awh), Henlow Camp. — 600
seats. Booked at Camp by Secretary, Cinema
Committee. Once nightly; twice Sun. Mats.,
Tues. and Thurs. E.N.S.A. Weds. Prices, 6d.
and is. Phone, Hitchin 981, Ex. 57. Films by
Transport. Station, Henlow Camp, Beds.,
L.N.E.R.
HEREFORD (Herefordshire), Pop. 24,159'
Kemble Theatre (we), Broad Street. — Props.,
Kemble Theatre, Ltd. (Union Cinemas Group ; ,
Managed by Associated Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pictures
and Occasional Variety. Phone, Hereford
2665. Station, Hereford', G.W.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth), High Town.— Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Cafe. Stage. Phone, Hereford 2554.
Palladium (B.A. Duosonic). — Lessee, H..
Montague Franklin. 600 seats. Continuous
daily from 2 p.m. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 21 ft. ; seven
dressing-rooms. Phone, Hereford 24g2.
Ritz (we). — ■ Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
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KERNE BAY (Kent), Pop. 11,244.
Casino (bth), Promenade Central. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Heme Bay 601.
Station, Heme Bay, S.R.
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HERNE BAY— continued.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Avenue Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Heme Bay 930.
HERTFORD (Herts), Pop. 11,376.
Castle Cinema (bth), The Wash. — Prop.,
Shipman & King. Temporary Wartime H.O.,
427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 5077. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 26 ft. Phone, Hertford 141. Station,
Hertford (North), L.N.E.R.
County Cinema (bth). — Prop., Shipman &
King, Temporary Wartime H.O , 427, Cecil
Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple
Bar 5077. Continuous. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep. Eight dressing-
rooms. Cafe. Phone, Hertford 390. Station,
Hertford (East), L.N.E.R.
Regent (bth), Market Street.— Prices 3d. to
is. 6d. Booked at Henham, Essex, by J. H.
Gotch. Proscenium width, 16 ft. 225 seats.
Phone, Hertford 3503.
HE3SLE (Yorks), Pop. 7,500.
Plaza (we). — Prop., Haltemprice Cinemas,
Ltd., The Square, Hessle. 890 seats. Con-
tinuous from 6 p.m. Prices, 8d. to is. iod.
Pictures and Variety. Booked at Priory
Cinema, Hull. Width of proscenium, 40 ft.
Stage, 14 ft. Two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Hessle 49666. Station, Hessle, L.N.E.R.
HESWALL (Cheshire).
King's Picture House (ba), Telegraph Road. —
Props., S. M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37-38,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 800 seats. Continuous, Mon. to Fri.
Two shows on Sat. Mats., Wed. and Sat.
Booked at H.O. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Heswall 81. Stage, 34 ft. Two dressing-
rooms. Dance Hall attached. Station, Hes-
wall, L.M.S. and G.W. Joint (via Hooton or
Chester).
HETTON-LE-HOLE (Co. Durham), Pop.
17,672.
Imperial Cinema (bth), Station Road. — Prop.,
G. E. and W. E. F. Craven, The Limes, Bea-
mish, Co. Durham. Phone, Beamish 59. 834
seats. Booked at Newcastle. Continuous.
Twice nightly Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Hetton 50.
Station, Hetton, L.N.E.R.
Pavilion Cinema (bth), Richard Street. —
Prop., Hetton Pavilion Cinema, Ltd., 40,
Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone,
22401. 552 seats. Booked at Newcastle-on-
Tyne. Continuous. Two shows Mon. and
Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Phone, Hetton-le-Hole 20.
HEXHAM (Northumb.), Pop. 8,888.
Forum (we), Market Place. — Prop., Hexham
Entertainments Co., Ltd., Queen's Hall,
Hexham. Phone, Hexham 213. 1,050 seats.
Booked at H.O. by Tom H. Scott. Twice
nightly. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Occasional
Variety. Proscenium width, 55 ft. ; seven
dressing-rooms.
Queen's Hall (we), Beaumont Street. — Prop.,
Hexham Entertainments Co., Ltd. Phone,
Hexham 213. 750 seats. Booked at Hall by-
Tom H. Scott. Twice nightly. Prices, 9d. to
is. gd. Occasional Variety. Stage, 16 ft. deep ;
six dressing-rooms. Cafe and ballroom.
Proscenium width, 21 ft.
HEYWOOD (Lancs), Pop. 25,967.
Empire Cinema (bth), Wood Street.- — Prop.,
Frank E. Spring, The Parsonage, Manchester.
650 seats. Booked by Prop. Continuous
Mon. to Fri. Twice on Sat. Prices, 3d. to
is. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, Hey-
wood 6189. Station, Heywood, L.M.S.
Gem Cinema (btp), Market Street. — Lessees,
Gem Cinema (Heywood), Ltd., Imperial
Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Manchester.
535 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice nightly.
Palace (we), Dawson Street. — Prop., Frank E.
Spring, 3, The Parsonage, Manchester. 900
seats. Prices, 5d. to is. 2d. Booked by Prop.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly Sat.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 15 ft. deep ;
6 dressing-rooms.
Picturedrome (we), Market Street. — Prop.,
Picturedrome (Heywood), Ltd. 900 seat8.
Continuous and Matinees. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d.
Phone, Heywood 6580.
HIGHBRIDGE (Somerset), Pop. 2,584.
Regent Picture House (Edibell). — Man.
Director, G. Rees. Phone, Highbridge 170.
324 seats. Continuous.
HIGH SPEN (Co. Durham), Pop. 4,000.
Palace (bth), Front Street. — Prop., North
Eastern Theatres, Ltd., 11, Bath Lane,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, Central 5104.
400 seats. Booked at H. O. by Sol Sheckman,
Man. Dir. Prices, 3d. to 8d. Station, Row-
lands Gill, L.N.E.R.
HIGH WYCOMBE (Bucks), Pop. 40,003.
Grand Cinema (rca), Desborough Road. —
Leased to L. V. Abelson, Ltd. 519 seats.
Continuous. Mat. daily. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at Hall. Phone, High Wycombe 145.
Majestic Theatre (we), Castle Street. —
Props., County Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, High
Wycombe 274. Station, High Wycombe.
Palace Cinema (we), Frogmore. — Prop., High
Wycombe Theatre Co., Ltd., Frogmore
Gardens. Booked at Hall. 1,660 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. Proscenium
width, 50 ft. Cafe. Phone, High Wycombe
341. Station, High Wycombe, G.W. R. Films
by Motor Transport, Dansey Yard, W.i.
Rex (bth), Oxford Street. — Props., Rex (High
Wycombe), Ltd., 2, The Gables, Vale of
Health, Hampstead, N.W.3. Phone, Hamp-
stead 4071. 649 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Continuous from 12.30 p.m. One show Sun.
Booked at Empire, Windsor. Phone, Windsor
560. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Stage, 8 ft.
deep. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, High
Wycombe 1466. Station, G.W.R. Films per
Transport.
HINCKLEY (Leicester), Pop. 16,030.
Danilo (rca). — Prop., Danilo (Hinckley, Ltd).,
Danilo, Quinton, Birmingham. Phone,
Woodgate 2562. 1,250 seats. Prices, is. to
2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 46 ft. Phone,
Hinckley 523.
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Odeon (bth). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, May-
fair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Hinckley 85. Station, Hinckley.
Regent (bth), Rugby Road and Lancaster
Road. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Hinckley 97. Station, Hinckley, L.M.S.
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HINDERWELL (Yorks), Pop. 2,147.
Cinema (Kalee). — Prop., Mrs. C. Goldstraw, n,
Park Road, Brotton, Saltburn. 360 seats. One
show, Mon. to Fri., at 7 p.m. Continuous Sat.,
at 5.30. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Booked at
Newcastle-on-Tyne.
HINDLEY (Lancs), Pop. 21,629.
Castle Pictures (rca). — Prop, and Res. Man.,
F. E. Thwaites. 540 seats. Booked at Man.
Chester and Liverpool. Twice nightly Fri-
and Sat. Once nightly rest of week. Prices,
4d. and 6d. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Wigan 5135. Station, Hindley, L.M.S.
Palace (ba). — Prop., Wigan Entertainments,
Ltd., 36, King Street, Wigan. 878 seats.
Booked at H.O., Worswick. Once nightly,
Mon. to Fri. ; twice nightly, Sat. Mats., Mon.
and Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 5d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Wigan 5194.
Rex (Zeiss Ernon). — Props., Tiger Cinemas,
Ltd. 910 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Twice
nightly. Booked by J. Livesey, 48, Scholes,
Wigan. Proscenium width, 46 ft. Phone,
5138.
Victoria Hall. — Prop, and Res. Man., F. E.
Thwaites. 500 seats. Booked at Manchester
and Liverpool. Nine shows weekly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to 6d.
HIP8WELL (Yorks). Pop. 946.
Camp Cinema (we). — Prop., F. L. Hastwell,
The Terrace, Richmond, Yorks. 600 seats.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Station,
Richmond, L.N.E.R.
HITCHIN (Herts), Pop. 14,382.
Hermitage Cinema (bth). — Props., Hermitage
Cinema, Ltd., Hermitage Road, Hitchin.
1,339 seats. Prices, 9d. to 3s. 6d. Booked at
Hitchin. Continuous. Three shows Sats. and
holidays. Proscenium width, 36 ft. Phone,
Hitchin 525. Cafe attached. Station, Hitchin,
L.N.E.R.
Regal (bth), Bancroft. — Props., Regal Cinema
(Hitchin), Ltd. 1,100 seats. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Booked at Hitchin.
Cafe attached. Phone, Hitchin 943. Station,
Hitchin.
H0DDE8D0N (Herts), Pop. 6,811.
Pavilion (we), High Street. — Prop., Shipman
King. Temporary war-time H.O., 427,
Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone
Temple Bar 5077. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Phone, Hoddesdon 171.
HOLBEAOH (Lines), Pep. 6,111.
New Hippodrome (rca). — Prop., Holbeach
Amusements, Ltd., 7, South Brink, Wisbech.
Phone, Wisbech 53. 700 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Holbeach 2130
HOLLINWOOD (Lancs), Pop. 10,746.
La Scala (we), Gregory Street. — Prop., A. and
C. Ogden, 196, Deansgate, Manchester.
1,045 seats. Booked at H.O. Phone, Bla.
7445. Prices, 7d. to is. Phone, Oldham
Main 3071. Station, Hollinwood, L.M.S.
Queen's Picture Theatre (btp), Hudson
Street. — Prop., Hollinwood Cinema Co.,
Ltd., Queen's Cinema. 1,081 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. gd.
Phone, Failsworth 1947.
Roxy (bth). — Props., Verona Cinema (Guide
Bridge, Ltd. 1,406 seats. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Continuous nightly. Mats., Mon.,
Tues., and Thurs. Booked at Hall. Cafe.
Phone, Failsworth 1441. Station, Hollinwood
L.M.S.
HOLMFIRTH (Yorks), Pop. 10,407.
Valley Theatre (we). — Prop., Valley Pic-
ture Theatre Co., Ltd., Eldon Yard, Holm-
firth. 779 seats. Booked at Hall. One show
nightly, two on Sats. and holidays. Mat.,
Sat. and holidays. Prices, gd. to is. 9d.
Phone, Holmnrth, 184. Station, Holmfirth.
HOLSWORTHY (Devon), Pop. 1,420.
Cinema (bth), Bodmin Street. 333 seats.
Continuous from 5.15 p.m. One performance
only, Tues. and Fri. Prices, 7d. to is. 8d.
Pictures and Variety. Proscenium width,
28 ft. Stage, 15 ft. ; three dressing-rooms.
Phone, 109. Station, Holsworthy, S.R.
HOLT (Norfolk), Pop. 2,254.
Regal Cinema (btp). — Bostock Cinema Circuit.
45, Chevalier Street, Ipswich. 500 seats,
Phone, Ipswich 4036.
HONiTON (Devon), Pop. 3,008.
Devonia Cinema (we), High Street. — Managing
Director, H. Stevenson. 410 seats. Booked
at Hall. Twice nightly. Prices, 7d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Honiton 180. Station,
Honiton, S.R. Films by Film Transport
(Cardiff), Ltd.
HONLEY (Yorks), Pop. 4,611.
Palladium (ba), Eastgate. — Prop., Honley
Palladium, Ltd. 540 seats. Booked at East-
gate, Honley. One show nightly. Two Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 2d.
Phone, Honley 156. Station. Honlev. L.M.S.
HOOLEY HILL, near Manchester (Lancs).
Stamford Picture House. — Prop., Merry-
weather and Cramer.
HORBURY (Yorks), Pop. 7,791.
Horbury Cinema (we). — Prop., Horbury
Industrial Co-operative Society, Ltd., 23, High
Street. Phone, Horbury 124. 550 seats.
Booked at Pioneer Cinema, Dewsbury. Once
nightly. Twice Sat., Mats., Mon., Wed., and
Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. Station, Ossett
(L.N.E.R.), and Ossett and Horbury (L.M.S.).
HORDEN (Co. Durham), Pop. 12,000.
Empress Theatre (we), Blackhills Road. —
Prop., Horden Electric Theatre, Ltd., 40,
Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone,
Newcastle 22401. 960 seats. Booked at
H.O. Twice nightly. Prices, 4d. to qd. Pros-
cenium width, 36 ft. Phone, Horden 326.
Picture House (we). — 1,120 seats.
Ritz (we).— Props. Ritz (Horden), Ltd.,
Sunderland Road. 850 seats. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Booked at Newcastle. Twice
nightly. Once Sun. Phone, 344. Station,
Horden.
HORLEY (Surrey), Pop. 6,098.
Pavilion (we), Massets Road. — Prop., Shipman
and King. Temporary war-time H.O., 427,
Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 5077. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Phone, Horley 537.
Regent (we). — Prop., Shipman and King.
Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 36 ft. Cafe. Phone, Horley
537. Station, Horley and Road Transport.
HORNCASTLE (Lincs ), Pop. 3,496.
Victory Cinema (Imperial), High Street.—
Props., Horncastle Cinema, Ltd., 10, Banks
Street, Horncastle. Phone, Horncastle 5.
378 seats. Booked at Franklin Cinema,
Spilsby. Phone, Spilsby 2205. Two shows
Mon., Wed., and Sat. One show Tues.,
Thurs., and Fri, Prioes, 9d. to 2s. £d.
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HORNCHURCH (Essex), Pop. 10,891.
Towers Cinema (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.r. Phone,
Affair 7811. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone,
Hornchureh 700.
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H0RN8EA (Yorks), Pop. 4,450.
Star Cinema (we). — Newbegin. — Props., Star
Cinemas (London), Ltd., Star House, Bank
Street, Castleford. Phone, 2618, 2619.
348 seats. Continuous. Mat., Sat. Booked at
H.O. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 28 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; four dressing-
rooms. Phone, Hornsea 156. Station, Horn-
sea, L.N.E.R.
HOR8HAM (Sussex), Pop. 13,579.
Capitol (rca), London Road. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30 /31, Golden Square, London,
W.r. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, 247. Station, Horsham,
S.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Phone, Horsham 920. Station,
Horsham, S.R.
Ritz (we). — Prop., Union Cinames, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.
30CE31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Horsham 900.
NORWICH (Lancs), Pop. 15,680.
Palace (we), Church Street. — Prop., Horwich
Picture House, Ltd., Chorley New Road.
460 seats. Booked at Picture House. Con-
tinuous. Two shows Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 5d. to is. 6d. Phone, Horwich 159.
Picture House (we), Chorley New Road. —
Props., Horwich Picture House, Ltd. 722
seats. Booked at Hall by Man. Continuous .
Prices, 5d. to is. 6d. Phone, Horwich 158.
Princes Theatre and Cinema (we), Lee Lane.
— Lessees, Horwich Picture House, Ltd.,
Chorley New Road, Horwich. 680 seats.
Booked at Picture House. Continuous. Two
shows Sat. Prices, 3d. to is. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Phone, Horwich 255. Station,
Horwich, L.M.S.
HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING (Co. Durham),
Pop. 10,492.
Coliseum (we). — Prop., J. Lishman. Phone, 87.
999 seats. Booked at Hall by C. Lane.
Twice nightly, Mon. and Sat. Once nightly
rest of week. Prices, 7d. to is. 2d. Pro-
scenium width, 28 ft. Phone, Houghton-le
Spring 137. Station, Fence Houses, L.N.E.R.
Empire Theatre (we). — Prop., Houghton
Empire Theatre, Ltd. 700 seats. Booked at
Hall by G. Wheatley. One show nightly, two
on Mon. and Sat. Prices, gd. to is. 9d. Phone,
Houghton 52. Station, Fence Houses, L.N.E.R.
New Grand Theatre (we), Newbottle Street,
— Prop., John Lishman. 984 seats. Booked
at Hall. Twice nightly Mon. and Sat.
Once nightly rest of week. Prices, 7d. to
is. 2d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 30 ft.
deep ; six dressing rooms. Phone, Houghton
137. Station, Fence Houses, L.N.E.R.
HOUN8LOW (Middlesex), Pop. 100,000.
Alcazar (we), Staines Road. — Props., London
and District Cinemas, Ltd. 1,203 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone,
Hounslow 0122. Stations, Hounslow, S.R,
and District.
Ambassadors (we), Hounslow West. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, M'ayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Cafe. Phone, Hounslow
2096.
Dominion Cinema (we), London Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Hounslow 1420. Station,
Hounslow, S.R.
Empire Cinema (we), High Street. — Prop.,
London and District Cinemas, Ltd. 1,020
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 15 ft. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 6d.
Stage, 15 ft. deep. Phone, Hounslow 0269.
Regal (we), Staines Road. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,000 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone,
Hounslow 0546.
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HOVE (Sussex), Pop. 54,994.
Granada (we), Portland Road. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30CE31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. 1,856 seats. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 45 ft. Stage, 22 ft. deep ; five dressing-
rooms. Cafe attached. Phone, Hove 3985.
Station, Hove, S.R.
Lido (we). — Props., County Cinemas, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Cafe and Dance Hall attached. Phone,
Hove 1188. Stations, Hove and Brighton, S.R.
Tivoli (Kalee), Western Road. — Props., Tivoli
Enterprises (Hove), Ltd. 350 seats. Booked at
Hall by Prop. Continuous. Prices, iod. and
is. gd. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
HOWDEN (Yorks), Pop. 2,052.
Majestic. — Props., Majestic Cinema (Pockling-
ton), Ltd., Manor Buildings, Pocklington. 400
seats. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Booked at Tower,
Leeds. Phone 35. Station, Howden, L.N.E.R.
HOWDON-ON-TYNE (Northumb ), Pop. 8,782.
Lyric Cinema (we). — Prop., Lyric (Newcastle),
Cinema, Ltd. Managed by Tyne Picture
Houses, Ltd., 2, Saville Place, Newcastle-on-
Tyne. Phone, 20544.
HOYLAKE (Cheshire), Pop. 16,628.
Kingsway Picture House (bth), Market
Street. — -Prop., K. and W. Cinemas, Ltd.,
Wbitefriars House, Friar Lane, Notting-
ham. Phone, Nottingham 44394. Continu-
ous. Mat., Wed. and Sat. Two changes
weekly. 1,000 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 8d.
Booked at Nottingham. Proscenium width,
48 ft. Phone, 682.
Winter Gardens Cinema (rca), Alderley
Road. — Props., S-M-Super Cinemas and
Associated Companies, 37/38, Golden Square,
London, W.i. 610 seats. Continuous.
Mats, daily. Prices, is. to 2s. Stage, 16 ft.
deep ; six dressing-rooms. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone, Hoylake
1345. Station, Hoylake, L.M.S.
HOYLAND (Nr. Barnsley, Yorks), Pop.
16,008.
Cinema (bth), Market Street. — Props., Hoyland
Cinema Co., Ltd. Booked by E. C.
Clayton, Bank Chambers, 70, The Moor,
Sheffield. Phone, Sheffield 24673. 704 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone, Hoyland 3299. Station,
Elsecar and Hoyland, L.M.S.
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Princess Theatre (bth). — Props., Hoyland
Cinema Co., Ltd. 1224 seats. Booked by
E. C. Clayton, Bank Chambers, 70, The
Moor, Sheffield. Continuous. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Hoyland 3245- Films by
Film Transport. Elsecar and Hoyland,
L.M.S.
HUOKNALL (Notts), Pop. 17,338.
Byron Cinema (we). — Props., Hucknall Empire,
Ltd., General Buildings, Bridesmith Gate,
Nottingham. Phone, 44584. 1,189 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Booked by Mr. R. L.
Kemp, Whitefriars House, Friar Lane,
Nottingham. Occasional Variety. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 33 ft. Stage
16 ft. Phone, 254.
Scai.a (bth), Annesley Road.— Prop., Pilot-
Palace Co., Ltd., General Buildings, Bridle-
smith Gate, Nottingham. Phone, Nottingham
44584. 950 seats. Booked at Whitefriars
House, Friar Lane. Nottingham. Continuous,
Mon. to Fri. Twice on Sat. Prices, 8d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Hucknall 81. Station,
Hucknall, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
HUDDER8FIELD (Yorks), Pop. 114,000.
Carlton (bth), Birkby. — Prop., F. & H.
Cinemas, Ltd., Carlton Cinema, Birkby. 650
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous evenings.
Prices, is. to 2s. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Cosy Nook Cinema (btp), Salendine Nook,
nr. Huddersfield.— Prop., E. & F. M. Pearson.
600 seats. Continuous. Mat. Sat. Prices,
3d. to is. Proscenium width, 20ft.
Empire (we), John William Street. — Props.,
Goldstones (Cinemas), Ltd., Glenthorpe Cres-
cent, York Road, Leeds. Phone, Leeds
23620. 825 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Phone, 1798.
Excelda (we). — Prop., Lockwood Picture
House, Ltd. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 5d. to is. Phone, Huddersfield 544.
Films by Road Transport.
Grand Picture Theatre (we), Manchester
Road. — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed
by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 878 seats. Proscenium width, 28 ft. 6 in.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Hudders-
field 703.
Hippodrome (we). — ■
Lyceum (bth), Moldgreen. — Prop., J. F. Emery
Cinema Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester.
1,000 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Hudd. 2101.
Majestic (bth), Viaduct Street. — Props., Star
Pictures (Huddersfield) Ltd., 16, Wood Street,
Longwood, Huddersfield. 572 seats. Man.
Dir., W. Walker. Booked at Leeds. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone, Huddersfield 683.
Palace (bth), Viaduct Street, Milnsbridge. —
Prop., Milnsbridge Picture Palace, Ltd.
Booked at Leeds. Continuous evenings ;
Mat., Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Milnsbridge 217. Stations, Longwood and
Milnsbridge. Films by Road Transport.
Picturedrome (btp), Buxton Road. — Prop.,
Hibbert's Pictures, Ltd., Bradford. 800
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Phone, Huddersfield 610.
Picture House (we), School Hill, Kirkburton.
— Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Phone,
Kirkburton, 115. Films by Road Transport.
Picture House (we), Ramsden Street. — Prop.,
Northern Theatres Co., Ltd., 5, Rawson
Street, Halifax. 873 seats. Continuous.
Phone, Huddersfield 4753.
Plaza (bth), Thornton Lodge. — Prop., Plaza
Picture Theatre Co. (Huddersfield), Ltd.
1,000 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Mat., Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. Stage, 15 ft.
deep ; four dressing-rooms. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Huddersfield 3555.
Premier Picture Palace (we), Paddock
Head. — Prop., Premier Picture Palace Co.
(Paddock), Ltd. 764 seats. Booked at Hall
by Man. Continuous. Mats., Sat. Prices,
7d. to is. gd. Phone, Huddersfield 2133.
Station, Longwood, L.M.S.
Princess Picture House (we), 3, Northumber-
land Street. — Prop., Princess Pictures, Ltd.
813 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Huddersfield
2235. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Cafe and
Dance Hall attached.
Regal (bth), Moldgreen. — Props., Star Cinemas
(London), Ltd., Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone, 2618. 817 seats. Prices,
7d. to is. gd. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Huddersfield 411 1. Films per F.T.S.
Regent Cinema (bth), Fartown. — Props.,
W. & R. Eckart, Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone, 2618. 666 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. 9d.
Phone, Huddersfield 2849. Films by Auto-
Transport.
Rialto (gb), Sheepridge. Props., F. & H.
Cinemas, Ltd., Rialto Cinema, Huddersfield.
820 seats. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Continuous
evenings. Booked at Hall. Proscenium
width, 26 ft. Phone, 2gg6.
Ritz (we), Market Street. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Variety and films. Phone, 4130.
Cafe attached. Station, L.M.S.
Savoy Picture House (bth), Marsh.— Prop.,
Savoy Picture House (Huddersfield), Ltd.,
30-37, Standard House, Huddersfield. Phone,
3186. 850 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Huddersfield
1900.
The Lounge Cinema (bth). — Props., The
Lounge Cinema Co., Ltd., Plaza Picture
Theatre, Huddersfield. Phone, Hudd. 3555.
720 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Continuous,
evenings. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Booked
at Plaza. Phone 4703. Station, Huddersfield.
Tudor Super (we). — Prop., Northern Theatres
Co., 5, Rawson Street, Halifax. Phone,
Halifax 2267. Prices is. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at Leeds and Halifax. Phone, 874.
Station, Huddersfield, L.M.S.
Waterloo Cinema (we). — Prop., Star Cine-
mas (London), Ltd., Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone, 2618. Continuous evenings.
Mats. Sat. 1,044 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d.
Phone, Huddersfield 3440. Films per F.T.S.
HULL (Yorks), Pop. 330,000.
Astoria (we), Holderness Road. — Props.,
Astoria Cinema (Hull), Ltd. 1,546 seats.
Booked by J. Prendergast. Rialto, York.
Continuous from 2.15. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium, 59 ft. Phone, Hull 31806.
Carlton Picture Theatre (we), Anlaby
Road. — Prop., Hull Picture Playhouses, Ltd.
1,671 seats. Booked by Mr. Brinley Evans at
Criterion Theatre, George Street, Hull. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Central 32306. Station,
Paragon, L.N.E.R.
Cecil Theatre (we), Anlaby Road. — 1,700
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Cafe
attached. Prices, is. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 35 ft. Cafe. Phones, Central 15351,
and 15348. Station, Paragon, L.N.E.R.
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HULL — continued.
Cleveland Picture House (we), Cleveland
Street.— Prop., Cleveland (Hull) Picture
House, Ltd. 740 seats. Booked by Mr.
Brinley Evans at Criterion Theatre, George
Street, Hull. Continuous. Mats., Sat. Phone,
Central 33625. Station, Hull, L.N.E.R.
Criterion Picture Theatre (we), George
Street. — Prop. Associated Hull Cinemas, Ltd.
i.iii seats. Booked by Brinley Evans at
Criterion Theatre, George Street, Hull. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Central 33884. Station,
Paragon, L.N.E.R.
Dorchester Theatre (we). — Prop., Associated
Hull Cinemas, Ltd., Parliament Chambers,
Hull. 1,509 seats. Booked by Brinley Evans
at Criterion Theatre, George Street, Hull.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone,
Hull, 33450.
Eureka Picture Theatre (we), Hessle Road-
— Prop., Eureka Picture Hall, Ltd. 1,208
seats. Booked at Theatre. Continuous.
Mats., Mon., Thurs., and Sat. Prices, 7d. to
is. od. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone,
Central 38036. Station, Paragon, L.N.E.R'
Holderness Hall (ba), Holderness Road. —
Prop., Gaumont-British Picture Corporation.
1,600 seats. Continuous. Daily. Suns, from
5 p.m. Booked at H.O. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Corporation 3878. Station, Paragon,
L.N.E.R.
Langham Theatre (we), Hessle Road.— Props.,
Hull Picture Playhouses, Ltd., Parliament
Chambers, Hull. Phone, Central 36802.
3,597 seats. Booked by Mr. Brinley Evans at
Criterion Theatre, George Street, Hull.
Continuous. Daily Mat. Two changes weekly.
Proscenium width, 45 ft. Phone, 37322.
LONDESBOROUGH ClNEMA (BTH), Wenlock.
Street. — Prop., L. and W. Maggs. 906 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d.
to is. Phone, 35302.
Mayfair (we), Beverley Road. — Prop., Eureka
Picture Hall, Ltd., Hessle Road, Hull. Phone,
38036.1,871 seats. Booked at Eureka Cinema.
Continuous. Mats, daily. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Central
8752. Station, Paragon, Hull, L.N.E.R.
F.T.S.
Monica Picture House (we), Newland Avenue.
— 894 seats. Booked by Brinley Evans,
at Criterion Theatre, George Street, Hull.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is.
National Picture Theatre (we), Beverley
Road. — Prop., Hull Cinemas, Ltd. Booked
at Criterion Theatre, George Street, Hull.
1,400 seats. Continuous. Nightly. Daily
Mat. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Central 8392.
Palace Theatre, Anlaby Road. — Prop., Moss
Empires, Ltd. Booked at H.O., London.
Two shows nightly. One change weekly.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. 6d. Station, Paragon.
Princes Hall (we), George Street. — Lessee,
Tom Morton. 838 seats. Continuous. Two
Changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Phone,
Central 33320. Station, Paragon, L.N.E.R.
Priory Cinema (we), —Props., Priory Cinemas,
Ltd., Hull. Phone, 32616. 1,284 seats.
Prices, 8d. to is. iod. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Daily. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, 32616. Station, Paragon, L.N.E.R.
Regal (we), Ferensway. — Prop., Hull City
and Suburban Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 2,553 seats. Proscenium width, 50 ft.
Stage, 28 ft. ; two dressing-rooms. Cafe
attached. Booked at H.O. Phone, Central
15530. Station, Paragon, Hull.
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Regent Picture Theatre (we), Anlaby Road.
— Prop., Robt. Freeman & Son, Jamieson
Street, Hull. Phone, 36351. 959 seats.
Booked at 26, Park Row, Leeds. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Central 16876.
Station, Paragon, Hull. L.N.E.R. Film
Transport.
Regis (we), Gipsyville. — Props., Hull City &
Suburban Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,045 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
nightly. Mats., Mon., Thurs., Sat. Pro-
scenium width, 45 ft. Phone, 38050. Films bv
Road Transport. Station, Paragon, L.N.E.R.
Rex (we). — Prop., Hull City and Suburban
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,048
seats. Continuous evenings. Mats. Mon, and
Thurs. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
38 ft. Phone, 7872. Station, Paragon Street,
L.N.E.R.
Rialto (we), Beverley Road. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31. Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,073
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Mat.
daily. Proscenium width, 36 ft. Phone,
Central 8236. Station, Hull (Paragon)
L.N.E.R. Local Station, Stepney.
Royalty (we), Southcoates Lane. — Props.,
Hull City and Suburban Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,045 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous nightly. Mats., Mon. and Thurs.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, 34954.
Savoy Picture Theatre (we), Holderne-s
Road.— Prop., Savoy (Hull), Ltd. 1,377
seats. Continuous nightly. Daily Mat. Two
changes weekly. Booked by Mr. Brinley Evans
at Criterion Theatre, George Street, Hull.
Proscenium width, 21 ft. Occasional Variety.
Stage, 6 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Strand Picture Theatre (we), Beverley Road.
— Prop., Beverley Road Picture Theatre
(Hull), Ltd. Booked by J. F. Tidswell,
" Woodville," Newton Park, Leeds. 1,224
seats. Continuous. Mats, daily. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone,
Central 35522. Station, Paragon, L.N.E.R.
Tower Picture Palace (we), Anlaby Road. —
Prop., The Tower Picture Palace (Hull), Ltd.
23, Anlaby Road, Hull. Phone 33602. 753
seats. Booked by Robert Freeman, 1, Baker
Street, Hull. Phone, 36351. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. ; Cafe. Phone, 36101.
Station, Paragon, L.N.E.R.
Waterloo Cinema (bth), Waterloo Street. —
Prop., E. Lamb, Hayburn, Silverdale
Road, Hull. 975 seats. Booked at Leeds.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Pro-
scenium width, 26 ft. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Central 33341.
West Park Picture Theatre (we), Anlaby
Road. — Prop., Hull Picture Playhouses, Ltd.
Parliament Street, Hull. Phone, 36802.
742 seats. Booked by B. Evans at Criterion
Theatre, George Street, Hull. Continuous
from 6.30. Two changes weekly. Phone,
Central 16855.
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HUNQERFORD (Berks), Pop. 2,784.
Cinema (awh). — Prop., F. J. Freeman. 300
seats. Three times weekly. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Station, Hungerford, G.W.R., and
Western Films Motor Transport.
HUNSTANTON (Norfolk), Pop. 4,580.
Capitol (bth). — Controlled by Mayfair Circuit
(Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 1028. 700 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 3s. Booked by A. Cohen at
H. O. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 194.
Station, Hunstanton, L.ISf.E.R.
HUNTINGDON (Hunts), Pop. 5,000.
Grand Cinema (bth) Market Square. — Prop.,
Murkett Bros. 500 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to 2s. od-. Pros-
cenium width, 22 ft. by 15 ft. Phone, Hunting-
don 298. Station, Huntingdon, L.N.E.R.
Hippodrome (we). — -Props., Huntingdon Hip-
podrome, Ltd., 7, South Brink, Wisbech.
Phone, Wisbech 53. 813 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Empire Theatre, Wisbech. Prioes,
iod.to2S. 9d. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone,
Huntingdon 32.
Mandsville Hall, Kimbolton.
HUR8TMONCEUX (Sussex), Pop. 1,400.
Castle Playhouse (Alorrison). — Prop., E. D.
Curtis, Od Brew House, Hurstmonceux.
300 seats. Pictures and Variety. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Stage, 16 ft.
Two dressing-iooms. Phone, 56. Station,
Hailsham, S.R.
HUTHWAITE (Notts). Pop. 5,082.
Lyric (fi). — 650 seats. Continuous. Mat. Sat.
Prices, 5d. to nd.
HYDE (Cheshire), Pop. 32,088.
Alexandra Pavilion (ba), Corporation Street,
— Prop., Pictures and Varieties, Ltd., 22.
Cathedral House, Manchester. 300 seats,
Booked at H.O. Two shows nightly. Prices,
3d. to is. Phone, Hyde 193.
Hippodrome and Opera House (we). — Prop..
J. F. Emery, Midland Bank House, Cross
Street, Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7876,
I, 475 seats. Booked by J. F. Emery Circuit.
Pictures and Variety. Two changes weekly.
Stage, 28 ft. deep ; ir dressing-rooms.
Width of Proscenium, 36 ft. Phone, Hyde,
215. Station, Hyde, L.N.E.R.
Queen's Cinema (bth), Manchester Road. —
Prop., B. & S. Cinemas (Wigan), Ltd., Hippo-
drome, Ellesmere Port, Wirral. Phone,
Ellesmere Port 54. Continuous evenings.
Mat., Sat. 524 seats. Booked by W. J.
Speakman, 126, Bold Street, Liverpool, r.
Prices, 6d. to iod. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone, Hyde 458. Station, Hyde, L.M.S.
Ritz (rca), Travis Street. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,266 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous nightly. Mats, daily, Mon. to
Fri. Continuous Sat. from 2.10 p.m. Phone,
Hyde 805. Station, Hyde.
Scala Picture House (Picturetone), Clarendon
Street.— Prop., S. O'Brien and J. H. Davies.
500 seats. Booked at Hall. Two shows
nightly. Two Mats. Prices 3d. to is. Phone,
Hyde 139. Station, Hyde, L.N.E.R.
Theatre Royal (we). — James Brennan
Theatres, 107, Duke Street, Barrow-in-
Furness. Phone, 990. 1,188 seats. Continuous.
Two houses Sat. Mats., Mon., Tues., Thurs.,
Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width,
28 ft. Stage, 35 ft. deep ; eight dressing-
rooms. Phone, Hyde 206.
HYTHE (Kent), Pop. 8,387.
Grove Cinema (we), Prospect Road. — London
and Provincial Cinemas, Ltd., 150, Southamp.
ton Row, W.C.i. 694 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous from 5 p.m. Prices, gd. to 29. 6d-
Phone, Hythe 67302. Station, Sandling
Junction, S.R.
Ritz (bth), East Street and Prospect Road. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 900 seats. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, 6292
Hythe. Station, Hythe or Sandling Junction.
IbSTOCK (Leicester), Pop. 8,000.
Palace (awh), High Street).— Prop., R. E. and
M. Ball, High Street, Earl Shilton. Phone,
Earl Shilton 102. 700 seats. Booked at Earl
Shilton. One show nightly. Twice Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Ibstock 12. Sta-
tions. Heather and Ibstock, L.M.S. Films by
Road Transport.
ILFORD (Essex), Pop. 131,046.
Hippodrome (we). — Prop., Metropolitan and
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.,
Cinema House, 80-82, Wardour Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 6813. 1,874
seats.
Regal (we), High Road. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Gulden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
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Savoy Cinema (rca). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 78 11. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Proscenium, width, 38 ft. Stage,
27 ft. deep ; five dressing-rooms. Cafe.
Phone, Val. 2500. Station, Ilford.
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Super Cinema (we). — Prop., Provincial Cine-
matograph Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery
House, 123, Regent Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Regent 8080. 2336 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. C?ie
attached. Station, Ilford, L.N.E.R.
1LFRAC0MBE (Devon), Pop. 8,174.
New Cinema (bth), Northfield Road. —
Props., W. L. and K. A. Barrett, " Nether-
leigh," Torrs, Ilfracombe. Phone 634. 307
seats. Continuous from 2.15 p.m. Booked
at 131, High Street. Phone, 53. Prices,
iod. to 2S. 9d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Scala Theatre (ba). — Prop., Albany Ward
Theatres, Ltd. Booked at H.O., New
Gallery House, Regent Street, W.i. 733
seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone Ilfracombe
52. Station, Ilfracombe, S.R.
ILKESTON (Derby), Pop. 32,808.
Kimg's Picture House (we), Bath Street. —
Prop., Ilkeston Cinema Co., Ltd. Man. Dir.,
H. Wm. Brailsford. 1,340 seats. Booked at
Hall, Twice nightly. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Ilkeston 17. Station, Ilkeston, L.M.S.
New Super Theatre (we), Lord Haddon Road.
— Props., Ilkeston Cinema Co., Ltd., Bath
Street. 798 seats. Continuous Mon. to Fri.
Two shows on Sat. Booked at HalL Prices,
9d. to is. gd. Pictures and Variety. Stage;
six dressing-rooms. Phone, Ilkeston 175.
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ILKESTON — continued.
Ritz. — Booked by S. Graham, Oxford House.
Oxford Street, Nottingham. Phone, Not-
tingham 40326 17.
Scala Picture House (we), Market Place.—
Prop., Mr. A. Severn, Woodborough Road,
Nottingham. Phone, Nottingham 64804.
811 seats. Booked by Prop. Continuous,
Mon. to Fri. Two shows Sat. evening. Mats.,
Wed. and Sat. Prices, od. to is. od. Phone,
2.11. Station, Ilkeston. L.N.E.R. & L.M.S.
9LKLEY (Yorks), Pop. 9,721.
Grove Picture House (we). — Prop., Picture
House (Ilkley), Ltd. 728 seats. Booked at
Hall. Once nightly. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone, Ilkley 211.
New Cinema (bth), Railway Road. — Prop.,
New Cinema (Ilkley), Ltd., 16, Brook Street,
Ilkley. 1,068 seats. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly, twice on Sat. Mats. Mon., Wed.,
Thurs., and Sat. Occasional variety. Prices,
yd. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 36 ft. Prices,
9 ft. deep. One dressing-room. Dance Hall
attached. Phone, Ilkley 275.
ILMIN8TER (Somerset), Pop. 2,230.
Plaza (bth). — Prop., Rowland Reeves, aco
seats. Once nightly. Booked at Hall.
Prices, od. to 2s. Station, Ihninster, GAV.R.
INQLETON (Yorks), Pop. 2,000.
Cinema (Eastern), Main Street. — Prop, and
Man., J. T. Marsden. 350 seats. Booked at
Hall. Prices 7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
17 ft. Station, Ingleton, L.M.S., or Earby
Film Transport.
IP8WI0H (Suffolk), Pop. 87,557.
Central Cinema (bth), Princes Street.— Props.,
Owen Cooper Theatres, George Street,
Hadleigh, Suffolk. Phone, Hadleigh 81,
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Ipswich
2529. Station, Ipswich, L.N.E.R. and £.
Anglia Film Transport.
Hippodrome (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,110 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width 30 ft.
Phone, Ipswich 2447.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Lloyds Avenue. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London.
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous,
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Ipswich 2082.
Picture House (we), 5, Tavern Street. — Prop.,
British Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd. Head
Office, 199, Piccadilly, London, W. 1,000
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. Phone, Ipswich 2654. Station,
Ipswich, L.N.E.R. Films by Transport.
Public Hall.
Rsoent Cinema (rca), St. Helen Street. —
Prop., Gaumont British Pictures Corp., 133,
Regent Str*et, London, W.i. Phone, Regent
6641. 1,786 seats. Booked at H.O. Occa-
sional Variety. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. boxes, 10s. Stage, 36 ft. deep ; six
dressing-rooms. Caf6 attached. Phone,
Ipswich 3641. Station, Ipswich.
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Ritz (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
IRLAM (Lancs), Pop. 14,000.
Palace Cinema (bth), Liverpool Road. — ■
Props., J. and J. Barnes, 54, Roscoe Road,
Irlam. Phone, 324. 753 seats. Booked at
Manchester. Continuous. Two shows Sat.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. Width of Proscenium
24 ft. Phone, Irlam 49. Station, Irlam,
C.L.C.R. Films by Auto.
Rialto Cinema (we), Liverpool Road. — Props.,
Irlam Cinemas, Ltd. 757 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous nightly, Mon. to Fri.
Twice nightly Sat. Mats., Wed. and Sat.
Occasional Variety. Stage, 12 ft. deep ; three
dressing-rooms. Frices, 8d. to is. 2d.
IRLAM 0' THE H EIGHTS (Lancs).
Olvmpia Picture House (ba), West Street. —
Prop., James Caton, Freda Villa, Offertoo
lane, Offerton, near Stockport. 432 seats.
Booked at Suburban Cinema, Manchester.
Continuous. Two shows Sat. Prices, 4d. to
is. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Pendle-
ton 2020. Station, Manchester, L.M.S.
IROF4BRIDGE AND BROSELEY (Salop).
Pop. 2,371.
Plaza (ba). — 450 seats.
IRTHLINQBOROU3H (Northants), Pop.
4,715.
Picture House.— Prop., Watts' Cinemas, Ltd.,
" Poolstock," Finedon. Phone. Irthling-
borough 81. 490 seats.' Bkg. Man. D. M.
Watts. Booked at H.O. One show nightly.
Continuous Sat. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 5d. to is. gd. Road Transport.
I8LEWORTH (Middlesex). Pop. (includ-
ing Heston), 105,000,
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Phone, Hounslow 1000.
IVER (Bucks), Pop. 3,100.
Plaza Theatre (bth). — Prop., Chiswick Pro-
ductions Cinemas, Ltd., 20, High Road,
Chiswick, W.4. Booked at Hall. 560 seats
Continuous. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 25 ft. Stage 22 ft. deep ■
two dressing-rooms. Phone, Iver 146.
Station, Iver, G.W.R. or Film Transport.
J ACKSDALE (Notts), Pop. 6,000.
Palace (bth), Selston Road. — Prop., Fulwood
and Booth, Langley Mill, Notts. Phone, 409.
471 seats. Booked at H.O. Mon. to Fri.
Once nightly. Two shows, Sat. Prices, 8d.
to is. 2d. Proscenium width, 23 ft. Phone,
Leabrook 62. Stations, Codnor Park, L.M.S.,
Jacksdale, L.N.E.R.
JARROW-ON-TYNE (Co. Durham), Pop.
32,018.
Empire (we), Union Street. — Lessees, Dawe Bros.
Ltd., Gibb Chambers, Westgate Road, New
castie-on-Tyne. Phone, 25505. 1103 seats.
Twice nightly. Phone, Jarrow 67082.
Picture House (we), North Street. — Prop.,
John Weddle and Co., Ltd., 67, Ellison Street,
Jarrow-on-Tyne. Phone, 67431. 1,054 seats.
Continuous except Sats. Two changes weekly.
Booked at Newcastle. Prices, 9d. to is. gd.
Proscenium width; 36 ft. Cafe attached.
Phone, Jarrow 67283.
Regal Theatre (we), Grange Road. — Prop.,
Jarrow Kino, Ltd., 40, Westgate Road,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, Newcastle 22401 .
1,049 seats. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Two houses Sat. Prices, gd. to is. 9d.
Theatre Royal, Market Square, — 991 seats.
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K.EGWORTH (Leicester), Pop. 2,225.
County Cinema (Marshall). — Prop., J. F. I.
Minton, County Cinema Enterprises, Market
Street, Castle Donington. 330 seats. Booked
at H.Q. Two shows Mon. and Sat. Onoe
daily rest of week. Prices, 4d. to is. Station,
Kegworth, L.M.S.
KEIQHLEY (Yorks), Pop. 41,000.
Cosy Corner Picture House (we) Low Street.
—Prop., M.P. Cryer, Old Bank Chambers,
Keighley (Phone, Keighley 2264). 700 seats.
Booked in Leeds. Continuous. Three shows
Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width,
17 ft. Phone, Keighley 2526.
Oxford Cinema (we), Oakworth Road.— Prop.,
Picture House (Keighley), Ltd., 9, Henry
Street, Keighley. Phone, 3771. 530 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 4.d.
to is. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Palace (bth), Cavendish Street. — Prop.
Keighley Palace, Ltd., Sec, M. P. Cryer
Old Bank Chambers. Phone, Keighley 2264.
527 seats. Booked at Leeds. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to 9d.
Sats., 4d. to is. 3d. Phone, Keighley 2451.
Picture House (rca), Skipton Road. — Prop.,
Picture House (Keighley), Ltd., 9, Henry
Street, Keighley. 1,100 seats. Booked at
H. O., Keighley. Three shows daily. Two
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Sats.,
is. 6d. and is. gd. Phone, Keighley 2561.
Regent Picture House (we), North Street. —
Prop., Keighley Regent Pictures, Ltd.
778 seats. Booked by M. P. Cryer, Old Bank
Chambers, Keighley. Three shows daily.
Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Phone, Keighley 2660.
Ritz (rca). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,519 seats. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 44 ft. Stage, 23 ft. ; four
dressing-rooms. Phone, Keighlev 3652.
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KELVEOON (Essex), Pop. 1,500.
Institute (Chel Radio). — Lessee, P. Gilby,
Homeleigh, Kelvedon. Shows three times a
week. Booked at Institute. Prices, 3d. to
is. 2d. Station, Kelvedon, L.N.E.R.
KENDAL (Westmorland), Pop. 16,000.
Palladium (we). — Props., James Brennan's
Theatres, 107, Duke Street, Barrow-in-
Furness. Phone, Barrow-in-Furness 990.
I, 278 seats. Two shows nightly. Mat. Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Phone,
152. Station, Kendal.
Roxy Super Cinema (bth), Sandes Avenue. —
Props., James Brennan's Theatres, 107, Duke
Street, Barrow-in-Furness. Phone, Barrow-in.
Furness 990. 500 seats. Booked at Hall-
Twice nightly, Mat. Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Phone, Kendall 411.
S. George's (we). — Props., James Brennans'
Theatres, 107, Duke Street, Barrow-in-
Furness. Phone, Barrow-in-Furness 990.
926 seats. Twice nightly. Mat. Sat. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 6d. Booked at Newcastle. Pros-
cenium width, 50 ft. Phone, Kendal 57.
Station, Kendal, L.M.S.
KEN1LWORTH (Warwick), Pop. 7,592.
Alexandra Theatre (we), Station Road. —
Prop., Mrs. C. E. Strong, Corporation Street,
Coventry. Phone, Coventry 2366. 396 seats.
Booked at Birmingham. Continuous from
6.15 p.m. Two separate shows Sun. Mats.,
Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Kenilworth 200.
KENTON (Middlesex).
Odeon Theatre (bth), Kenton Road.— Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Wordsworth 3192.
Plaza, Belmont Circle. — Props., General Cinema
Theatres. Phone, Wordsworth 4000.
KESWICK (Cumb ), Pop. 4,635.
Alhambra (bth), St. John Street. Keswick.
Alhambra Theatre Co., Ltd. Booked at
Hall. Twice nightly. Mats., Wed. and Sat.
Stage. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Keswick
195. Station, Keswick, L.M.S., and by Film
Transport Service.
Pavilion (rca), Station Road.— Props., Keswick
Alhambra Theatre Co., Ltd. Phone, 410.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Proscenium
width, 35 ft. Stage, 35 ft. by 23 ft. Cafe"
and Dance Hall. Station, Keswick, L.M.S.
KETTERING (Northants), Pop. 31,220.
Coliseum (btp), Russell Street. — Prop., J.
Sherwood. 760 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to is. Proscen-
ium width, 26 ft. I- hone, Kettering 794.
Electric Pavilion (ba), High Street. Prop.,
Gaumont British Picture Corpn., Ltd. and
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 6641. 784 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
iod. to is. 9d. Phone, Kettering 353.
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Empire Cinema (ba). Montague Street. — Prop.,
T. H. Bamford. 475 seats. Booked at 45,
Montague Street. Continuous. Twice Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d„ to is. Phone,
775. Station, Kettering, L.M.S.
Kettering Working Men's Club (btp), Wel-
lington Street. Pictures and Variety. Week-
end shows only. Booked at Club by Enter-
tainment Secretary. Prices, 3d. and 4d.
(Closed.)
Odeon (bth), Gold Street. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2S. 9d. Phone, Kettering 2365. Station,
Kettering, L.M.S.
Regal Cinema (rca). — Props., Regal (Ketter-
ing), Ltd., Wallace House, 113, Wardour
Street, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 1803/4. 2,000
seats. Prices, iod. to 3s. 6d. Films booked
at H.O. Variety booked through Collins &
Grade, 189 191, Regent Street, W.i. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 42 ft. ; stage,
18 ft., four dressing-rooms. Cafe. Phone,
Kettering 3232. Station, Kettering.
Savoy Cinema.
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KIDDERMINSTER (Worc), Pop. 31,760.
Central (we), Oxford Street. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
1,324 seats. Booked at H.O. Mat. daily.
Continuous from 5.30. Three shows Sat.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, Kidder-
minster, 2612. Station, Kidderminster.
G.W.R.
Empire (we).- — Prop., Percy Dyche. 547 seats.
Continuous, from 6 p.m. Mats., Mon., Wed.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 3d. to is. Booked
at Hall. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone,
Kidderminster 2930.
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Futurist (we), Vicar Street. — Prop., B. P-
Priest, Forest House, Kinver, Staffs. Phone, 7.
900 seats. Continuous. Mats, daily. Booked
at Grand, Old Hill. Occasional Variety.
Prices, od. and is. 3d. Proscenium width,
39 ft. Stage, 15 ft. deep. Three dressing
rooms. Phone, 2105.
Grand Theatre (we), Mill Street. — Prop., B. P.
Priest, Forest House, Kinver. Phone No. 7.
1,010 seats. Booked at Grand Theatre, Old
Hill, by G. Smith. Continuous. Two shows
Sat. Daily Mat. Occasional variety. Prices,
is. 9d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 25 ft. ;
four dressing-rooms. Phone, Kidderminster
120.
K1DLINGT0N (Oxon), Pop. 3,100.
Sterling Cinema (bth). — Props., Sterling
Entertainments, Ltd., 31, Market Square,
Witney. Phone, 147. 908 seats. Prices, 9d.
to 3s. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Continu-
ous, weekdays from 6 p.m. One show on Sun.
Booked at Palace, Witney. Cafe attached.
Phone, Kidlington 106. Station, Kidlington.
Films by Road Transport.
KID8GROVE (Staffs), op. 9,937.
Valentine Cinema (btp), Liverpool Road. —
Prop., Miles Jervis, Clough Hall, Kidsgrove.
Phone, 241. 760 seats. Booked at Birm-
ingham. Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
KILLAMAR8H (Derby), Pop. 4,644.
Empire Picture House (bth). — Lessees,
Rotherham District Cinemas, Ltd. 570
seats. Booked at Empire, Rotherham. One
show nightly, two on Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d.
K1MBERLEY (Notts), Pop. 5,170.
Regent (bth). — Prop., S. Graham, Nottingham.
Booked at Oxford House, Oxford Street.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone, 2137.
Station, Kimberley L.N.E.R.
KING8BRIDGE (Devon), Pop. 20,580.
Regal Cinema (btp), The Island. — Frops.,
E. & B. R. Noyce, " Broadshade," Embank-
ment Road, Kingsbridge. Phone, 2239.
287 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Twice nightly.
Mat., Wed. and Sat. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone, Kingsbridge,
2353. Station, Kingsbridge, G.W.R.
KING'S LYNN (Norfolk), Pop. 20,580.
Electric Theatre (bth), Broad Street. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd., Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.-, 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Separate
performances. Two changes weekly. Phone,
King's Lynn 2056.
Majestic Cinema (we), London Road. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd., Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Separate per-
formances. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Cafe
and Dance Hall attached. Phone, King's
Lynn 2603. Station, King's Lynn, L.N.E.R.
Pilot Cinema (bca). — Props., Buxton Theatre
Circuit, Ltd., Gaiety Theatre, Manchester.
Phone, Deansgate 411 1. 782 seats. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Continuous Mon. to Fri. from
6 p.m. Sats. from 2 p.m. Mats., Tues. and
Wed. Booked at H.O. Occasional Variety.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Stage, 17 ft. deep ;
three dressing-rooms. Phone, 2760. Road
Transport.
St. James' Theatre (we), St. James' Place. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
GoldenSquare, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. Separate performances.
Dance Hall attached. Phone, King's Lynn
2056. Station, King's Lynn, L.N.E.R.
Theatre Royal (we). — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd., Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, GoldenSquare, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
Pictures and Variety. Phone, King's Lynn 137.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES (Surrey), Pop.
39,052.
Elite Picture Theatre (we), London Road. —
Prop., Elite Picture Theatre (Kingston-on-
Thames), Ltd. 1,300 seats. Continuous.
Booked at 10, New Bond Street, W.i. Prices,
9d. to 2s. 6d. Cafe attached Phone, Kingston
i860. Station, Kingston, S.R.
Granada, Richmond Road. Phone, Kingston
0404.— Props., The Granada Theatres, Ltd.,
36, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 3554.
Kingston Cinema (we), Richmond Road. —
Prop., Mrs. L. Gardner & Son. 570 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone,
Kin. 0207.
Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Kingston 0688.
Station, Kingston-on-Thames.
Regal (we), Richmond Road. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd, Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone Gerrard 7887, Variety and Films,
Continuous. Cafe. Phone, Kingston 6325.
KINQ8WINFORD, near DUDLEY (Staffs),
Pop. 4,500.
Grand Cinema (rca), Market Street. — Prop.,
Selected Cinemas Amalgamation, Ltd. 630
seats. Booked at " Oldstead," Moss Grove,
Kingswinford. Continuous. Mat. Sat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 2d. to is. Proscen-
ium width, 26 ft. Phone, 104. Station,
Brettle Lane, G.W.R.
KINGTON (Hereford), Pop. 1,742.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., Arthur L.
Dickinson. 200 seats. Booked at Hall. One
show nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 13 ft.
Phone, Kington 77. Station, Kington, G.W.R.
KIPPAX (Yorks), Pop. 4,075.
Alhambra Picture Palace (Electrocord),
High Street. — Prop., G. Restall, 711, Leeds
Road, Dewsbury. Phone 188. 392 seats.
Booked at Lido Cinema, Bramley, Leeds.
Once nightly. Tues. and Thurs. Continuous.
Mon., Wed. and Fri. ; Mat. and twice nightly,
Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d. Phone, Garforth
112. Station, Kippax, L.N.E.R.
KIRBYMOOR8IDE (Yorks), Pop. 1,892.
Electric Cinema. — Prop., Ben Blackburn.
338 seats. Prices, 3d. to is. 9d. Not con-
tinuous. Booked at Leeds. Proscenium
width, 13 ft. by 11 ft. Station, Kirby-
moorside.
KIRKBY-IN-A8HFIELD (Notts), Pop. 17,791.
King's. — Booked by S. Graham, Oxford House.
Oxford Street, Nottingham. Stage, 15 ft,
deep. Phone, East Kirkby 3270. Station
Kirkby-in-Ashfield, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
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KIRKBY STEPHEN (Cumb.), Pop. 1,545.
Cinema (Gyratone). — rrop.,. J & H. Morland
103, Manor Drive, Doncaster. Phone, 2377.
280 seats. Booked at 103, Manor Drive,
Doncaster. Twice nightly. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 45 ft.
KIRKHAM (Lancs), Pep. 4,301.
Co-operative Picture Hall (bth). — Prop.,
Fylde Co-operative Society, Ltd., Poulton
Street. Phone, Kirkham 22. 408 seats.
Once nightly, twice Sat. and Mat. Prices,
is. to is. od. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 17 ft. Phone, Kirkham 56.
Empire (btp), Birley Street. — Prop., Gordon C.
Bishop. Booked at Hall. Nightly, Mon. to
Fri. at 7.15. Two shows and Mat. Sat. Once
on Sunday. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Phone,
138. Films by Smith's Auto. Transport.
R.A.F. Kinema (we).
KIVETON PARK (Yorks), Pop. 8,500.
Regal cinema (bth). — Prop., Ducal Enter-
prises, Ltd. 430 seats. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly. Twice Sat. Price, od. to is. od.
Stage and two dressing-rooms. Phone, 284.
KNARE8BOROUGH (Yorks), Pop. 5,842.
Cihema (bth), Park Place. — Prop., 9, Stockwell
Grove, Knaresborough. 303 seats.
Booked at Leeds. Twice nightly. Prices, 4d.
to is. Phone, Knaresborough 192.
Cinema (bth). — Prop., Robert Taylorson,
Stockwell Grove, Knaresborough. 303 seats.
Booked at Leeds. Continuous. Prices, 3d.
to is. 2d. Station, Knaresborough, L.N.E.R.
KNOTTINGLEY (Yorks), Pop. 6,842.
Palace Cinema (we). Props., A. & H. D.
Wood, Ltd., 1, High Green Road, Altofts,
Xormanton. Phone, Normanton 3198. 480
seats. One show nightly. Twice Mon. and Sat.
Booked at H.O. Prices, 3d. to is. ojrd. Pro-
scsnium width, 20 ft. Phone, 56.
KNOWLE (Warwick), Pop. 2,357.
Knowle Picture House (Gyrotone). — Prop.,
P. Douglas Reeves. 318 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s.
KNUT8FORD (Cheshire), Pop. 9,878.
Marcliffe (rca), Toft Road, 67a seats. Prices-
6d. to is. 6d. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Pictures and Variety. Stage ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Knutsford 5.
Picture House (we). — Props., Marcliffe Cinema
(Knutsford), Ltd., Loft Road, Phone,
Knutsford 5. 480 seats. Prices, 4d. to is.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Phone, Knuts-
ford 328. Station, Knutsford, Cheshire Lines.
LaINDON (Essex), Pop.2,000.
Radion Cinema (ba), High Road, J. H. L.
Associated Co., 113, Wardour Street, W.i.
700 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Stage, 12 ft. deep. Two
dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Laindon 90.
LANCASTER (Lancs), Pop. 43,388.
County Cinema (we), Dalton Square. — Props.,
Hippodrome (Lancaster), Ltd. (Union Cinemas
Group), managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Lancaster 820. Station,
Lancaster Castle, L.M.S.
Grand (we). — Props., Hippodrome (Lancaster),
Ltd. (Union Cinemas Group), managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 680 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Lancaster 810.
New Kingsway Cinema (we). Parliament Street.
— Props., Hippodrome (Lancaster), Ltd. (Union
Cinemas Group) managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Phone, Lancaster
810. Station, Lancaster Castle, L.M.S.
(Closed.)
Odeon Theatre (bth), King Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 78 11. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Lancaster mi.
Palace Theatre (we), Dalton Square. — Props.,
Hippodrome (Lancaster), Ltd. (Union Cinemas
Group), managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30:31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at
H.O. Phone, Lancaster 810.
Palladium Picture House and Cafe Rendez-
vous (we), Market Street.— Prop., Lancaster
Palladium, Ltd. 575 seats. Booked at Liver-
fool. Thrice daily. Prices, 3d. to 19. 6d.
roscenium width, 40 ft. Cafe and dance hall
attached. Phone, Lancaster 563.
Picturedrome (s.s. Duosokic>, Church Street.
— Prop., James Atroy. 600 seats. Con-
tinuous. Mat., Mon., Wed. and Sat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d.
Booked by Prop. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Phone, Lancaster 546.
LANCHE8TER (Co. Durham), Pop. 5,078.
The Empress Cinema (bth).— Props. Dixon
& Parker, Front Street, Lanchester. 282 seats.
Once nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Booked
at Newcastle on Tyne. Phone, Lanchester 16.
Station, Lanchester.
LANCING (Sussex), Pep. 3,162.
Regal Theatre (bth), Penhill Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. 684 seats. Con-
tinuous from 1.30 p.m. daily. Prices, 9d. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone,
Lancing 2160. Station, Lancing, S.R.
The Luxor (we), South Street. — Props., J. H. L.
Associated Co., 113, Wardour Street, London,
W.i. 900 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. Con-
tinuous, from 1. 15 p.m. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep.
Three dressing-rooms. Phone, 3000.
LANGLEY GREEN (Worcester), Pep. 6,878.
The Regent (ba), Crosswell Road, Langley,
near Birmingham. — Props., Langley Regent,
Ltd., 109, Colmore Row, Birmingham. Phone,
Central 6370. 800 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
3d. to is. Proscenium width, 27 ft. Caf6.
LANGLEY MILL (Derby), Pop. 4,168.
Ritz (bth). — -Prop., S. Graham, Oxford House,
Oxford Street, Nottingham. Phone, Notting-
ham 40326. Booked by Prop. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Phone, Langley Mill 188.
Station, LangleyMill, L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
LANGLEY MOOR (Co. Durham), Pop.
5,000.
Empire (btp), High Street. — Prop., P. Wood.
900 seats. Once nightly, twice on Sat. Booked
at Newcastle. Prices, 3d. to gd. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; six dressing-
rooms. Station, Brandon Colliery, L.N.E.R.
LANGOLDS, near Worksop (Notts.), Pep.
4,000.
Palace Cinema (we). — Prop., Picture House,
Ltd. 710 seats. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly. Two shows, Mon. and Sat. Prices,
8d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft*
Phone, North Carlton 235. Station, Worksop.
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LANGPORT (Som.), Pop. 1,000.
The Cinema (bz). — Props., "D.& R." Cinemas,
12, Summerleaze Park, Yeovil. 300 seats.
Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Booked at Yeovil Pros-
cenium. Width, 20 ft. Station. Langport,
G. W.R.
LANGWITH (Derby), Pop. 6,000.
Regal (Imperial), Main Street.— Prop., Lang-
with Cinematograph Co., Ltd. 477 seats.
Booked at The Pharmacy, Main Street,
Langwith. Nightly, including Sunday. Twice
Sat. Mat., Tues. and Sat. Prices, 7d. to
is. gd. Phone, Shirebrook 284. Station,
Langwith, L.M.S.
LAUNCESTON (Cornwall) Pop. 4,071.
Picture Theatre (bth).— Prop., Launceston
Picture Theatre, Ltd. 400 seats. Booked
at Hall. Ten shows weekly. Continuous.
Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Station, Laun-
ceston, G.W.R. and S.R.
LEADQATE (Durham), Pop. 4,000.
Roxy (we). — Props., Consett Cinemas, Ltd.,
Plaza Buildings, Consett. Phone 137. 678
seats. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Continuous.
Booked at Newcastle. Proscenium width,
25 ft. ; two dressing-rooms. Phone, 45.
LEAMINGTON SPA (Warwick), Pop.
30,000.
Clifton Cinema (we), Spencer Street, Props.,
Stratford-on-Avon Picture House Co., Ltd.
Continuous, daily from 2 p.m. Suns, from
4 p.m. Booked at H.O. Birmingham. g40
seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Leamington
Spa 278.
Regal (we), Portland Place, Props., Stratford-
on-Avon Picture House Co., Ltd., 16, Devon-
shire Road, Birmingham. Phone, Northern
3og6. i,28g seats. Continuous from 6 p.m.,
Suns. 7 p.m., Mat daily at 2.30; Booked at
H. O. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width,
45 ft. Phone, 1336. Station, Leamington Spa,
G.W.R.
Regent Picture House (we), Regent Grove —
Props., Stratford-on-Avon Picture House Co.,
Ltd., 16, Devonshire Road, Birmingham.
Phone, Northern 3og6. i,og4 seats. Con-
tinuous. Occasional variety. Booked at H.O.
Prices, is. to 3s. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, 1628. G.W.R.
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Scala (bth), Bedford Street. — Props., Stratord-
on-Avon Picture House Co., Ltd., 16, Devon-
Road, Birmingham. Phone, Northern 3og6.
472 seats. Booked at H,0. Birmingham.
Continuous daily frcm 2 p.m. Prices, is. to
2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone,
Leamington 6g7.
LEATHERHEAD (Surrey), Pop. 10,000.
Crescent (rca), Church Street. — Props. .Crescent
Cinema (Leatherhead), Ltd., 42, Old Broad
Street, E.C.2. 1,282 seats. Prices, is. to 4s. 6d.
Continuous from 4 p.m., Wed. and Sat. from
1 p.m., Sun. from 3 p.m. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep.
Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Leatherhead
3203. Station, Leatherhead, S.R.
St. George's Cineam (bca), High Street. —
Props., St. George's Theatres, Ltd., Leather-
head. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Continuous from
I. 30 p.m. daily. Sunday opening. Phone,
Leatherhead 2852.
LEDBURY (Herefordshire), Pop. 3,283.
Cinema House (bth), The Homend. — Prop,
and Res. Man. L. W. Crossley. 400 seats.
Twice nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
iod. to 2s. Phone, Ledburv 32. Station,
Ledbury, G.W.R.
LEEDS (Yorks ), Pop. 500,000.
Abbey Picture House (rca), Abbey Road,
Kirkstall. — Props., A. Sutcliffe. 400 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two changes
weeklv. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Phone, Leeds
5i66g. Station, Kirkstall, L.M.S.
Assembly Rooms (ba), New Briggate, Brig-
gate. — Prop., Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Regent 6641. 1,000 seats.
Prices, is. to is. gd. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Leeds 26882. Station, Leeds.
L.M.S. and L.N.E.
Beeston Picture House (we), Town Street. —
Prop., Beeston Picture House (Leeds), Ltd.
q6o seats. Booked in Leeds. Continuous.
Twice Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Leeds 75120. Station, Leeds, L.M.S.
Capitol (btp), Meanwood. — Props., Associated
Tower Cinemas, Ltd., 54, New Briggate,
Leeds. 1,266 seats. Booked at Tower,
Leeds. Continuous. Cafe. Ballroom attached.
Prices, is. and is. 6d. Phone, Leeds 51801.
Carlton Cinema (we), Carlton Hill. —
Associated Tower Cinema, Ltd., The Tower,
Briggate, Leeds. gso seats. Booked at
Tower, Leeds. Continuous. Prices, gd. and
is. Phone, Leeds 27279. All Leeds Stations.
Clock Cinema (we), Harehills.— Props., West
Leeds Amusements, Ltd. 1,000 seats. Con-
tinuous from 5.30 p.m. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Booked at Hall. Phone, Leeds 43574.
Crescent Picture House (btp), Dewsbury
Road. — Prop., Crescent Picture House.Ltd.,
Man. Dir., J. Claughton. 1,406 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Twice nightly Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices 6d. to is. gd.
Phone, 75747- Station, Leeds, L.M.S.
Crown Cinema (we), Tong Road, Wortley. —
Prop., Leeds and District Picture Houses,
Ltd. Phone, Headingley 52419. g58 seats.
Booked by W. E. Read, The Lounge, Heading-
ley. Continuous. Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly.
Sat. Mat. daily. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone,
Leeds 38253.
Dominion (we), Chapel Allerton. — 1,539 seats.
Continuous. Mat. Wed. and Sat. Phone,
Leeds 41679.
Plectra Lounge Cinema (bth), Jubilee Ter-
race, Woodhouse Street. — Props., Electra
Cinema (Leeds), Ltd. 600 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Leeds 25398.
Embassy Cinema (we), Kirkstall Road. —
Prop., G. E. Sharp and others trading as
Atlas Pictures, Embassy Cinema. 697 seats.
Booked at Hall. Separate Shows. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Leeds 38136.
Forum (we), Chapeltown Road. — Props.,
Central Picture Theatre (Lincoln), Ltd.
Mutual House, 23, Albion Place, Leeds, 1.
London Office, Princes House, igo-ig5
Piccadilly, London, W.i.
Gaiety Cinema (we), 91, Roundhay Road. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. 950 seats.
Continuous daily from 2.30. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Chapeltown 41954.
Gainsborough Cinema (we), Domestic Street. —
Props., Gainsborough Cinema (Leeds), Ltd.,
Star Bank House, Castleford. Phone, Castle-
ford 2618. 566 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous, Mon. to Fri ; two shows Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Leeds 22495.
Station, Leeds. L.N.E. R.
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Gaumont (ba), Cookridge Street. — Props.,
Gaumont British Picture Corp., Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. 1,700 seats.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Daily from 2 p.m. Phone, Leeds
26898. Station, Leeds, L.M.S.
Glenroyal Cinema (we). — Props., Glenroyal
Cinema Co., Ltd., New Road Side, Horsforth.
937 seats. Continuous. Twice on Sat. Prices,
8d. to is. 2d. Booked by A. S. Hyde,
Glenroyal Cinema, Shipky. Width of Pros-
cenium, 33 ft. Stage, 16 ft. Two dressing-
rooms. Station, Newley, Horsforth, L.M.S.
Haddon Hall Picture House (btp), Burley
Hill.— Props., Haddon Hall, Ltd. 57.5 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Twice Sat.
Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
13 ft. Phone, Leeds 51160.
Harehills Picture House (we), Harehills
Corner. — Prop., Harehills Picture House Co.,
Ltd. 780 seats. Continuous. Mat., Wed.
and Sat. Two changes weekly. Booked at
Stanningley. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Phone,
Leeds 42227. Station, Leeds, L.M.S.
Headinglev Picture House (we), Cottage
Road, Headingley, — Props., Associated Tower
Cinemas, Ltd., 54, New Briggate, Leeds. 600
seats. Booked at Tower, Leeds. Prices,
is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Headingley 51606.
Hillcre3t Picture Lounge (we), Harehills
Lane. — Prop., Hillcrest Picture Lounge,
Ltd. 1,101 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices 9d. to is. 9d. Phone, National 27691.
Hyde Park Picture House (we), Brudenel
Road. — Prop., Hyde Park Picture House
(Leeds), Ltd. 542 seats. Booked at Tower
Picture House, Leeds. Continuous. Twice
nightly Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone,
52045. Station, Leeds, L.M.S.
Imperial (we), Horsforth. — 1,000 seats.
Kingsway (we), Harrogate Road. — Props.,
West Leeds Amusements, Ltd., Clock Cinema,
Harehills, Leeds. Phone, 43574-
Lounge (we), Headingley. — Prop., Leeds and
District Picture Houses, Ltd. 778 seats.
Booked by Wm. E. Read. Man. Dir., Con-
tinuous. Sat. twice nightly. Two changes
weekly. Prices, is. to is. 6d. Cafe' attached.
Phone, Headingley 52419. Station, Leeds.
Lyceium Ppicture House (Western Electric),
Cardigan Road. — Props., The Lyceum Picture
House(Leeds), Ltd. 812 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Twice nightly, Sats.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Leeds 51765.
Station, Leeds, L.N.E.R.
Lyric (ba), Tong Road. — Prop., West Leeds
Amusements, Ltd., Clock Cinema, Harehills,
Leeds. Mon. to Fri. Continuous. Twice
nightly Sat. Phone, Armley 38154.
Majestic (we), City Square. — Prop., Gaumont
British Picture Corporation, Ltd. Phone,
Regent 8080. 2,392 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. 9d. to 2s. gd. Cafe and Dance
Hall attached. Phone, Leeds 272511. Stations,
Leeds (Central, New and Wellington). L.M.S.
and L.N.E.R.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
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Malvern Picture Palace (rca), Beeston Road.
— Prop., Malvern Picture House (Leeds), Ltd.
587 seats. Booked by G. Hylton, 10, East
Parade, Leeds. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
is. Phone, Leeds 75751- Station, Leeds,
L.M.S. and F.T.S.
News Theatre (rca), — Props.. Allied (Times)
Theatres, Ltd., Century House, St. Peters
Square, Manchester. Phone, Central
of 74. 284 seats. Prices, iod. to is. 8d. Con-
tinuous from 11 a.m. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. by 14 ft.
Newtown Picture Palace (rca), 2, Bristol
Street.— Lessees, The Palladium (Ossett),
Ltd. 708 seats. Booked by Mr. Friedman at .
Hall. Once nightly. Prices, 5d. to iod.
Odeon Theatre (we), The Headrow. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London.
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. gd. to 3s. gd. Phone, Leeds 30031.
Palace (bth), Eyres Avenue, Armley. — Prop.
Armley Rink Co., Ltd. 1,305 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous, Mon. to Fri. Two shows
Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Leeds
38256. Station, Armley, L.M.S.
Palace Cinema (bth), Meadow Road. — •
Props., P. H. (Holbeck), Ltd. 885 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous evenings.
Daily mat. Prices, 6s. to is. 3d. Phone, Leeds
23343. Stations, Leeds City, L.M.S., or
Central, L.N.E.R.
Parkfield Picture Palace (we), Jack Lane,
Hunslet.— Prop., W. H. Burrell, 13, Kitchener
Street, Harehills, Leeds and A. Burrell
Foundry Lane Post Office. Phone, 45376.
850 seats. Booked at Leeds. Twice nightly.
Prices, 4d. to gd. Phone 22642.
Pavilion (we), Stanningley. — Prop., Associated
Tower Cinemas, Ltd., 54, New Briggate,
Leeds. 700 seats. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
Booked at Tower, Leeds. Continuous. Phone,
Pudsey 3678. All Leeds Stations.
Pavilion Theatre (ba), Dewsbury Road. —
Prop., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. 800 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous from 4.30 p.m., Mon. and Sat., from
2 p.m. Phone, Leeds 753251. Station, Leeds.
Pictodrome (we), Wortley E\oad, Armley. —
Prop., Wortley Cinemas Co. 825 seats.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. Two shows on Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Leeds 38183. Station, Armley.
Pictodrome (rca), Waterloo Road, Hunslet.—
Prop., J. G. Smart, Allerton Drive, East
Keswick. Phone, Collingham Bridge 35.
500 seats. Two shows daily. Mats., Mon. and
Sat. Prices, 3d. to 7d. Phone, Leeds 75134.
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LEEDS — continued.
Picture House (bth), Burlev Road. — Prop.,
Barley Picture House Co.. Ltd. 557 seats,
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Booked by
G. Hvlton, io, East Parade Chambers,
East Parade, Leeds. Phone, Leeds 22203.
Picture House (bth), Calverley Lane, Rodley.
— Props., Wellington Film Service, Ltd., 10,
Mill Hill, Leeds. Phone 23524. 650 seats.
Prices, 4a. to is. Continuous, Mon. to Fri. ;
three shows Sat. Three changes weekly.
Booked at Mill Hill. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone, Pudsey 3816. Station, Calverley and
Rodley.
Picture House (rca), Domestic Street, Hol-
beck. — Prop., Star Cinemas (London), Ltd.,
Star House, Bank Street, Castleford. Phone,
2618. 824seats. BookedatH.O. Continuous,
Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly, Sat. Mats.,
Mon. and Thurs. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Leeds 22S62.
Picture House (we), Easy Road. — Prop.,
Exors. of H. White. 750 seats. Booked at
Hall by A. White. Twice nightly. Two
changes'weekly. Phone, Leeds 24097. Station,
Leeds.
Picture House (btp), Wocdhouse Street. —
Lessee, .Albert Groves, 158, Woodhouse Street.
Phone, Leeds 21765. 525 seats. Booked
at Hall. Twice nightly. Prices, 6d. to is.
Proscenium width, 27 ft. Phone 23607.
Picture House (we), Streethouse.
Premier (bth). — South Accommodation Road.
—Prop., H. Brining, 34, Tyas Grove, Leeds.
Phone, 27527. 450 seats. Prices, 4d. to 8d.
Continuous Phone, 241 10. Station. Leeds
City, L.N.E.R.
Princess Cinema (we), Pontefract Lane. —
Prop., Strand Cinemas (Leeds), Ltd., Strand
Cinema. Jack Lane, Hunslet, Leeds. Phone,
Leeds, 75745. 870 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous/Prices. 6d. to is. Phone, Leeds 21251.
Queen's Picture House (we), Meadow
Road, Holbeck. — Prop., Holbeck Theatre,
Ltd., 645, Roundhay Road, Oakwood, Leeds.
Phone, Leeds 58541. 916 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous, Mon. to Fri. Twice
nightly Sats. Mat. Mon. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d-
Phone', Leeds 25942. Station, Leeds, Central.
Regal Cinema (we), Low Road, Hunslet. —
Prop., Goldstone( Cinemas), Ltd., Glenthorpe
Crescent, York Road, Leeds. Phone, Leeds
23620. 675 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice
nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Hunslet
75095. Station, Leeds, L.M.S.
Regent Picture House (we), Burmantofts. —
Prop., Leeds and District Picture Houses,
Ltd., The Lounge, Headingley. 1,014 seats.
Booked at H.O. by W. E. Read. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Phone, Leeds 23350. Station, Leeds, L.M.S.
Rex (we). — Props., West Leeds Amusements,
Ltd., Clock Cinema, Harehills, Leeds. Phone,
43574. 1,159 seats. Prices, iod. to is. 6d.
Continuous. Two shows Sat., Booked at
Clock Cinema. Leeds. Proscenium width, 30
ft. Phone, Leeds 76030. Station. Beeston.
Ritz Cinema, Station Road, Cross Gates.
Ritz Cinema (we), Vicar Lane. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887-
I, 951 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Stage, 15 ft. deep.
Three dressing-rooms. Phone, Leeds 2266;.
Royal Cinema (we), Meanwood Road. — Prop.,
G. E. Sharp and Others, trading as
Atlas Pictures, Embassy Cinema, Leeds,
903 seats. Separate shows. Prices, 7d. to is.
Booked at Embassy, Leeds. Proscenium
width, 35 ft. Phone, Leeds, 41197.
Savoy (we), Stanningley.
Sc ala Theatre iwe'i, Albion Place. — Prop.
Gaumont British Pictures Corpn., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. 1,700 seats,
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. od.
to 2s. 9L Stage, 6 ft. deep. Two dressing-
rooms. Ballroom attached. Phone, Leeds,
27057-
Shaftesbury (btp), York Road. — Prop..
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden S quare, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1.599 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Twice nightly Sats. Stage, 30 ft. by 24 ft.
Ten dressing-rooms. Phone, Leeds 21341.
Station, Leeds, L.M.S.
Star Cinema (we), York Road. — Prop., Gold-
stones (Cinemas), Ltd., Glenthorpe Crescent,
York Road, Leeds. Phone, Leeds 23620.
1.250 ssats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Phone, Leeds 23602.
Strand (we). — Prop., H. Cohen, 22, Mexborough
Street, Leeds. Phone, 41112. 1,140 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
is. Phone 75745. Station, Leeds.
Tatler (rca), Boar Lane. — Props., Allied
(Times) Theatres, Ltd., Century House, Man-
chester. Phone 0274. Continuous from 11.30
a.m. 300 seats. Booked at Manchester.
Prices, is. 8d. and 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
16 ft. Phone 25355.
Tivoli (wk), Middleton. Prop., Goldstones
(Cinemasj Ltd., Glenthorpe Crescent. York
Road, Leeds. Phone, Leeds 23620. 1,152
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Hunslet 75130.
Tower Picture House (we), New^Briggate. —
Prop., Associated Tower Cinemas, Ltd.
1,125 seats. Booked at Hall by C.H. Whincup.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. Phone.
Leeds 23137. All Leeds Stations.
Western Talkie Theatre (we), Branch Road,
Armley. — Prop., Leeds Entertainments, Ltd.
Booked at Hall. 450 seats. Continuous.
Sat./twice nightly. Three changes weekly.
Prices, iod. all seats. Width of Proscenium,
24 ft. Phone, Leeds 38175. Station, Armley.
Western Talkie Theatre (we), Florence
Street. Harehills, Leeds. — Prop., Leeds Enter-
tainments, Ltd. 910 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Price, iod. Phone, Leeds,
42078. Station, Leeds, L.M.S.
W^ OODLES FORD PICTURE HOUSE (WE). — Prop.,
Star Cinemas (London), Ltd., Star House,
Bank Sreet, Castleford. Phone,26i3. 5365-ats.
Booked at H.O. Two shows nightly. Prices,
6d. to is. gd. Phone. RothwelL. 3296. Station,
Woodlesford, L.M.S.
LEEK (Staffs), Pop. 18,558.
Majestic (we). — Prop., The Majestic Picture
House (Leek), Ltd. Reg. Office, Majestic
Picture House, TTnion Street, Leek. 487
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous from 6.15
p.m., Mon. to Fri. Two shows on Sat. ;
Mats... Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 7d.
to 2S. Phone, 138.
New Grand (we). — Prop., Buxton High Peak
Entertainments, Ltd., 48, Bridge Street.
Manchester. 800 seats. Booked at Birming-
ham and Manchester. Continuous. Mon. to
Fri. Twice nightly, Sat. Prices, 7d. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width. 25 ft. Stage, 19 ft.
deep ; 4 dressing-rooms. Station, Leek,
L.M.S.
Palace (bth). — Prop., Buxton High Peak
Entertainments, Ltd. 750 seats. Booked at
21, Bridge Street, Manchester. Continuous.
Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly Sat. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Station, Leek.
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Picture House (bth), High Street. — Prop.,
Allan, Carlton Holm, Buxton Milton. 800
seats. Booked at 21, Bridge Street, Man-
chester. Twice nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. 2d.
Stage, 15 ft. deep ; 2 dressing-rooms.
LEE- 0N-80LENT (Hants).
Tower Cinema (we). — Props., South Downs
Cinemas, Ltd., 2, Chapel Street, Petersfield.
Phone, Petersfield 649. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. 845 seats. Prices, od. to is. iod.
Phone, Lee-on-Solent 79386. Station, Ports-
mouth Harbour, S.K. Films by Marmion
Transport.
LEICE8TER (Leics), Pop. 239,111.
Aylestone Cinema (bth), Grace Poad. — Prop.,
The Park Kinema (Leicester), Ltd. Booked
by C. E. West at H.O., Evington Cinema,
Leicester. Continuous. Mat., Mon., Thurs.
and Sat. Phone, Aylestone 32566.
Beloravb Cinema (we), Belgrave Road.—
Prop., E. Black. 760 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Mats., Mon. and Thuri.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to is.
Phone 61460.
Carlton (we), Gipsy Lane.— Props., Carlton
Kinema (Leicester), Ltd. Booked by C. E.
West at H.O., Evington Cinema, Ltd. Prices,
Phone, 61469.
City Cinema and Cafe (we), Market Place. —
Prop., City Cinema, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
W.i. Regent 8080. 2,012 seats. Continu-
ous from 2 p.m. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Booked,
at H.O. Phone, Leicester 203851. Cafe
attached.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
See page 49
Coliseum (btp), Melton Road. — Prop., Coliseum
(Leicester), Ltd. Head Office, Imperial
Buildings, Oxford Road, Manchester. 1,552
seats. Continuous. Mats., Mon., Thurs. and
Sat. Booked at H.O. Phone, Leicester 61227.
Evington Cinema (we), East Park Road. —
Prop., Evington Cinema, Ltd. 978 seats.
Booked at Hall by C. E. West at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Leicester 24354.
Floral Hall Picture Theatre (btp),
Belgrave Gate. — Prop., Leicester Palace
Theatre, Ltd., Stoll Offices, Coliseum Build-
ings, London, W.C.2. 719 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Phone, Leicester Central
58424.
Fosse Cinema, Fosse Road North. — Props.,
Super Cinemas (Leicester), Ltd. Booked by
C. E. West at H.O., Evington Cinema, East
Park Road, Leicester.
Hippodrome (bth), Wharf Street. — Prop.,
R. W. Marchbanks. 850 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Mats., Mon., Thurs. and
Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. Proscenium width,
16 ft. Phone, Leicester Central 20722.
Station, Leicester, L.M.S., and Broxbourne
Road Transport.
Imperial Picture House (Imperial), Green
Lane Road. — Prop., A. Maynard, 256.
Narboxo' Road, Leicester. 700 seats. Booked
at Star Picture House, Leicester. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to is.
Phone, Leicester Central 2568.
Knighton Kinema (we), Welford Road. —
Props., Knighton Kinema, Ltd. Continuous.
Mats. Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Booked by C. E.
West at H.O., Evington Cinema, Leicester.
Melbourne Picture House (we), Nedham
Street. — 941 seats. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Two changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to
is. Phone, Leicester Central 21381.
Oadby Cinema (Imperial). — Props., Oadby
Cinema, Ltd. 640 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 2d.
Continuous. Mats., Wed. and Fri. Booked
at Magna Cinema, Wigeston, Leicester.
Odeon Theatre (btii), Queen Street and Rut-
land Street. — Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Leicester 22892.
Olympia (btp), Narborough Road. — Prop.,
Leicester Enterprise, Ltd. Head Office,
Imperial Buildings, Oxford Road, Manchester.
1,450 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Leicester 22373. Stations, Leicester,
L.N.E.R., L.M.S.
Palace Theatre (we), Belgrave Gate. — Prop.,
Leicester Palace Theatre, Ltd., Stoll Offices,
Coliseum Buildings, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 1500. 1,495 seats. Continuous ;
Sun. from 5.30 p.m. Booked at H.O. Pro-
scenium width, 38 ft. Phone, 65147. Station,
Leicester. L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aida
See page 49
Picturedrome (bth), Mere Road. — Prop.
High Street Cinema, Ltd. 450 seats. Con-
tinuous. Mat., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Two
changes weekly. Phone, Leicester 2076- .
Plaza, Whetstone. — Props., C. A. Turner and
F. L. Coombs. 300 seats. Phone, Nar-
borough 3261.
Ratby Cinema (Imperial). — Props., H. and
G. Weston. 250 seats. Booked at Hall.
Nightly. Prices, 4d. to is. Film by Brox-
burn Transport.
Regal (ba), Havelock Street. — Props., Regal
Cinema (Leicester), Ltd. 1,080 seats. Con-
tinuous, evenings, Mats., Mon. and Thurs.
Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Booked at Belgrave
Cinema, Leicester. Phone, Leicester 59832.
Station, London Road, L.M.S.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
See page 49
Roxy (we), Fullhurst Avenue, Narborough
Road. — Prop., The Westleigh Kinema Ltd.,
Booked by C. E. West at H.O., Evington
Cinema, Leicester. Shows, Mon. to Sat.
evenings. Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Phone,
Leicester 34143. Stations, Leicester L.M.S.
and L.N.E.R.
Savoy. — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2416 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Leic, 21217.
Savoy Kinema, Syston, near Leicester. —
Props., Savoy Kinema (Syston), Ltd. Booked
by C. E. West at H.O., Evington Cinema,
Leicester. Phone, Leicester 86197.
Shaftesbury Picture House (btp). — Upping-
ham Road. — Prop., Leicester Cinemas, Ltd.
Head Office, Imperial Buildings, Oxford
Road, Manchester. Phone, Ardwick 2226.
818 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Leicester Central 27532. Station,
Leicester, L.M.S.
Sovereign Picture House (btp), Woodgate. —
Prop., Coliseum (Leicester), Ltd., 7, Oxford
Road, Manchester. 797 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous. Phone, Leicester Central
22708.
Star Picture House (Imperial), Belgrave
Gate. — Prop., Alfred Maynard, 256, Narboro'
Road, Leicester. 500 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 4d. to gd.
The Picture House (we), Granby Street. —
Prop., Provincial Cinematograph Theatres,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Regent 8080. 1,616 seats. Booked at
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H. O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Leicester 602511. Cafes attached.
Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
See page 49
Trocadero (we), Humberstone. — Prop., Associ-
ated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
2,131 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Stage acts periodically. Proscenium width,
80 ft. Phone, Leicester 27588. Cafe and
Ballroom attached. Four dressing-rooms.
Tudor Cinema (btp), Vaughan Street. — Prop.,
Leicester Pictures, Ltd., 4, Horsefair Street,
Leicester. 976 seats. Continuous. Prices,
7d. to is. 6d. Two changes weekly. Mats.,
Mon. Thurs. and Sat. ; from 5 p.m. Sun.
Prices, is. 6d., iod. and 7d. Phone, Leicester
20069.
Westleigh Kinema (we), Fosse Road, South. —
Prop., Westleigh Kinema, Ltd. Continuous.
Mon., Thurs. and Sat., Mat. Booked by
C. E. West at H.O., Evington Cinema. Phone,
Leicester 22054.
LEIGH (Lancs), Pop. 45,313.
Bedford PictureDrome (btp). — Prop., W. T.
Kelly, Westminster, The Avenue, Leigh. 592
seats. Booked at Manchester. Continuous
Mon. to Fri. Separate shows Sat. Prices, 6d.
to is. 9d. Phone, Leigh 692.
Cinema (we), Leigh Road. — 615 seats. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Leigh 257.
Hippodrome Cinema (bth). — Prop., Leigh
Grand Theatre and Hippodrome, Ltd. Booked
by J. Brearley, 21, Bridge Street, Manchester.
I, 350 seats. Twice nightly. Prices, 6d. to as.
New Empire Cinema (bth), Bradshawgate. —
Prop., Harold Ward, 6, Brown Street,
Manchester. Phone, Deansgate 3542. 820
seats. Booked by Prop., at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 9d. to is. gd. Pictures and
Variety. Stage, 10 It. deep ; 2 dressing-room9.
Palace (ba), Railway Road. — Prop., Associated
Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd. 962 seats.
Continuous nightly. Mats, daily, except
Fri. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Phone, Leigh 411 .
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
See page 49
Regal Cinema, Spinning Jersey Street. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,662 seats. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Leigh 869.
Sems Picture House (we). — Props., Snape
and Ward Circuit, 14, John Dalton Street,
Manchester. Booked at Manchester. Phone,
Deansgate 3542. 866 seats. Phone, Leigh 153.
Theatre Royal. — 900 seats.
LEIQH-0N-8EA (Essex), Pop. 45,000.
Coliseum Cinema (we), Elm Road. — Prop.,
Coliseum (Leigh-on-Sea), Ltd., Piccadilly
House, 16/17, Jermyn Street, S.W.i. Phone,
Regent 3,280. 1,000 seats. Booked at H. O.
Continous. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone,
Leigh-on-Sea 78191. Station, Leigh-on-Sea,
L.M.S., or Motor Transport.
Corona Cinema (rca), Leigh Road. — Prop.,
Corona Cinemas (Leigh-on-Sea), Ltd., Pic-
cadilly House, 16/17, Jermyn Street, S.W.i.
Phone, Regent 3280. 1,500 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Occasional Variety.
Proscenium width, 38 ft. 6 in. Stage, 12 ft.
deep. Phone, Leigh-on-Sea 75668. Station,
Leigh-on-Sea, L.M.S., or Motor Transport.
(See also Southend-on-Sea.)
LEIGH TON BUZZARD (Beds), Pop. 7,031.
Exchange Theatre (we). — Props., Shipman &
King. Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil
Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple
Bar 5077. Booked at H.O. Phone, Leighton
Buzzard 160. Station, Leighton Buzzard.
Oriel Cinema (we). — Prop., Shipman and King,
Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked at PI.O. Continuous. Phone,
Leighton Buzzard 160.
Ye Old Vic.
LEISTON (Suffolk), Pop. 4,184.
Picture House (ba), High Street. — Prop.,
Leiston Picture House, Ltd. 500 seats,
Booked at Hall by W. S. Hammick. Nightly.
Mat., Sat. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
LEMINGTON-ON-TYNE (Northumb.), Pop.
11,000.
Prince of Wales Theatre (we). — Prop.,
J. Grantham. 950 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Lemington 74146.
LEOMIN8TER (Hereford), Pop. 5,707.
Central Cinema. 550 seats.
Clifton Cinema (bth), Clifton Circuit. — Props.
Clifton Cinema (Leominster), Ltd. 817 seats.
Prices, is. 6d. to 2s. gd. Continuous, Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat., from 2 p.m., Tues., Wed.,
Fri., from 5*p.m. ; Suns., from 6 p.m. Booked
at H.O.
Picture House (awh), Corn Square. — Prop.,
Leominster Entertainments, Ltd. Man. Dir.,
J. B. Binmore, Picture House, Ludlow.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Leominster 200.
LETCHWORTH (Herts), Pop. 14,454.
Broadway. — Props., Letchworth Palace, Ltd.
I, 420 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 9d. to 3s. Phone, Letchworth 721.
Palace (bth), Eastcheap. — Prop., Letchworth
Palace, Ltd. 1.000 seats. Booked at Broad-
way Cinema by Man. Dir. Continuous.
Prices, gd. to 3s. Phone, Letchworth 53.
LEWE8 (Sussex), Pop. 11,700.
Cinema de Luxe (we), Sohool Hill. — Prop.,
Lewes Cinema Co., Ltd., 2, Paddock Terrace,
Lewes. 620 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 6d. Phone, Lewes
196. Station, Lewes, S.R., or Southern Road
Transport.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Phone, Lewes 610. Station, Lewes,
S.R.
LEYBURN (Yorks), Pop. 1,440.
Elite (Morrison). — rops., L. Y. and G. E,
Dobson, Pengarth, Leyburn. 300 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly, twice Sat.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Stage, 12 ft. deep ; 2 dressing-rooms. Phone,
Leyburn 2152.
Pavilion (Gramo-Radio). — Prop., W. C. Sykes,
Picture House, Middleham, Yorks. 250
seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly.
Prices, 6d. to is. iod.
LEYLAND (Lancs), Pop. 10,573.
New Palace Cinema (bth). — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square.
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 450 seats. Booked
at H.O. Once nightly. Mon. to Fri. Mat. and
twice nightly, Sat. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone, Levland 81068. Station, Leyland,
L.M.S.
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Regent Super Cinema (bth).- — Prop., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,002 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous evenings.
Twice nightly, Sat. ; Mat., Mon. and
Thurs. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,
18 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms. Phone,
Leyland 81 138.
LEYSDOWN (Kent), Pop. 221.
Beach Hall Cinema, Leysdown. — Prop.,
Leysdown Hotel and Amusements, Ltd.
J. D. F. Andrews. Twice weekly summer
months only. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
LICHFIELD (Staffs), Pop. 8,508.
Lido (ba). — Prop., Lichfield Lido, Ltd., 13,
Bennetts Hill, Birmingham. 602 seats.
Continuous. Booked at Birmingham. Prices,
7d. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width, 19^ ft.
Stage, 22 ft. ; 4 dressing-rooms. Cafe.
Phone, Lichfield 3112. Station, Lichfield,
L.M.S.
Regal (we). — Props., Associated British Cinemas
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
1,232 seats. Continuous. Proscenium w=d*
40 ft. Cafe. Phone, 327^-
LINCOLN (Lincs), Pop. 66,246.
Central Cinema (we). — Prop., Central Picture
Theatres (Lincoln), Ltd. Booked at Leeds and
London. 1,560 seats. Continuous. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 6d. Phone, Lincoln 525. Cafe and
Dance Hall attached.
Exchange Cinema (we). — Prop., Central
Picture Theatres (Lincoln), Ltd. 1,180 seats.
Booked at Leeds and London. Continuous,
except Fri. Prices, iod. to is. iod. Phone,
Lincoln 330. Stations, Lincoln, L.M.S. , and
L.N.E.R.
Grand Cinema (we), High Street. — Prop.,
Central Picture Theatres (Lincoln), Ltd.
1,136 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to is. iod. Phone, Lincoln 533.
Station, Lincoln, L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
Plaza Cinema (we). — Props., Central Picture
Theatres (Lincoln), Ltd. 1,000 seats. Booked
at Leeds and London. Continuous. Prices,
iod. to is. iod. ; lounge. Phone, 1369.
Stations, Lincoln, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Regal (we), High Street. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,130
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 29 ft. Cafe. Phone, Lincoln
251. Station, Lincoln, L.N.E.R., and L.M.S.
Ritz Cinema (we), High Street. — Prop., Central
Picture Theatres (Lincoln), Ltd., Central
Cinema. 1,750 seats. Booked at 23, Albion
Place, Leeds, and 190-196, Piccadilly,
London. Prices, iod. to 3s. Cafe attached.
Stage, 20 ft. ; five dressing-rooms.
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Savoy (we), Saltergate. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,970
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Pros-
cenium width, 39 ft. 6 in. Stage, 16 ft. 6 in.
deep ; six dressing-rooms. Phone, Lincoln
162.
LI80ARD (Cheshire). See Wallasay
LI8KEARD (Cornwall), Pop. 4,266.
Cinedrome (Parmeko). — Props., E. J. and W. E.
Pope. 700 seats. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly. Mats., Wed. and Sat. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Liskeard 32. Station, Liskeard, G.W.R.
LI8S (Hants), Pop. 2,320.
Seymour Hall (ba). — Prop., N.A.A.F.I.,
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, W.C.2.
576 seats. Twice nightly ; mat. Sun. Prices,
3d. to is. Phone, Blackmoor 227.
LITTLEBOROUGH (Lancs), Pop. 12,028.
Queen's Cinema (we), Church Street. — Prop.,
Littleborough Picture Theatre Co., Ltd.
500 seats. Booked at Manchester. Twice
nightly. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Little-
borough 8498. Station, Littleborough.
Victoria Picture Palace (btp), Sale Street. —
Prop., S. J. Fletcher. 550 seats. Prices, 7d.
to is. gd. Booked at Manchester. Twice
nightly. Two changes weekly.
LITTLEHAMPTON (Sussex), Pop. 10,181.
Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Littlehampton
254-
Palladium, Church Street. — Prop., South
Downs Cinemas, Ltd., 2, Chapel Street,
Petersfield. Phone, Petersfield 649. 890 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 9d.
to 2s. Phone, Littlehampton 44. Station,
Littlehampton, S.R. Films by West Sussex
Film Transport.
Regent, Terminus Road. — Prop., South Downs,
Cinemas, Ltd., 2, Chapel Street, Petersfield.
Phone, Petersfield 649. 650 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d.
Phone. Littlehampton 628. Station, Little-
hampton, S.R. Films by West Sussex Film
Transport.
LITTLE LEVER (Langs), Pop. 4,844.
Corona Cinema (bth). — Prop., Jackson and
Newport, Ltd. 600 seats. Booked at Man-
chester. Continuous Mon. to Fri. Sat. and
Holidays, twice nightly. Prices, 3d. to gd.
LITTLEPORT (Cambs), Pop. 4,477.
Cinema Theatre (bth), Hitches Street. — Prop.,
R. Victor Watson, Victoria Street, Littleport.
500 seats. Booked at Victoria Street. Phone,
Littleport 35. One show nightly. Prices, 5d,
to is. 3d.
Empire Cinema (bth). — Props., A. Robertson,
10, Victoria Street, Littleport. 350 seats.
Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage, 17 ft. ;
three dressing-rooms. Phone, 68. Station,
Littleport, L.N.E.R. and Film Transport.
Regal (btp). — Props., The Kingsway Cinemas
(Newmarket), Ltd., Deva Chambers, High
Street, Newmarket. Phone, Newmarket 80.
501 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 6d. Continuous,
from 5.30 p.m. Booked by D. F. Bostock, 45,
Chevalier Street, Ipswich.
LITTLE SUTTON (near Birkenhead)
(Cheshire), Pop. 3,500.
King's Cinema (we). — Prop., Hippodrome
(Ellesmere Port), Ltd., Carnegie Street,
Ellesmere Port. Phone, 54. 320 seats
Booked by W. J. Speakman, 126, Bold Street,
Liverpool 1. Continuous from 5.30 p.m.
Three mats, weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d.
Phone, Hooton 2267. Station, Little Sutton
(Cheshire).
LIVERPOOL (Lancs), Pop. 856,072.
Abbey (ba Duosonic), Wavertree. — Props.,
Regal Cinema Co. (Liverpool), Ltd., Abbey
Cinema. Evenings, continuous ; daily mats.
Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 42 ft.
Booked at Hall. Phone, Childwall 2650.
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Astoria (we), Walton Road. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,401 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous, Mon. to Fri.
Twice nightly, Sat. Proscenium width, 35 ft.
Phone, North 537.
Atlas Super Talkie Theatre (we), Rice
Lane.— S. M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37-38,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Ger-
rard 4556. 809 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Walton 145.
Bedford Hall (ba), Bedford Road, Walton. —
Prop., Gaumont British P. Corp., Ltd.
835 seats. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Continuous
evening performances. Mats, daily ; Sun.
opening. Two changes weekly. Phone, Aintree
3298.
Bsresford Cinema (ba), Park Road. — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 133, Regent
Street. London, W.i. 1,047 seat9. Booked
at H.O. Continuous ; Sun. opening. Prices,
iod. and is. 6d. Phone, Lark Lane 3240. All
Liverpool Stations.
Cabbage Hall Picture House (bth), Anfield.
— Prop., Cabbage Hall Picture House, Ltd.
550 seats. Booked at Plaza Cinema, Birken-
head. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone,
Anfield 203. Station, Lime Street, L.M.S.
Cameo (ba). — Props., General Theatre Corpora-
tion, Ltd., New Gallery House, Regent Street,
W.i. 690 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Continu-
ous ; mats, daily ; Sun. opening. Booked at
H.O. Phone, Wavertree 3794. Proscenium
width, 23 ft. Station, Lime Street, L.M.S.
Capitol (btp), Overton Street, Edge Hill. —
Prop., Capitol (Edge Hill), Ltd., 11/13,
Victoria Street, Liverpool. Phone, Advance
3711. 1,551 seats. Occasional Variety.
Booked by C. J. Doyle, 15, Victoria Street,
Liverpool. Three shows daily. Prices, is. to
is. 9d. Stage, 6 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Proscenium width, 23 ft. Phone, Royal 5438.
Carlton (we), Orrell Park.
Carlton Room9 (we). — Leslie Greene Circuit,
H.O., 7, Elliot Street, Liverpool. Phone,
Royal 538.
Carlton Theatre (btp), Green Lane. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i . Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. 2,000 seats. Con-
tinuous. Daily Mat. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Stage, 8 ft. deep ; 3 dressing-rooms.
Phone, Old Swan 921.
Casino Cinema (ba), 6, Prescot Road. — Prop.,
General Theatre Corporation, Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent
6641. 1,659 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. ; Sun. from 4 p.m. Prices,
iod. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 37 ft. 9 in.
Phone, Anfield 977.
Clubmoor P.H. (we), Townsend Lane West,
Derby, Liverpool. — Prop., Clubmoor P.H,
Co., Ltd., 10, Dale Street, Liverpool. Phone,
Advance 4615. 904 seats. Booked by
C. O. Davies at Hall. Occasional Variety.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Stage, 8 ft. deep ; two
dressing-rooms. Phone , Stanley 1848.
Coliseum Picture House (we), Linacre Road,
Litherland. — Prop., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd.,
37-38, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 4556. 1.442 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Pbone, Waterloo 75. Station
Seaforth.
Co'.:sbum, Walton (we). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London. Wi. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Phone, Walton 58.
Commodore Picture House (we). — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
GoldenSquare, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. 1,881 seats.
Cosy Picture House (rca), Boaler Street. —
Prop., Bateman Enterprises Ltd., Hippo-
drome, Carnegie Street, Ellesmere Port,
Wirral. Phone, Anfield 1513. 629 seats.
Booked by W. J. Speakman, 126, Bold Street,
Liverpool 1. Phone, Royal 5106. Continul
ous from 2.30 p.m. Prices, gd. to is. 6d
Curzon (we), Prescot Road. — Prop., Bedford
Cinemas (1928), Ltd., 19, Castle Street,
Liverpool.
Derby Cinema (rca), 318A, Scotland Road. —
1,240 seats. Pictures booked by Philip
M. Hanmer, 51 a, Rodney Street, Liverpool.
Stage, 9 ft. deep, two dressing-rooms. Twice
nightly and mat. daily. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Proscenium width, 33 ft. Phone, North
0949. Stations, Lime Street, Central and
Exchange, L.M.S.
Empire (we). — Prop., Bedford Cinemas (1928),
Ltd., 19, Castle Street, Liverpool. 890 seats.
Empress Picture House (ba), Tuebrook. —
Props., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd.,
Wardour Street, W.i. 954 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous evenings. Mat. daily.
Sun. opening. Prices, iod. to is. gd. Phone,
Stoneycroft 3453. Station, Lime Street, L.M.S.
Everton Electric Palace (bth), Heywortli
Street. Prop., Everton Electric Palace,
Ltd. 1,040 seats. Continuous, 5.45 to
10 p.m. Mat. daily. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 4d. and 6d. Phone, Anfield 385.
Forum (we), Lime Street. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,000 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 37 ft. Caf6. Phone, Royal 6277-8.
Futurist (we). — Prop., Futurist (Liverpool),
Ltd. Booked by Liverpool Cinema Feature
Film Co., Ltd., Ranelagh Street, Liverpool 1.
1,029 seats. Continuous. Occasional Variety.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Stage, 10 ft. deep ;
one dressing-room. Phone, Royal 3186.
Gaiety Cinema (rca), 41-42, Scotland Road. — ■
Booked by Philip M. Hanmer, 51 a, Rodney
Street, Liverpool. Phone, Royal 4452. 950
seats. Two shows nightly. Mat. daily. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Phone,
Liverpool North 1951.
Garrick picture House (we), Westminster
Road. — Prop., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd.,
37-38, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 4556. 1,300 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Phone, Bootle 1270.
Garston Empire (we), James Street. — Prop.,
Bedford Cinemas (1928), Ltd., 19, Castle
Street, Liverpool. Phone, Central 1544.
Continuous Mon. to Fri., twice nightly
Sats. and holidays. Films booked at H.O.
by J. F. Wood. Prices, 8d. to is. 2d. Stage,
15ft. deep; 7 dressing-rooms. Phone,
Garston 392. Stations, Garston, Cheshire R.
Gaumont (we), Princes Park. — Props., Denman
Picture Houses, Ltd., New Gallery House,
Regent Street, W.i. 1,503 seats. Evenings
continuous ; mats, daily ; Sun. opening.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 37 ft. 6 in. Stage, 15 ft.
Four dressing-rooms. Phone, Lark Lane 1 720
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Gaumont Palace (ba), Oakfield Road, Anfield
— Prop., General Theatre Corporation, Ltd..
Wardour Street, W.i. 1,604 seats. Booked
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at H.O. Continuous ; mats, daily ; Sun.
opening. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Phone, Anfield
9. Station, Liverpool, L.M.S.
Gem Picture House (we), Vescock Street,
Liverpool. — Prop.. Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. 1,350 seats.
Twice nightlv. Mat. dailv. Phone, North
598.
Granada Cinema (btp), Dovecot. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887
Booked at H.O. 1,800 seats. Continuous
nightly, Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly, Sat.
Daily mat. Proscenium width, 50 ft. Phone,
Old Swan 176. Stations, Lime Street,
Exchange, and Central, L.M.S.
Grand Cinema (ba), Smithdown Road. —
824 seats. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Continuous
evenings ; mats, daily ; Sun. opening. Two
changes weekly. Phone, Wavertree 252.
Grosvenor Picture House (bth), Stanley
Street. — Prop., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd.,
37-38, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 4556. '1,040 seats. Phone, North 680.
Hippodrome (ba). — Props., Haymarket Capitol,
Ltd. 2,091 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. ; Sun. opening.
Proscenium width, 39 ft. 6 in. Stage,
41 ft. 6 in. deep. Phone, Anfield 430.
Homer Cinema (we), Great Homer Street. —
Prop., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37-38,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
4556. 950 seats. Two shows nightly. Mat.
daily. Phone, North 1066.
Hope Hall Cinema (we), Hope Street. —
Props. The New Hope Hall Cinema, Ltd.
Exchange Street East, Liverpool. Continu-
ous. Booked by Props., at Hall. Stage,
11 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Prices, 4d.
to 9d. Phone, Royal 3,509.
Kings Picture House (btp), London Road. —
Props., Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4556.
950 seats. Continuous. Booked in London.
Phone, Royal 8197. Station, Lime Street,
L.M.S.
Lido (btp) — Prop., Levy Circuit, 9, Ranelagh
Street, Liverpool. Phone, Royal 5675. 766
seats. Continuous. Booked at Scala, Lime
Street. Phone, Anfield 275.
Lyceum Talkie Theatre (RCA).- - Prop., Vickers
Lyceum, Garston, Ltd. Phone, Garston 527.
800 seats. Continuous from 2.30 p.m. daily.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Booked at 20, North
John Street, Liverpool. Proscenium width,
17 ft. Phone, Garston 527.
Lytton Cinema (bth), Lytton Street, Everton.
—Prop., Exors. of T. C. Dolan, 37, Everton
Road. 580 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices,
6d. to is. Phone, Anfield 445. Station, Lime
Street.
Magnet Cinema (ba), Wavertree. — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd. 952 seats.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, iod.
to is. gd. ; Sun. opening. Phone, Wavertree
27. Station, Edge Hill, L.M.S.
Majestic (we), Daulby Street, London Road. —
Prop., Liverpool Majestic, Ltd. 1,800 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. gd. Phone, Royal 2318.
Mayfair (we). — Prop., Bedford Cinemas (1928),
Ltd., 19, Castle Street, Liverpool. Phone;
Central 1544. 1,720 seats. Continuous even-
ings ; mats, daily. Prices, is. to 2s. Booked by
Props. Phone, Lark Lane 3065. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Station, Lime Street, L.M.S.
Mere Lane Super Cinema (we), Mere Lane,
Everton. — Props., S.M. Super Cinemas,
37-38, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
4556. Booked at H.O. 876 seats. Continu-
ous, Mat. daily. Two changes weekly.
Phone, Anfield 709. Station, Lime Street,
L.M.S.
New Coliseum Picture House (bth), Padding-
ton. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30*31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. 900 seats.
Pictures and Variety. Continuous. Two
dressing-rooms. Phone, Royal 3105.
New Premier Picture House (we), Prescot
Road, Old Swan. — Prop., New Premier,
P.H., Ltd. 900 seats. Booked by C. O.
Davies. Continuous. Daily Mat. Stage,
10 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Two
changes weekly. Prices, iod. and is. 9d.
Phone, Stoneycroft 3072.
Olympia Theatre. — Prop., Moss Empires,
Ltd., Cranbourne Mansions, Cranboume
Street, London, W.C2. Phone, Gerrard 2274.
Palace (bth), Warbeck Moor, Aintree. —
Prop., Aintree Picture Palace, Ltd. 900 seats.
Booked at North Western Film Agency,
Liverpool Picturedrome, Kensington, Liver-
pool. Continuous. Mon. to Fri. Two shows
Sat. and Bank Holidays. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. Phone, Walton 50.
Palais-de-Luxe (bth), Lime Street. — Prop.,
Liverpool Palais-de-Luxe, Ltd., 11-13, Victoria
Street, Liverpool. 1,300 seats. Man. and
Licensee, W. J. Ede. Continuous. Prices,
is.to2S. Phone, Royal 491 1.
Palladium (we), West Derby Road. — Prop.,
Liverpool Palladium, Ltd. 905 seats. Con-
tinuous. Daily Mats. Two changes weekly,
Phone, Anfield 90.
Paramount (we), London Road. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. gd. to 4s. 6d.
Continuous. Phone, Royal 6361-2-3. Station,
Lime Street, L.M.S.
Park Palace (we), Mill Street. — Prop.,
Park Palace (Liverpool), Ltd., 253, Mill
Street. 961 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to iod. Stage and four
dressing-rooms. Phone, Royal 4288.
Pavilion Theatre. — British Theatre Corpn.,
Ltd., Pavilion Theatre, Lodge Lane, Liver-
pool, 8.
Picturedrome (bth), Kensington. — Prop.,
Liverpool Picturedrome, Ltd. 1,050 seats.
Booked at Theatre by North Western Film
Booking Agency. Continuous evenings, Mats,
dailv. Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to
is. ' Phone, Anfield 863.
Plaza (rca), Allerton Road. — Gaumont-British
Pictures Corpn., Ltd., New Gallery House,
Regent Street, London. W. 1,432 seats.
Continuous evenings ; mats, daily. Continuous
Sais. and Holidays ; Sun. opening. Prices, is.
to 2s. 3d. Phone, Allerton 1401.
Popular Picture House (we), Netherfield
Road North. — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard, 7887. 1,508 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Anfield 1163. Station, Lime
Street, L.M.S.
Prince of Wales Picture House (bth),
Clayton Square. — Props., News Theatre
(Liverpool), Ltd., 1-3, Stanley Street, Liver-
pool. 561 seats. Booked by Philip M.
Hanmer, 51A, Rodney Street, Liverpool.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone,
Royal 6290. Stations, Lime Street, or
Central.
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LIVE RPOOL— continued .
Princes Picture House (rca), Granby Street,
— Props., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., and
Associated Companies, 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gi?rrard 4556. 600
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone,
Royal 3424.
Princess Cinema (we), Selwyn Street, Kirkdale.
— Props., Princess (Kirkdale), Liverpool.
Ltd. 1,420 seats. Continuous. Prices, 6d,
to is. 3d. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone,
Bootle 1033. Station, Kirkdale, Liverpool.
Queen's Picture House (we), South Road,
Waterloo.— Prop., Waterloo P.H., Ltd., 4,
Harrington Street, Liverpool. 660 seats.
Phone, Bank 3784. Booked by R. P. Ruther-
ford at Queen's Picture House, Poulton Road,
Seacombe. Continuous Daily. Phone, Water-
loo 189.
Queen's Picture House (we), Walton Road.
— Prop., Walton Road Picture House, Ltd.
960 seats. Licensee and Manager, G. W.
Pettigrew. Booked at Queen's Picture House,
Poulton Road, Seacombe, Cheshire. Con-
tinuous. Two shows Sat. Phone, Advance
3880. Station, Liverpool.
Regal Cinema (we), Norris Green. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
1,756 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
Proscenium width, 50 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Phone, Old Swan 1492.
Regal Cinema (we), Litherland.
Regent (we), Knotty Ash, Liverpool. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i . Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. 1,140 seats. Con-
tinuous. Twice on Sat. Phone, Old Swan
889. Station, Liverpool.
Regent (rca), Old Swan. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,720
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous even-
ings, Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly, Sat. ;
Mat. daily. Proscenium width, 45 ft. Phone,
Old Swan 2985.
Reo Cinema (btp), Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley.
— Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. 1,450 seats.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 42 ft. Phone,
Walton 133.
Rialto Theatre (baf), Upper Parliament
Street. — Prop., General Theatres Corporation,
Ltd., 142-150, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
1,702 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous ;
Sun. opening. Prices, is. 6d. to 2s. gd. Pro-
scenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 18 ft. deep.
Cafe and ballroom attached. Phone, Royal
4576. Station, Liverpool, L.M.S.
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Ritz Picture House (bth), Anfield. — Prop.,
Ritz Picture House (Liverpool), Ltd., 18,
Hackin9 Hey. 1,100 seats. Booked at HalJ,
Continuous. Two shows Sat. Daily Mat.
Prices, 3d. to is. Phone, Anfield 1690.
Rivoli (ba), Aigburth. — Prop., Denman Picture
Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London,
W.i. 602 seats. Booked at H.O. ; mats, daily.
Evenings continuous ; Sats. continuous
from 2 p.m. ; Sun. opening. Proscenium
width, 23 ft. Stage, 12^ ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Prices, is. to is. 9d. Phone, Lark Lane
3127. All Liverpool stations.
Roscommon Picture Palace (btp). — Prop.,
B. & S. Cinemas (Rosscommon), Ltd., 10,
Commutation Row, Liverpool. Phone, Royal
5106. 800 seats. Booked at 126, Bold Street
Liverpool. Prices, 4d. to 6d. Continuous.
Three mats, weekly. Phone. North 0842.
Royal Hippodrome (ba). Continuous, Prices,
5d. to is. 3d. Phone, Anfield 430.
Royal Super Cinema (we), Breck Road. —
Props., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37-38,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
4556. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Phone, Anfield 358.
St. James' Picturedrome (bth), St. Jamas
Street. — Prop., Palais Cinema Circuit, 70,
Lime Street, Liverpool. 929 seats. Re9. Man.
and Licensee, W. H. Lennon. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Mat. daily. Prices, 4d. to
9d. Phone, Royal 2587.
Savoy (ba), West Derby Road. — Prop., General
Theatre Corporation, Ltd., 142/150, Wardour
Street, London, W.i. 683 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous. Prices, 9d. and is. ; Sun.
opening. Phone, Anfield 676.
Scala Theatre (rca), Lime Street. — Prop.,
Greater Scala (Liverpool), Ltd. Booked by
Liverpool Cinema Feature Film Co., Ltd.,
9, Ranelagh Street. Continuous. Phone, Royal
1084. Station, Lime Street, L.M.S.
Ssaforth Palladium (we), Seaforth Road. —
Prop., Seaforth Palladium Picture Palace,
Ltd. 905 seats. Continuous Mon. to Fri.
Twice nightly Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone,
Waterloo 433. Station, Seaforth, L.M.S.
Smithdown Picture Playhouse (bth), Smith-
down Road. — Prop., Smithdown Picture
Playhouse, Ltd., 1 and 3, Stanley Street.
Liverpool. Phone, Bank 9236. 902 seats,
Booked by R. E. Ogg, 16, Hackins Hey,
Liverpool. Continuous ; twice on Sat ; daily
mat. Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. and
is. 9d. Proscenium width, 27 ft. Phone,
Wavertree 729. Station, Lime Street, L.M.S.
Stella Picture House (rca), Seaforth. —
Props., The Bedford Cinemas (1928), Ltd.,
19, Castle Street, Liverpool. Phone, Central
1544. 1,100 seats. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d.
Booked at Plaza, Birkenhead. Continuous,
and mats. Phone, Waterloo 234.
Swan Cinema (we), Mill Lane, Old Swan. —
Prop., Oakhill Picture House, Ltd. Booked
by Philip M. Hanmer, 51 a, Rodney Street,
Liverpool. 1,000 seats. Continuous. Prices,
gd. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Stage,
8 ft. 6 in., two dressing rooms.
Tatler News Theatre (rca), 25, Church
Street. — Prop., Capital and Provincial News
Theatres, Ltd., ioo, Baker Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Welbeck 0081. Booked at H.O.
Station, Lime Street, L.M.S.
Tivoli Cinema (bth), Roscommon Street. —
Props., B. & S. Cinemas (Lancashire), Ltd.,
Hippodrome, Ellesmere Port. Booked by W. J.
Speakman, 10, Commutation Row, Liverpool,
I. Continuous from 5.30 p.m. Daily Mat.
Prices, 5d. and 6d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone, North 0606. Station, Liverpool
termini.
Trocadero Super Cinema (we), Camden
Street. — Controlled by Prgvincial Cinemato-
graph Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
London, W.i. Regent 8080. 1,298 seat3.
Booked at H.O. Continuous from 12 noon.
Sun. opening. Prices, is. gd. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, North oo3g. Station, Lime Street,
L.M.S.
Tunnbl Road Picturedrome (we). — Prop,,
Tunnel Road Picturedrome, Ltd. 811 seats.,
Licensee, Robert E. Ratcliff. Booked at Han..
Continuous. Mat. daily. Prices, 5d, to is.
Proscenium width, 54 ft. Phone, Royal
4042. Station, Edge Hill, L.M.S.
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Victoria Cinema (bth), Cherry Lane, Walton.
Props., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., and Asso-
ciated Companies. 30-31. Golden Square.
London. W.i. Phone. Gerrard 4556. 1.100
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Victory Picture House (we), Walton Road. —
Props., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone. Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. 1,101 seats. Con-
tinuous. Two shows Sat. and holidays.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Phone, Liverpool
North 0553. Station, Lime Street.
Walton Vale Picture House (we), Walton
Vale. — Prop., Walton Vale Picture House
Co. (Liverpool), Ltd. Man. Dir., j. Leslie
Greene. 1,182 seats. Booked by him' at 7,
Elliott Street, Liverpool. Phone, Royal 538.
Continuous. Daily Mat. Prices, 6d. to is
Warwick Cinema (we), ioi, Windsor Street.—
Props., Mark Wilkinson, 26, Harley Avenue,
Higher Bebington, Birkenhead. 437 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Royal 4397-
West Derby Picture House (bth), Almonds
Green. — Prop., West Derby Picture House,
Co., Ltd., 6, Castle Street, Liverpool. Phone,
Advance 1745. 925 seats. Booked at Hail.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. ; two shows Sat. and
Bank Holidays. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Phone,
Stanley 1124. Stations, Lime Street, L.M.S.,
or West Derby Village (Cheshire Lines).
Winter Gardens (btp), Waterloo. — Prop.,
Winter Gardens, Waterloo (1933), Ltd. 650
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Phone, Waterloo 167.
Woolton Picture House (Duosonic), Mason
Street. — Prop., R. L. Weller. 600 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
LLANHILLETH (Mon), Pop. 10,950.
Playhouse.
Workman's Hall (ba). 500 seats.
LOCKWOOD (Yorks), Pop. 16,829
Excelda Picture Palace (we). — Prop.,
Excelda Picture Palace Co., Ltd. 1,025 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to
is. 3d. Phone, Lockwood 544. Station,
Lockwood, L.N.E.R.
LOFTUS (Yorks), Pop. 7,631.
Empire Theatre (we). — Prop., Thompson's
Enterprises, Ltd., 4, Palladium Bldga., East-
bourne Road, Middlesboro'. Phone, Lin-
thorpe 88156. 811 seats. Booked at H.O.
Once nightlv, Mat. dailv. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Loft'us 13. Station, Loftus, L.N.E.R.
or Road Transport.
Regal (bth). — Mrs. C. Miller, Beaumont Marsk
Road, Saltburn, Yorks. Phone, 134. 81S
seats. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Booked at
Newcastle. Variety on Sun. nights only.
Phone, Loftus 79.
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LONG BUCKBY (Northants), Pop. 2,500.
Co-operative Hall (awh), Church Street. —
Prop., Long Buckby Self Assistance Industrial
Society, Ltd. 270 seats. Once nightly. Two
shows Sat. Prices, rjd. to is. 9d. Booked at
Hall. Phone, Long Buckby 208.
LONG EATON (Derby), Pop. 22,339.
Empire Cinema (we). — Prop., J. Langham
Brown. 1,000 seats. Booked at Hall by
Prop. Continuous from 2.10 p.m.; from
5.10 p.m. Suns. Cafe. Ballroom and Car
Park attached. Prices, 9d. to is. gd. Phone,
Long Eaton 209. Films by Films Transport
(Broxburne), Ltd.
Palace Theatre (we), Market Place. — Props.,
Long Eaton, New Palace Theatre Co., Ltd.,
''66 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous,
shows Sat. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Booked at
Two separate shows Sats. and holidays.
Mats., Tues. and Thurs. Prices, 6d. to ii. gd.
Phone. Long Eaton 185.
Sc ala (btp). — Lessees, G. and D. Cinemas.
Booked by S. Graham, Oxford House, Oxford
Street, Nottingham. Occasionally Variety.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Phone, Long Eaton 110.
Station, Long Eaton. L.M.S. Films by Road
Transport.
LONGRIDQE (Lancs), Pop. 4,158.
Palace Cinema (bth), 28, Market Place. Prop.,
Mrs. N. Fletcher, Harrison's Farm, Goosnargh,
near Preston. 450 seats. Booked at Man-
chester and Liverpool. One show nightly.
Twice Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Stage,
12 ft. deep. Three dressing-rooms. Pro-
scenium width, 14 ft. Station, Longrldge,
L.M.S. , and by Auto.
LONG SUTTON (Lincs), Pop. 2,800.
Gem Cinema (Gyrotone). — Prop., J. F. Bradley.
300 seats. Continuous. Two shows Sat.
Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 16 ft. Phone, Long Sutton 2248.
Station, Long Sutton, M. & G. N. Cambridge
and District F. T. Co., London.
LONGTON (Staffs), Pop. 37,478.
Alexandra Palace (bth), Edensor Road. —
Props., Alexandra (Longton), 1943, Ltd.
1. 1 14 seats. Continuous. Price's, iod. to
2S. 3d. Booked at Broadway Cinema.
Pictures and Variety. Proscenium width,
36 ft. Stage, 9 ft. 6 in. Three dressing-rooms.
Phone, Longton 3323.
Alhambra Picture House (we), Upper
Normacot Road. — Prop., The Alhambra
Picture House (Longton), Ltd. Gen. Man.,
L. Myatt. 926 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Stage and
two dressing-rooms. Phone, Longton 3280.
Broadway (we), Meir. — Props. Broadway
Cinema (Stoke), Ltd. 1,250 seats. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 38 ft. Phone, Stoke 3363.
Criterion (ba), Market Street. — Props, A. V.
Fenn and S. Davis. 500 seats. Booked by
A. V. Fenn, " Denehurst," Upper High
Chasetown, Walsall. Continuous. Prices, 6d.
to is. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Longton 3475. Station, Longton, L.M.S.
Empire Theatre (bth), Commerce Street.—
Props., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. 1,118 seats. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Longton 3779. Station,
Longton, L.M.S.
Royal Picture House (we), Anchor Road. —
Prop., Regal Cinema (Longton), Ltd. 850
seats. Continuous evenings. Mats, twice
weekly. Booked at Hall. Two changes
weekly. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Station, Longton, L.M.S. .
LONGTOWN (Cumb), Pop. 1,600.
The Lochinvar (btp). — Prop., A. B. Coghlan,
The Cinema, Brampton. 300 seats. Price,
is. to 2s. Twice nightly. Mat., Sat. Booked
at Newcastle. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
LOOE (Cornwall), Pop. 2,878.
Little Cinema (harrison). — Prop., E. Pearn.
170 seats. Booked at Regent Cinema. One
show nightly. Two Mats. Prices, gd. to
2S. 3d. Phone, 128. Station, Looe, G.VV.R.
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LOOE— continued.
Regent (gyrotone). — Prop., E. Pearn. 350
seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Once nightly.
Two Mats. Booked at Hall. Phone, 147.
Station, Looe, G.W.R.
LOSTWITHIEL (Cornwall), Pop. 2,000.
Glyn Cinema (bth). — Prop., H. M. Williams.
328 seats. Prices, od. to 2s. gd. Booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage, 15 ft.
Once nightly. Twice on Sat. Phone, Lost-
withiel 95. Station, Lostwithiel, G.W.R.
LOUGHBOROUGH (Leicester), Pop.
28,945.
Empire Cinema (we), Market Place. — Prop.,
The Universal Car, Co. Ltd. C. K. Deeming
(Coalville) Circuit, Victory Cinema, Lough-
borough. 1,400 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Cafe and
Ballroom attached. Phone, Loughborough.
2261-2. Station, Loughborough, L.M.S.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Baxtergate. — -Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London.
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous,
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Loughborough
2659. Films per F.F.S. or Loughborough,
L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Theatre Royal Cinema, Market Street. —
Prop., Universal Car Co., Ltd., Victory
Cinema, Loughborough. Phone, 2261-2. Booked
at H.O. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage,
25 ft. Eight dressing-rooms.
Victory Cinema (we), Biggin Street. — Prop.,
C. K. Deeming (Coalville) Circuit. 1,023
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous Mon. to
Fri. Twice, nightly, Sats. Prices, gd. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Loughborough 2261-2.
LOUGHTON (Essex), Pop. 7,390.
Loughton Cinema (we), High Road.—- Props.,
Loughton Cinema, Ltd., Controlled by
The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, W.i. Gerrard 3554. Booked at.
H. O. Continuous. Phone, Loughton 488.
LOUTH (Lincs), Pop. 9,678.
Electric Palace (bth), Eastgate. — Lessees,
Louth Entertainments, Ltd., General Build-
ings. Bridlesmithgate, Nottingham. 501 seats.
Booked by R. L. Kemp, Whitefriars House,
Friar Lane, Nottingham. Continuous, Mon.,
Thurs ; separate shows, Tues, Wed., Fri. and
Sat. Prices, is. to 2s.
Playhouse (we), Cannon Street. — -Prop.-, Louth
Entertainments, Ltd. 700 seats. Pictures
and Drama. Twice nightly Mon., Thurs.,
Sat. ; once Tues., Wed., Fri. Prices, is. to
2s. Stage, 16 ft. deep. Six dressing-rooms.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Louth 333.
LOW E8TOFT (Suffolk), Pop. 41,768.
Grand Cinema (we), London Road South.—
Prop., Grand Cinema Lowestoft), Ltd..
850 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous,
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 6d. Phone, Lowestoft 445.
Hippodrome (bth), Battery Green Road. —
Prop., Jays Entertainments, Ltd., 111a,
Wardour Street, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4668.
I, 135 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 27 ft. Stage, 25 ft. ; six
dressing-rooms. Phone, Lowestoft 456.
Station, Lowestoft Central, L.N.E.R., also by
Motor.
Marina (we).— Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,000 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 34 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep. Eight
dressing-rooms. Phone, No. 186. Station,
Lowestoft Central, and Road Transport.
Odeon Theatre (bth), London Road. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London.
W. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,000 seats.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Lowestoft 946.
Palace Cinema (bth), Royal Plain. — Prop.,
Jays Entertainments, Ltd., ma, Wardour
Street, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4668. 1,635
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Cafe
attached. Phone, Lowestofr 347.
LUDLOW (Shropshire), Pop. 5,642.
Clifton Cinema (bth), Clifton Circuit. — Props.,
Clifton Cinema (Ludlow), Ltd. 712 seats.
Prices, is. 6d. to 2s. gd. Continuous evenings.
Sat. from 2.30 p.m. Mats., Mon. and Thurs.
Suns, at 7 p.m. Booked at H.O. Phone, 300.
Station, Ludlow, G.W.R.
Picture House (ba). — Castle Sq. 483 seats.
Booked at Craven Arms. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Films per Baggotts Film Transport.
LUTON (Beds), Pop. 98,000.
A.lma Theatre (we). — Props., Union Cinemas,
Ltd. Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Stage, 23 ft. Six dressing-rooms.
Cafe and ballroom attached. Phone, Luton
1901. Station, Luton, L.M.S. Films by
transport.
Odeon (bth). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, May-
fair 781 1. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone,
Luton, 2578.
Palace Theatre (we), Mill Street. — Prop..
General Theatre Corporation, Ltd. Managed
by Gaumont-British Picture Corporation,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i.
1,076 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Stage, 17 ft. deep. Five
dressing-rooms. Phone, Luton 443.
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Picturedrome (we), Park Street. — (Closed).
Plaza (awh), Hightown. — (Closed.)
Savoy (rca), George Street. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,000
seats. Continuous from 1.30 p.m. Booked
at H.O. Phone, 2680.
Union (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 2,104 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Stage, 30 ft. Phone, Luton 2513.
Savoy (rca), George Street. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,000
seats. Continuous from 1.30 p.m. Booked
at H.O. Phone, 2680.
Wellington Cinema (ba). — Lessee and Man.,
H. W. Mead, 33, High Street (South) Duns-
table. Phone, Dunstable 470. 400 seats.
Booked at Dunstable. Continuous from
2 p.m. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Station, Luton, L.M.S.
LUTTERWORTH (Leics.), Pop. 3,000.
Ritz (is). — Props., Ritz Cinema (Lutterworth),
Ltd., 400 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Booked
at Hall. Occasional Variety, booked direct.
Proscenium width, 32 ft. Stage, 9 ft. Two
dressing-rooms. Phone, 144. Continuous.
LYDBROOK (Glos ), Pop. 3,125.
Memorial Hall (ba). — Prop., The Trustees of
Lydbrook Memorial Hall. Phone, 258.
Thurs., Fri. and Sat. shows. 400 seats.
Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Pros-
cenium width, 12 ft. Station, Upper Lyd-
brook, L.M.S. Films by Road Transport.
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LYDD (Kent), Pop. 2,778.
Lydd Cinema (awh). — Prop. W. E. McCormack,
" Whitegates," Littlestone-on-Sea. 300 seats.
Once nightly. Booked at "Whitegates."
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Station, Lydd Town,
S.R. Sussex Film Transport.
LYDNEY (Glos.), Pop. 3,776.
Picture House (ba) —Prop., Albany Ward
Theatres, Ltd., New Gallerv House, 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. 529 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous from 5.30 p.m.
Sats. from 2.30. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Lydney 20.
LYE (Worc), Pop. 13,000.
Temperance Hall (Gvrotone), Church Street. —
Prop., I. H. Entwistle, 181, High Street, Lye.
460 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous,
from 5.15 p.m. Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat.
Prices 7d. to is. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
The Clifton (bth), High Street, Clifton Circuit.
— Props., Clifton Cinema (Lye), Ltd. 1,039
seats. Continuous from 2.30 p.m. ; Fri.
from 5.30 p.m. Suns, from 3 p.m. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 3d. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 38 ft. Phone, Lye, 198. Station,
Lye, G.W.R. Hoares Motor Transport.
LYME REGIS (Dorset), Pop. 2,620.
Marine Cinema (bt). — Prop., Lyme Regis
Cinema Co. Booked at Hall. Once nightly,
Mats., Wed., Thurs., Sat. Proscenium width
22 ft. Phone, Lyme Regis 53. Station,
Lyme Regis, S.R. Films per F.T.S.
Regent (bt). — Props., Lyme Regis Cinema Co.
Booked at Hall. Twice nightly. Pros-
cenium width, 35 ft. Phone, Lyme Regis 53.
Films per F.T.S.
LYIWINGTON (Hants), Pop. 5,157.
Lyric Theatre (Kalee), St. Thomas Street. —
Prop., Lyrnington and New Forest Enter-
tainments, Ltd. 775 seats. Booked at Hall.
One show nightly. Two on Wed. and Sat.
Three changes weekly. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
LYMM (Cheshire), Pop. 5,642.
Cinema (we), Church Road. — Prop., R. W.
Fox and H. Thomason. 600 seats. Booked
at Hall. Once nightly. Twice Sat. Pro-
scenium width, 22 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Prices, 7^d. to is.
Cafe attached. Phone, Lymm 128.
LYNDHURST (Hants), Pop. 2,560.
Plaza (bth), High Street. — Prop., Clifford
Alton, " Sunnyside," Lyndhurst. Phone, 190.
225 seats. Once Mon., Tues. and Thurs.,
twice Wed., Fri., Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 15 ft. 10 in.
LYNTON (Devon), Pop. 2,012.
B. B. Cinema (Imperial), Queen Street. — Prop.,
Major J. H. Blackhurst, 1, Lyn Cottage,
Lynton. Phone, Lynton 2166. 192 seats.
Booked at 22, Cross Street. Once nightly.
Mats, twice a week. Prices, 7d. to 3s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Junction Station,
Barnstaple. Films by Transport, c o Regal
Cinema, Barnstaple.
LYTHAM (Lancs), Pop. 25,760.
Palace (we), Clifton Street. — Prop., Black-
pool Tower Co., Ltd., Empress Bldgs., Black-
pool. Phone, Blackpool r. 1,300 seats.
Booked at H.O. Two shows daily, one Sun.
evening. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 32 ft. Phone, Lytham 6281. Cafe
attached. Station, Lytham, L.M.S.
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MAC0LE8FIELD (Cheshire),
Pop. 34,602.
Majestic Picture House (we), Mill Street. —
Prop., Macclesfield Majestic Picture House,
Ltd. 1,023 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Mon. to Fri., two shows Sat. Mats.
Mon., Wed. and Sat. Occasional Variety,
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Cafe attached. Phone,
3412. Station, Macclesfield, L.M.S.
New Regal (rca), Duke Street. — Prop.,
E. Cass, " Martindale," Ivy Lane, Macclesfield.
480 seats. Booked at Manchester. Continu-
ous. Three on Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone,
244g. Station, Hibel Road, Macclesfield.
Pictured rome (we), Chestergate. — -Prop.,
Macclesfield Majestic Picture House, Ltd.,
Mill Street, Macclesfield. 870 seats. Con-
tinuous. Twice nightly on Sat. Prices,
4d. to 2s. 3d. Booked at Majestic Picture
House. Phone, Macclesfield 2016. Stations,
Hibel Road, L.M.S., and Central, L.N.E.R.
Premier Picture House (we). — Prop.,
Premier Picture House (Macclesfield), Ltd.
825 seats. Continuous. Two shows Sat.
Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 3d. to
is. 6d. Booked at Majestic Picture House.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, Macclesfield
2367. Station, Hibel Road.
The Cinema (bth), Buxton Road. — goo seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two shows
and Children's Mat., Sat. Mat., Wed.
Prices, 5d. to is. gd. Phone, Macclesfield
' 3265. Station, Hibel Road, L.M.S.
MADELEY (Salop). Pop. 4,000.
The West End Cinema (mg), Park Street
— Prop., Francis G. Stead, Meadow House,
Madeley, Nr. Wellington, Shropshire. 280
seats. Once nightly, Mon. to Fri. and three
shows on Sat. Prices, 2d. to is. gd. Booked
at Office, Ironbridge Road, Madeley. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Ironbridge 55.
MAIDENHEAD (Berks), Pop. 22,000.
Plaza. Theatre (we), Queen Street. — Prop.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 717
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous from
2.15 p.m. Sunday, once nightly. Prices,
gd. to 2s. Stage, 10 ft. ; two dressing-rooms.
Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone, Maiden-
head 1850.
Rialto Picture Theatre (wf), Bridge Street.
— Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Con-
tinuous. Sundays once nightly. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 33 ft. Cafe attached.
Phone 1850. Station, Maidenhead, G.W.R.
Films by Road Transport.
Ritz (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 748 seats. Booked at H.O.
Phone, 1850. Station, Maidenhead.
MAIDSTONE (Kent), Pop. 42,259.
Central Picture Playhouse (we). — King
Street. — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,124 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Maidstone 3507. All
films by Kent Motor Film Transport Co.
Granada (we), Lower Stone Street. — Props.,
The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3554.
Cafe attached. Phone, ?»Iaidstone 3838.
Station, Maidstone.
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Palace Theatre (we), Gabriel's Hill— Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Pictures, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.r. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 668
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pros-
cenium width, 23 ft. Phone, Maidstone 3507.
Regal (btp).— Props., Mr. and Mrs. Senior.
318 seats. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Phone, 4685. Station, Maid-
stone East and Kent Film Motor Transport.
Ritz (we). — Prop., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. 1,421 seats.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 50 ft. Phone,
3507. All Films by Kent Motor Film Transport
Co., Maidstone.
MALDON (Essex), Pop. 8,559.
Embassy (we).— Prop., Shipman and King,
Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Cafe\
Phone, Maldon 168.
Hippodrome (we). — Props., Shipman and King,
Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked at H.O. Phone, Maldon 168.
MALMESBURY (Wilts ), Pop. 2,334.
Athklstan Cinema (btp). — Prop., J. L. Mott,
West Hill House, Malmesbury. 300 seats.
Phone, Malmesbury 152. Booked at H.O.
Continuous from 6 p.m. Mon. to Fri. Three
shows on Sat. Prices, od. to 2s. 6d. Proscen-
ium width, 30 ft. Station, Malmesbury,
G.W.R. and Film Transport.
MALTBY (Yorks), Pop. 10,013.
Grand Cinema (we), Muglet Lane.— Prop.,
Star Cinema (London), Ltd., Star House,
Bank Street, Castleford. Phone 2618. 962
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous, Mon.
to Fri. Two shows on Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Phone, Maltby 114.
Films by F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd., Leeds
WALTON (Yorks), Pop. 4,418.
Palace (we). — Prop., C. S. Read, Malton.
850 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Phone, Malton 173.
Films by Road Transport.
Majestic P.T. (we).— Prop., C. S. Read. 800
seats. Continuous. Pictures and Variety.
Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Phone, Malton 173.
Station, Malton, Yorks., L.N.E.R., and Road
Transport.
MALVERN (Worc), Pop. 15,032.
Malvern Theatre (we).— Props., Ad-Visers,
Ltd., Panton House, 25, Haymarket, London,
S.W.r. Phone, Whitehall 3332. 9°4 seats.
Booked by Roy Limbert. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Stage, 29 ft. deep ; eight dressing-rooms.
Cafe attached. Phone, Malvern 777.
Picture House (ba). — Props., Ad-Visers, Ltd.,
Panton House, 25, Haymarket, London,
S.W.i. Phone, Whitehall 3332. 576 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Booked
by Roy Limbert, Malvern Theatre.
MALVERN LINK (Worc), Pop. 5,330.
Link Picture Theatre (ba). — Lessee, Roy
Limbert, Direction, Ad-Visers, Ltd., Panton
House, 25, Haymarket, London, S.W.i.
Phone, Whitehall 3332. Station, Malvern
Link, G.W.R. (Under reconstruction.)
MANCHESTER (Lancs.), Pop. 768,333.
Adhlphi Cinema (btp), Dean Lane, Moston. —
Prop., Victory Pictures (Manchester), Ltd.,
Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Man-
chester. 1,312 seats. Booked at Manchester.
Alhambra Pavilion, H. D. Moorhouse Circuit,
7, Oxford Road, Manchester. Phone, Ard-
wick 2226.
Alhambra Theatre (btp), Higher Openshaw. —
Prop., Alhambra (Manchester), Ltd., Imperial
Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Manchester.
1,572 seats. Booked at H.O. Phone, Droyls-
den 165 1. Station, Manchester Termini.
Ambassador Super Cinema (bth), Langworthy
Road, Pendleton. — Prop., Ambassador Super
Cinema, Ltd., 14, John Dalton Street, Man-
chester. Blackfriars 4601. 1,812 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width 40 ft. Stage, 16 ft. ; six
dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Phone,
Pendleton 1601. Station, Pendleton, L.M.S.
Apollo Theatre (we). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,651
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Films and
Variety. Booked at H.O. Continuous, Sun.
to Fri., from 2 p.m. Three shows Sats.
Proscenium width, 53 ft. Stage, 40 ft. ; 14
dressing-rooms. Cafe and ballroom. Phone,
Ardwick 11.41.
Arcadia (we), Yew Tree Avenue, Levenshulme.
Prop., Northern Amusements, Ltd., Pru-
dential Chambers, South Parade, Rochdale.
Tel. No. 2072. 992 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous nightly. Mats., Sat. and Sun.,
once nightly Sun. Two changes weekly.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Phone, Rusholme 4653.
Ardwick Picture Theatre (bth), Ardwick
Green. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,600 seats. Continuous from
2 p.m. Booked at H.O. Phone, Ardwick 3059.
Station, London Road, L.M.S. (Closed).
Avenue Cinema (we), Higher Blackley. — Prop.
J. and J. Haling, 12, Moreton Street, Man-
chester, 3. 1,400 seats. Continuous Sats
Pictures and Variety. Booked at H.O. Prices,
9d. to is. Cd. Proscenium width, 42ft. Stage,
50ft. Six dressing-rooms. Phone : Cheetham
Hill 3401. Film Transport.
Blackley Empire (btp), Blackley. — Prop.,
Blackley Electric Theatre, Ltd , 2, Cathedral
House, Manchester. Booked b. L. G. Bailey.
Two shows nightly. Two changes weekly.
Phone, Collyhurst 2024..
Butler Electric Theatre (bth), Butler
Street. 900 seats. Marks Circuit Cinemas,
326, Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, 8.
Phone, Collyhurst 2133. Two shows nightly.
Four Mats, weekly. Prices, 2d. to 6d.
Capitol (we), Didsbury. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd., 15, Regent Street, London,
S.W.i. 1,838 seats. Films booked at H.O.
Continuous evenings, daily, Mat. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. Sat., and 2.30 Sun.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 6d. Stage, 34 ft. 6 in. deep.
Eight dressing-rooms. Proscenium width,
41 ft. 6 in. Cafe attached. Phone, Didsbury
2464. Station, Didsbury, L.M.S.
Capitol Talkie Theatre (we), Princess Road,
Moss Side, Manchester. 1,547 seats. Three
shows daily. Phone, Moss Side 1988.
Carlton Super Cinema (bth), Aston New
Road, Clayton. Prop., Carlton Super Cinema,
Ltd., 14, John Dalton Street, Manchester.
Phone, Blackfriars 4601. 1,300 seats. Booked
at H.O. Pictures and Variety. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Stage, 14 ft. deep ; six
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dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 35 ft.
Cafe attached. Phone, East 0257.
Casino Cinema (bth), Wilmslow Road, Rus-
holme. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,420 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous daily from 2 p.m. Ballroom
attached. Proscenium width, 33 ft. Phone,
Rusholme 4465.
Ceylon Picture House (we), Thorpe Road,
Newton Heath.— Props., Cevlon Cinema (New-
ton Heath), Ltd., " Westcliffe," Daisy Hill
Lane, Bradford. 800 seats. Booked at Man-
chester. Continuous. Twice nightly Sat.,
Mats. Mon. and Thurs. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Collyhurst 3058. Station, Newton
Heath, L.M.S. Carrier.
Cinema (btp), Seedley.— H. D. Moorhouse
Circuit, 7, Oxford Road, Manchester. Phone,
Ardwick 2226.
Claremont Super Cinema (we), Claremont
Road, Moss Side. — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.r. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,699 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous evenings from
5.30 and Mat. daily Mon. to Fri. Continuous,
from 2.30 Sat. Two changes weekly. Pro-
scenium width 26 ft. Phone, Moss Side
2866. Station, London Road, Manchester.
Coliseum (we), Ardwick Green. — Prop.,
Coliseum (Manchester), Ltd., 196, Deansgate,
Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7445-6.
1,787 seats. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to 9d.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Ardwick 3150.
College Picture House (btp), Coupland
Street, Chorlton-on-Medlock. — Prop., J. F.
Emery Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester.
Phone, Bla 7876. 1,000 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Sun. at 6.30 p.m. Pro-
scenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Ardwick 2006.
Corona Picture Theatre (ba), Birch Street,
West Gorton. — Prop., Gaumont-Biitish
Pictures Corpn., Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080. 954
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous, even-
ings, Mat., Mon. only. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, East 0369. Station, London Road.
Cosmo Cinema (we), Wellington Street, Gorton.
—Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, East
0243. Station, London Road.
Crescent Cinema (Picturetone), Chapman
Street, Hulme. — Prop., J. B. R. Cinemas
(Hulme), Ltd., 107, Duke Street, Barrow-in-
Furness. Phone, Barrow 990. 1,116 seats.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Booked at
H.O. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Moss Side
2042. Station, Central.
Cromwell Picture House (btp), Pendleton.—
Props., Cromwell Picture House, Ltd., Liver-
pool. 1,155 seats. Continuous. Prices, 9d.
to is. 6d. Booked by P. M. Hanmer, 51 a,
Rodney Street, Liverpool.
Deansgate Picture House (we). — -Prop.,
Deansgate Picturehouse (1936), Ltd. Seats
860. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
is. 9d. to 3s. 6d. Cafe and Ballroom attached.
Phone, Deansgate 5252/3.
Devonshire Cinema (we), Broughton.— New
Devonshire Theatre (Manchester) Co., Ltd., 44,
Corporation Street, Manchester. Phone,
Broughton 2720. 1,300 seats. Continuous
from 6 p.m. Mats. Mon. and Thurs. Booked
at Palladium Cinema, Manchester.
Don Cinema Theatre (btp), Beswick Street. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Ger-
rard 7887. Booked at H.O. Evenings continu-
ous, Mats. Mon. to Thurs., Sat. continuous
from 2 p.m. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone,
Ardwick 2926. Station, Victoria, Manchester,
L.M.S.
Empress Electric Theatre (fta), Oldham
Road.— Prop., C. and H. Talbot, i.aoo seats.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices ,
3d. to 7d. Phone, Collyhurst 2748.
Empress Picture House (we). — Props., J. F.
Emery Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester.
Phone, Blackfriars 7876. 680 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked at Manchester.
Forum Theatre (we), Wythenshawe. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
1,904 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
evenings. Mats., Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.
Booked at H.O. Stage, 18 ft. 6 in. deep ;
three dressing-rooms. Cafe and ballroom
attached. Phone, Wythenshawe 2408.
Four Ways Cinema (bth). New Moston.— Props.
Snape Circuit, 14, John Dalton Street, Man-
chester. Phone, Deansgate 3542. 1,256 seats.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 38 ft. Phone,
Failsworth 2349. Station, Moston, L.M.S.
Gaiety Theatre (we), Peter Street. — Direction,
H. Buxton. 1,215 seats. Proscenium width,
26 ft. Stage, 26 ft. ; 14 dressing-rooms.
Phones, Dea 41 11 and Bla 8088.
Gaumont (B. A. Duosonic). — Prop., Gaumont
British Pictures Corpn., Ltd. 2,252 seats.
Booked at H.O. Prices, is. 9d. to 4s. 6d. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 50 ft. Stage, 26 ft.
deep ; nine dressing-rooms. Cafe and
restaurant attached. Phone, Central 1323.
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Globe (btp), Cornbrook Street, Old Tra fiord. —
Prop.,North-Westera Entertainments, Ltd.,
Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Man-
chester. 1,230 seats. Continuous. Booked at
H. O. Phone, Moss Side 2512. Stations, Man-
chester termini.
Globe (btp), Thomas Street, Cheetham Hill.—
Props., Globe Theatre Co. (Manchester), Ltd.
Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Man-
chester. Booked at H.O. 750 seats. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Cheetham Hill 2537.
Grand Junction Theatre (btp), Warwick
Street, Hulme. — Props., Junction Cinema,
Ltd., Hulme, Manchester. 1,120 seats.
Booked at Hippodrome. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Moss Side 3033. Station, Manchester Central.
Grand Theatre (we), Stockport Road, Levens-
hulme. — Props., Trevelyan Cinemas, Ltd.
687 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone,
Rusholme 1108. Film Transport.
Green Hill Cinema (btp), Cheetham Hill Road.
— Prop., Lessee E. J. Linsdell. 350 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous Mon. to Frl.
Twice nightlv Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 3d. to 6d. Phone, Cheetham 1830.
Grosvenor Picture Palace (btp) Oxford
Road, All Saints. — Props., New Grosvenor
(Manchester), Ltd., Imperial Buildings,
Oxford Road, Manchester. Man. Dir., H. D.
Moorhouse, J. P. 953 seats. Booked at H.O.
Heaton Park Cinema (bth), Bury Old Road. —
lessees, New Empire (Burnley), Ltd., Newgate
Chambers, Rochdale. Phone, Rochdale 4451.
I, 053 seats. Booked at Rochdale. Continuous
Mon. to Fri. ; two shows Sat. ; mats. Mon.,
Wed. and Sat. Stage, 6 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Prestwich 1535.
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Imperial Picture Theatre and Cafr (we),
Chorlton Road, Brooks's Bar. Props. , Cine-
mas (Manchester), Ltd., 196, Deansgate,
Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7445. 760
seats. Continuous evenings. Mats., Mon.,
Wed., and Sat. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Booked
by C. Ogden, at 196, Deansgate, Manchester.
Cafe attached. Phone, 2735. Station, Man-
chester Central.
Junction Theatre (btp), Hulme. — Props.,
Cinebuilders Ltd. Phone, Moss 3033. Booked
at H.O. 1,200 seats. Continuous. Prices,
4d. to gd. Proscenium width, 34 ft.
King's Cinema (btp), Longsight. —Props.,
Shaftesbury Cinema Theatre Co. (Man-
chester), Ltd., Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford
Road, Manchester. 1,129 seats. Booked by
H.O. Continuous. Phone, Rusholme 4655.
Kings wav Super Cinema (bth), Levenshulme.
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Pictures and Variety. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 42 ft. Stage,
16 ft. deep; six dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
Phone, Rusholme 2891. Station, Levens-
hulme.
La Scala (we), Oxford Road. — Props., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,200 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Ard-
wick 3559.
Lido Super Cinema (we), Burnage. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, iod. to
2S. 9d. Continuous. Proscenium width, 36 ft.
Stage, 15 ft. deep ; five dressing-rooms.
Phone, Heaton Moor 2244. Cafe attached.
Station, Burnage.
Luxor Cinema (bth), Erskine Street, Hulme. —
Props., J. F. Emery Circuit, 26, Cross Street,
Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7876. 920
seats. Continuous evenings ; mats. Mon. and
Thurs. Proscenium width, 27 ft. Booked at
H.O. Phone, Moss Side 2997.
Lyceum Cinema (we), Hulme. — Props., J. 1".
Emery Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester.
Phone, Blackfriars 7876. 625 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Phone, Trafford
Park 1597. Station, Manchester, L.M.S.
Magnet Cinema (bth), Newton Heath. — Props.,
Magnet Cinema (Newton Heath), Ltd., 14,
John Dalton Street, Manchester. Phone,
Blackfriars 4601. 1,350 seats. Prices, 5d. to
is. 6d. Continuous, Mon. to Fri. ; three shows
on Sat. Booked at Snape Circuit, Manchester.
Manchester Hippodrome (we), Ardwick. —
Props., Manchester Hippodrome, Ltd. Stoll
Circuit.
Mayfair Cinema.
Market Street Picture House (we). —
Props., Oxford Street and Market Street
(Manchester) Cinemas, Ltd. Phone, Deansgate
4771. 612 seats. Booked by J. F. Emery
Circuit, Midland Bank House, Cross Street,
Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7876. Con-
tinuous. Cafe attached.
Metropole (btp), Openshaw. — Props., Metro-
pole (Openshaw), Ltd., 7, Oxford Road,
Manchester. i,739 seats. Booked at H.O.
Phone, East 0103. Station, Manchester.
Mosley Picture Theatre (bth), Stott Street,
Beswick. — Props., Mrs. W. N. Watts, and
J. V. Tune. 603 seats. Booked at Hall by
Manager. Continuous. Prices, 6d. and 9d.
M.I. P. Palace (we), Hartley Street —Props.
Moston Imperial Palace, Ltd. 1,000 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 2d.
to 7d. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone,
Collyhurst 2160. Station, Victoria, L.M.S.
New Oxford Theatre (we), Oxford Street-
Props., Oxford Street and Market Street
(Manchester) Cinemas, Ltd. Phone, Central
3402. 1,150 seats. Booked by Emery's Circuit,
Midland Bank House, Cross Street, Manchester.
Continuous. Phone, Blackfriars 7876.
New Palace (btp), Farmside Place, Stockpoit
Road, Levenshulme. — Props., Trustees of
J. Harrison. 1,115 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, gd. to is. 9d. Phone,
Rusholme 2209.
New Popular Picture House (bth), Chapman
Street, Hulme. — Props., Harold Ward and
A. C. Goulden, 6, Brown Street, Manchester.
700 seats. Booked at Manchester. Phone,
Deansgate 3542. Twice nightly. Prices, 6d. to
is. Phone, Moss Side 2158.
New Royal Picture Theatre (bth), Ashton
New Road. — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,244 seats.
Booked at H.O. Evenings Continuous and
Mats, daily. Continuous from 2 p.m. on Sat.
Phone, East 0374.
News Theatre (bth). — Props., Jacey Cinemas,
Ltd., Somerset House, Temple Street, Bir-
mingham. Phone, Mid 2941. 435 seats.
Prices, 7d. and is. 2d. Continuous from
11 a.m. Booked at Manchester. Cafe attached.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Oxford Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. gd. to 4s. 6d. Phone, Manchester
Central 3984. Cafe attached. All Manchester
stations.
Odeon Theatre (we), Withington Road,
Whalley Range. — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Moss Side 1668.
Olympia (we), Hyde Road, Gorton. — Props.
Gorton and District Cinemas, Ltd. 750 seats.
Booked by Bert Abbott, at Regent, Fallow-
field. Continuous. Three shows Sat. Stage,
12 ft. deep : two dressing-rooms. Prices, 5d.
to iod. Phone, East 0436.
Osborne Theatre (btp), Oldham Road. —
Props., Osborne Theatre (Manchester), Ltd.,
Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Man-
chester. Phone, Ardwick 2226. 1,591 seats.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Collyhurst 1491.
Palace (we) Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton.
Props., Cinemas (Chorlton), Ltd., Imperial
Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Manchester. 744
seats. Booked at H.O. Phone, Chorlton 3635.
Station, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, L.M.S.
Palace Cinema (we), Collyhurst Street, Roch-
dale Road. — Props., J. F. Emery, Midland
Bank House, Cross Street, Manchester.
Phone, Bla 7876. 700 seats. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Col. 2480.
Palace (btp), Farmside Place, Levenshulme. —
H. D. Moorhouse (Trustee of J. R. Harrison),
7, Oxford Road, Manchester. Phone, Ardwick
2226. in seats. Booked at H.O.
Palais de Luxe (we), Barlow Moor Road,
Chorlton-cum-Hardy. — Props., Palais De Luxe
(Chorlton), Ltd. Gen. and Bkg. Man., Sam
Parkinson. 1,200 seats. Continuous. Three
shows Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 3d. Phone, Chorlton 635. Station,
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, L.M.S.
Palatine Picture House (btp), Palatine Road,
Withington.— Props., South Manchester
Picture Co., Ltd., Imperial Buildings, 7,
Oxford Road, Manchester. Booked at H.O
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Palladium (we), Rochdale Road. — Props.,
Blackley Palais De Danse, Ltd. 1,750 seats.
Films booked by F. E. Spring, 3, Parsonage,
Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7905. Twice
nightly ; Mats., Mon., Wed. and Sat. Prices,
6d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
12 ft. deep ; five dressing-rooms. Cafe and
Dance Hall attached. Phone, Collyhurst 1058.
Pavilion (bth), Church Street, Newton Heath. —
Props., Central Cinema Co. (Newton Heath),
Ltd. Phone, Fai 1 144. 767 seats. Prices, 3d.
to iod. Continuous Mon. to Fri. ; twice
nightly Sat. Two changes weekly.
Picturedrome (ba Duosonic), Broughton Lane,
— Props., Broughton Picturedrome Co., 500
seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 4d. to is. Station, Manchester, L.M.S.
Playhouse (rca), Oldham Road, Miles
Platting. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,847 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Collyhurst 2878.
Plaza (btp), Gorton Lane. — Props., Amusall's
Ltd., Orme's Buildings, Parsonage. Phone,
Bla 0485. 640 seats. Booked by Amusall's,
Parsonage, Manchester. Twice nightly. Mats,
three times a week. Prices, 3d. to od.
Plaza (pta). — Props., Plaza (Manchester), Ltd.,
Oxford Street, Manchester. Phone, Central
7441. 1,100 seats. Two shows nightly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to 9d. Station,
Exchange.
Popular Picture Palace (bth), Wilson Street,
Miles Platting.— Prop., Miles Platting I.L.P.,
2A. Enoch Street, Miles Platting Phone,
Collyhurst 2601. 350 seats. Booked by E. J.
Howarth. Two shows nightly, three mats,
weekly. Prices, 3d. to 5d.
Premier Cinema (we), Cheetham Hill Road.—
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Pnone, Gerrard
7887. 1,980 seats. Booked at H.O. Mats,
daily from 2.30 p.m. ; Sat. continuous from
2 p.m. Phone, Cheetham Hill 2026. Cafe
attached.
Prince's Cinema (btp), Grey Mare Lane. —
Prop., Prince's Cinema (Openshaw), Ltd.
7, Imperial Buildings, Oxford Road, Man-
chester. Phone, Ardwick 2226. 1,600 seats.
Booked at H.O. Phone, East 0641.
Princess Cinema (btp), Conran Street, Har-
purhey. — Prop., Victory Pictures (Man-
chester), Ltd., 7, Oxford Road, Manchester
795 seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Public Hall, Alderley Edge.
Queen's Picture House (we), Ashton Old
Road. — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,205 seats. Booked at H.O.
Evenings continuous and Mats, daily. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. Sats. Phone, East 1040.
Stations, Mayfield or London Road, L.M.S.
Queen's Picture Theatre (we), Stockport
Road, Longsight. — Prop., Cinemas (Man-
chester), Ltd., 196, Deansgate, Manchester.
Phone, Blackfriars 7445-6. 850 Seats.
Booked by Chas. Ogden, 196, Deansgate,
Manchester. Continuous evenings. Mats.
Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Phone, Rus-
holme 1004. Station, London Road, L.M.S.
Films by Auto.
Regal (we), Levenshulme. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,850 seats.. Continu-
ous from 6 p.m. Mats., daily. Proscenium
width, 36 ft. Booked at H.O. Stage, 40 ft
wide, 16 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms.
Phone, Rus. 13 16.
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Regent (btp), Rochdale Road. — Prop., Mostyn
Sereno. 600 seats. Continuous Sat., twice
nightly. Booked locally. Mat., Mon. and
Thurs. Prices, 3d. to 8d. Phone, Bla 2004.
Regent Super Cinema (bth), Princess Road
South. — -Props., Gorton District Cinemas,
Ltd. 1,300 seats. Pictures and Variety.
Booked by Bert Abbott, Gen. Man., at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Stage,
18 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms. Phone, Moss
Side 1955. Station, Manchester (Wilbraham
Road Halt).
Rex Picture Hall (bth), Ashton Old
Road. — Props., Openshaw Picture Hall Co.,
Ltd., Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford Road,
Manchester. 830 seats. Booked at H.O.
Ri alto (we), Bury New Road, Higher Broughton.
— Props., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,400 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
13 ft. deep ; seven dressing-rooms. Phone,
1367. Station, Victoria, L.M.S.
Riviera (we), Cheetham Hill. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayf air 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 2s. 3d. Phone, Collyhurst 1188.
Rivoli (rca), Collyhurst. — Prop., Ben Ranter,
38, Deansgate, Manchester, Phone, Bla. 9084.
Booked at Manchester. 1,195 seats. Con-
tinuous Mon. to Fri. Sat. twice nightly.
Prices, 4d. to is. Proscenium width, 45 ft
Rivoli Cinema (we), Denmark Road, Rusholme.
— Prop., Rivoli Estates, Ltd. 1,050 seats..
Booked at 14, Brown Street. Continuous.
Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 18 ft.:
three dressing-rooms. Phone, Ardwick 1542.
Station, Manchester Central.
Rivoli (rca), Gorton. — Prop., Ben Kanter,
38, Deansgate, Manchester. Phone, Bla 9084.
1,506 seats. Booked at Manchester. Prices,
7d. to is. 6d. Continuous. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Stage, 20 ft. ; eight dressing-rooms,
Rota (we). — Controlled by Union Cinemas,
Ltd. 1,206 seats. Booked at H.O. Phone,
East 0640. Station, Denton, L.M.S.
Roy Picturedrome (Picturetone), Ashton Old
Road, Ardwick. — Prop., Northern Amuse-
ments, Ltd., Prudential Chambers, South
Parade, Rochdale. Phone, Rochdale 2072.
499 seats. Prices, 5d. and 8d. Continuous
evenings, inc. Sun. Mats., Mon., Wed., Thurs.
and Sun. Booked at Arcadia Cinema, Yew
Tree Avenue, Levenshulme.
Royal Cinema (Picturetone), Buckley Street,
Rochdale Road. — Prop., A. Wilkinson and
J. Mooney. 600 seats. Two shows nightly.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 2d. to 5d.
Royal (we), Fitzwarren Street, Pendleton. —
Props., Pendleton Pictures, Ltd. 900 seats.
Prices, 4d. to is. Booked by J- F. Emery
Cinema Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester.
Phone, Blackfriars 7876. Twice nightly.
Mats., Mon., Thurs., and Sat. Phone,
Pendleton 2166.
Rusholme Theatre (btp), Wilmslow Road. —
Props., Rusholme Cinema, Ltd., Imperial
Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Manchester. 938
seats. Booked at H.O. Phone, Rusholme
2284. Station, Manchester.
Savoy Cinema (rca), Manchester Road, Chorl-
ton-cum-Hardy. — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887, 1,500 seats.
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MANCHESTER— continued.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Mat., Mon.,
Wed. and Sat. Phone, Chorlton 3708. Station,
Chorlton-cum-Hardy, C.L.C.
Scala Palace (we), Wilmslow Road, Wi thing-
ton. — Prop., Withington Cinemas, Ltd., 44,
John Dalton Street, Manchester. Phone,
Blackfriars 2643. 634 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous Mon. to Fri. Two houses
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone, Dids-
bury 3301. Station, Withington.
Shaftesbury Cinema Theatre (btp), Stock-
port Road. — Prop., Shaftesbury Cinema
Theatre Co. (Manchester), Ltd., Imperial
Buildings, Oxford Road, Manchester. 1,050
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Rusholme 4103. Station, Manchester.
Shakespeare Picture Hall (we), Halliwell
Lane, Cheetham Hill. — Prop., Swinton
Entertainments, Ltd. Man. Dir., J. F.
Emery, J. P., Midland Bank House, 26,
Cross Street, Manchester. Phone, Bla 7876.
873 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Cheetham Hill 2180. All Manchester
Stations.
Stamford Cinema (ba), Audenshaw. — Prop.,
B. & S. Cinemas (Audenshaw), Ltd., Hippo-
drome, Ellesmere Port, Phone 54. 538 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. 2d. Continuous. Mat., Sat.
Booked by W. J. Speakman, 126, Bold Street,
Liverpool. Phone, Den 2550. Station, Guide
Bridge.
Tatler Theatre (rca), Oxford Street. — Props.,
Times Theatres, Ltd., Century House, St.
Peters Square, Manchester. Phone, Cen.
0274. 294 seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. and
is. 8d. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
16 ft. Phone, Central 6015. Stations, London
Road, Victoria, Central, Exchange.
Temple Pictorium (bth), Cheetham Hill Road.
— Props., Temple Pictorium (Manchester)
Ltd , Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford Road,
Manchester. Phone, Ardwick 2226. 846 seats.
Booked at H.O., Manchester. Phone, Colly-
hurst 1939. Station, Manchester.
Theatre Royal (we), Peter Street. — Lessees,
H. D. M. (Cinema), Ltd., 26, Cross St., Man-
chester, 2. Booked at the same address. Cafe
attached. Managing Director, J. F. Emery,
J. P., M.P. General Manager, C. Chariton.
Phone, Blackfriars 9366. Station, Central,
L.M.S.
Tower Cinema (btp), Piercy Street, Ancoats. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Ger-
rard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Ardwick
2926.
Trafford Picture House (bth), Talbot Road,
Old Trafford. — -Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,128 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Two Mats, weekly. Con-
tinuous, Sat., from 2 p.m. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Phone, Trafford Park 0986. Station,
Old Trafford.
Trocadero (btp), Wilmslow Road, Rusholme. —
Props., Piatt Picturedrome, Ltd. 850 seats.
Two 9hows daily. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 5d. to 7d. Phone, Rusholme 4751.
Twih Reoal Kinemas (we), Oxford Road. —
Prop., The Regal (Manchester), Lt-^j 1,600
seats. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d.
Stage, 6 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms. Phone,
Central 2437. Cafe" attached.
Victoria Hall, Daniel Street, Butler Street,
Anooats. — Props., Manchester and Salford
Wesleyan Mission. Two shows, Sat. Price,
3d. Station, Central, C.L.C.
Victory (btp), Moston.
Victory Cinema (btp), Varley Street, Miles
Platting. — Prop., Mrs. A. Heathcote, 114,
Bolton Road, Pendlebury. Phone, 2543. 370
seats. Booked at Manchester. Continuous.
Prices, 5d. to gd. Phone, Collyhurst 1294.
Victory Picture House (btp), Charles Street,
Blackley. — Prop., Victory Pictures (Man-
chester), Ltd., Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford
Road, Manchester. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Collyhurst 2495. Station, Manchester, L.M.S.
Whitehall Cinema (bth), Old Lane, Higher
Openshaw. — Prop., Whitehall Cinema Co.,
Ltd. 800 seats. Booked at the Hall by H.
Vost. Twice nightly. Prices, 4d. to is.
York Cinema (we), York Street. Hulme. —
Prop., Thomas and Norman Royle. 1,351
seats. Continuous. Booked at Manchester.
Prices, 5d. to is. Phone, Central 3823.
(See also Salford.)
MANNINQTREE (Essex), Pop. 2,500.
Plaza Cinema (mpa), Station Road. — Prop.,
Owen Cooper Theatres, Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Phone, Manningtree 123.
MANSFIELD (Notts), Pop. 46,075.
Empire Cinema (ba), Stockwell Gate. —
Prop., Gaumont-British Picture Corpn.,Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. 816
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous,
daily. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Mansfield
297. Stage, 18 ft. deep. Station, Mansfield.
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Granada (we), Westgate, Phone Mansfield 926.
— Prop., The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3554.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Caf6 attached.
Grand Theatre (we). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,179
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pictures
and Variety. Proscenium width, 33 ft. Stage,
40 ft. deep ; 10 dressing-rooms. Phone,
Mansfield 138.
Hippodrome (we). — - Phone, 1 Mansfield 926.
Prop., The Granada Theatres, Ltd. 36,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3554.
Major (we), Mansfield Road.— Prop., Warsop
Theatre Co., Ltd., High Street, Warsop.
Phone, Warsop 50. 600 seats. Prices, 9d.
to is. gd. Continuous. Phone, Edwinstowe
131. Station, Edwinstowe.
Palace (bth), Leeming Street. — Prop., Sher-
wood Palaces, Ltd., General Buildings,
Bridlesmithgate, Nottingham. Phone, 44584-
740 seats. Continuous nightly ; three changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 9c!. Booked by
R. L. Kemp, at Nottingham. Phone, 882.
Station, Mansfield, L'.M.S.
Ritz (bth). — Chesterfield Road, — Prop., Ritz
Pictures (Mansfield), Ltd. Phone, Shirebrook
284. 622 seats. Continuous weekdays ; Sat.
twice nightly and Mat. ; once nightly Sun.
Prices, gd. to is. gd. Booked by J. E. Barnes,
The Pharmacy, Langwith. Proscenium width,
28 ft. Station, Mansfield, L.M.S.
Rock Picture House (ba), Skerry Hill. — Prop.,
Denman Midlands Cinemas, Ltd. 727 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous evenings ; mat.
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
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MAN8FIELD-W00DH0USE (Notts), Pop.
13,707.
Tivom (Imperial), Station Street. — Prop.,
Tivoli Pictures (Mansfield-Woodhouse), Ltd.,
Station Street, Mansfield-Woodhouse. 322
seats. Booked by J. E. Barnes.The Pharmacy,
Langwith, Mansfield. Continuous. Two
shows and Mat. Sat. Prices, yd. to is. 9d.
Phone, Shirebrook 284. Station, Mansfield-
Woodhouse, L.M.S.
MARCH (Camb ), Pop. 11,276.
Hippodrome (we). — Prop., March Amusements,
Ltd., Hippodrome, March. 903 seats. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 9d. Booked by Managing Director.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 32 ft. Stage,
24 ft. deep; five dressing-rooms. Phone, 3178.
Regent (we). — Prop., March Amusements, Ltd.
Hippodrome, March. 408 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Booked by Managing
Director. Stage, 26 ft. deep ; five dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
MARGATE (Kent), Pop. 40,307.
Cameo Theatre (rca), Northdown Road.
Prop., L. Morris, 52, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 1668. 450 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Phone,
Margate 1207. Station, Margate, S.R. Films
by Motor Transport.
Dreamland Super Cinema (we). — Prop.
Margate Estates Co., Ltd., Dreamland Park,
Margate. 2,200 seats. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Phone, Margate 844. Cafe and Dance
Hall attached. (Closed.)
Parade Cinema (gb), The Parade. — Prop.,
JohnArmes. 537 seats. Continuous. Booked
at Hall. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Margate 229.
Plaza (we), High Street. — Prop., L. Morris,
52, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 1668. 422 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Phone, Margate 58.
Regal (we). — Prop., County Cinemas, Ltd.,
49, Park -Lane, London, W.i. Phone, May-
fair 7811. — (Closed.)
Winter Gardens.
MARKET DEEPING (Lincs). Pop. 888.
Empire Cinema (ba). — Prop., Bancroft Circuit.
Booked at 56, Bridge Street, Peterborough.
Phone, Peterborough 2197. 500 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d.
MARKET DRAYTON (Salop), Pop. 5,000.
Hippodrome Super Cinema (we). — Prop.,
S. M. Super Cinemas and Associated Com-
panies, 37-38, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 4556. 906 seats. Occasional
Variety. Booked at H.O. Continuous even-
ings. Mat. Sat. Stage, 32 ft. deep ; four
dressing-rooms. Prices, 8d. to is. gd. Phone,
Market Drayton 3122.
Town Hall Cinema (Film Industries). — Prop.
Sydney T. Collett, 500 seats. Prices 9d. to
2s. 3d. Mon. to Fri. at 7.15 p.m. Sat, 2.30
and 6 p.m. Booked at Birmingham.
MARKET HARBOROUGK (Leicester).
Pop. 9,312.
Oriental Cinema (we), St. Mary's Road. —
Prop., Showfilms, Ltd., 55, St. Mary's Road.
504 seats. Manager, R. Justice. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Market Harborough 2431.
Ritz (we). — Prop., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887.
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MARKET RASEN (Lincs), Pop. 2,048.
Town Hall Cinema (ba). — Prop., T. C. Badley,
Franklin Cinema, Spilsby, Lincs. Phone,
Spilsby 2205. 350 seats. Booked at Franklin
Cinema, Spilsby. Once nightly ; continuous
Sat. Prices, 7d. to 2s. Station, Market Rasen ;
also by Lincoln and District Film Transport
Co., Boston.
MARKET WEIGHTON (Yorks;, Pop. 1,717.
Central Hall (awh). — Prop., J. W. Garforth.
500 seats. Booked by Prop, at Leeds. Show
once nightly, Mat., Sat. Occasional Variety.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Proscenium width, 21 ft.
MARLBOROUGH (Wilts.), Pop. 3,492.
Bouvhrie Hall, Pewse>.
Cinema (Mihaly), Upavon. 500 seats.
MARLOW-ON-THAMES (Bucks), Pop.
5,087.
Odeon Cinema (we). — Prop., County Cinemas,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Phone, Marlow 3. Station, Marlow,
G. W.R.
MARNHULL Dorset), Pop. 2,000.
The Cinema (ba). — Prop., " D. & R." Cinemas,
15, West Coker Road, Yeovil. 250 seats.
MARPLE (Cheshire), Pop. 7,388.
Regent Cinema (bth). — Prop., Marple Cinema
Co., Ltd., 19, Howard Street, Sheffield. Phone,
Sheffield 20062. 500 seats. Booked at H.O.
and Hall. Twice nightly. Mat., Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Occa-
sional Variety. Booked through xManager.
MAR8DEN (Yorks), Pop. 5,720.
Electric Theatre (rca). — Prop, and Man., T.
Leyland. 550 seats. Once nightly. Two
changes weekly. Station, Marsden, L.M.S .
MARTOCK (Sow ), Pop. 2,055.
Electric Theatre (Mihaly). — Prop., Walford
Pictures, Chard, Somerset. Booked at H.O.
Once nightly, Sat., Bank Holidays. Prices,
9d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
MARYPORT (Comb.), Pop. 10,182.
Carlton Cinema (we), Senhouse Street. —
Prop., Graves Cinemas, Ltd., Athenssum
Buildings, Maryport. 750 seats. Two shows
nightly. Three changes weekly. Prices, iod. to
is. 6d. Phone, Maryport 43.
Empire Theatre (we), Senhouse Street. — Prop.,
Graves Cinemas, Ltd., Athenasum Buildings,
Maryport. 850 seats. Booked at H.O. Two
shows nightly. Two changes weekly. Price*,
iod. to is. 6d. Phone, Maryport, 91.
Palace Theatre, High Street. — 450 seats.
Two shows nightly. Two changes weekly.
MA8HAM (Yorks), Pop. 1,995.
Town Hall (awh). — Props., Wensley Cinema
Co., Ltd., Hippodrome, Bishop Auckland.
Phone, 121. 600 seats. Prices, iod. to is. gd ;
Two shows, Tues. and Fri. onlv. Booked at
H. O.
MATLOCK (Derby), Pop. 13,000.
Cinema House (rca), Causeway Lane. — Prop.,
Matlock Cinemas, Ltd. 940 seats. Continuous.
Prices, gd. to 2s. Pictures and Variety.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Stage, 22 ft. deep.
Seven dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Phone,
Matlock 121. Station, Matlock, L.M.S.
Picture Palace (we), Dale Road. — Prop.,
Matlock Cinemas, Ltd. 600 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Station, Matlock, L.M.S.
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MATLOCK BATH (Derby), Pop. 1J50.
Grand Pavilion (Morrison). — 500 seats. Con-
tinuous nightly. Mat. Sat. Occasional
Variety. Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium width,
23 ft. Stage, 37 ft. deep. Five dressing-
rooms. Phone, Matlock 121. Station, Matlock
Bath, L.M.S. Films by F.T.S.
MEADOWFIELD, BRANDON COLLIERY
(Co. Durham),
Co-operative Kinema (we), Mea down eld. —
Prop., Brandon and Byshottles Co-operative
Society, Ltd. 608 seats. Mon. continuous.
Tues. to Fri. once nightly. Sat., twice
nightly. Booked at Newcastle. P-ices, 5d,
to iod. Proscenium width, 23 ft. Stage-
24 ft. deep ; five dressing-rooms. Phone.
MEASHAM (Leics). Pop. 2,500.
Empire Cinema (A. W. H.).— Prop., Mrs. F. R.
Hunt, " Glenbrook," Gynsills Lane, Anstey.
Phone, Anstey 261. 350 seats. Booked by
Prop. Twice nightly, Mon., Fri., Sat. Once
nightly, Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Three
changes weekly. Prices 8d. to is. 2d. Pro-
scenium width, 40 ft. Phone, Measham 34.
MELBOURNE (Derby), Pop. 4,500.
Empire (awh).- — Prop., Mrs. F. R. Hunt.
Phone, Anstey 261. 225 seats. " Glen-
brook," Gynsills Lane, Anstey. Booked at
Glenbrook, Gynsills Lane, Anstey, near
Leicester. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
MELKSHAM (Wilts), Pop. 3,881.
Picture Hall (rca), Bank Street. — Prop.,
Melksham Pictures, Ltd., 6, Green Street,
Bath. Phone, Bath 3939. 450 seats. Booked
at H.O. One show nightly. Three on Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
MELTHAM (Yorks), Pop. 5,051.
Alhambra (Duosonic). — Prop., Fred Haigh,
Field House, Meltham. Phone, Meltham 212.
582 seats. Once nightly, twice Sat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to is. 6d.
MELTON MOWBRAY (Leicester), Pep.
9,312.
Plaza Cinema, King Street. — Props., Melton
Mowbray Picture House, Ltd. 875 seats.
Booked 'by C. E. West at H.O., Evington
Cinema, Leicester. Shows, Mon. to Sat.
Evenings. Phone, Melton Mowbray 251.
Regal (btp), King Street. — Prop., Melton
Mowbray Picture Houes, Ltd. 897 seats.
Continuous. Mats., Tues. and Sat. Booked by
C. E. West at H.O., Evington Cinema
Leicester. Phone, Melton Mowbray 251.
MEVAG5S8EY (Cornwall). Pop. 2,000.
Cinema (rca). — Prop., Cornwall Cinemas (New-
quay), Ltd. 200 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d.
Shows Tues., Wed., Fri. and Sats. only.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
MEXBORO' (Yorks). Pop. 15,856.
Empire Picture Palace (we). — Prop. Mexboro,
Theatres, Ltd. Man. Dir., J. J. Woffenden.
1,120 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Phone, Mexboro' 3108.
Majestic (we). — Prop., Mexboro* Theaties,
Ltd. Man. Dir., J. J. Woffenden. 884 seats.
Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Oxford Picture Palace (bth), Market Place.
— Prop., Mexboro' Theatres, Ltd. Man. Dir.,
J. J. Woffenden. 500 seats. Two shows
nightly. Two changes weekly.
Royal Cinema (bth), Bank Street. — Prop, and
Manager, George Goodacre. 521 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
Phone, Mexboro' 3112.
MIDDLEHAM (Yorks), Pop. 700.
Picture House (awh). — Prop., Wensley Cinema
Co., Ltd., Hippodrome, Bishop Auckland.
350 seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly.
Dance Hall attached. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
MIDDLE8BROUGH (Yorks), Pop. 138,489.
Elite Picture Theatre (we), Linthorpe
Road. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,843 seats. Continuous. Daily
mat. Booked at H.O. Cafe and Dancing.
Phone, Middlesbrough 3400.
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Empire Cinema.
Gaumont Palace (ba), Linthorpe Road. —
Prop., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd. 1,700
seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. od. Booked at
H.O. Continuous daily. Phone, 217911.
Gem Picture House (we), High Street, North
Ormesby. — Prop., The Palladium (Hartlepools)
Ltd., Palladium Buildings, Eastbourne Road.
Middlesbrough. Phone, Linthorpe 88156.
358 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Middles-
brough 2893. Station, Cargo Fleet, L.N.E.R.
Grand Electric Theatre (bth), Newport
Road. — Prop., M. R. Baker. Corporation
Road. Phone, Middlesbrough 2389. 800
seats. Booked at Hall by A. Osborne Thorn.
Continuous. Daily Mat. Prices iod. to
is. 9d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Hippodrome (baf), Wilson Street. — Prop.,
Gaumont British Picture Corporation, New
Gallery House, Regent Street, W.i. 1,880
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Stage, 75 ft. wide, 35 ft. deep ; eight dressing-
rooms. Phone, Middlesbrough 341511.
Marlborough Cinema (btp), Gilkes Street. —
Prop.. Marlborough (Middlesbrough), Ltd.
ga, Westmorland Rd., Newcastle-on-Tyne,
Phone 2i74g. 1,243 seats. Two changes weekly.
Continuous. Froscenium width, 25 ft. 6 in.
Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Booked at Hall. Phone,
Middlesbrough 2221.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Corporation Road. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Middles-
brough 2888.
Palladium (we), Eastbourne Road, Linthorpe.
— Prop., Palladium (Middlesbrough), Ltd..
4, Palladium Buildings, Middlesbrough.
Phone, F8156. 780 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Middlesbrough 8513.
Pavilion (ba), Newport Road. — Prop., North
of England Cinemas, Ltd. 800 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous from 4.30 p.m. Sats.
from 2 p.m. Prices, yd. to iod. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. 4 in.
Pavilion (bth), Gibson Street, North Ormesby.
— Prop., North Ormesby Entertainment Co.,
Ltd. 600 seats. Booked at Hall ; twice
nightly. Prices, 8d. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. ; two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Middlesbrough 2311. Cargo, Fleet.
Regent (we). — Prop., Regal (Middlesbrough),
Ltd., 4, Palladium Buildings. Middlesbrough.
Phone, 3060.
Royal.— S.S. Blyth Kinemas, Ltd.. 42, West-
gate Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Theatre Royal (btp), Sussex Street. — Prop .
S.S. Blyth Cinemas, 42, Westgate Road.
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 28082. 1,450
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices
Kinema Directory (England).
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Sd. to 25. 6d. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Stage,
28 ft. deep ; seven dressing-rooms.
MIDDLETON (Lancs), Pop. 29,189.
Empire Theatre (btp), Corporation Street. —
Props., Victory Pictures (Manchester) Ltd.
Imperial Bldgs., Oxford Road, Manchester.
Phone, Ardwick 2226. 915 seats. Booked at
H.O. Phone, Middleton 2834. Station, Mid-
dleton, 2834. Station, Middleton, L.M.S.
Palace (we), Manchester Old Road. — Prop.,
Middleton Cinemas, Ltd. 966 seats. Two
shows nightly. Mon. and Sat., one rest of week.
Mat. Mon., Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 3d.
to gd. Phone, Middleton 252.
Picture House (bth), Wood Street. — Prop.,
Victory Pictures (Manchester), Ltd. Booked
at Imperial Buildings, 7, Oxford Road,
Manchester. 650 seats. Continuous. Phone,
Middleton 2950. Station, Middleton, L.M.S.
Victory (bth). — Prop., Victory Pictures (Man-
chester), Ltd., 7, Oxford Road, Manchester.
659 seats. Booked at H.O. Phone, Middleton
2950. Station, Middleton.
MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE Durham), Pop.
1,976.
Cosy Cinema (awh). — Prop.,Teesdale Cinemas,
Ltd., Hippodrome, Bishop Auckland. Phone,
12 r. 400 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice
nightly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
MIDDLEWICH (Cheshire), Pop. 5,458.
Alhambra (we). — Prop., Sandbach Cinemas,
Ltd., Palace, Sandbach. Phone, Sandbach
103. Booked at H.O. Two shows nightly.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Middlewich 18.
Star Cinema. — Prop., C. Whirehead. Head
Office, Alhambra House, Middlewich. Prices,
4d. to is. Station, Middlewich, L.M.S.
MIDHURST (Sussex), Pop. 1,896.
Cinema (ba duosonic), North Street. — Prop.,
Cranfield Cinema, Ltd.. North Street. 560
seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Proscenium width. 35 ft. Booked at Hall.
Stage, 25 ft. deep ; r\Vo dressing-rooms.
Phone, 381.
MID80MER NORTON (Somerset). Pop.
7,490.
Palladium (bth). — Props., Trueman Dicken-
Cinemas. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Phone 66. Station, Midsomer Norton, G.W.R.
Films by Road Transport.
MILDENHALL (Suffolk), Pop. 3,000.
Comet (btp). — Props., Comet Cinema (Milden-
hall) Ltd. 475 seats. Once nightly. Booked
by D. F. Bostock, Ipswich. Prices, 9d. to
2s. 6d. Width of Proscenium, 20 ft.
MILLOM (Cumb) Pop. 7,406.
Palladium (we). — Prop., M. B.C. Cinemas, Ltd.,
Hippodrome, Workington. Phone, 194.
666 seats. Booked at H.O. by W. H. Bailey.
Twice nightly ; Mat. Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. gd;
Proscenium width. 21 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep .
two dressing-rooms. Ballroom attached.
Phone Millom 253.
MILNROW (Lancs), Pop. 8,624.
Empire (we). — Props., Woodalls (Rochdale),
Ltd., " Nordene," Bury Road, Rochdale.
Phone, 3452. 630 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous evenings. Three shows on Sat.
Proscenium width, ig ft. Stage, 4 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Milnrow 5308. Station, Milnrow,
L.M.S. Films by Road Transport.
MILNSBRIDGE (Yorks), Pop. 5,000.
Picture Palace (bth), Savile Street. — Prop.,
Milnsbridge Picture Palace, Ltd. 650 3eats.
Booked at Leeds. Twice nightly. Pricei,
gd. to is. gd. Phone, 217.
MINEHEAD (Somerset), Pop, 6,315.
Regal (we), The Avenue. — Props., Minehead
Entertainments, Ltd. 1,250 seats. Booked by
A. Freedman, 218, Bickenhall Mansions,
Baker Street, London, W.i. Occasional
Variety. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous
from 2 p.m. Proscenium width, 48 ft. Stage,
27 ft. deep. Cafe and Ballroom attached.
Phone, 43g.
MIRFIELD (Yorks), Pop. 12,099.
Regent (b.t.h.1. — Lessee, G. Andsley. 539
Leeds Road Dewsbury. Continuous. Mon,,
to Fri. Twice nightly Sat. Phone, Mirfield 210.
Town Hall.
Vale Cinema.
MITGHAM ( Surrey), Pop. 56,860.
Majestic Theatre (we), Upper Green. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
1,511 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 42 ft. Stage, 16 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Phone,
Mitcham 27ig.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aid.
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MONMOUTH (Mon), Pop. 4,731.
Picture House (ba). — Props., Albany Ward
Theatres, Ltd. (Associated with Gaumont-
British Pictures Corporation, Ltd.), Midland
Bank Chambers, Yeovil. 600 seats. Booked
at 123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Con-
tinuous from 4.30 p.m. Mat., Sat. Prices,
iod. to 3s. 6d. Stage, 18 ft. deep ; five
dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Phone, Monmouth 146. Station, Mayhill
(Monmouth).
MORDEN (Surrey), Pop. 12,618.
Odeon Theatre (we), London Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Continuous. Phone, Mitcham 2goo.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
Fitted "ARDENTE" Stage Amplification
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MORECAMBE (Lancs), Pop. 24,586.
Morecambe Tower (ra). — Prop., Denman
Picture Houses, Ltd., New Gallery House,
Regent Street, London, W.i. i,g48 seats.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Pictures, Musical
Comedies and Variety. Booked at H.O. Open
Sunday evenings. Phone, Morecambe 116.
Cafe and Dance Hall attached.
New Plaza Cinema (we), Queen Street. — ■
Lessee, W. Shaw. Senr., for Morecambe
Amusements Co., Ltd. Continuous in summer
season. October to June, once nightly. Mat.
Mon., Wed. and Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at Manchester and Liverpool. Pro-
scenium width, 21 ft. Phone, Morecambe 408.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Morecambe 1104.
Palace (we). — Prop., John W. Carleton, 1,028
seats. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at Morecambe. Phone, 3g7.
Palladium (bth). — Prop.. Palladium (More-
cambe), Ltd. 1,047 seats. Booked at Hall.
One snow nightly in winter. Continuous in
summer. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, More-
cambe 108. Station, Morecambe, L.M.S.
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MORECAMBE— continued.
Royalty (we). — Props., Morecambe Royalty
Theatre Co., Ltd., Market Street, Morecambe.
850 seats. Weekly Repertory. Sun. Pictures
during season. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Phone, 109.
Whitehall Picture House (bth), Marine
Road. — Prop., Morecambe Bay Cinemas, Ltd.
916 seats. Booked at Manchester and Liver-
pool. Continuous summer. Once nightly rest
of year. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Phone, Morecambe 224 .
Stations, Morecambe (Euston Road and
Promenade), L.M.S. and Film Transport Auto.
Winter Gardens (Pavilion Theatre) (we). —
3,080 seats. Once nightly ; Twice Sat. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Morecambe 8. Stations,
Euston Road and Promenade, L.M.S.
MORETON (Cheshire), Pop. 970.
Picture House (we). — Props., S-M Super
Cinemas, 37/38, Golden Square, London, W. 1.
Booked at H.O. 800 seats. Continuous. Phone,
Upton 22. Station, Moreton L.M.S.
MORETONHAMPSTEAD (Devon), Pop. 2,000
Rex Cinema (Picturetone), Ford Street. — Prop.,
A. G. Curtis, Rex Cinema, Chagford. 214
seats. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Once nightly.
Wed., Thurs. and Fri., at 3 and 7 p.m. Sat.
Booked from Cardiff. Proscenium width,
15 ft. Station, Moretonhampstead, G.W.R.
MORETON-IN-MAR8H (Glos), Pop. 1,445.
Playhouse. — Prop., Playhouse (Moreton-in-
Marsh) Ltd. Pictures and occasional Variety.
Films booked at Plaza, Amesbury. Phone,
Amesbury 2254. Continuous nightly. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Stage, 12 ft. deep. Two
dressing-rooms. Phone 73. Station, Moreton-
in-Marsh, G.W.R.
MORLEY (Yorks), Pop. 23,397.
New Pavilion (we), Queen Streets — Prop.,
Picture Houses (Morley), Ltd. Phone, 232.
800 seats. Booked at Secretary's Office,
G. Hylton, A.C.A., 10, East Parade, Leeds.
Continuous. Twice nightly Sats. Prices, 9d.
and is. 3d. Stage and four dressing-rooms.
Odeon Theatre. — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. — (Under construction.)
Picture House (btii), Queen Street. — Prop.,
Picture House (Morley), Ltd. 1,000 seats.
Booked at See's Office, G. Hylton, A.C.A.,
10, East Parade, Leeds. Continuous. Sats.
twice nightly. Prices, 9d. and is. 3d.
MORPETH (Northum.), Pop. 7,390.
Cinema (awh), Seahouses.— 400 seats.
Coliseum Theatre (we), Market Place. — Prop.,
Stanley Rogers Cinemas, Ltd., 147/9.. North-
umberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone,
Newcastle 20317. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous ; once nightly Sun. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage, 23 ft. deep ;
eight dressing-rooms. Cafe.
Coquet Hall (we), Amble.
Jubilee Hall, Rothbury.
Miners Hall (awh), Pegswood.— Props.,
Pegswood Miners Welfare Committee. 460
seats. One show nightly. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Prices, 7d. and iod.
Station, Pegswood. Film Transport.
Playhouse (we). — Booked at Wallaw Buildings,
Ashing ton, Northumberland. 1,000 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Phone, Morpeth 124.
Red Row Picture Hall (awh). — Props., Thos.
Gibson and John W. Young. 379 seats.
Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Continuous. Mon. to
Fri. ; two shows and Mat. Sat. ; one show
Sunday. Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne.
MO88LEY (Lancs.), Pop. 12,041.
Empire Cinema (Picturetone), Apsley Gar-
dens.— Lessees, C. A. Wilkinson and R.
Plummer. 600 seats. Once nightly. Twice
nightly Sat. Mat., Mon. and Sat. Booked at
Manchester. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Mossley 78.
Royal Pavilion (Picturetone).— Lessees, C. A.
Wilkinson and Downs, Apsley House,
Mossley. 600 seats. Booked at Manchester.
One show nightly. Mats., Tues. and Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
MOTTRAM (Cheshire), Pop. 2,136.
Savoy Theatre (awh).— Prop., W. G. Stansfield.
500 seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly.
Twice Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
MOUNTSORREL (Leics ), Pop. 2,510.
Rock Cinema (Gyrotone), Leicester Road. —
Props., G. G. Baum and J. Fisher. 290 seats.
Booked at H.O. Nightly. Prices, 5d. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,
14 ft. deep. Two dressing-rooms.
MUCH WENLOCK (Salop), Pop. 1,400.
Wenlock Cinema. — Prop., E. Taylor (Cinemas),
Ltd., Castle Cinema, Builth Wells. 200 seats.
Three performances two nights weekly.
Booked at Builth Wells. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d.
MURTON COLLIERY (Co. Durham), Pop.
10,000.
Empire (we). — Prop., Murton Empire Picture
Co., Ltd. 620 seats. Booked at Newcastle-
on-Tyne. Two shows nightly. Prices, 6d. and
9d. Phone, Murton 11.
Olympia (we). — Prop., Murton Empire Picture
Co., Ltd. 400 seats. Booked at Newcastle-
on-Tyne. Twice nightly, Mon. and Sat.
Once nightly rest of week. Prices, 6d. and 9d.
|yAILSWORTH (Glos ), Pop. 3,129.
Public Hall Cinema (Morrison). — Lessee,
W. J. Beach. One show nightly. Two on Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is.
Phone, No. 69. Station, Nailsworth, L.M.S.
NANTWICH (Cheshire), Pop. 7,132.
Cosy Super Cinema. — Prop., S.M. Super
Cinemas and Associated Companies. 37 /38,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 4556. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. 400 seats.
Booked at H.O. Phone, 5338. Station,
Nantwich, L.M.S.
Regal (we). — Props., S.M. Super Cinemas and
Associated Companies, 37-38, Golden Square,
London, . W.i. 1,100 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, 8d. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Nantwich
5338. Station, Nantwich, L.M.S.
NELSON (Lancs.), Pop. 38,000.
Alhambra Theatre (we), North Street. — Prop.,
Brown, Ltd. 600 seats. One show nightly.
Three Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to 9d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage,
14 ft. deep ; five dressing-iooms. Phone,
No. 950. Station, Nelson.
Capitol (we), Seldan Street. — Prop., Tivoli
Theatre (Nelson), Ltd. 600 seats. Booked
at Victory Theatres, Ltd., Accrington. Once
nightly. Three shows Sat. Prices, 9d. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 25 ft.
deep. Three dressing-rooms. Phone, 515.
Station, Nelson, L.M.S.
Grand Theatre (we), Market Street. — Prop.,
Hartley Cinemas, Ltd., Palace Theatre, Leeds
Road, Nelson. Phone 278. 1,502 seats.
Booked at H.O. and Manchester. Once
nightly. Twice nightly Sat. Daily Mat.
Prices, iod. to is. gd. Proscenium width,
31 ft. Phone, Nelson, 566.
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Majestic Theatre (we), Scotland Road.- —
Prop., Victory Theatres, Ltd. 1,100 seats.
Three shows daily. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Nelson 334.
Palace (we), Leeds Road. — Prop , The Hartley
Cinemas, Palace Theatre, Leeds Road. Phone,
Nelson 278. 1,460 seats. Booked at Hall.
Twice nightly. Pictures and Variety. Prices,
iod. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 35 ft.
Stage, 25 ft. deep ; 12 dressing-rooms. Phone,
Nelson 278. Station, Nelson, L.M.S.
Queen's Picture Theatre (we), Broad
Street. — Prop., Hartley Cinemas, Ltd., Palace
Theatre, Leeds Road. Phone, Nelson 278.
827 seats. Booked at H.O. One snow
nightly. Twice nightly on Sat. Mats. Tues.,
Fri and Sat. Prices, iod. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Phone, Nelson 465.
Regent Picturedrome (we), Leeds Road. —
Prop., Regent Picturedrome Co., Ltd., 845
seats. Booked at Manchester. Once nightly,
twice Sat. Mats., Mon., Tues., Thurs. and
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 8d. to
is. 2d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
NESTON AND PARKGATE (Cheshire).
Pop. 5,674.
New Cinema (we), Chester Road. — Prop.,
Paramount Picture Theatres (Neston), Ltd.,
Chesterton, Bridgnorth. Phone, Ackleton 224.
700 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Neston 190.
NETHERFIELD (Notts), Pop. 8,388.
Cosy Cinema (bth). — Prop., Cosy Cinema
(Netherfield), Ltd. Booked by S. Graham.
Oxford House, Oxford Street, Nottingham,
Phone, 40326 1 j.
NEWARK (Notts), Pop. 18,355.
Newark Kinema (bth). — Prop., Newark
Cinemas, Ltd., 11, York Street, Sheffield.
781 seats. Mon. to Fri. Continuous, three
showsSat. Two changes weekly. Admission is.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Newark 40. Station,
Newark.
Palace (we), Appleton Gate. — -Prop., Newark
Cinemas, Ltd., National Provincial Bank
Chambers, 11, York Street, Sheffield. Phone,
Sheffield Central 27421. 1,110 seats. Booked
at 37, Collegiate Cresent, Sheffield, 10, by
I. Graham. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 45 ft. ;
10 dressing-rooms. Phone, Newark 199.
NEWBIGG1N-BY-THE-SEA (Northumb.),
Pop. 6,904.
Wallaw Picture House (bth). — Prop.,Lawson
and Carter. 700 seats. One show nightly.
Two changes weekly. Station, Newbiggin-by-
the-Sea, L.N.E.R.
NEWBRIDGE (Monmouth).
Grand (ba). — Prop., Attwood Theatres. 600
seats. Booked at Cardiff. Once nightly.
Station, Newbridge, G.W.R.
Memorial Hall (rca). — Prop., Celynan Col-
lieries Workmen. 808 seats. Booked at
Cardiff. Once nightly, twice on Sat. Prices,
7d. to is. 6d. Large stage, four dressing-
rooms. Dance Hall attached.
NEW BRIGHTON (Cheshire), see Wallasey,
NEWBURN (Northumb ), Pop. 19,539.
Imperial Theatre (bth). — Props., Maurice
Cinemas, Ltd., Station Road. Newburn. Joo
seats. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Booked
at Newcastle. Phone, 74412.
NEWBURY (Berks), Pop. 13,336.
Carlton (we), Cheap Street. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Newbury 91. Films by
Road Transport.
Forum (we). — -Props., Associated British-
Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London,
W. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,114 seats. Con-
tinuous daily from 2 p.m. Two shows on
Sun. from 5 p.m. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Newbury 1291. Station, Newbury, G.W.R.
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Regal Cinema (we). — Bartholomew Street. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Cafe attached. Phone, Newbury 410.
NEWCASTLE - ON - TYNE (Northumb).
Pop. 283,145.
Adelaide Picture Hall (we), 385, Elswick
Road. — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed
by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Newcastle 33267.
Apollo Super Cinema (we), Byker. — Prop.,
Tyne Picture House, Ltd., 2, Saville Place,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 20544.
Bamboro Electric Theatre (we), Union Road,
Byker. — Prop. Bamboro. Pictures, Ltd.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, gd. to
is. 6d. Phone, 55619.
Black's Regal (we), Byker. — Prop.. Black't
(Byker) Theatres, Ltd. Booked at H.O. 115,
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 9324. 1,800 seats. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep.
Brighton Electric Theatre (we), Westgate
Road. — Prop., Newcastle Entertainments,
Ltd., Westgate Road. 1,040 seats. Con-
tinuous from 5 p.m. Mon. and Sat., from 2.30
p.m. Dance Hall and Cafe attached. Prices,
gd. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 20 ft. by
16 ft. Phone, Central 34462.
Brinkburn Picture Theatre (btp), Brinkburn
Street, Byker. — Prop., Tyne Picture Houses,
Ltd., 2, Saville Place, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Phone 20544.
Crown Electric Theatre (bth), Scotswood
Road. — Prop., Crown Electric Theatre Co.,
3, Addison Road, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone,
55528. 1,071 seats. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone, 33891.
Station, Newcastle Central, L.N.E.R.
Essoldo Cinema (we). — Props., Essoldo Theatr
Newcastle, Ltd, 42, Westgate Road, New-
castle. Phone, 28082. 2,700 seats. Prices, is.ta
2S. gd. Pictures and Variety. Continuous
Booked at 42, Westgate Road, Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Stage, 25 ft. ; six dressing-
rooms. Cafe. Phone, 23232.
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Gaiety (btp), Nelson Street. — E. J. Hinge
Circuit, 147/149, Northumberland Street,
Newcastle. 865 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is.
Gem (bth).— 500 seats.
Gloria Cinema (rca), St. Anthony's Road. —
Props., The Bensham Picture House (1923)
Ltd., Bensham Road, Gateshead. Phone,
72441. 1,115 seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 3d.
Continuous. Booked at Bensham Picture
House. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
55677. Station, Newcastle Central.
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XEWCASTLE-OX-TYXE— continued.
Grainger Cinema (we), Grainger Street. —
Prop., Lyric (Xewcastle) Cinema Co., Ltd.
Managed by Tyne Picture Houses, Ltd.,
2 Saville Place, Xewcastle-on-Tvne. 744 seats.
Phone, 20544. Station, Xewcastle. L.X.E.R.
Grand Cinema (btp), Benwell. — E. J. Hinge
Circuit, Stanley Rogers Cinemas, Ltd., 147-
149, Xorthumberland Street, Xewcastle. Phone,
20317. 623 seats. Pictures booked at H.O.
Xewcastle-on-Tyne. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage,
25 ft. deep. Five dressing-rooms. Phone,
33918. Station, Xewcastle, L.X.E.R.
Grand Theatre (ba Duosonic), Byker. — Props.,
Stanley Rogers Cinemas, Ltd., 147-149,
Xorthumberland Street, Xewcastle-on-Tyne.
1,080 seats. Booked at H.O. Two shows
nightly. Two Mats. Prices, 7d. to 4s.
Phone, 55934- Stage, 40 ft. deep ; 14
dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Variety booked through Premier Vaudeville
Agency, 147, Xorthumberland Street, Xew-
castle. Station, Heaton, Xewcastle, L.X.E.R.
Haymarket Cinema (we), — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,200
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Cafe
attached. Width of Proscenium, 34 ft. 9 in.
Heaton Electric Palace (we), Heaton.—
Prop., The Heaton Assembly Hall Co., Ltd.,
45, Heaton Road, Heaton, XTewcastlc-on-
Tyne. Booked at Hall by F. Tabrah. Con-
tinuous nightly, two afternoon shows. Two
changes weekly. Prices, is. to is. gd. Phone,
Central 55400. Cafe, Dance Halls and
Billiards Room attached. Station, Heaton,
L.X.E.R.
Imperial Picture Hall (we), Byker. —
Props., Dawe Bros., Ltd., Gibb Chambers,
Westgate Road, Xewcastle-on-Tyne. Phone,
Xewcastle 25505. 500 seats. Two shows
nightly. Booked at Reg. Office. Phone,
55940. Station, Heaton.
J esmond Picture House (we), Lyndhurst
Avenue. — Prop., Jesmond Picture House Co.
(1922), Ltd , 47, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle.
Phone, 25701. 956 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices is, .to is. gd. Pro-
cenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Jesmond 526.
Lyric (we), Heaton. — Prop., Lyric (Xewcastle),
Cinema, Ltd. Managed hy lyne Picture
Houses., Ltd. 2, Saville Place, Xewcastle-on-
Tvne. Phone 20544. 1,596 seats. Proscenium
width, 38 ft. Stage, 10 ft. deep. Cafe attached.
Majestic (we), Benwell. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 78S7. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 5d. to gd.
Phone, Xewcastle 33202.
New Westgate Picture House (rca), West-
gate Road. — Prop., Denman Picture Houses,
Ltd., Denman Street, W. i,S65 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. One change weekly.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, 24981. Cafe.
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News Theatre (we). — Prop., Haridix Ltd.,
The Xewe House, Pilgrim Street, Xewcastle-
on-Tyne. Phone, Xewcastle 21387. 402 seats.
Continuous from 10.30 a.m. daily. Prices,
gd. and is. 6d. Booked at H.O. Cafe attached.
Station, Xewcastle Central.
Odeon (we), Pilgrim Street. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. gd. to 4s. 6d. Phone, Xewcastle 23248.
Station, Xewcastle Central.
Olympia (we), Xorthumberland Road. — Props..
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square.
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1.112
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous from
2 p.m. Two changes weekly. Phone, 24223;
Pavilion (baf), Westgate Road. — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. 1,525 seats. Prices, iod. to
2S. 3d. Phone, Xewcastle 203761.
Picturedrome (bth), Gibson Street. — Prop,
and Res. Man., H. Millar. 375 seats. Two
shows nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
3d. to 6d. Phone, 24739.
Plaza (ba), Westgate Road. — Prop., Plaza
(Xewcastle-on-Tyne), Ltd. 1.300 seats.
Booked at 125, Westgate Road, Xewcastle.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
9d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, 33341. Stage, 18 ft. deep. Six dress-
ing-rooms.
Queen's Hall (we), Xorthumberland Street. —
Prop., General Theatre Corporation, Ltd.,
123, RegentStreet, London, W.i. 1,400 seats.
Phone, Regent 6641. Bcoked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. gd. to 3s. 6d. Phone.
27888. Station, Xewcastle (Central), L.X.E.R.
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Raby Grand Cinema (btp), Commercial Road.
Byker. — Prop., Castle Cinema Co., Ltd., 178,
Westgate Road, Xewcastle-on-Tyne. Phone,
27451. 800 seats. Booked at H.O. by V. R.
Marshall. Continuous, from 6 p.m. Mats.,
Mon. and Thurs. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. and is. Phone, Central 55880.
Regal (btp), Church Street. — Prop., J. C. L.
Drummond, Hippodrome, Bishop Auckland.
Phone, 121. 47g seats. Booked at Bishop
Auckland. Continuous. Prices, 8d. to iod.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Wallsend
63428.
Regal Cinema (btp), Two Ball Lonnen, Fen-
ham. — Prop., Suburban Cinemas (Xewcastle),
Ltd. E. J. Hinge Circuit, i47/i4g, Xorthum-
berland Street, Xewcastle. Phone 20317.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. 1,174 seats.
Prices, gd. to is. gd. Cafe. Phone, 33773.
Reno Cinema (we), Wideopen. — Prop., Reno
Cinemas, Ltd., 2, Prudhoe Street, Xewcastle-
on-Tyne. Continuous from 6 p.m. Prices,
7d. to is. 2d. Phone, Wideopen 53.
Rex (we), Benwell. — Props., Rex Cinema (Xew-
castle-on-Tyne), Ltd. 1,050 seats. Prices,
9d. to is. gd. Booked at H.O., 125, Westgate
Road, Xewcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 33097.
Rialto (btp), Benwell. — Prop., Hinge Circuit,
147-149, Xorthumberland Street. Xew-
castle-on-Tyne. Phone, 20317. 1,050 seats.
Continuous from 5.15 p.m. Mat., Mon. and
Thurs. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Booked at
H.O. Width of Proscenium, 26 ft. Stage,
20 ft. deep, 50 ft. wide ; five dressing-rooms.
Savoy Cinema (btp), Westmorland Road.—
Prop., Savoy (Xew-castle-on-Tyne), 125,
Westgate Road, Xewcastle-on-Tyne. Phone,
27887. 700 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Scala (ba), Chillingham Road, Heaton. — Prop..
Sol Sheckman Theatres, Ltd., 42, Westgate
Road, Xewcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, Xew-
castle 28082-3. 1,036 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. gd.
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Stoll Picture Theatre (we), Westgate Road.
— Stoll Theatres Corpn., Ltd., Tyne Theatre,
Newcastle. 1,431 seats. Res. Man., A. Blake.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Cafe attached.
Proscenium width, 29 ft. Stage, 60 ft. Phone,
Newcastle 21551. Station, Central, L.N.E.R
The Orion (rca). — Prop., P. Longhorn & Son.
Phone, Newcastle-on-Tyne 69182. 450 seats.
Continuous from 5.30 Mon. to Fri. ; two shows
on Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. Booked at New-
castle. Station, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
The Tatler (btp). — Prop., Stanley Rogers
Cinemas, Ltd., 147-149, Northumberland
Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 20317.
434 seats. Continuous. Price, gd. Booked at
H.O. Cafe Restaurant attached.
Vaudeville (bth), Walker. — Prop., C. L. and
C. R. H. Baker, " Ingleside," Esplanade
Avenue, Whitley Bay. Phone, Whitley Bay
192. 500 seats. Booked at Whitley Bay.
Continuous from 5.45 p.m. Two changes
weeklv. Prices. 8d. to is. Phone, Wallsend
63357'- Station, Walker, L.N.E.R.
Welbeck Cinema and Playhouse (rca),
Scroog Road, Walker. — Prop., Welbeck
Cine and Plavhouse Co., Ltd., 71, Howard
Street, North Shields. Phone, N S 219.
963 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous,
Mon. to Fri. ; twice nightly, Sat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to is. gd.
Phone, N C 55377.
NEWCA8TLE-UNDER-LYME (Staffs),
Pep. 23,246.
Pavilion (we), High Street. — Prop., Beresford
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, High Street. 1,080 seats.
Booked at 49, High Street, Continuous.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Plaza (ba), Nelson Square. — Prop., Plaza
(Newcastie-under-Lyme), Ltd., 49, High
Street. 634 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 18 ft. Phone, Newcastle-under-Lvme
66637. Station, Newcastle, Staffs, L.M.S.
Regal (we), High Street. — Prop., Beresford
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, High Street. 1,040 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Prices, gd. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 27 ft. Phone,
67341-
Savoy Cinema (bth). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,150 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, 6565.
Station, Newcastle-under-Lyme, L.M.S.
NEW FERRY, near Birkenhead (Cheshire)
Pop. 16,450.
Lyceum (we). — Prop., S. M. Super Cinemas,
Ltd., 37-38. Golden Square, W.i. 1,176 seats.
Two shows nightly. Twice weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Station, Bebington and New
Ferry, L.M.S.
NEWFIELD, PELTON FELL Co. Durham).
Pop. 7,000.
Grand Cinema (bth), Newfield. — Prop. C.
Buckton, South View, West Pelton, near
Beamish. 500 seats. Booked at Newcastle.
Twice nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
4d. to iod. Station, Relton, L.N.E.R.
NEWHAVEN (Sussex), Pop. 6,790.
Cinema de Luxe (we), High Street. — Prop.,
Mrs. R. L. Cooke, Sussex Lodge, Newhaven.
494 seats. Continuous. Booked at Hall.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to 2s.
Kinema (we) — Props., Newhaven Cinema De
Luxe, Ltd., High Street, Newhaven. 500
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. i'hone, 37.
NEW HERRINGTON (Co. Durham), Pop.
13,000.
Tivoli (we). — Prop., Fencehouses Palace, Ltd.
Once nightly, Sun. to Fri. Iwice nightlv,
Fri. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Pros-
cenium width, 21 ft. Phone, Houghton 143.
Station, Penshaw, L.N.E.R.
NEWLYN (Cornwall), Pop. 3,902.
Gaiety (bth). — Props. A. J. Carle, " Beulah,"
Newlyn. 357 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Continuous. Booked at Hall. Pictures
and Variety. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Stage 8 ft. deep. Phone, Penzance 757.
NEW MALDEN (Surrey), Pop. 12,650.
Odeon Theatre, Shannon Corner. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Maiden 2163.
NEWMARKET (W. Suffolk), Pop. 9,753.
Doric Cinema (bth), High Street.- — Props.,
Norton Cinemas, Ltd., The Doric Cinema.
1,124 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 4d. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. Pictures and Variety.
Booked at Hall. Width of Proscenium,
30 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep by 50 ft. wide. Six
dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Phone,
Newmarket 700. Station, Newmarket,
L.N.E.R. Films by Transport.
Kingsway (btp). — Prop., Kingsway (New-
market), Ltd. 850 seats. Booked' at Hall,
Twice nightly. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d. Phone,
Newmarket 406. Station, Newmarket.
L.N.E.R. and Road Transport.
Victoria (Imperial), High Street.- — Prop.,
Kingsway (Newmarket), Ltd. 550 seats.
Pictures and occasional Variety. Booked at
Hall. Two shows nightly. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Stage, 15 J- ft.
deep. Two dressing-rooms. Ballroom attached.
NEW MILLS (near Stockport) (Derby,
shire), Pop. 9,000.
Art Theatre (bth), Jodrell Street. — Prop.,
New Mills Cinema (Sheffield), Ltd., 45, West
Street, Sheffield. Phone, Sheffield 26002.
600 seats. Booked at H.O. Occasional variety
Booked at Hall. Twice nightly. Prices,
9d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 22 ft,
Stage, 22 ft. Five dressing-rooms. Phone,
New Mills 2230. Station, New Mills. L.M.S.
Cinema (we), Union Road — Prop., New Mills
Cinema (Sheffield), Ltd., 45, West Street,
Sheffield. Phone, Sheffield 25524. 6g2 seats.
Booked at H.O. Once nightly, Mon. to
Fri. Three shows on Sat. Prices, iod. to
is. 6d. Phone, New Mills 3212. Station,
New Mills, L.M.S.
NEW MILTON (Hants), Pop. 5,000.
Waverley (bth). — Controlled by Mayfair
Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street.
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028. Booked
by A. Cohen at H.O. 600 seats. Phone,
New Milton 342.
NEWPORT (I. of W ), Pop. 11,313.
Grand Theatre (ba), Lugley Street. — Prop.,
Isle of Wight Theatres, Ltd., Theatre Royal,
Ryde. Phone, Ryde 2387. 526 seats.
Booked at Theatre Royal, Ryde. Continuous
from 2.15 p.m. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Newport 2300.
Medina Cinema (we), High Street. — Prop.,
Medina Cinema, Ltd., 36, Kingsway, W.C.2.
Phone. Holborn, 3282. 1,000 seats. Booked
at Commodore, Ryde. Continuous daily,
from 2.30. Variety, Suns. only. Cafe
attached. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone,
Newport 26gi. Station, Newport (I.O.W.),
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NEWPORT (I.o.W.)— continued.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Props., Odeon Theatres
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W. t. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s 6d
Phone. Newport 2515
NEWPORT (Monmouth), Pop. 89,198.
Capitol (ba). — Dock Street. Prop., Western
Theatres, Ltd. 1,000 seats. Continuous.
Prices 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Newport 3648.
Coliseum (rca), Clarence Place. — Prop., Gau-
mont-British Picture Corpn., Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent
8080. 743 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium
width, 26 ft. Phone, Newport 377611.
Gem Cinema (ba). — Prop., H. Clayton-Gill, 33,
Somerton Road, Newport. 300 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. and gd.
Proscenium width, 35 ft.
Lyceum (we). — Prop., Mrs. S. Cooper. The
Meadows, Glaswllch Lane, Newport. Lessees,
Lyceum, Newport, Ltd. 1,350 seats. Booked
at Theatre. Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. 9d.
Occasional Variety. Proscenium width, 27 ft.
Stage. 12 dressing-rooms Phone, 2906.
Maindee (we). — Props., West of England
Cinemas, Ltd., 2, St. Andrews Place, Cardiff
Phone, 1963. 1,187 seats. Prices, gd. to
2s. gd. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
71502. Station, Newport, G.W.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Clarence Place. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair, 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone, Newport 5344.
Olvmpia (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,570 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 36 ft. Phone, Newport 2259.
Olympia (ba), Cwmbran.— 500 seats.
The Plaza (bth). — Prop., The Plaza (Newport),
Ltd., 100, Commercial Road. 850 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous from 4.30 p.m.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
25 ft. Phone, 3998. Station, High Street,
G.W.R.
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Tredegar Hall Picture House (bth), Stow
Hill. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Newport, 2031. Station, Newport, G.W.R-
NEWPORT (Salop), Pop. 3,439.
Picture House (we), Town Hall. — Props.,
Wright's Picture House (Newport), Ltd. 450
seats. Booked at Hall. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage, 10 ft.
NEWPORT PAQNELL (Bucks), Pop. 3,957.
Electra (ba), St. John Street. — Props., Electra
(Newport Pagnell), Ltd. 500 seats. One
show nightly and Mats. One change weekly.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d. Booked at Hall. Phone,
Newport Pagnell 146. Station, Newport
Pagnell, L.M.S., or Film Transport Road
Service.
NEWQUAY (Cornwall), Pop. 5,958.
Pavilion (bth). — Props., Cornwall Circuit, Ltd.,
786, Newport Road, Rumney Hill, Cardiff.
Phone, St. Mellons 174. 566 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width,
30ft. Phone, Newquay I4g.
Victoria Theatre (bth), Wesley Hill.— Props.,
Cornwall Circuit, Ltd., 786, Newport Road,
Rumney Hill, Cardiff. Phone, St. Mellons
174. 447 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. gd. Booked at H.O. Phone, Newquay
3341-
NEW8HAM (Northumb.), Pop. 6,985.
Kino Hall (awh). — Prop., M. Bice, 34, Barras
Avenue, Plessey Road, Blyth. Phone, Blyth
281. 600 seats. Booked at Newcastle. One
show nightly, Tues. to Fri. Two shows Mon.
and Sat. Three changes weekly. Prices,
3d. to is. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
Plaza (awh), Cramlington Terrace.— Prop.,
Mrs. M. Bice, Ewesley, Plessey Road, Blyth.
450 seats. Prices, 5d. to is. Once nightly.
Sun. to Fri. Twice, Sat. Booked at New-
castle-on-Tyne. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
NEW SILKSWORTH (Co. Durham). Pop.
1,401.
Hippodrome (btp). — E. J. Hinge Circuit,
Phone, Newcastle 20317. Booked at Tatler
Chambers, 147-149, Northumberland Street,
Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1. Twice nightly.
570 seats. Prices, 6d. to iod. Phone,
Ryhope 231. Station, Sunderland, L.N.E.R.
NEWTON ABBOT (Devon). Pop. 15,003.
Alexandra Theatre (we), Market Place. —
Props., Newton Abbot Picture House, Ltd.
597 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous
from 2 p.m. Booked by P. McClennan Myott,
Lloyds Bank Chambers, Vaughan Parade,
Torquay. Occasional Variety. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Stage, 18 ft. deep. Two dress-
ing-rooms. Phone, 368. Station, Newton
Abbot, G.W.R.
Imperial Theatre (we), Queen Street. —
Props., Newton Abbot Picture House, Ltd.,
Newton Abbot. 539 seats. Continuous from
2 p.m. daily. Booked by P. McClellan Myott,
Lloyds Bank Chambers, Vaughan Parade,
Torquay. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 23 ft. Phone, 155.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Walborough Street. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Newton Abbot 673.
NEW TREDEGAR (Mon ), Pop .4,727.
Empire (ba). — Prop., New Tredegar Theatres,
Ltd., Managing Director, F. A. Cam ; Regis-
tered Office, New Hall, Bargoed, Glam.
Phone, 72. 1,075 seats. Booked at Bargoed.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Palace (ba). — Prop., New Tredegar Theatres,
Ltd. Managing Director, F. A. Cam. Regis-
tered Office, New Hall, Bargoed, Glam.
Phone, 72. Booked at Bargoed. 400 seats.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
NEW WASHINGTON (Co. Durham), Pop.
15,807.
Alexandra (we). — Props., Northern Victory
Theatres, Ltd. 86g seats. One show nightly,
two on Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 8d.
to is. Station, Usworth, L.N.E.R.
Globe Theatre (bth). — 670 seats.
Regal (we).
NORMANTON (Yorks), Pop. 18,000.
Empire Theatre (we), Wakefield Road. —
Props., Empire Super Cinema (Normanton),
Ltd., J.O.G.S. Cinema, Mutual House, 23,
Albion Place, Leeds, 1. Phone, Leeds 20691.
Booked at Leeds. 1,350 seats. Two shows
nightly. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Normanton 3107.
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Grand Cinema (bth), Castleford Road. — Props.
J. & M. Segelman, J.O.G.S. Cinema, Mutua,
House, 23, Albion Place, Leeds. Phone
Leeds 20691. 525 seats. Twice nightly-
Prices, 3d. to is. 2d. Booked at Leeds. Phone,
Normanton 15. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone 21 15.
Majestic (we), High Street. — Props., Star
Cinemas (London), Ltd., Star House, Bank
Street, Castleford. Phone, 2618. 885 seats.
Continuous. Two shows Sat. Mats., Mon. and
Thurs. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone, Normanton
3103. Station, Normanton, L.N.E.R.
NORTHALLERTON (Yorks). Pop. 4,787.
Central Picture House (bth). — Props.,
Star Cinemas (Northallerton), Ltd., Star
House, Bank Street, Castleford. Phone 2618.
436 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
nightly from 5.45 p.m. Mat. Sat. Prices, 6d.
to 2s. Station, Northallerton, L.N.E.R.
Cinema de Luxe (btn). — Romanby Road. — ■
Props., Star Cinemas (Northallerton), Ltd.,
Star House, Bank Street, Castleford. Phone.
2618. 320 seats. Booked at H.O. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Continuous nightly from
t45 p.m. Mat. Sat. Station, Northallerton,
.N.E.R.
Lyric Cinema (we). — Prop., Star Cinemas
(London), Ltd., Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone, 2618. 752 seats. Prices,
is. to 2s. 6d. Booked at H.O. Continuous
nightly, from 5.45 p.m. Mat. Sat. Stage
30 ft. Six dressing-rooms. Phone, North-
allerton 19. Films per F.T.S.
NORTHAMPTON (Northants),Pop.92,314.
Cinema de Luxe (we), Campbell Street. —
Props., Cinema de Luxe (Northampton), Ltd.,
1,000 seats. Booked at Hall. Twice nightly.
Daily Mat. Prices, 9d. to 2S. Stage, 12 ft.
deep. Phone, Northampton 150.
Coliseum (Gyrotone), Kingsthorpe Hollow —
Props., Coliseum Cinema (Northampton), Ltd.
Phone, Northampton 1350. 655 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 3d. to
is. 3d. Phone, Northampton 1350. Station,
Castle, Northampton, L.M.S., and Road
Transport.
Exchange Cinema (we), 4, The Parade. —
Props., Provincial Cinematograph Theatres,
Ltd., New Gallery House, 123, Regent Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080. 1,916
seats. Booked at H.O. Two shows nightly.
Mats, daily. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Cafe
attached. Phone, Northampton 105. Station.
Castle.
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Picturedrome (we). — Props., H. D. Pascoe
Picturedrome. 700 seats. Booked at Cinema
de Luxe, Northampton. Twice nightly. Prices,
iod. to 2S. 6d. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
Plaza (rca). — Controlled by Mayfair Circuits
(Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 1028. Booked by A. Cohen at
H.O. 601 seats. Continuous. Mat. daily.
Prices, 8d. to is. 9d. Phone, 1979. Station.
Castle, L.M.S.
Regal Super Cinema (Morrison), Grove Road. —
Prop., Mabel Norfolk. 1,000 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked at Hall. Prices, gd. to
2s. Station, Castle, L.M.S.
Ritz Cinema (rca).— Controlled bv Mayfair
Circuits (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028. Booked
by A. Cohen at H.O. 828 seats. Continuous.
Phone 2512. Castle Station, L.M.S.
Roxy Cinema (ba), West Bridge, — Props.,
Grahams Roxy Cinema (Northampton), Ltd.,
1, 300 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Booked by
S. Graham, Oxford House, Oxford Street,
Nottingham. Phone, Northampton 1617.
Savoy (we), Abingdon Square. — Props., Associ-
ated British Cinemas, Ltd., Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,000
seats. Booked at H.O. Phone, North-
ampton 3139. Station, Castle Street, L.M.S.
Temperance Hall Cinema (Kamm), Newlands
— Props., Temperance Hall Cinema Co., Ltd.
634 seats. Booked at London and Birming-
ham. Continuous nightly. Mat. Fri. and
Sat. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone, Northampton 779.
Tivoli (rca), Far Cotton. — Controlled by May-
fair Circuits (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028. Booked
by A. Cohen at H.O. 832 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 8d. to is. gd. Booked at Welford Road
office. Phone, 2795.
NORTHENDEN (Cheshire), Pop. 3,097.
Coronation Cinema (we), Longley Lane. —
Props., Exors. of Peter Leigh. 400 seats.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. Three shows Sat.
Booked at Hall. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to iod. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
NORTHFLEET (Kent), Pop. 16,429.
Wardona (bth), High Street. — Prop., Wardona
Cinema (Northfleet), Ltd. 590 seats. Prices,
5d. to is. 9d. Booked at H.O., Evelyn House.
62, Oxford Street, W.i. Phone, Mus. 0597,
Continuous, Mon. to Sat., Sun, 2.30 to 9 p.m.
Station, Northfleet, S.R.
NORTH SHIELDS (Northumberland), Pop.
60,000.
Albion Cinema (rca), Albion Road. — Props.,
Albion Cinema, Ltd. 1,070 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
Proscenium width, 38 ft. Stage, 21 ft. deep.
Four dressing-rooms. Phone, North Shields
4g8. Station, North Shields.
Borough Theatre (ba), Lower Rudyerd
Street. — Props., Denman Picture Houses,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Regent 8080. 1,440 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous daily. Stage, 27J ft.
deep ; four dressing-rooms. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Phone, North Shields 323.
Comedy (btp). — Prop., E. Little, Kings Cinema,
Langley Park, Durham. Phone, 236. Booked
at Langley Park. 527 seats. Continuous.
Mat. Wed. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. gd.
Phone, North Shields 651.
Howard Hall (btp). — Prop., Shipcote Co., Ltd.,
Shipcote Hall, Gateshead. Under management
of Tyne Picture Houses, Ltd., 2, Saville Place,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 20544. g$2 seats.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft.
Prince's Theatre (we), Russell Street. — Prop.,
Gaumont British Picture Corpn., Ltd. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,470 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, North Shields
99g. Cafe attached.
Rex Cinema.
NORTH WALSHAM (Norfolk), Pop. 4,137.
Regal (bth), New Road. — Prop., V.E.H.
Cinemas, Ltd., 45, Dereham Road, Norwich.
Phone, Norwich 894. 650 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Twice on Sat. Prices,
7d. to2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
115. Films per Norfolk and District Film
Transport, Norwich.
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NORTH WICH (Cheshire), Pop. 18,728.
Pavilion Kinema (rca), Hayhurst Street. —
Prop., Cheshire County Cinemas, Ltd.
Phone, Runcorn 2291. Booked at Empress
Kinema, Runcorn. 700 seats. Continuous
from 5.30 p.m. Twice nightly Sat. Mats.,
Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. gd.
Phone, Northwich 2188. Proscenium width,
28 It. Stage, 30 ft. deep. Five dressing-rooms.
Plaza Kinema (we). — Cheshire County Cinemas,
Ltd. Empress Kinema, Runcorn, Cheshire.
Phone, 2291. 1,182 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous from 5.30 p.m. Mats., Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Regal (we), London Road. — Props., Cheshire
County Cinemas, Ltd., Empress Kinema,
Runcorn. Phone 22gi. i,05g seats. Prices,
gd. to 2S. 3d. Continuous from 5.20 p.m. Mon.
to Fri. Twice nightly, Sat., Mats., Wed.,
Fri. and Sat. Booked at Empress, Runcorn.
NORTHWOOD (Middlesex), Pop. 9,000.
Rex Cinema (bth), Northwood Hills. — Props.,
Shipman and King. Temporary war-time
H.O., 427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2.
Phone, Temple Bar 5077. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Northwood 1644.
NORTON (nr. Walton) (Yorks), Pop. 3,934,
Majestic Picture Theatre (we). — Prop.,
C. S. Read. Booked at Malton. Picture*
and Variety. Continuous. Prices, ;d. to
is. gd. Stage, 10 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Norton 173. Station, Malton,
L.X.E.R. Films by Road Transport.
NORTON-ON-TEE8 (Co. Durham), Pop.
4,500.
Norton Cinema (we), Norton Avenue. — Prop.,
Superb Cinema Co., Ltd. gi6 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous, evenings. Prices, iod.
to is. gd. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone.
Stockton 531 17. Station, Stockton, L.N.E.R.
NORWICH (Norfolk), Pop. 126,207.
Capitol (bth), Aylsham Road. — Props., V.E.H
Cinemas, Ltd., 45, Dereham Road, Norwich.
Phone, Norwich 8g4. 800 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Pros-
cenium width, 35 ft. Phone, Norwich 22916.
Road Transport.
Carlton (we), All Saint Green. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
30 ft. Six dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
Phone, Norwich 24194. Station, Thorpe.
L.N.E.R.
Cinema Palace (bth), Magdalen Street. —
Props., Chas. Thurston & Sons, 900 seats.
Booked at Hall by Gen. Man., E. J. Protheroe.
Continuous. Prices, 8d. to is. 2d. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Norwich 1169.
Empire Picture House (btp), Oak Street. —
Prop., Eastern Counties Cinemas, Ltd.,
Regent Theatre. Chelmsford. 550 seat*.
Phone, Norwich 1291. Station, Thorpe
(Closed).
Haymarket Picture House (we). — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd. Booked at
H.O. ,123, Regent Street, London, W.x.
Continuous, Mon. to Fri. Three separate
shows Sat. Three times daily. Prices, is.
to3S.6d. Phone, Norwich 1047. Cafe attached.
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Norwich Electric Theatre (btp), Prince
of Wales Road. — Prop., Eastern Counties
Cinemas, Ltd., Regent Theatre, Chelmsford.
1 000 seats. Phone, Norwich 1388.
Odeon Theatre (brh), Botolph Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London.
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Norwich 2igo3.
Regal.— Props., V.E.H. Cinemas, Ltd. 45,
Dereham Road, Norwich.' Phone, Norwich
8g4. 1,000 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Phone 23903.
Regent Theatre (we), Prince of Wales Road.
— Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,523 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous, Mon. to Fri. Three shows Sat.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep;
three dressing-rooms. Cafe and Ballroom
attached. Phone, Norwich 331. Station,
Norwich, Thorpe, L.N.E.R.
Ritz. — Props., Ritz Cinemas (Norwich), Ltd.,
Man. Dir. V. E. Harrison, 45, Dereham
Road, Norwich. Phone, Norwich 8g4.
Theatre-de-Luxe (we), St. Andrews Street. —
Prop., Theatre-de-Luxe (Norwich), Ltd. 70c
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Phone,
Norwich 258g2. Station, Norwich, L.N.E.R.
and Motor Transport.
NOTTINGHAM (Notts), Pop. 281,280.
Adelphi (bth), Bulwell. — Props., The Bulwell
Adelphi, Ltd., Oxford House, Oxford Street,
Nottingham. 1,322 seats. Prices, 8d. to
is. 2d. Continuous. Booked at Oxford
House. Proscenium width, 27 ft. g in.
Aspley Picture House (we), Nuthall Road. —
Prop., K. & W. Cinemas Ltd. i,2g4 seats.
Booked by Props. Continuous evenings.
Mats., Mon. and Thurs. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 56 ft._ Phone, 76449.
Astoria (btp), Lenton Abbey. — Props., Eskay,
Ltd., Commerce Chambers, Elite Buildings,
Nottingham. Phone, 2273 4. 1,100 seats.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Beeston 54758.
Boulevard Picture Theatre (we), Radford
Road. — Prop., Ralph J. Black. 700 seat9.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Three Mats,
weekly. Two changes weekly. Prices, 9d.
to is. gd. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage,
10 ft. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Notting-
ham 75381. Station, Midland.
Capitol (we), Radford. — Prop., Invincible
Cinemas, Ltd. Booked by S. Graham,
Oxford House, Oxford Street, Nottingham.
Carlton (rca), Chapel Bar. — Props., Associ-
ated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
2,070 seats. Continuous from 1 p.m. Booked
at H.O. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone,
Nottingham 2426. Station, Nottingham,
L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
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Cavendish Cinema (we), St . Anns Well Foad,
— Props., Cavendish Cinema, Ltd., Burton
Buildings, Parliament Street, Nottingham.
Phone, 42081. 1,627 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s.
Continuous. Booked at Burton Buildings.
Prosenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 44488.
Station. Nottingham, L.N.E.R.
Curzon Cinema (bth), Mansfield Road.— Prop.,
Carrington Picture House Co. Booked by S.
Graham, Oxford House, Oxford Street,
Nottingham. Phone, Nottingham 65413.
Dale Cinema (we), Sneinton Dale. — Prop.,
Trent (Nottingham) Pictures, Ltd.. Cheapside,
Nottingham. 1,254 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. gd. Pros-
cenium width 35 ft. Phone, 43144.
Elite Picture Theatre (we). — Prop., Elite
Picture Theatre (Nottingham). Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Kinema Directory (England).
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Gerrard 7887. 1,500 seats Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Restaurant, Ballroom and Tea
Rooms attached. Phone, Nottingham, 43640.
Station. Nottingham, L.M.S., or Victoria,
Nottingham, L.N.E.R.
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Forum, Aspley. — Booked by Herbert Elton,
Commerce Chambers, Elite Buildings, Notting-
ham. Phone, 2273/4.
Futurist (we). — Props., Basford Cinemas, Ltd.,
Whitefriars House, Friar Lane, Nottingham.
Phone, 44394/5. 1,000 seats. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Continuous. Booked by Props.
Phone 7016. Station, Nottingham, Victoria
or Transport.
Globe Picture House (we), Trent Bridge. —
Prop., Globe (Nottingham), Ltd. 684 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Prices, iod. to is. gd. Proscenium
width^ 24 ft. Phone, Nottingham 84882.
Goldsmith Picture House (we). — Head
office, Goldsmith Street. Prop., T. Wright,
"St. Ives," Westdale Lane, Nottingham.
Phone, Nottingham 65157. 700 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 4d.
Stage, 25 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms.
Grand (ba), Hyson Green. — Controlled bv
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd.,
142, Wardour Street, London, W.i. 1,026
seats. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Continuous
nightly ; mats. Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Booked
at H.O. Phone, Nottingham 753001.
Grove Cinema (bth), Kirkewhite Street. —
Props., The Grove Cinema (Nottingham), Ltd.
Booked by S. Graham at Oxford House,
Oxford Street, Nottingham.
Highbury Vale Cinema (we). — Props., High-
bury Cinemas, Ltd., Bulwell, Notts. 864 seats.
Prices, gd. to is. 9d. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Phone, 78113. Station, Bulwell,
L.M.S.
Hippodrome (ba). — Prop., Provincial Cinema-
tograph Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery House,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,708 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Prices, 9d. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Nottingham 44653. Stations, Nottingham.
L.M.S. ; and Victoria, L.N.E.R.
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Ilkeston Koad Picture House (bth). — Frop.,
Radford Palace Co., Ltd., g20 seats. Booked
by Mr. A. Severn, Majestic Cinema, Mapperley,
Nottingham. Continuous. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Phone, Nottingham 761 13. Station,
Nottingham, L.M.S. ; and Film Transport.
Imperial Picture House (we), Wilford Road. —
Prop., Meadows' Cinema (Notts), Ltd. 1,200
seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Booked by J. Harmston at Hall. Prices, iod.
to is. 6d. Phone, Nottingham 85533. Films
by Road Transport.
Leno's Picturedrome (we), Radford Road. —
Prop., Highbury Cinema, Ltd., Highbury
Vale, Bulwell. Phone, 78113. g6i seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous ; mats. Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Phone, 77354. Station, Nottingham, L.M.S.
Majestic (we), Woodborough Road, Nottingham
— Prop., A. Severn & Son. 680 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to is. gd.
Phone 64804. Station, Nottingham, L.M.S.
and L.N.E.R.
Mechanics' Cinema (ba), Milton Street. —
Controlled by Gaumont-British Picture Corpor-
ation, 142, Wardour Street, London, W.i.
1,168 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Nottingham 454031. Station, Not-
tingham, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Metropole (we) Mansfield Road.— Proos.,
Metropole (Nottingham), Ltd. Phone, 65267.
1,600 seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Proscen-
ium width, 60 ft. Stage, 18 ft. deep. Booked
at Hall.
New Empress Cinema (eth), St. Ann's Well
Road. — Props., Associated British Cinemas
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,500 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Nott-
ingham 4ii2g. Stations, Victoria, L.N.E.R.,
or Midland, L.M.S.
News Theatre (btf), Upper Parliament Street.
Props., News Theatre (Nottingham), Ltd.
303 seats. Continuous. Prices, gd. and is. 6d.
Orion Picture House (we), Orion Cinema
(Nottm.), Ltd., New Square, Low Pavement,
Nottingham. 5og seats. Prices, gf. to is. gd.
Continuous from 2.30. Mon. and Thurs., from
5.30 other days. Booked at Queen's Cinema.
Nottingham. Phone, 73346. Station, Notting-
ham.
Palace Theatre (Picturetone), Sneinton
Road.— (Closed.)
Picture House (we), Berridge Road. — Props.,
Lenton Picture House, Ltd., Imperial Build-
ings, Victoria Street, Nottingham. Phone,
3366. 1,000 seats. Booked by H. Goodman
at 42, Tyne Street, Lenton. Continuous
evenings from 5.30 p.m. ; Sats. from 2.30 p.m.;
mats. Mon. and Thurs. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Phone, 75374- Station, Victoria ana
L.N.E.R.
Queens (we), Arkwright Street.— Props., the
Queens Cinema Co. (Nottingham), Ltd.
43g seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, iod. and is. 6d. Phone, 846g4.
Regal, Carlton. — Booked by S. Graham,
Oxford House, Oxford Street, Nottingham'
Phone, Nottingham 40326/7.
Regent (we), Mansfield Road.— 630 seats.
Booked at theatre by P. Tussaud-Birt.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. Proscenium width, 34 ft.
Rio, Sneinton. — Booked by S. Graham, Oxford
House, Oxford Street, Nottingham. Phone,
Nottingham 40326.
Ritz(we), Angel Row.— Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. 6d. to
3s. 6d. Phone, Nottingham 2244. Cafe and
Balltoom.
Ritz Carlton (we).— Booked by S. Graham,
Oxford House, Oxford Street, Nottingham.
Phone, Nottingham 40326/7.
Roxy (bth), Daybrook. Phone, Arnold 68668. —
Props., Roxy Cinema (Nottingham), Ltd.
Continuous. Booked by S. Graham, Oxford
House, Oxford Street, Nottingham. Phone,
40326/7. Station, Nottingham, L.M.S.
Savoy Cinema (we), Derby Road. Phone, 2580.
Props.. Lenton Picture House, Ltd., Imperial
Buildings, Victoria Street, Nottingham.
Phone 3366. 1,300 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. gd.
Booked at H. Goodman at 42, Tyne Street,
Lenton.
Scala Theatre (we), Market Street. — Props.,
Victory Cinemas, Ltd., 18, Low Pavement,'
Nottingham. Phone, Nottingham 41084.
900 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Nottingham 3653.
Tudor (we), West Bridgford.— Lessees, White
Moth Theatres, Ltd. 1,391 seats. Booked
at Commerce Chambers, Elite Buildings,
Parliament Street, Nottingham. Continuous!
Phone, 85338. Station, Nottingham, L.M.S.
Vernon Picture House (we), 320, Vernon
Road, Basford. — Props.. Vernon Picture
House (Basford), Ltd. 904 seats. Booked
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NOTTINGHAM— continued.
at Queen's Cinema, Arkwright Street.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 17 ft. Phone, 7080. Station, Notting-
ham, L.M.S.
Victoria Picture House (bth), Milton Street.
— Props.. Sherwood Picture House Co., Ltd.
650 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Nottingham
43771. Stations, Nottingham, Victoria,
L.N.E.R.. and Midland.
Windsor Cinema (we). — Booked at Queen's
Cinema, Arkwright Street.
NUNEATON (Warwicks), Pop. 46,305.
Cinema, Arley. — Prop., Frank Voce. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Grand (rca), Chapel End.---Props., Sheridan
Film Service, Ltd., 179, Horninglow Street,
Burton-on -Trent. 5C0 seats. Prices, 5d. to
gd. Continuous. Booked atH.O. Phone,
3324. Station, Stockingford.
Hippodrome (rca), Bond Street. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,170 seats. Booked at H.O,
Continuous. Mat. daily. Proscenium width,
35 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep ; five dressing-rooms.
Phone, Nuneaton 58. Stations, Abbey Street
and Trent Valley.
New Palace, Queen's Road. — Props., Emery
Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester. Phone,
Blackfriars 7876. 990 seats. Booked at
Manchester. Continuous. Mats, daily except
Fri. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone,
Nuneaton 355. Station, Nuneaton (Abbey
Street and Trent Valley), L.M.S.
Prince's (btp), Market Place. — Prop., A.
English, Highfields Road, Attleborough, Nun-
eaton. 413 seats. Booked at Leicester.
Continuous nightly. Daily mat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Phone, Nuneaton
225. Stage, two dressing-rooms.
Regal Theatre (we), Attleborough Road.—
Props., Qakey an^ Funnell, Lister Street ,
Nuneaton. 427 seats. Booked at Lister.
Street. Continuous nightly. Daily mat.,
except Fri. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d.
Ritz (we), Abbey Road. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Station, Nuneaton
(Abbey St. and Trent Valley), L.M.S.
Scala (we), Abbey Street. — Props., Scala
(Midland Counties), Ltd. Booked by Liverpool
Cinema Feature Film Co., Ltd., 9, Ranelagh
Street, Liverpool 1. 900 seats. Continuous.
Mat. daily except Fri. Proscenium width,
28 ft. Phone, Nuneaton 196.
OAKENGATES (Salop), Pop. 11,189.
Grosvenor Cinema (we). — Prop., H. M. Wright.
Twice nightly. Prices, 6d., gd. and is. Phone,
Oakengates 48. Station, Oakengates.
OAKHAM (Rutland), Pop. 3,191.
The County (rca). — Prop., Frederick B. Salt,
Continuous from 5.15 p.m., inc. Suns. Prices,
is. to 2S. gd. Booked at Picture House,
Broadstairs. Phone, Broadstairs 12, or
London. Phone, Oakham 19. Station,
Oakham, L.M.S.
Regal (ba). — Prop., Frederick B. Salt. Con-
tinuous from 5.15 p.m., inc. Suns. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 9d. Booked at Picture House,
Broadstairs. Phone, Broadstairs 12, or
London. Phone, Oakham 19. Station,
Oakham, .M.S.
ODIHAM (Hants), Pop. 2,883.
Regal (rca). — Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 498 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Booked at H.O. Continuous evenings ; Mats.
Wed and Sat. Twice nightly Sun. Proscenium
width, 27 ft. Phone, Odiham 164. Station,
Hook, S.R.
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OKEHAMPTON (Devon), Pop. 3,352.
Premier Cinema (bth), Lodge Road. — Prop.
A. M. Newcombe. 275 seats. Booked at Hall
Continuous nightly, from 5.30. Three shows
Sat. Prices, 7d. to 2s. Phone, Okehampton
116. Station, Okehampton, S.R.
OLDBURY (Worcs), Pop. 35,918.
New Palace of Varieties (btp), Freeth
Street. — Props., Oldbury Palace, Ltd., 109,
Colmore Row, Birmingham. Phone, Central
6370. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Pictures
and Variety. Prices, 3d. to is. 3d. Proscen-
ium width, 42 ft. Stage, 22 ft. deep ; two
dressing-rooms. Station, Oldbury, L.M.S.
Savoy Picture House (btp), Birmingham
Street. — 964 seats. Licensee, J. F. Emery
Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester. Phone,
Bla 7876. Booked at H.O. Continuous
Irom 5.30 p.m., Mats., Mon. and Thurs.
Regent (ba).
OLDHAM (Lancs), Pop. 140,309.
Casino Cinema, Marks Circuit, 6, St. Mary's
Gate, Manchester.
Cosy Cinema (btp), Bridge Street. — Props.,
Shaws Amusements, Ltd., Bridge Street,
Oldham. 450 seats. Continuous nightly.
Daily Mat. Twice nightly Sat. Prices,
7d. and gd. Station, Oldham (Mumps).
Electraceum (btp), King Street. — Props.,
Oldham District Land and Builders' Society.
820 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to 8d. Pros-
cenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Main 1216.
Empire (bth), Waterloo Street. — Props., Pav-
ilion Cinemas (Oldham), Ltd., Oxford Road
Manchester. Booked at H.O. 1,534
seats.
Gaumont. — Props., Gaumont Super Cinemas,
Ltd. Prices, gd. to is. iod. Continuous.
Station, Mumps, Oldham.
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Gem Picture House (we), Suffolk Street,
Werneth.— Props., Gem Pictures (Oldham),
Ltd. 1,167 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous nightly Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly.
Sats. Mats. Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices,
4d. to gd. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Grosvenor Super Cinema (we), Union Street.
— Props., Picture House (Oldham), 1927, Ltd.
1,072 seats. Continuous, except Sats. Booked
by C. Ogden, 196, Deansgate, Manchester.
Imperial (we), Featherstall Road North. —
Props., Palatine Cinema Co., Ltd. 801 seats.
Booked at Hall. One show nightly. Two on
Sat. Prices, 3d. to 8d. Phone, Oldham 1498.
King's Picture Hall (bth), Fairbottom St. —
Frops., Albion Picture Hall (O/M), Ltd.
1,600 seats. Continuous evenings from 6.30
p.m., Mats, daily from 2.30. Man. Dir., A. F.
Rountree. Phone, Main 1403.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Union Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Main 132S.
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Palladium (we), Union Street. — Props., Associ-
ated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden
Square, W.i. Gerr. 7881. 2,000 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Oldham Main
1027. Station, Oldham (Central), L.M.S.
Pavilion Picture Palace (bth), High
Street, Lees. — Prop., Harold Ward, 6, Brown
Street, Manchester, 2. Phone, Deansgate
3542. 600 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Prices, 7d. to is. Phone, Main 1768.
Station, Lees, near Oldham.
Saddleworth Picture Palace.
Savoy Cinema (btp), Huddersfield Road. —
Prop., Savoy Entertainments (Oldham), Ltd.
726; eats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Twice nightly Sat. Three Mats, weekly.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Proscenium width,
21 ft. Phone, Main 2618.
Theatre Royal (we).— Prop., Theatre Royal
(Oldham), Ltd., F. E. Spring, 3, The Parson-
age, Manchester. Phone, Bla 7905. 1,200
seats. Variety, Repertory, Kevue. Twice
nightly. Booked by Prop. Prices, 5d. to
2s. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 40 ft.
deep ; twelve dressing-rooms. Phone, Main
254.9. Station, Oldham (Mumps), L.M.S.
Victory Cinema (btp), Union Street. — Prop.,
Pavilion Cinemas (Oldham), Ltd. 7, Oxford
Street, Manchester. 974 seats. Continuous
evenings. Mat. daily. Booked at H.O.
OLD HILL (Staffs), Pop. 11,600,
Grand Theatre (we). — Prop., B. P. Priest.
890 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous
Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Fri. Twice nightly
Mon. and Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
8d. to is. Phone, Cradley 6161.
OLLERTON (Notts), Pop. 676.
Ollerton Picture House (bth). — Props.,
Ollerton Pictures, Ltd. 650 seats. Prices gd,
to is. 9d. Continuous, Mon. to Fri. ; two
shows Sat.; mats. Tues. and Sat. Four
changes weekly. Booked by General Manager.
Phone, New Ollerton 227. Station, Ollerton,
L.N.E.R. Films by Road Transport.
OLNEY (Bucks), Pop. 2,871.
Electric Cinema (Mihaly), 81, High Street. —
Prop., J. E. Poyntz. 400 seats. Booked at
Scala, Oxford. Once nightly. Three shows
Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
ONCHAN (I.O.M.), Pop. 2,000.
The Avenue (bth). — Props., Onchan Cinemas,
Ltd., c/o Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, I.O.fa.
Continuous Mon., Thurs. and Sat. only,
once nightly Sun. 875 seats. Prices, 6d.,
is. and is. 3d. Proscenium width, 34 ft.
Booked at Liverpool. Stage, 13 ft. Three
dressing-rooms. Phone, Douglas 133 1.
ORMSKIRK (Lancs.), Pop. 17,121.
Pavilion (we). — Prop., F. G. Donaldson,
Ormes Buildings, Parsonage, Manchester.
Phone, Blackfriars 7242. 500 seats. Booked
at Manchester. Continuous evenings, Mon.
to Fri. Twice nightly Sat. and holidays.
Prices, iod. to is. gd. Phone, Ormskirk 269.
Regal (we). — Props., Regal (Ormskirk), Ltd.,
10, Dale Street, Liverpool. Phone, Advance
4615. Continuous nightly ; two shows Sat. ;
Mats., Tues., Fri. and Sat. Prices, iod. and
is. 9d. Booked at Clubmoor Cinema. Pros-
cenium width, 34 ft.
ORPINGTON (Kent), Pop. 7,049.
Commodore Theatre (Kamm). — Prop., Com-
modore Cinema (Orpington), Ltd. 1,000
seats. Prices, is. 6d. to 3s. 6d. Cafe
attached.
Palace (Kamm.) — Prop, and Res. Man., A.
Spencer-May. 400 seats. Booked at 243,
High Street, Orpington. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 6d. Phone,
Orpington 1000. Station, Orpington, S.R.
O88ETT (Yorks), Pop. 14,838.
Palladium (we), Town Hall Square. — Prop.,
Palladium (Ossett), Ltd. 690 seats. Booked
by Mr. Friedman, 2, Bristol Street, Leeds.
Twice nightiy. Mat., Mon. and Sat. Prices,
iod. and is. 6d. Phone, Ossett 157.
OSWALDTWISTLE (Lancs ), Pop. 14,221.
Empire Picture Palace (btp), Union Road. —
Props., J. C. Whitaker and W. Reader. 560
seats. Continuous; Sat. twice nightly ; mats.
Mon., Wed. and Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is.
Palace Cinema (btp), Rhyddings Street. —
Prop., Queen's Hall (Church), Ltd. 649 seats.
One show nightly ; two on Sat. Prices, 6d.
and gd. Phone, Accrington 2980.
OSWESTRY (Shropshire), Pop. 9,754.
King's Theatre (bth). — Prop., Wm. C. Hill
Black. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
7d. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width, 27 ft.
Rfgal (we). — Prop., Oswestry Regal Cinema
Co., Ltd. Controlled by The Granada
Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i.
Gerrard 3554. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Phone, Oswestry 230.
OTLEY (naar Leeds) (Yorks), Pop. 11,020.
Beech Hill Cinema (we), Westgate.
Picture House (we), Kirkgate.
Westgate Cinema (awh). 580 seats.
OTTERY ST. MARY (Devon), Pop. 3,715.
Scala Picture Theatre (Morrison). — Honiton
Cinema, Ltd., High Street, Honiton. 220 seats.
Booked at H.O. Once nightly. T wo changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Stage, 10 ft. deep Phone 100.
Station, Ottery St. Mary (S.R'.). Films by
Road Transport.
OUNDLE (Northants), Pop. 2,800.
Victoria. — Mon., Wed. and Sat., two shows
daily.
OUTWOOD (near Wakefield) (Yorks).
Empire (bth). — Prop., Rothwell Empire,
Ltd., Leeds Road, Outwood. 750 seats.
Booked at Hall. One show nightly. Price?,
4d. to iod. Width of Prescenium, 28 ft.
OVENDEN (Yorks), Pop. 6,000.
Pioneer Picture House (bth), Wheatley Lane.
Prop., Ovenden Pioneer Picture House Co.,
Ltd., Wheatley Lane, Lee Mount, Halifax
700 seats. Booked at Hall by Man. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 4a. to is.
OXFORD (Ox.), Pop. 90,000.
Cinema, Watlington.
Electra Palace (we), Queen Street. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Cafe attached.
Phone, Oxford 29go. Station, Oxford, G.W.R.
Films by Road Transport.
Headington Cinema (F.I.) — E. James Hall,
58g seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous,
from 2 p.m. Prices, iod. to 3s. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 21 ft. Phone, Headington
6718.
Majestic (bth). — Props., Majestic Cinema
(Oxford) Ltd., (Union Cinemas Group.)
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Dance Hall attached. Phone, Oxford 3727.
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OXFORD— continued.
Palace Cinema (we), Cowley Road. — Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Phone, Oxford
4022. Station, Oxford, G.W.R., or Road
Transport.
Premier Picture Palace, Middle Barton.
Regal (we), Cowley. — Props., Union Cinemas,
Ltd. Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Phone, Oxford 4234. Station,
Oxford, G.W.R. and L.M.S. Films by Road
Transport.
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Ritz (we), George Street. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Variety Acts. Phone, Oxford
4607. Cafe attached. Station, Oxford,
G.W.R. and L.M.S. Films by Road Trans-
port.
Scala Cinema (bth), Walton Street— Prop.,
J. E. Poyntz. 500 seats. Booked at Hall,
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. iod. Phone.
Oxford 2967. Station, Oxford, G.W.R.
Films by Road Transport.
Super Cinema (we), Magdalen Street. —
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Phone, Oxford 3067. Cafe attached. Station.
Oxford, G.W.R. and L.M.S. Films by Motor
Transport.
OXTED (Surrey), Pop. 3(800.
New Cinema. 460 seats.
Plaza (we). — Gen. Manager, Mr Richard
Eggleton. Continuous. Booked at Hall.
Phone, Oxted 567. Films by Road Transport.
Station, Oxted, Surrey, S.R.
PaDIHAM (Lancs.), Pop. 11,632.
Globe. — Prop., New Empire (Burnley), Ltd.,
Newgate Chambers, Rochdale. Phone, 4451.
Grand Theatre (wte), Station Road. — Prop.,
New Empire (Burnley), Ltd. One show
nightly ; two on Sat. ; mats. Tues., Thurs.
and Sat. Booked at Rochdale. Stage, 30 ft.
deep ; two dressing-rooms.
PADSTOW (Cornwall), Pop. 1,929.
Cinedrome (Morrison). — Prop., E. J. and W.
2. Pope. Cinedrome, Liskeard. Phone,
Liskeard 32. 280 seats. Once nightly. Mat.
Sat. Cafe attached. Prices, 8d. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 18 ft.
PAIGNTON (Devon), Pop. 25,000.
Electric Palace (Zeiss), Totnes Road. —
Prop., Major A. O. Ellis. Booked at H.O.
Sutherland Towers, Higher Warberry, Tor-
quay. Phone, Torquay 2895. 280 seats.
Continuous. Phone, Paignton 5353.
Paignton Picture House (we), Torbay Road.
— Prop., Paignton Picture House, Ltd. 600
seats. Booked at Vaughan Parade, Torquay.
Continuous. Phone, Paignton 5544. Station,
Paignton, G.W.R. and Road Transport.
Palladium (we), Torquay Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 3s.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 34 ft. Stage 18 ft. deep ; five dressing-
rooms. Cafe. Phone, Paignton 82369.
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Regent Cinema (we), Station Square. — Props.,
Picture Playhouses, Ltd. Booked by W.
Farrant Gilley, Lloyds Bank Chambers,
Torquay. Phone, Torquay 2045. 746 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium
width, 27 ft. Phone, Paignton 5017.
PARK8TONE (Dorset).
Regal Cinema (we), Ashley Road. — Prop.
Regal (Parkstone), Ltd. Booked at Regent,
Poole. 1,200 seats. Continuous from 2 p.m.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Cafe. Phone, 903.
Station, Parkstone, S.R.
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PATELEY BRIDGE (Yorks), Pop. 2,500.
Oddfellows Hall (Home Made). 400 seats.
Cinema. — Prop., Richard Dean. 350 seats.
Prices, gd. to is. gd. Communications to the
Premier, Skipton. Phone, Skipton 271.
PATRICROFT (near Manchester) (Lancs).
Pop. 17,923.
Majestic (we). — Prop., Lancashire Entertain-
ments, Ltd., Clarence Arcade Chambers,
Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne. Phone,
1524. 775 seats. Continuous Mon. to Fri.;
Sat. twice nightly ; mats. Mon., Wed., Thurs.
and Sat. Two changes weekly. Booked
by H. H. Broadbent. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Eccles 3iog. Station, Patricroft,
L.M.S.
Palladium (btp). — Prop., Counties Cinema,
Patricroft, Ltd. 738 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Two changes weekly. Prices,
5d. to iod. ; Sat. and Holidays, is.
PEACEHAVEN (Sussex), Pop. 5,000.
Pavilion (awh). — Prop., P. H. Braithwaite,
South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs. 270
seats. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Booked
at Hall. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage,
approx. 15 ft. ; two dressing rooms. Films
by Road Transport. Station, Newhaven.
PEEL (I.O.M.), Pop. 2,690.
Pavilion (bth), Stanley Road. — Prop., Strand
Cinema Theatre Co. (1920), Ltd., 39, Strand
Street, Douglas, I.O.M. 400 seats. Phone,
Douglas 14. Booked by W. J. Hughes,
Picture House, Douglas. Continuous Mon.
Thurs., and Sat. Once nightly Sun., Tues.,
Wed. and Fri. Prices, 6d. and is. Ballroom
attached. Phone, Peel 224. Station, Peel.
PELAW-ON-TYNE (Co. Durham), Pop.
6,000.
Grand Cinema (btp), Joicey Street. — 700 seats.
Booked at 77, Westgate Road, Newcastle.
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is.
PELTON (Co. Durham), Pop. 8,817
King's Hall (btp). 975 seats.
PEMBERTON (Lancs), Pop. 23,842.
Carlton (btp). — Prop., Eagle Picturedromes,
Ltd. Reg. Office, County Playhouse, King
Street, Wigan. Phone, Wigan 3476. 68g
seats. Booked at H.O. Once nightly, Mon. to
Fri. ; twice Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
gd. to is. gd.
Queen's Theatre (btp), Ormskirk Road. —
Prop., Eagle Picturedromes, Ltd., Reg.
Office, County Playhouse, King Street.
Wigan. Phone, Wigan 3476. 888 seats.
Booked at H.O. Once nightly Mon. to Fri. ;
twice Sat. ; Mat. Mon. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Phone, Wigan 82122.
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PENGAM (Mon). Pop. 3,012.
Palladium. — Prop., Rowland Williams.
Regal Cinema (Kalee). — -Lessee, G. L. Thomas,
550 seats. Continuous. Booked at Empire,
Llanbradach. Prices, 4d. to is. Stage, 21 ft
deep. Two dressing-rooms. Proscenium width,
igi ft. Cafe and Billiards Hall.
PENISTONE (Yorks), Pop. 3,261.
Town Hall Picture House (bth). — Prop, and
Man., Joseph Jesson. 900 seats. Booked
at Hall. One show nightly. Mat. Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to is.
PENRITH (Cumb), Pop. 9,065.
Alhambra (ba). — Props., The Penrith Alhambra
Theatre Co., Ltd. 800 seats. Booked by
Graves Cinemas, Ltd., Athenasum Buildings,
Maryport. Twice nightlv. two changes
weekly. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Phone, Penrith
39-
Regent (bth), Old London Road. — Props., New
Cinema (Penrith), Ltd., 40, Baxtergate,
Whitby, Yorks. Phone 149. 717 seats. Booked
at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Continuous evenings.
Mat. Tues. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 45 ft. Cafe attached.
Phone, Penrith 400. Road Transport.
PENZANCE (Cornwall , Pop. 21,500.
Pavilion Theatre. —
Regal (bth). — Props., Cornwall Circuit, Ltd.,
786, Newport Road, Rumney Hill, Cardiff.
Phone, St. Mellons 174. 443 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Prices, gd. to is. 9d.
Phone, Penzance 902.
Ritz (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone,
729. Station, Penzance, G.W.R.
Savoy Cinema (ba). — Props., Cornwall Circuit,
Ltd., 786, Newport Road, Rumney Hill,
Cardiff. Phone, St. Mellons 174. 473 seats.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Penzance 330. Station, Penzance, G.W.R.
PERRANPORTH (Cornwall), Pop. 2,375.
Palace (Brown). — Prop., W. Dowling. 300
seats. Pictures and occasional Plays. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
PERSHORE (Worcs), Pop. 3,462.
Plaza (awh). — 325 seats. Booked at Plaza,
Biomyard. Continuous nightly. Mat., Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
PETERBOROUGH. (Northants). Pop.
43,558.
Broadway Kinema (rca), Broadway. — -Prop.,
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd..
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone.
Regent 8080. 1,341 seats. Booked at H.O,
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Peterborough
312511. Station, Peterborough, L.N.E.R. and
L.M.S.
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City Cinema (rca). — Prop., Peterborough
Amusements, Ltd., 56, Bridge Street. 1,200
seats. Booked by H. Bancroft, Hippodrome,
Wisbech, Cambs. Continuous. Cafe and
Dance Hall attached. Proscenium width
26 ft. Stage 40 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms.
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New England Cinema (Morrison). — Prop.
A. Alderman. 500 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Odeon Theatre (bth).: — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Phone, Peterboro' 3319.
Princess Cinema (we), Lincoln Road. — Prop.,
J. Emery Cinema Circuit, 26, Cross Street,
Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7876. 942
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous even-
ings. Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Pros-
cenium width, 31 ft. Phone, Peterborough
2821. Station, Peterborough North, L.N.E.R.
Savoy (Kalee), Woodstone. — Prop., H. Miller,
Savoy Cinema, Palmerstone Road, Wood-
stone. 550 seats. Prices, is. to is. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Stage, 14 ft. ; two
dressing-rooms. Phone, 2662. Booked at H.O.
Station, Peterboro' North and East, L.N.E.R.
PETERSFIELD (Hants), Pop. 4,386.
Savoy (we). — Prop., South Downs Cinemas.
Ltd., 2, Chapel Street, Petersfield. Phone,
Petersfield 64g. 850 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d. Phone,
Petersfield 338. Station, Petersfield. S.R.
Films by Mannion Motor Transport.
PETTS WOOD (Kent).
Embassy (we). — Prop., Shipman & Kingl
Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Ceei,
Chambers, London, W.C. Phone, Temple Bar.
5077. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Cafe.
Phone, Orpington 251 1.
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PETWORTH (Sussex), Pop. 3,000.
Picturedrome (Imperial), Pound Street. —
Prop., S. Collins, Grove House, Grove Street,
Petworth. 160 seats. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly. Continuous. Sat. Prices, gd. to is. 9d.
Station, Petworth, S.R., or Southdown Bus.
Closed.
Regal (Kalee), Midhurst Road.— Prop., Stanley
Collins, Sunnyside, Midhurst Road, Petworth.
400 seats. Continuous from 4.30 p.m. Mats.,
Wed. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to 3s. Booked at
Hall. Width of Proscenium, 28 ft.
PEW8EY (Wilts), Pop. 1,760.
Bouverie Hall.
Rex (we).— Prop., F. A. Beckett, Oakfield,
West End, Pewsey. 350 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Booked at Pewsey.
Phone, 2176.
PICKERING (Yorks), Pop. 3,668.
Castle Cinema. — Props., Majestic Cinema
(Pocklington), Ltd., Manor Buildings, Pock-
lington. 550 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at Tower, Leeds. Phone, Pickering,
126. Station, Pickering, L.N.E.R.
Central Cinema (bth). — Prop., H. Boulton.
387 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Mat., Sat. Prices, 8d. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 14ft. Station, Pickering, L.N.E.R.;
also by Cleveland Fiim Transport Co., Leeds.
PILSLEY (Derbyshire), Pop. 2,820.
Ritz (Imperial), Bridge Street. — Props., Ritz
Cinema Co. (Pilsley), Ltd., Victoria Street,
Mansfield. Phone, Mansfield 578. 32S seats.
Continuous. Prices, gd. and is. gd. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 15 ft. Station,
Pilsley, L.M.S.
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PINNER (Middlesex), Pop. 9,402.
Ideal Cinema (bth), Field End Road, East-
cote.— Prop., W. A. Telling, Ltd., 62-64,
Rayniouth Road, Bermondsey. Phone,
Bermondsey 1195. 448 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Pinner 3178.
Langham (rca), Bridge Street. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,500
seats. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
42 ft. Phone, Pinner 3242. Station, Pinner,
Met. Rly.
PINXTON (Notts), Pop. 5,105.
Picture Palace (bth). — Prop., Ollerton
Pictures, Ltd., New Ollerton, Notts. Phone,
227. 5C0 seats. Pictures and occasional
Variety. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Four
changes weekly. Prices, 9d. and is. 3d.
Stage, 14 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms.
Phone, 48.
PITSEA (Essex), Pop. 1,129.
Broadway Cinema. — Prop., Roger H. Howard,
" Blue House," London Road, Pitsea. Phone,
Vange 3140. 600 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Occasional Variety. Prices, iod.
to 2S. 3d. Phone, Vange 2206. Cafe attached.
PL ATT BRIDGE (Lancs), Pop. 6,500.
Miners Hall (ba). — Props., Livesey and
Forshaw. 410 seats. Booked at 48, Scholes,
Wigan. Twice nightly. Two Mats, weekly.
Prices, 7d. to is. Phone, 6198.
Palace Picture House (bth). — Prop., Eagle
Picturedromes, Ltd., Booked by T.C. Robin-
son. Twice nightly. Three changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to is. od.
PLYMOUTH (Devon), Pop. 208,106.
Belgrave Theatre (ba). — 700 seats.
Electric Theatre (we) Fore Street.— Prop.,
Devonport Cinema Co.. Ltd., 10, Windsor
Place, Cardiff. 2,300 seats. (Closed.)
Ford Palladium (rca), St. Levan Road.
Devonport. — Prop., Henry B. Mather.
383 seats. Booked at 79, Thornhill Road,
Plymouth. Continuous. Mats., Wed. and Sat.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Phone, Devonport 263.
Station, Plymouth (North Road) ; and Film
Transport Services (Cardiff), Ltd.
Forum (rca), Devonport. — Props., Devonport
Cinema Co., Ltd., 10, Windsor Place, Cardiff,
1,800 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Phone, 496.
Gaumont Palace (ba). — Prop., Gaumont-
British P.C.T., 123, Regent Street, London.
2,233 seats. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Station, Millbay, G.W.R.
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Hippodrome (rca). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. — (Closed.)
Odeon Theatre (rca), Frankfort Street. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Ply-
mouth 5392. Station, Plymouth, North Road,
G.W.R.
aza (rca), Treville Street. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,000 seats.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Plymouth 4450.
Royal Cinema (rca). — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,400
seats. Continuous. Phone, Plymouth 3300.
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Royal Naval Barracks Cinema (bth),
Devonport. — Props., Canteen Committee,
R.N. Barracks, Once nightly. Admission
only to Ratings of the R.N. and W.R.N.S.
Correspondence to the Canteen Secretary.
Phone, Devonport 372.
State Cinema (rca), Victoria Road, St.
Budeaux. — Props., St. Budeaux Cinema Co..
Ltd. 750 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Two
shows daily. Booked at Hall.
Oak House (ba). — Prop., Majestic Cinema,
(Pocklington), Ltd., Manor Buildings, Pock-
lington. 548 seats. Booked at Tower, Leeds.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Pocklington 2137.
POCKLINGTON (Yorks), Pop. 2640.
P0LE8W0RTH (Warwickshire), Pop.
3,500.
Palace Theatre (awh). — Prop., L. & M. K.
Hudson, The Hood, Polesworth. Phone, 16.
500 seats. Booked at Grand Theatre, Coal-
ville, near Leicester. Mon. to Fri., from 6.30
p.m. Sats. and Holidays at 2, 5 and 7 p.m.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 8d. to is. 2d.
Royal Cinema (Marshall). — Prop., Wm. A.
Brown, Knighton Lodge, Dordon, near
Tamworth. 316 seats. Prices, sd. to 2s. 3d.
Once nightly, including Sun. Two shows Sat.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Booked at Birming-
ham. Phone, Polesworth 250.
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PONTEFRACT (Yorks), Fop. 20,000.
Alexandra (rca), Tanshelf. — Props., Ponte-
fract Cinemas, Ltd., Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone, Castleford 2618. 851 seats.
Booked at H.O. Prices, is. to 2s. Twrice
nightly Mon. and Sat. Continuous Tues.,
Wed., Thurs. and Fri. Mats. Mon., Thurs. and
Sat. Phone, 444. Station, Pontefract, L.N.E.R
Cinema Fitzwilliam (ba), near Pontefract.—
Prop., Star Cinemas, Ltd., 5, Manchester
Avenue, London, E.C.i. 700 seats.
Crescent Cinema (we), Ropergate. — Prop.,
Pontefract Cinemas, Ltd., Star House, Bank,
Street, Castleford. Phone, Castleford 2618.
1,190 seats. Booked at H.O. Once nightly
Mon. to Fri. Twice Sat. Mats. Mon., Wed.,
Thurs. and Sat. Dance Hall attached. Prices,
is. to 2s. Phone, Pontefract 188.
Playhouse Cinema (we). — Props., Playhouse
Cinema (Pontefract), Ltd., Gillygate. 853
seats. Prices, 9d. to 2 s. Booked at Leeds.
Once nightly ; twice Sat. and Sun. Mat.,
Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Sat. Occasional
Variety.
Plaza (we), Fitzwilliam, nr. Pontefract. —
Prop., Star Cinemas (London), Ltd., Star
House, Bank Street, Castleford. ' Phone, 2618.
605 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Booked at H.O.
Once nightly, twice nightly Sat. Mats., Mon.
and Thurs. Phone, Hemsworth, 92. Films per
F.T.S.
Premier Pictures (we). — Prop., T. C. Holden
& Co. 800 seats. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly. Two shows Sat. Mat., Mon., Thurs.,
and Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Proscenium
width, 26 ft. Phone, 205.
Regent (we), Upton. — Props., Regent Cinema
(Upton), Ltd., Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone 2618. 627 seats. Booked
at H.O. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Once nightly ;
twice on Sat. Phone, Upton 237. Films per
F.T.S.
S treethouse Picture House (Cinephone), nr.
Pontefract. — Prop., West Yorkshire Cinemas,
Ltd., Aberford Road, Woodlesford, nr. Leeds.
450 seats. Once nightly. Twice on Sat.
Prices, 4d. to is.
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PONTNEWYNYDD (Mon), Pop. 9,000.
Pavilion (we). — Props., Pontypool Theatres,
Ltd., Deauville, Rumney, Cardiff. 1,200
seats. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone,
Pontypool 77. Station, Pontnewydd, G.W.R.
Super Pavilion (Sound, Ltd.). — Prop., West
Pavilion, Ltd. Phone, Pontypool 77. Booked
at Cardiff. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 7d. to is. 4d.
PONTYPOOL (Mon), Pop. 6,788.
New Royal (ba), Osborne Road. — Prop.,
Pontypool Theatres, Ltd. 800 seats. Booked
at Deauville, Rumney Hill, Cardiff. Continu-
ous. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Proscenium width
24 ft. Phone, Pontypool 24. Station, Crane
Street, Pontypool G.W.R. ; and Road Trans-
port.
Park Cinema (Sound, Ltd.). — Prop., The Ponty-
pool Theatres, Ltd. 1,200 seats. Prices, 7d.
to is. gd. Booked at Deauville, Rumney Hill,
Cardiff. Continuous. Phone, Pontypool 24.
POOLE (Dorset), Pop. 57,258.
Amity Hall (bth), High Street.— Prop., South
Coast Theatres, Ltd. H.O., Regent Theatres,
High Street, Poole. Booked by G. Bravery,
Man. Dir. at H.O. Continuous. Mat. Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, Poole 353
Recent (we), High Street.-r-Props., South Coas>t
Theatres, Ltd. 1,000 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium
width, ao ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep. Seven
dressing-rooms. Phone, Poole 355.
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PORT ERIN (I.O.M.).
Strand Cinema (we). — Prop., Strand Cinema
Theatre Co. (1920), Ltd., 39, Strand Street,
Douglas, I.O.M. 700 seats. Booked by W. J.
Hughes, Picture House, Douglas. Phone, Port
Erin 217.
PORTLAND (Dorset), Pop. 12,020.
Regal (ba).— Prop., J. W. and F. H.
Herbert. 563 seats. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. Proscenium width, 31 ft. Phone,
Portland 2137.
PORT8LADE-BY-8EA (Sussex), Pop. 8,521.
Pavilion (we), North Street. — Prop., J. E.
Greaves. 650 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Continuous. Booked at Hall. Occasional
Variety. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage.
10 ft. * One dressing-room. Phone, 8492.
Portslade Picturk drome. — Prop, and Res
Man., P. V. Reynolds, 298 seats. Booked in
London. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Pictures and Variety. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Phone, Portslade 282.
Rothbury Cinema (bth), Franklin Road. —
Prop., Langdon Enterprises, Ltd., Rita
Cinema, Seaford, Sussex. Phone, Seaford
2988. 550 seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 34 ft. Phone,
Portslade 8752. Cafe and Dance Hall attached.
PORTSMOUTH (Hants), Pop. 250,000.
Ambassador (we), High Street, Cosham. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Cosham 76547- Station,
Cosham, S.R.
Apollo (rca), Albert Road, Southsea.— Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Ger-
rard 7887. Booked at H.O. 1,455 seats. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Portsmouth 4995- Station,
Portsmouth Town, S.R. Films per London
and Provincial Films, Motor Transport.
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Carlton (rca), Cosham. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,298 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, Ports-
mouth 5924.
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Classic Cinema (bth), Commercial Road. —
Props., Unique Cinemas, Ltd. 465 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is.
and is. 9d. Phone, Portsmouth 6262.
Forum Cinema (we), Stamshaw Road. —
Props., A. and H. Levison, 19, Angerstein
Road, North End, Portsmouth. 574 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to
is. 2d. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone.
Portsmouth 73967.
G 4Iety Picture House (we), Albert Road,
Southsea. — Props., Gaiety (Southsea), Ltd.
1,382 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. Phone, Southsea 31350.
King's Theatre (rca). — Prop., Portsmouth
Theatres, Ltd., Theatre Royal, Portsmouth.
Phone, Portsmouth 2101.
Majestic Picture Theatre (Ernemann),
Kingston Cross. — Prop., Exors. of R. W. G.
Stokes. 1,026 seats. Continuous. Prices,
iod. to 2S. 3d. Phone, Portsmouth 6652.
New Queen's Cinema (bth), Queen Street,
Portsea. — Prop., H. P. E. Mears, 303, Wim-
borne Road, Bournemouth. Phone, Winton
790. 547 seats. Continuous. Mat. Sat.
Prices, is. to is. gd. Booked at H.O. Pro-
scenium width, 60 ft. Phone, 2569. Station,
Portsmouth Town.
Odeon Theatre (bth), London Road, Ports-
mouth.— Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. Phone,
Portsmouth 73175.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Testing Road, South-
sea.— Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone,
Portsmouth 32163.
Palace (we), Commercial Road. — Props.,
Portsmouth Town Cinemas, Ltd. 613 seats.
Booked at Shaftesbury Cinema, Portsmouth.
Phone, Portsmouth 4976. Prices, 8d. to
is. 6d. Continuous. Phone, Portsmouth
5665. Station, Portsmouth Town, S.R.
Plaza (ba), Bradford Junction, Southsea. —
Prop., Associated Provincial Picture Houses,
Ltd., Regent Street, London, W.i. 1,770
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Phone, 718111.
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Princes (we), Lake Road. — Props., South
Downs Cinemas, Ltd., 2, Chapel Street, Peters-
field. Phone, Petersfield 649. 1,500 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Phone, 2580. Station, Ports-
mouth, S.R. Films by Marmion Transport.
Regal Picture House (we), Eastney. — Prop.,
E. J. Baker & Son, 116, Haslemere Road,
> Portsmouth. Phone 31795. 800 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to is. gd. Proscenium width,
31 ft. 6 in. Phone, 31273.
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PORTSMOUTH— continued
Regent Theatre (we), 55, London Road. —
Prop., Associated Provincial Picture Houses,
Ltd., Regent Street, London, W.i. 2,008
seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Stage, 40 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms.
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Savoy (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30 /31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,929 seats.
Booked at H.O.
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Shaftesbury Cinema (we), King-ten Road.—
Prop., Portsmouth Town Cinemas, Ltd.
1,021 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Phone, Portsmouth
4976. Station, Portsmouth and Southsea,
S.R., and Transport Service.
Theatre Royal (rca), Commercial Read. —
Prop., Portsmouth Theatres, Ltd. Phone,
Portsmouth 2793 or 73228.
Tivoli Theatre (we), Copnor Road. — Prop.,
Tivoli (Portsmouth), Ltd., Buckingham
Place. Phone, 73842. 1,642 seats. Pnone,
Portsmouth 6347. (Closed.)
Troxy (we), Fratton Road. — Prop., Tivoli
(Portsmouth), Ltd., Buckingham Place,
Laker Road, Portsmouth. Phone, Ports-
mouth 73842. 1,921 seats. Continuous daily
from 1.30 p.m., Sun. from 2,30 p.m. Booked
at 95, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.i.
Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 42 ft.
Stage, 35 ft, deep. Four dressing-rooms.
Victoria Hall (we), Commercial Road.—
Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Ger-
rard 7887. 1,407 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. * Sundays once nightly. Two
changes weekly. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Phone, 2525. Station, Portsmouth, Central,
S.R. ; Films by Road Transport.
Waverley Picture House (rca). — (Closed.)
POTTERS BAR (Middx ), Pop. 1,752.
Ritz (we), Darkes Lane. — Prop., J.H.L.
Associated Co., 11 3-1 17, Wardour Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 1363. 1,170
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 4d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms.
Phone, Potters Bar 2718. Station, Potters
Bar, L.N.E.R. ; and Road Transport.
POULTON (Lancs.), Pop. 3,366.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., and Man.
J. I. Smith. 460 seats. Booked at Hall by
Prop. One show nightly. Prices, 7d. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Phone, Poulton 11.
PRESCOT (Lancs.), Pop. 9,396.
Lyme House Cinema (we), 22, Eccleston
Street. — Prop., Lyme House Cinemas, Ltd.,
968 seats. Booked by County Playhouse,
Wigan. Once nightly. Twice Sat. and
holidays. Mat., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices,
9d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Phone, Prescot 61 14.
Palace (bth), Kemble Street. — Prop., Lyme
House Cinemas, Ltd., 22, Eccleston Street,
Prescot. Phone, 61 14. 698 seats. Once
nightly ; twice Sat. and Holidays. Prices,
7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Prescot 6439.
PRESTON (Lancs ), Pop. 160,000.
Carlton (we), Ribbleton. 900 seats. Booked
at Hall. Prices, 4d. to is. Phone, Preston
84112. Station, Preston Central.
Cosy Cinema (btp), St. Peter's Street. — Prop.,
Cosy Cinema, Ltd. 400 seats. Booked at
Manchester and Liverpool. Continuous.
Daily Mat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
5d. to 9d. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Stage,
10 ft. deep ; one dressing-room. Phone,
Preston 3875.
Dominion (btp). — Props., H. L. Walters and
Gladys Walters, 396, High Street, Lincoln.
400 seats. Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to is.
Continuous evenings, Twice nightly Sat.
Suns, from 7 p.m. Phone, 4490.
Empire (we). — Props., Empire (Preston), Ltd.,
Imperial Buildings, Oxford Road, Man-
chester. 1,628 seats. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Preston 5033. Station, Preston.
Empress Super Cinema (we), Eldon Street.-^
Props., Empress Cinema (Preston), Ltd.,
900 seats. Occasional Variety. Booked at
Manchester and Liverpool. Continuous
nightly. Daily Mat. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
Proscenium width, 28 ft. Stage, 15 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Phone, Preston 2932.
Guild Cinema (we), Geoffrey Street. — Prop.,
Philip H. Yorke. 960 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Mats., Mon., Thurs. and
Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. Phone, Preston 4423.
New Victoria (ba). — Prop., Provincial Cine-
matograph Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Preston 512211.
2,119 seats. Sun. opening. Prices, is. to
2S. gd.
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Palace Theatre (pta), Old Vicarage. — Prop.
Percy B. Broadhead and Son. 2.340 seats.
Palladium (we), Church Street. — Prop., Preston
Palladium Ltd. 022 seats. Gen. Man.,
Ernest Angers. T\vi:e nightly and daily Mat.
Sun. from 7 p.m. Prices, gd. to 2s. Phone,
Preston 3470.
Picturedrome (bth), Brackenbury Place.
— Prop., Will Onda. Two shows nightly.
Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, sd. to is. Phone, Preston
5465. Station, Preston, L.M.S.
Plaza (we)— Props., The Plaza (Preston), Ltd.
goo seats. Phone, Preston 2357.
Prince's Theatre (awh). — Prop., Will Onda.
1,000 seats. Three shows daily, except
Friday. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Preston 4165.
Queens (awh), Tarleton. — Prop., High Park
Picture Palace Co. (Southport). 225 seats ;
once nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Booked at
Liverpool. Phone, Southport 8161.
Queen's Cinema (btp), New Hall Lane. — Prop.,
Philip H. Yorke. 420 seats. Continuous.
Three changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to 8d.
Regal Cinema (btp), Marsh Lane. — Prop.,
Marks Circuit Cinemas, 326, Cheetham Hill
Road, Manchester, 8. Phone, Collyhurst
2133. 600 seats. Prices, 4d. to iod. Booked
at Manchester. Phone, 35g8.
Rialto Cinema (bth), St. Paul's Road, Preston.
— Prop., Rialto Cinema (Preston), Ltd. 7co
s=;its. Booked at Hall. Continuous from
6 p.m. Prices, 7d.' to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 18 ft.
Ritz (we), Church Street. — Props., Preston-
Palladium, Ltd. 1,517 seats. Daily from
1.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. ; Sun., from 7 p.m.
Booked at Palladium. Stage, 40 ft. wide,
18 ft. deep ; 11 dressing-rooms. Phone 3470.
Savoy Cinema (bth), Ashton Street. — Prop.,
Savoy Cinema (Preston) ig32, Ltd. 750 seats.
Booked at Hall Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Prices, 5d. to 9d. Phone, Preston
6140.
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Star Cinema (rca), Corporation Street. — Prop.,
Daniel Jackson. 810 seats. Booked at
Manchester and Liverpool. Continuous.
Two shows Sat. Mat. daily. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,
10 ft. deep. Two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Preston 3836.
Theatre Royal (we). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,207 seats
Booked at H.O. Phone, Preston 3694.
PRESTWICH (Lancs.), Pop. 20,000.
Odeon Theatre (we). — Props., OdeonTheatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Prestwich 2227.
New Plaza (we). — Prop., Jackson & Newport
(Prestwich), Ltd., Longford Theatre, Stret-
ford! Phone, Longford 2233. 584 seats.
Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Phone, Prestwich 2023.
Prestwich Picturedrome.— Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Phone, Broughton 23.
Station, Prestwich, Manchester, L.M.S.
(Closed.)
PRINCES RISBORO' (Bucks), Pop., 2,315.
Carlton Cinema (btp). — Owner, J. S. Steven-
son. 447 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Booked at Broadway Cinema, Chalfont
St. Peter. Phone, Risboro' 303.
PRUDHOE-ON-TYNE (Northumberland.)
Pop., 9,260.
Cosy Cinema. — Props., R. S. & J. Stokoe.
450 seats.
Electric Theatre (rca), Front Street. — Prop.,
Palladium Cinema (Bensham), Ltd., Gibbs
Chambers, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-
Tyne. Phone, 25505. 800 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Twice Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 8d. to is. 2d. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Phone, Prudhoe, 229.
Rio (btp). — Props., Tynedale Cinemas, Ltd.
Tatler Chambers, 147-149, Northumberland
Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 20317.
990 seats. Prices, gd. to is. 9d. Continuous.
Mon. to Sat. Once nightly Suns. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 27 ft. Stage, 14 ft.
deep ; two dressing-rooms. Phone, 230.
PUD8EY (Yorks), Pop., 14,762.
Palace Cinema (we). — Prop., Greenes Pictures
(Pudsey), Ltd. 700 seats. Once nightly.
Mat., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 5d. to is. Phone, Stan-
ningley 71453-
Picture House (we), Church Lane. — Prop.,
Picture House ( Pudsey) , Ltd. Booked at Hall .
Continuous nightly. Mat., Mon., Thurs. and
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 9d. to
2s. Phone, Pudsey 3377.
PURLEY (Surrey), Pop. 7,120.
Astoria (we), London Road. — Prop., H. J.
Morgenstern, 1, Wren Avenue, London,
N.W.2. Phone, Gladstone 2812. 1,470 seats.
Booked by Prop. Prices, is. to 3s. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 34 ft. Stage,
12 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms. Cafe.
Regal (we), Brighton Road. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,616
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Pro-
scenium width, 33 ft. Cafe, Phone, Uplands
2044. Station, Purley, S.R.
QuEENSBURY (Midx.)
Plaza. — Prop., G.C.T. (Queensbury), Ltd., 8,
Stratton Street, Piccadilly, \V,i, Phone,
Mayfair 8961.
QUEENSBURY (Yorks), Pop, 5,783,
Victoria Hall (ba).— Prop., Greengates
Cinema Co., Ltd. Phone, Idle 288. 470
seats. Booked at Leeds. Once nightly.
Mat. and two shows Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Queens-
bury 2124. Films by Carrier from Leeds.
RaDCLIFFE (Lancs.), Pop. 24,674.
Bridge Picture House (btp), Kenyon Street. —
Props., New Empire (Burnley), Ltd., Newgate
Chambers, Rochdale. Phone, 4451- Booked
at Rochdale. Mat., Tues. and Sat.
Coliseum Theatre (we). — Props., New Empire
(Burnley), Ltd., Newgate Chambers, Rochdale,
Phone, '4451. Twice nightly. Booked at
Rochdale. Stage, 38 ft. deep. Twelve
dressing-rooms. Phone, Radcliffe 2154.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Foundry Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to
2S. 3d. Continuous. Phone, Radcliffe 2080.
Picturedrome (we), Water Street. — Prop.,
New Empire (Burnley), Ltd., Newgate Cham-
bers, Rochdale. Phone, 4451. Booked at
Rochdale. Two shows nightly. Mat., Thus,
and Sat. Phone, Radcliffe 2086.
RADLETT (Herts), Pop. 2,431.
Cinema (bth). — Prop., Radlett Cinema, Ltd.,
150, Southampton Row, W.C.i. 306 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Booked at H.O.
Stage and three dressing-rooms. Phone,
Radlett 6770. Films by Road Transport.
RAD8T0CK (Som ), Pop. 3,620.
Palace. — Props., Trueman Dicken Cinemas.
Phone, Radstock 3102.
RAINHAM (Kent), Pop. 5,000.
Royal Cinema (btp), London Road. — Prop.,
A. Thomson. 395 seats. Booked at'Hali.
Continuous from 2 p.m., Suns, included.
Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
25 ft. Phone, 81476.
Wardona (In preparation).
RAINWORTH (nr. Mansfield) (Notts),
Pop. 3,000.
Palace (btp). — Prop., E. D. Williams, 10,
Gilcroft Street, Mansfield. Phone, 1009.
440 seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. and is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Booked at 106,
Moor Lane, Bolsover, near Chesterfield.
Phone, Blidworth 358. Station, Blidworth,
L.M.S., Films by Road Transport.
RAMSBOTTOM (Lancs.), Pop. 14,000.
Empire (we), Railway Street. — Prop., Blake -
borough, Ltd., Square Street, Ramsbottom,
630 seats. Booked at Manchester. One show
nightly. Two on Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Ramsbottom 2170.
Royal (we). — Props., Blakeborough, Ltd.,
Square Street, Ramsbottom. 705 seats.
Booked at Manchester. Once nightly. Twice
Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone, 2170.
Station, Ramsbottom.
RAMSEY (Hunts), Pop. 5,180.
Grand (bth). — Prop., Murkett Bros., Phone,
Huntingdon 298. 800 seats. Twice nightly.
Mat., Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Station, Ramsey, L.N.E.R.
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RAMSEY (I. of M.), Pop. 5,328.
Cinema House (bth), Albert Road. — Props.,
Ramsey Amusements, Ltd. 600 seats.
Booked by R. E. Ratcliff, " Raheny,"
Roby, Lanes. Continuous Summer months.
Once nightly including Sunday — Winter.
Prices, 6d. and is. Phone, 87.
Plaza (bth).— Prop., Ramsey Amusements,
Ltd., Cinema House, Ramsey. Phone, 87,
950 seats. Booked by R. E. Ratcliff," Raheny,"
Roby, Lanes. Continuous. Occasional
Variety. Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium width,
32 ft. Stage, 14 ft. deep ; 2 dressing-rooms.
Phone, 224. Cafe attached. Station, Ramsey.
RAMSGATE (Kent), Pop. 33,597.
King's Theatre (bth). — Prop., Balexcro
Theatres, Ltd., 127, Wardour Street, W.i.
700 seats. Booked in London. Continuous.
Phone, Ramsgate 524. Films by Kent Film
Motor Transport.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Phone, Ramsgate 1081.
Palace Theatre (we), High Street. — Prop.,
Balexcro Theatres, Ltd., 127, Wardour Street,
W.i. 1,482 seats. Revue, Plays, Pictures,
etc. Stage, 22^ ft. deep. Station, Ramsgate,
. S.R. ; and Kent Film Transport. (Closed.)
Pavilion (bth). — Prop., Balexcro Theatres,
Ltd., 127, Wardour Street, W.i. 1,200 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Cafe attached.
Station, Ramsgate, S.R. Films by Kent
Film Motor Transport, Ltd. (Closed.)
Picture House (we). — ■ Props., Balexcro
Theatres, Ltd., 127, Wardour Street, W.i.
600 seats. Booked at London Films by Kent
Film Motor Transport.
RAUND8 (Northants) Pop. 3,083.
Carlton (we), West Street. — Props., Carlton
Cinema (Raunds), Ltd. 504 seats. Prices, gd.
to 2S. 3d. Once nightly ; twice Sat. Booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 28 ft. 6 in. Phone,
Raunds 109. Station, Rushden, L.M.S.
Tivoli. — Props., Risborough Cinema, Ltd., 150,
Southampton Row, W.C.i. 422 seats. Prices,
5d. to 2S. 3d. Once nightly ; three shows Sat.
Phone, Raunds 103.
RAWDON (near Leeds) (Yorks.), Pop. 10,000.
New Empire Cinema (we), Leeds Road. —
Props., Empire Cinemas (Leeds), Ltd.,
J.O.G.S. Cinemas, Mutual House, 23, Albion
Place, Leeds. Phone, Leeds 20691. 550 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 2d. Pros-
cenium width, 42 ft. Phone, Rawdon 210.
Films by Transport.
RAWMAR8H (near Rotherham) (Yorks).
Pop. 18,570.
Princess Picture Palace. — Prop. Frincew
Pictures, Ltd. 600 seats. Two shows nightly.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to 8d.
Regal (we). — Prop. Heeley and Amalgamated
Cinemas, Ltd., 70, The Moor, Sheffield. 1,050
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone
Rawmarsh 54.
RAWTENSTALL (Langs), Pop. 28,575.
Palace Cinema (Imperial). Queen's Square. —
Prop., Rossendale Pictures, Ltd. 600 seats.
Once nightly. Booked at Manchester.
Occasional Variety. Prices, 4d. to is.
Pavilion Cinema (we), Bury Road. — Prop.,
Rawtenshall Pictures, Ltd., Picture House,
Bacup Road. 1,063 seats. One show nightly.
Prices, 7d. to is. 2d. Booked at Manchester.
Picture House (we), Bacup Road. — Props.
Rawtenstall Cinemas, Ltd. 1,300 seats,
Once nightly. Booked at Manchester. Prices.
7d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Rossendale 123.
RAYLEIGH (Essex), Pop. 3,125.
Regal (btp), Bellingham Lane. — Prop., J. H. L.
Associated Co., 113, Wardour Street, W.i.
843 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. Continuous from
1.30 p.m. Booked at Hall. Proscenium width
39 ft. Phone, Rayleigh 75.
RAYNES PARK (Surrey).
Rialto Cinema (we), Pepys Road.— Prop.,
S. M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37-38, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
4556. 706 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Three changes weekly. Phone, Wimble-
don 2828. Station, Raynes Park, S.R.
READING (Berks), Pop. 97,153.
Central Picture Playhouse (we), Frlfcir
Street. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,570 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Reading 3931.
Granby (bth). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked by H.O.
1,192 seats. Continuous. Cafe. Phone, 61465.
Transport.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Cheapside. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London.
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous,
Prices, is. gd. to 3s. gd. Phone, Reading 2707.
Palace. — 1,200 seats.
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Pavilion (we), Oxford Road. — Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 3s. 6d. Tea lounge. Phone, Reading 3g6o.
Station, Reading, G.W.R.
Rex (bth), Oxford Road. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. 1,104 seats. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 42 ft. Phone, Tilehurst 672g3. Stations,
Reading and Tilehurst.
Savoy (bth), Basingstoke Road. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
1,044 seats. Continuous. Proscenium width,
3^ ft. Stage, 7 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Phone, 81381.
Vaudeville Theatre (we), Broad Street. —
Props., County Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Cafe. Prices, is. 9d. to 3s. gd.
Phone, Reading 3487. Station, Reading,
G.W.R.
REDCAR (Yorks) Pop. 20,150.
Central (we). — Prop., Thompson's Enter-
prises, Ltd., 4, Paladium Buildings, Middles-
brough. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Palace Theatre (bth), Esplanade. — Prop.,
Palace Theatre (Redcar), Ltd. 946 seats,
Booked at Tatler Chambers, 147/149, North-
umberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1.
Three shows daily ; once nightly Sun. Prices,
7d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Cafe.
Phone, Redcar 125. Station, Redcar, L.N.E.R.
Pier Pavilion.
Regent (we), High Street. — Prop., Thompson's
Enterprises, Ltd., 4, Palladium Bldgs.,
Middlesbrough. Phone, Linthorpe 88156
Booked at H.O. by Thos. Thompson. Tff)
shows nightly. Mat. daily. Prices, 6d. to
2S. 3d. Phone, Redcar 28.
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REDDISH (near Manchester) (Lakcs), Pep.
14,262.
Bijou Cinema (Picturetone), Gorton Road. —
(Closed.)
County Cinema (we) Gorton Road. — Prop.,
Jackson & Newport (Reddish) Ltd. 1,300
seats. Continuous nightly.
Rota (we) . — Controlled by Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,206 seats. Booked at H.O.
Phone, East 0640.
REDDITCH (Worcs.) Pop. 19,280.
Danilo (rca), Unicorn Hill.— Prop., Danilo
(Redditch), Ltd., Danilo, Quinton. Phone,
Woodgate 2562. 1,400 seats. Booked at
H.O. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Phone, Redditch 572.
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Gaumont Palace (b a), Church Road. — Prop..
Gaumont-British Picture Corpn., Ltd., 123.
Regent Street, London, W.i. 813 seats.
Booked at H.O. Mats, and continuous at
evening shows. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Redditch 130.
Palace Theatre (we), Alcester Street. — Prop.,
Select Kinema (Redditch), Ltd. Phone 285.
523 seats. Booked at Birmingham. Prices, 8d.
to is. 6d. Continuous. Pictures and Variety.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Stage, 20 ft.
deep. Six dressing-rooms. Phone, No. 48.
Select Kinema (rca), Alcester Street.— Prop.,
F. W. Russel, Wayside, Astwood Bank.
Phone, 48. 500 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Twice. Sat. Mat. daily. Two
changes weekly. Occasional Variety. Prices,
6d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width, ao ft.
Stage, 15J ft. deep. Two dressing-rooms.
REDHILL (Surrey), Pop. 20,000.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Station Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.r. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous
dailv from 1 p.m. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Stage,
Phone, Redhill 563.
Pavilion (we), High Street. — Prop., H.J.M.
Cinemas, Ltd., 1, Wren Avenue, London,
N.W.2. Phone, Gladstone 2812. 750 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Prices, is. to
3s. Phone, Redhill 830. Station, Redhill, S.R.
REDRUTH (Cornwall), Pop. 9,904.
Gem (bth), Druids' Hall. — Props., Cornwall
Circuit, Ltd., 786, Newport Road, Rumney
Hill, Cardiff. Phone, St. Mellons 174. 450
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Three on
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, is. to 2s 3d.
Proscenium width, 23 ft. Phone, Redruth 406.
Regal (bth). — Props., Cornwall Circuit, Ltd.,
786, Newport Road, Rumney Hill, Cardiff.
Phone, St. Mellons 174. 982 seats. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Booked at H.O. Phone, Redruth 278.
REIGATE (Surrey), Pop. 30,830.
Hippodrome (rca). — Prop., Reigate Theatres,
Ltd. Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil
Chambers, London. W.C.2. Phone, Temple
Bar 5077. Booked by Shipman and King.
Continuous. Phone, Reigate 2943.
Majestic (we). — Props., Reigate Theatres, Ltd.,
Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked by Shipman and King. Con-
inuous. Phone, Reigate 2943. Cafe.
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RETFORD (Notts), Pop. 13,420.
Majestic (btp). — Props., Midland Empire
Theatres, Ltd. Booked at Commerce Cham-
bers, Elite Buildings, Nottingham. Phone,
2273. 1,025 seats. Continuous evenings ;
twice nightly Sats. ; occasional Variety.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Stage, 29 ft. deep ; seven dressing-rooms.
Phone, 41. Station, Retford, L.N.E.R.
Roxy (we). — Props., Midland Empire Theatres,
Ltd. Booked at Commerce Chambers, Elite
Buildings, Nottingham. Phone, 2273. 1,010
seats. Continuous evenings ; twice nightly
Sat. Proscenium width, 26 ft. 9 in. Two
changes weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
41. Station, Retford, L.N.E.R.
Ritz (btp). — Props., Midland Empire Theatres,
Ltd. Booked at Commerce Chambers, Elite
Buildings, Nottingham. Phone, 2273. 800
seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 41. Station,
Retford, L.N.E.R.
Town Hall. — Occasional Pictures. Prices, 6d.
to is. 3d.
RHYMNEY (Mon.), Pop. 10,505.
Victoria Hall (bth). — Lessee, Will Stone's
Circuit, Ltd., 16, Edward Terrace, Cardiff.
570 seats. Booked at H.O. One show
nightly. Two Sat. Two changes weekly.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
RICHMOND (Surrey), Pop. 37,791.
Ritz (we). — Prop., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Geriard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Station, Richmond, S.R.
Royalty Kinema (we), 5, Hill Street. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Continuous. Cafe attached. Phone,
Richmond 1760. Station, Richmond, S.R.
The Premier (we), Hill Street. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is.
to 2s. 9d. Phone, Richmond 1700.
RICHMOND (Yorks), Pop. 4,769.
Camp Cinema (we), Hipswell. — Man. Dir.,
F. L. Hastwell, c/o J. E. Latimer, Priestgate,
Darlington. 701 seats. Prices, 6d. to 13. 3d,
Cinema (we), Queen's Road. — Prop., Frank L..
Hastwell, The Terrace, Richmond. 573 seats.
Twice nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Richmond 436. Station, Richmond (Yorks).
Zetland Cinema (btp), Victoria Road. — Prop.,
Swaledale Entertainments, Ltd., Victoria
Road, Richmond. 837 seats. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Continuous. Booked at Hall. Pro-
scenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 21 ft. ; two
dressing-rooms. Phone, Richmond 3 161.
RICKMANW80RTH (Herts), Pop. 10,810.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to3s.6d.
Phone, Rickmansworth 2122.
Rickmansworth Picture House (we). — Prop.,
S.M. Super Cinemas and Associated Com.
panies, 37-38, Golden Square, London, W.i-
697 seats. Booked at H.O., Playhouse,
Gerrards Cross. Phone, 2516. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Dance hall attached.
Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone, Rickmans-
worth 2360. Films by Transport.
RIDDING8 (Derbyshire), Pop. 3,000.
Regent (btp). — Prop., W. A. Sleath, 445 seats.
Once nightly. Two shows Sat. Prices, 9d.
to is. gd. Booked at Rex, Radcliffe on Trent.
Station, Codnor Park, L.M.S.
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RINGWOOD (Hants)
Regal (we). — Prop., A. Austin Pilkingtons
Theatres, 20, London Road, Salisbury .
Booked at H.O., Salisbury.
RIPLEY (Derby), Pop. 13,415.
Empire (we). — Prop., Midland Empire Theatres,
Ltd., Commerce ChamWs, Elite Bldgs.,
Nottingham. Phone, Nottingham 2273/4.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Occasional
Variety. Phone, Ripley 124.
Hippodrome (bth), High Street. — Prop.,
Marshall Bros. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Two shows Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to is. gd. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Danoe Hall attached. Phone, Ripley
301. Station, Ripley, L.M.S. Films by
Transport.
RIPON (Yorks), Pop. 8,576.
Opera House (Mirrophonic), Low Skellgate. —
Prop., A. R. Wood, "Greta," Mallorie Park,
Ripon. Phone, 346. 850 seats. Booked at
Leeds. Continuous. Mat., Thurs. and Sat.
Prices, 9c!. to is. 6d. Phone, Ripon 306.
Palladium (we), Kirkgate. — Prop., A. R.
Wood, " Greta," Mallorie Park Drive, Ripon.
Ripon 266. 910 seats. Booked at Leeds.
Continuous. Twice nightly Sat. and Holidays.
Mat., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Occasional Variety.
Stage, 30 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms. Cafe.
RI8CA (Mon.), Pop. 14,000.
Palace (ba). — Prop., Risca Cinemas, Ltd.
800 seats. Booked by S. Attwood. Once
nightly, twice Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 7d. to gd. Phone, Risca 7432.
R18KTON (Lancs), Pop. 6,631.
Regal (we). — Prop., Regal Cinemas (Blackburn)
Ltd., Walmesley Street, Rishton. 500 seats.
Booked at Blackburn. Once nightly ; twice
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
King's Hall. — Prop., Ainsworth and Hudson.
ROBERTSBR5DGE (Sussex), Pop. 3,000.
Working Men's Club rented two nights a week
by A. Alcock, Carlton Cinema Circuit, Glebe
Cottage, Sedlescombe. Phone, 62. 250
seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 2d. Booked at Sedles-
combe. Station, Robertsbridge, S.R.
ROCHDALE (Lancs), Pop. 95,000.
Ceylon Cinema (rca). — Prop., Jackson's
Amusements, Ltd. Phone, Rochdale 4451.
Booked at Newgate Chambers, Rochdale.
Two shows nightly ; mat. Sat. Two changes
weekly. Phone, Rochdale 2505.
Empire de Luxe (we), Packer Street. — Prop.,
Jackson's Amusements, Ltd. Phone, Roch-
dale 4451. Newgate Chambers, Rochdale.
Three shows daily, except Fri., when two
shows. Phone, Rochdale 4000.
Hippodrome (rca). — Prop., Jackson's Amuse-
ments, Ltd. Phone, Rochdale 4451. Twice
nightly ; mat. daily, except Fri. Phone,
Rochdale 2161. Station, Rochdale, L.M.S.
King's Cinema (we).' — Prop., James Brennan
Theatres, 107, Duke Street, Barrow-in-
Furness. Phone, 990. 744 seats. Continuous,
Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly, Sat., Mats., Mon.,
Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Station, Rochdale,
L.M.S.
Palace Tudor Super Cinema (we), Drak*
Street.— Prop., Northern Theatres Co., Ltd.,
5, Rawson Street, Halifax. 827 seats. Phone,
Rochdale 2740. Station, Rochdale, L.M.S.
Pavilion (btp), St. Mary's Gate.— Prop.
Pavilion (Rochdale), Ltd., Imperial Buildings,
7, Oxford Road, Manchester. 866 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Roch-
dale 2818.
Regal (rca), The Butts.— Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,901
seats. Continuous daily. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Rochdale 34 =u.
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Rialto (we). — Prop., Jackson's Amusements,
Ltd., Newgate Chambers, Rochdale. Phone,
Rochdale 4451. Continuous ; twice on Sat.
Cafe. Phone, 3146. Station, Rochdale, L.M.S.
Theatre Royal. — Props., Northern Theatres
Co., Ltd., 5, Rawson Street, Halifax. Variety,
Revue, and Repertory. Phone, 2404.
Victory Super Cinema (btp). — Prop., Pavilion
(Rochdale), Ltd., Imperial Buildings, Oxford
Road, Manchester. Phone, Ardwick 2226.
1083 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous,
Mon. to Sat. Phone, Rochdale 3602.
ROCHESTER (Kent,) Pop. 31,200.
Majestic (we), High Street. — Prop., Majestic
(Rochester), Ltd. 2,002 seats. Booked by
Gaumont-British Corporation, New Gallery
House, Regent Street, W.i. Continuous,
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 72 ft.
Cafe attached. Phone, Chatham 3272.
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ROCK FERRY (Cheshire), Pop. 10,805.
Palace Cinema.
Regal (we), Bebington Road. — Prop., S.M.
Super Cinemas, 37-38, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4556. 1,300
seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous
evenings ; mats, daily. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone 2346. Station,
Rock Ferry and Bebington.
Rock Ferry Electric Palace (bth), New-
Chester Road. — Prop., Rock Ferry Electric
Palace Co. 683 seats. Continuous nightly.
Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Two change,
weekly. Phone, Rock Ferry 289.
ROMFORD (Essex), Pop. 35,818.
Havana Cinema (we), South Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Continuous. Cafe. Phone, Romford 300.
Station, Romford.
Laurie Cinema (rca), Market Place. — Prop.,
L. G. Taylor. 424 seats. Booked at Arcadia
Cinema, Brighton. Continuous. Prices, iod.
to 2s. 3d. Phone, Romford 1691. Road
Transport.
Plaza Cinema (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone,
Romford 1000.
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Rex Cinema (rca). — Prop., Romford Enter-
tainments, Ltd., 6-8, Sackville Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Regent 5875. 1,116 seats. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous. Proscenium width,
approx. 40 ft. Phone, Romford 3844. Station,
Romford, L.N.E.R.
Ritz (rca). — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,019 seats. Con,
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width-
44 ft. Phone, Romford 3848. Station, Rom-
ford, L.N.E.R.
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ROMSEY (Hants), Pop. 4,883.
Plaza (we), Winchester Road. — Prop.,
Humby's Cinemas, Ltd. 494 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone 237. Station,
Romsey, S.R.
ROSS-ON-WYE (Hereford), Pop. 4,738.
Kyrle Palace Theatre (ba), Gloucester
Road. — Prop., Kyrle Palace Theatre Co.,
Ltd. 350 seats. Booked by W. Reeves at
Grantham House, Ross-on-Wye. Continuous
from 6 p.m. ; mat. Sat. Prices, iod. to is. iod.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station, Ross-on-
Wye, G.W.R.
Roxy (ba), Broad Street. — Props., Ross Cinema
and Theatre Co., Ltd. 611 seats. Prices, iod.
to 2s. 3d. Continuous from 5 p.m. Mats., Sat.
Booked at Crescent Cinema, Leatherhead.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Cafe. Phone,
198. Station, Ross, G.W.R.
ROTHERHAM (Yorks), Pop. 69,689.
Cinema House (we), Doncaster Gate. — Prop.,
Star Cinemas (London), Ltd., Star House,
Bank Street, Castleford. Phone, 2618. 578
seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 9d. Continuous.
Daily from 1.45 p.m. Booked at H.O. Two
changes weekly. Phone, Rotherham 130.
Station, Rotherham.
Electra (we), Parkgate. — Props., Heeley and
Amalgamated Cinemas, Ltd., 70, The Moor,
Sheffield. Phone, Sheffield 24673. 714 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Continuous. Separate
shows Sats. and holidays. Proscenium width,
18 ft. Booked at H.O. Phone, Rawmarsh
136. Stations, Parkgate and Rawmarsh,
L.M.S.
Empire Cinema Theatre (ba), High Street. —
Prop., Rotherham District Cinemas, Ltd.
1,198 seats. Booked at Hall. Pictures and
Variety. Continuous daily, from 1 p.m.
Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
32 ft. Phone, 402. Stations, L.M.S. and
L.N.E.R.
Hippodrome (bth), Henry Street. — Prop.,
Rotherham Hippodrome, Ltd. 1,100 seats.
Booked by W. C. Harte at Premier Picture
Palace, Rotherham. Continuous. Prices, gd.
to 2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 31 ft. Phone 399.
Stations, Rotherham, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Premier Picture Palace (bth), Kimberworth
Road. — Prop., G. E. Smith. 700 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Mat. Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to is.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Rotherham
263. Station, Masboro', L.M.S.
Regal (we), Corporation Street. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Continuous daily. Cafe. Phone, Rotherham 316.
Regent (Varieties), Howard Street. — Prop.,
Cinema (Rotherham) and Electra, Ltd.
Booked at Hall, 1,000 seats. Phone, 291.
Station, Rotherham.
Tivoli Picture House (we), Masboro' Street.
— Prop., Messrs. J. J. Woffenden, B. Barker
and J. R. Whiteley. 910 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Occasional Variety.
Twice nightly Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 33 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Phone, Rotherham
135. Station, Masboro', L.M.S.
Whitehall Theatre (we), High Street. —
Prop., Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Rotherham 122. Stations, Rotherham,
Masboro' and Westgate, L.M.S., and Rother-
ham, L.N.E.R.
ROTH WELL (Northants), Pop. 4,518.
Cinema Oddfellows' Hall (Morrison). — Prop,
and Man., Kilburn and Bailey. Two changes
weekly. Station, Desborough, L.M.S.
ROTHWELL (Yorks), Pop. 15,639.
Picture Palace (bth) Ingram Parade. —
Prop., Rothwell Public Service, Ltd. 900
seats. Booked at Leeds. One show nightly.
Two on Sat. and holidays. Mats., Wed. and
Sat. Prices, iod. to is. 8d. Phone, Rothwell
2168. Station, Leeds, L.N.E.R. (c/o Parcels
Office.)
ROWLANDS GILL (Co. Durham).
Picture House (bth). — Prop., North West
Durham Cinemas, Ltd. 442 seats. Booked at
H.O. Once nightly. Prices, 5d. to is. Station,
Rowlands Gill, L.N.E.R.
ROYSTON (Herts), Pop. 3,831.
Priory (Imperial), Priory Lane. — Prop., Cox
Cinema Co., Ltd., Regal House, Biggleswade.
6oo seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Sun to Fri. Separate shows Sats. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone,
Royston 3133. Cafe and bathing pool.
Station, Royston, L.N.E.R. Films by Road
Transport.
ROYSTON (nr. Barasley) (Yorks), Pop. 7,156'
Ace (we).
Palace (bth). — Prop., Royston Theatres, Ltd.
712 seats. Booked at Leeds. Once nightly.
Twice Sat. ; mats. Mon. and Thurs. Three
changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to iod. Pro-
scenium width, 10 ft. 8 in. Phone, Royston 12.
Station, Royston, L.M.S.
ROYTON (Lancs) Pop. 18,637.
Imperial Picture Palace.
Royal Pavilion (btp). — Prop., Palatine Cinema
Co., Ltd. 600 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to 9d. Phone,
Roy ton 2609.
RUQBY (Warwick), Pop. 23,824.
Hippodrome, Woodford Halse.
Plaza (bth), North Street. — Prop., Plaza
Theatre (Rugby), Ltd., Crown House, Rugby.
Phone, Rugby 2244. London Office, The
Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3554. Continuous.
Restaurant attached. Car park. Phone,
Rugby 2255. Station, Rugby, L.M.S.
Regal (we), Railway Terrace. — Prop., Plaza
Theatre (Rugby), Ltd., Crown House, Rugby.
Phone, Rugby 2244. London Office, The
Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3554. Continuous.
Phone, Rugby 2425. Station, Rugby, L.M.S.
Regent (bth), Bank Street. — Prop., Plaza
Theatre (Rugby), Ltd., Crown House, Rugby.
Phone, Rugby 2244. London Office, The
Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3554. Continuous.
Phone, Rugby 2324. Station, Rugbv, L.M.S.
Scala (bth), 'Henry Street. — Prop.,' H. D.
Pascoe Cinema de Luxe. Northampton.
Phone, 150. 550 seats. Continuous, evenings,
and Sat. from 2.30 p.m. Mats., Mon. and Wed.
Prices, iod. to 3s. Booked at Northampton.
Phone, Rugby 3248. Station, Rugby, L.M.S.
and Film Transport.
RUGELEY (Staffs), Pop. 5,263.
Plaza Cinema (we), Horsefair. — Prop., Rugeley
Picture House, Ltd. 600 seats. Booked at
Grand, Coalville. Continuous. Prices, gd. to
2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 24 ft.
deep ; four dressing-rooms. Phone, Rugeley
99. Station, Rugeley Town or Trent Valley,
L.M.S.
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RUI8LIP (Middlesex), Pop. 16,038.
Astoria (we), High Street. — Prop., Ruislip
Theatres, Ltd. Temporary war time H.O.,
427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 5077. Continuous. Booked by
Shipman & King. Proscenium width, 38 ft.
Phone, 2960. Station, Ruislip, G.W. and
G.C. Rlys.
Rivoli (we), Ickenham Road. — Prop., Ruislip
Theatres, Ltd. Temporary war time H.O.,
427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 5077. Continuous. Booked by
Shipman & King. Proscenium width, 36 ft.
Phone, Ruislip 2960. Station, Ruislip, Met. R.
RUNCORN (Cheshire), Pop. 18,158.
Empress Kinema (we), Lowlands Road. —
Prop., Cheshire County Cinemas, Ltd.
1,088 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
from 5.30 p.m. Twice nightly Sats. Mats.,
Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 9d. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Runcorn 2291.
Scala (we), High Street. — Prop., Cheshire
County Cinemas, Empress Theatre. Runcorn.
834 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous Mon.
to Fri. ; Twice nightly Sat. Mats., Mon.,
Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. gd.
Cafe attached. Phone, 2140. Station, Runcorn.
RU8HDEN (Northants), Pop. 14,247.
Palace (we). — Prop., Palace Co. 722 seats.
Two shows nightly. Two changes weekly
Prices, 4d. to is. 3d. Station, Rushden, L.M.S.
Royal Theatre (bth). — Prop., Rushden
Cinema Co., Ltd. 861 seats. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Rushden 135. Station, Rushden.
RYDE (I. of W.), Pop. 10,519.
Commodore (we). — Prop., Ryde Cinema Ltd.,
Kern House, 36, Kingsway, W.C.2. Phone,
HolDorn 3282. 1,507 seats. Continuous from
2 p.m. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Pictures and
Variety. Booked at Commodore, Ryde.
Caf6 and Ballroom. Phone, Ryde 2616.
Station, Ryde Esplanade, S.R.
Odeon (bth). — Prop., Odeon (Ryde), Ltd.,
Old County Cinema, Marlow, Bucks. Phone,
Marlow 695-9. (In course of construction.)
Scala (ba), Hie;h Street. — Prop., Isle of Wight
Theatres, Ltd. Phone, 2387. 548 seats.
Booked at Theatre Royal, Ryde. Continuous
from 2.15 p.m. daily. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Ryde 2162.
Station, Ryde Esplanade, S.R.
Theatre Royal (ba), St. Thomas Square.—
Prop., Isle of Wight Theatres, Ltd. 402 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous daily from 2.15
p.m. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Phone, Ryde 2387.
Station, Esplanade, Ryde, S.R.
RYE (Sussex), Pop. 3,947.
Regent (we). — Prop., Shipman and King,
Temporary war time H.O., 427, Cecil
Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple
Bar 5077. Booked at H.O. Continuous,
nightly. Mats., Mon., Wed., Sat. Phone,
173. Station, Rye, S.R.
RYHILL (Yorks), Pop. 2,191.
Empire (we). — Prop., Ryhill Empire Co.,
Wakefield. 553 seats. Booked at Hall. One
show nightly ; two on Sat., and Mat. Prices,
gd. to is. 6d. Phone, Royston 44. Station,
Ryhill, L.N.E.R.
RYHOPE (Co. Durham). Pop. 11,650,
Grand Theatre (we). — Prop., Ryhope Palace,
Ltd. Gen. Man., G. F. Chaytor. 910 seats.
Booked at Hall. Twice nightly, Mon., Fri., and
Sat. Once nightly rest of week.- Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Ryhope 224. Station,
Ryhope, L.N.E.R.
SA0RI8TON (Co Durham), Pop. 8,000
Cinema (bth).
Miners' Memorial Hall (bth). — 1,450 seatt.
8AFFRON WALDEN (Essex), Pop. 6,000.
Plaza (bth), Station Street. — Lessee, J. H.
Goteh, Palegate Farm, Henham, nr. Bishop's
Stortford. Phone, Henham 68. 450 seats.
Continuous. Three shows Sat. Prices, 9d.
to 2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 19 ft. Phone,
Saffron Walden 2257. Station, Saffron Walden,
L.N.E.R.
The Walden Cinema (btp), High Street-
Prop., Tozer & Linsell, 228, Lawn Lane, Hemel
Hempstead, Herts. 400 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. gd. Station,
Saffron Walden, L.N.E.R.
8T. AQNE8 (Cornwall), Pop. 3,360.
Regal. — Prop., Cornwall Cinemas (Newquay),
Ltd., " Restormel," Mount Wise, Newquay.
Phone 2404. 178 seats. Twice nightly during
summer, once in winter. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 14 ft.
Phone 27. Station, St. Agnes, G.W.R.
8T. ALBAN8 (Herts), Pop. 28,825.
Capitol (we), London Road. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Cafe.
Phone 888. Station, St. Albans, City, L.M.S.
Chequers Cinema (we). — Prop., Larry Webb.
1,000 seats. Booked at Hall, by Prop.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone,
St. Albans 373. Station, St. Albans, L.M.S.
Grand Palace Theatre (we). — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, St. Albans 700. Station, St. Albans,
City, L.M.S. Film Transport.
8T. ANNE8-ON-SEA (Lancs), Pop. 15,401.
Empire (we), St. George's Road. — Prop., Spring
Bros, and Crowther. 1,156 seats. One show
nightly. Mat., Wed. and Sat. Three changes
weekly. Booked at Manchester. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Stage, 12 ft. deep ; four dressing-
rooms. Cafe. Phone, St. Annes-on-Sea 235.
Station, St. Annes-on-Sea.
Palace Cinema (we), Garden Street. — Prop.,
Blackpool Tower Co., Ltd. Phone, Black-
pool 1. 831 seats. Booked by B.T.C., Ltd.,
at Empress Buildings, Blackpool. Three
shows daily. Prices, iod. to is. gd. Pro-
scenium width, 28 ft. Cafe and Ballroom
attached. Phone, St. Annes 900. Station,
St. Annes-on-Sea, L.M.S.
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ST. AUSTELL (Cornwall), Pop. 8,295.
Capitol Theatre (we). — Prop., H. J. Watkins,
Ltd., 115. Alexandra Road. 700 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Ballroom, Cafe and Lounge attached. Pros-
cenium width, 25 ft. Stage, 40 ft. deep ;
five dressing-rooms. Phone, St. Austell 223.
Station, St. Austell, G.W.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Chandos Place. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, St.
Austell 550.
ST. BLAZEY (Cornwall), Pop. 3,086.
Palace Theatre (ba). — Prop., R. Hill, Palaoe
Theatre, Truro. 350 seats. Booked at H.O.
Once nightly. Mat. Sat. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Station, St. Blazey, G.WJt.
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ST. COLUMB (Cornwall), Pop. 2,860.
Cinema, St. Columb. — Prop., Cornwall Cinemas
(Newquay), Ltd., " Restormel," Mount Wise,
Newquay. Phone 2404. 148 seats. Price9,
8d. to is. 2d. Once nightly. Twice on Sst.
Proscenium width, 12 ft. Station St.
Columb Road, G.W.R.
ST. DENNIS (Cornwall), Pop. 4,000.
Plaza Theatre (bth). — Prop., Cornwall
Cinemas (Newquay), Ltd., "Restormel,"
Mount Wise, Newquay. Phone, 2404. 250
seats. Booked at H.O. Once nightly ; Mat.,
Sat. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
18 ft. Stations, St. Dennis and St. Austell,
G.W.R. ; and Road Motors.
ST. HELENS (Lancs), Pop. 106,793.
Capitol (we), Capitol Corner. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
1,600 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice nightly.
Daily Mat. Phone, St. Helens 3956. Station,
St. Helens, L.M.S.
Empire Cinema (we), Thatto Heath Road. —
Prop., The Empire (Thatto Heath), Ltd.,
Thatto Heath Road. 600 seats. Booked at
Hall. Twice nightly. Mats, Mon., Thurs.
and Sat. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium width,
15J ft. Phone, St. Helens 3493. Station,
Thatto Heath, L.M.S.
New Hippodrome (we), Corporation Street. —
Prop., Empire Cinema (Wigan), Ltd., 3, The
Parsonage, Manchester. 900 seats. Prices,
6d. to is. 3d. Three shows daily. Booked by
F. E. Spring, Manchester. Proscenium width,
25 ft. Stage, 35 ft. deep ; 14 dressing rooms.
Phone, 3046. Station. St. Helens, L.M.S.
Oxford Picture House (btp), Duke Street.—
Prop., Oxford (St. Helens) 1935, Ltd., 1-3,
Stanley Street, Liverpool, 646 seats. Booked
by Philip M. Hanmer, 51 a, Rodney Street,
Liverpool. Continuous. Phone, St. Helens
2485. Station, St. Helens, L.M.S.
Palladium, (bth), Boundary Road.— Prop.,
Palladium (St. Helens), Ltd., 1-3, Stanley
Street, Liverpool. 546 seats. Booked by
Philip M. Hanmer, 51 a, Rodney Street,
Liverpool. Continuous. Prices, is. to is. 6d.
Phone, St. Helens 3497- Station, St. Helens.
Parrvilion (btp), Jackson Street.— Prop.,
Picture Theatres (St. Helens), Ltd. 500 seats.
Booked at Hall. Two shows nightly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Phone,
St. Helens 2484. Station, St. Helens, L.M.S.
Rivoli Cinema (we), Corporation Street. —
Prop., County Playhouses, Ltd., County
Playhouse, King Street, Wigan. Phone, 3476.
1,257 seats. Booked by T. C. Robinson.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
St. Helens 4185.
Savoy Picture House (btp). — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. 1,513 seats. Three shows daily.
Two changes weekly. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Phone, St. Helens 3392. Cafe
attached. Station, St. Helens.
Scala (btp), Ormskirk Street.— Prop., Scala
(St. Helens), Ltd. 885 seats. Booked by
Philip M. Hanmer. 51 a, Rodney Street,
Liverpool. Continuous. Prices, is. to is. 6d.
Phone, St. Helens 3654.
Sutton Empire (bth), Junction Lane. — Prop.'
I. M. Morris & Co., 55, Cross Street, Man-
chester. Phone, Bla. 3109. 516 seats. Booked
at H.O. Twice nightly. Mats., Mon., Wed.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Pro-
scenium width, 25 ft. Phone, St. Helens 3030.
Station, St. Helens Junction, L.M.S.
ST. IVE8 (Cornwall), Pop. 8,627.
Royal. — Prop., St. Ives Cinemas (Cornwall),
Ltd. 686 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Con-
tinuous from 2.30 p.m. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 28 ft. Stage, 14 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Phone, 143. Station,
St. Ives, G.W.R.
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Scala Theatre (bth). — Prop., St. Ives Cinemas
(Cornwall), Ltd. Phone, St. Ives 143. 409
seats. Booked at Royal. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 17 ft. Stage,
15 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms. Station,
St. Ives (Cornwall), G.W.R.
ST. IVES (Hunts), Pop. 2,664.
Regal Kinema (btp.). — Prop., Bostock Cinema
Circuit, 45, Chevalier Street, Ipswich. Phone,
Ipswich 4036. 390 seats. Booked by D. F.
Bostock at H.O. Once nightly. Three Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width 19 ft. Phone, St. Ives 119.
Station, St. Ives, L.N.E.R. and Cambridge and
District F.T.
ST. JUST (Cornwall). Pop. 5,030.
Cape Cinema (ba). — Prop., Duchy Cinemas,
H.O., Tivoli Theatre, Devonport. 330 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Continuous nightly.
Three shows on Sat. Booked at H.O.
ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA (Sussex), Pep.
12,338.
Elite Picture Theatre (we), Warrior Square.
Phone, Hastings 282. Prop., Hastings
Entertainments, Ltd., iiia, Wardour Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 4668. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Cafe" attached. Station,
Warrior Square, S.R., and Film Transport,
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Kinema (we), Norman Road. — Prop., Kinema
Playhouses, Ltd. Man. Dir., Randolph E.
Richards. Booked at Picturedrome, East-
bourne. Continuous. Phone, Hastings 184.
Station, Warrior Square, S.R.
Regal (we), London Road. — -Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 44 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; five dressing-
rooms. Phone, Hastings 124. Station, War-
rior Square. — (Closed.)
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Roxy (bth). — Prop., Miss Daisy Meatyard. 450
seats. Booked at HaJI. Continuous. Prices,
9d. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Hastings 1662. Station,
Warrior Square, S.R.
ST. NEOTS (Hunts), Pop. 4,314.
Pavilion (ba). — -J. H- L. Associated Co., 113,
Wardour Street, W.i. 454 seats.
SALCOMBE (Devon), Pop. 2,383.
Town Hall Cinema (Film Industries, Ltd.). —
Prop., Salcombe Town Hall Co., Ltd. Booked
at Hall ; approximately 200 seats. Prices,
7d. to 2s 6d. Not Continuous. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Phone, Salcombe 20. Station
Kingsbridge, G.W.R.
SALE (Cheshire), Pop. 28,063.
Palace (btp). — Prop., Sale Public Hall, Ltd.
Imperial Buildings, Oxford Road, Man-
chester. 987 seats. Continuous. Booked t
H.O. Phone, Sale 3524.
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Pyramid (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London , W. i . Phone, Mayf air
7811. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 3s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 48 ft. Stage, 32 ft. deep.
Six dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Ph me,
2247. Station, Sale.
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Savoy Cinema (we), Tatton Road. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Phone, Sale 1096.
Station, Sale, M.S.J, and A.R.
Warwick (we), Northenden Road. — Props.,
Warwick Cinemas (Timperley), Ltd. 1,250
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous Mon.
to Sat. Films booked at Hall. Pantomime
and special shows booked by Bert Loman,
Mere, Cheshire. Proscenium width, 36 ft.
Stage, 26J- ft. deep ; five dressing-rooms.
Phone, 4228. Station, Sale.
SALFORD (Lancs ), Pop. 200,000.
Alexandra Picture House (btp), Rumford
Street. — Prop., A. and C. Ogden, Ogden's
Theatres, 196, Deansgate, Manchester. 850
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Mats., Mon. and Thurs. Prices, 6d. to is.
Phone, Pendleton 1235.
Arcadia (btp)., Blackfriars Road. — Prop.,
George Davis. 700 seats. Continuous, Mon.
to Fri. Two shows Sat. Three changes
weekly. Prices, 5d. and 7d. Phone, Black-
friars 8540. Stations, Manchester Exchange,
L.M.S., and Central, C.L.C.
Boro' Cinema (btp), Halliwell Street, Trafford
Road. — Props., W. L. Johnston. 850 seats.
Booked at H. D. Moorhouse Circuit. Imperial
Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Manchester.
Phone, Trafford Park 0701. Station, Man-
chester.
Carlton (we). — Prop., Carlton Cinemas (Sal-
ford), Ltd. 2,500 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d.
Continuous. Booked at Hall. Proscenium
width, 42 ft. Stage, 22ft. ; 2 dressing rooms.
Cafe. Phone, Pendleton 165 1. Station, Cross
Lane, Salford.
Devonshire Theatre (we), Broughton. — Prop ,
New Devonshire (Salford), Ltd. Marks
Circuit, 6, St. Mary's Gate, W.C. 1,300 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone,
Higher Broughton 2720. Stations, Exchange
and Victoria, L.M.S.
Dominion Theatre (we). Regent Bridge —
Prop., Salford Entertainments Co., Ltd.
1,432 seats. Pictures and Variety. Booked
by T. F. Emery at Cross Street, Manchester.
Continuous, Mon. to Fri. Three shows Sats.
Stage, 18 ft. deep. Five dressing - rooms.
Proscenium width. 32 ft. Phone, Blackfriars
5936. Station, Central, L.M.S.
Embassy, Broughton. — Marks Circuit Cinemas,
326, Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, 8.
, Phone, Collyhurst 2133.
Empire Electric Theatre (we), Trafford
Road. — Prop., Abraham Ogden, 49, Trafford
Road, Salford. 773 seats. Booked at H.O.
Three shows daily. Prices, 5d. to is. Pros-
cenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Trafford Park
1795-
Empire Theatre (we), Gt. Cheetham Street. —
Prop., Shaws Amusements, Ltd., 73, Water-
works Road, Oldham. 656 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Mats, daily. Prices, 7d.
to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Broughton 2652. Station, Victoria, Man-
ter.
Kings Picture Hall (Duosonic), Props.
James Caton. Phone, TRA \yyy. 540 seats
Prices, 3d. to 9d. Films by Carrier.
Langworthy Picturedrome (rca), Lang
worthy Road.— Prop., Langworthy Picture-
drome, Ltd., Newgate Chambers, Roch-
dale. Phone 3212. 755 seats. Booked at H.O.
Twice nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Pendleton 2419. Station,
Seedley, L.M.S.
New Central Hall (we), Gardner Street. —
Props., Longworth, Maunders and Barnes.
Seats, 480. Prices, 5d. and 6d. Proscenium
width, 17 ft. Phone, Pen 1898. Station,
Pendleton.
New Marlborough Picture House, St. James
Road, Hightown. — Prop., A. Sereno, 404,
Bury New Road, Salford. Phone, Broughton
1117. Booked at Hall. Two shows nightly.
Prices, sd. to is.
Ordsall Picture House (we), Everard Street.
— Prop., C. Ogden. Ogden's Theatres, 196,
Deansgate, Manchester, 3. Phone, Bla. 7445.
921 seats. Prices, 5d. to iod. Continuous,
evenings, Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly, Sat.
Mats., Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Booked
at Ogden's Theatres. Stage, 12 ft. Two
dressing-rooms. Phone, Tra. 1329. Station,
Salford.
Palace Cinema (btp), Cross Lane. — Prop.,
Salford Palace, Ltd., Imperial Bldgs., Oxford
Road, Manchester. Phone, Ardwick 2226.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Pendleton 1657.
Station, Cross Lane, L.M.S.
Princes (we). — Props., James Caton Suburban
Cinemas (Manchester). Phone, Ardwick 2801.
580 seats. Prices, 4d. to gd. Continuous.
Booked at 119, Imperial Buildings, Oxford
Road, Manchester. Phone, Pend. 2631.
Rex Cinema (btp), Chapel Street. — Props.,
J. F. Emery, 26, Cross Street, Manchester.
Phone, Bla 7876. 742 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous ; evenings. Mats., Mon., Wed.,
and Thurs. Phone, Bla. 2602. Stations,
Manchester and Salford termini.
Rex Cinema (ba), Regent Road. — J. F. Emery
Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester. 500
seats. Booked at H.O. Two shows nightly.
Two changes weekly. Phone, Trafford Park
177. Station, Manchester termini.
Royal Picture Theatre (we), Fitzwarren
Street. Pendleton. — Prop., Pendleton Picture
Co., Ltd. Booked at Manchester. Twice
nightly. 780 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. Phone,
Pendleton 166. Station, Manchester, L.M.S.
Scala (we), Ford Lane, Pendleton.— Prop.,
Pendleton Scala, Ltd. — Manager, Edgar
Flint. 1,100 seats. Booked by J. F. Emery's
Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester. Con-
tinuous. Stage, 15 ft. deep. Two dressing-
rooms. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Pendle-
ton 2057. Station, Pendleton.
Tower Cinema (we), Great Clowes Street,
Broughton. — Prop., Tower (Broughton), Ltd.
Imperial Buildings, Oxford Road, Manchester.
Booked at H.O. 1,238 seats. Continuous.
Mats., Mon., Wed. and Sat. Prices, 5d. to
iod. Phone, Broughton 2643. Stations,
Victoria and Exchange.
Victoria Theatre Cinema (btp), Great Clowes
Street, Lower Broughton. — Prop., Broughton
Cinema, Ltd., Imperial Bldgs., Oxford Road,
Manchester. H. D. Moorhouse Circuit.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 3d. to
9d. Phone, Blackfriars 9847. Station, Man-
chester (London Road).
Weaste Cinema. — Prop., J. F. Emery's Circuit,
26, Cross Street, Manchester.
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SALISBURY (Wilts), Pop. 27,000.
Garrison Theatre (bth), Bulford Camp. Prop.,
A. N. Kendal, Ltd. The Palace, Andover.
Booked at H.O. 674 seats. Prices, 6d. to
is, 3d. Films by Road Transport.
Garrison Cinema (rca), Larkhill. — Prop., A. N.
Kendal, Ltd., Hippodrome. Tidworth. Phone,
97. 674 seats. Booked at Hippodrome,
Tidworth. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to
2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone,
Durrington Walls 227. Station, Amesbury,
S.R.
Gaumont Palace (ba), Canal. — Prop., Albany
Ward Theatres, Ltd. Booked at H.O., New
Gallery House, 123, Regent Street, London.
W.i. Phone, Regent 8080. 1,687 seats.
Continuous, weekdays, from 1.30 p.m. ;
Suns., from 6 p.m. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 34 ft. Phone, Salisbury
208011. Cafe. Station, Salisbury, S.R.
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New Picture House (ba), Fisherton Street.—
Prop., Albany Ward Theatres, Ltd., New
Gallery House, Regent Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Reg. 8080. Booked at H.O. 1,311
seats. Continuous from 1.30 p.m. Sun. from
6 p.m. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width,
46 ft. Phone, Salisbury 20941 1. Station,
Salisbury, G.W.R. and S.R.
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Regal (rca). — Props., Associated British Cine-
mas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Salisbury 3368.
Station, Salisbury, G.W. and S.R.
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SALTBUIRN-BY-THE SEA (Yorks), Pop
3,911.
Cinema (bth), Milton Slreet. — Prop., Mrs. C.
Miller, Beaumont, Marske Road, Saltburn.
450 seats. Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Continuous. Sat. twice nightly. Prices, 8d.
to is. 2d. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone,
Saltburn 134. Station, Saltburn, L.N.E.R.
Cinema de Luxe (bth), Garnett Street. — Prop.,
Mrs. C. Miller, Beaumont Marske Road,
Saltburn by Sea. 476 seats. Prices, 9d.
to is. 9d. Twice nightly. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Booked at Newcastle. Phone, 134.
Station, Saltburn by Sea.
SALTNEY, East and West (Cheshire).
Pop. 6,748.
Park Cinema (btp). — Prop., Deeside Enter-
prise Cinemas, Ltd., Bridge House, Queens-
ferry, Chester. Phone, Connah's Quay 49.
470 seats. Booked at H..O. Twice nightly.
Mats., Wed. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to is.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Chester
1430. Station, Saltney, L.M.S.
8ANDBACH (Cheshire), Pop. 6,411.
Palace (we), Congleton Road. — Prop., Sand-
bach Cinemas, Ltd. 550 seats. Booked at
Hall. Twice nightly. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Sandbach 103. Station, Sandbach,
L.M.S.
8ANDGATE (Kent), Pop. 2,780.
Rex Cinema (we). — -London and Provincial
Cinemas, Ltd., 150, Southampton Row, W.C.i.
357 seats. Continuous evenings. Mats. Mon..
Wed. and Sat. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 6d. Booked
at H.O. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,
9 ft. 6 in. deep. Two dressing-rooms. Phone,
78368. Station, Folkestone, Central.
SAN DOWN (Isle of Wight), Pop. 6,167.
Queen's Cinema (ba), Albert Road. — Prop.,
Isle of Wight Theatres, Ltd. Phone, Ryde
2387. 583 seats. Booked at Theatre Royal,
Ryde. Twice nightly. Mat., Wed. and Sat.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Phone, Sandown 178. Station, Sandown,
I.O.W., S.R.
Rivoli Picture House (gb), Station Avenue. —
Props., Porters (Sandown), Ltd., 45, High
Street, Sandown. Phone, 14. 500 seats.
Two shows nightly. Mats., Wed. and con-
tinuous Sat. from 2 p.m. Two changes
weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. Booked at H.O.
Phone, Sandown 361. Station, Sandown,
S.R.
SANDWICH (Kent), Pop. 3,287.
Empire (bth), 15, Delf Street. — Prop., M. Good-
man. 600 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Sand-
wich 201. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Station,
Sandwich, S.R.
SANDY (Beds), Pop. 3,140.
Victory Cinema (Imperial). — Prop., Cox Cinema
Co., Ltd., Biggleswade. Phone, 2230. 400
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Mon.
to Fri. ; twice Sat. Prices, iod. to 3s. 6cl.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Sandy 78.
Station, Sandy, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
SAWBRIDGEWORTH (Herts), Pop. 2,604.
Cinema (ba).— Prop., Ernest E. Smith, The
Regent, Bishop's Stortford. 345 seats.
Booked at Regent, Bishop's Stortford. Con-
tinuous. Mat. Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Phone, Sawbridgeworth
67. Station, Sawbridgeworth, L.N.E.R.
Films by Film Transport.
SAWSTON (Cambs), Pop. 1,550.
New Cinema.
Spicer's Theatre.
SCARBOROUGH (Yorks), Pop. 47,791.
Capitol Cinema (we), Albemarle Crescent. —
Prop., Londesborough and Capitol (Scar-
borough), Ltd. 2,200 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Scarborough 1308. Station, Scarborough.
Futurist (we). — Prop., Morecambe Amuse-
ments Co., Ltd. 2,393 seats. Continuous from
2 p.m. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium
width, 50 ft. Booked at Hall. Phone 644.
Station, Scarborough, L.N.E.R.
Grand Picture House, Foreshore. — Props.,
H. A. Whitaker & Co. Fhone, Scarborough
444. 1,800 seats. Booked at Leeds. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone, Scarborough 693. Station.
Scarborough, L.N.E.R.
Londesborough Theatre (we), Westborough-
— Props., Londesborough and Capitol (Scar,
borough), Ltd. 1,268 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, 51. Station,
Scarborough, L.N.E.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Phone, Scarborough 1725. Cafe
attached.
The Aberdeen Cinema (btp), Aberdeen Walk.
— Prop., Aberdeen Walk (Scarborough)
Picture House, Ltd., Westborough, Scar-
borough. Phone 626. 884 seats. Booked at
York. Continuous. Three changes weeklv
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Two dressing-rooms. Dance Hall attached.
Station, Scarborough, L.N.E.R.
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SC0T8W00D (Northumberland).
Pop. 6,886.
Regent (we), Bridge Crescent. — Props., The
Scotswood Cinema Co., Ltd. 511 seats.
Prices, yd. to iod. Continuous evenings only.
Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Proscenium
width, 16 ft. Phone 74132. Station, Scotswood
on-Tyne.
80UNTHORPE and FRODINGHAM (Lincs).
Pop. 33,761.
Jubilee Cinema de Luxe (we), Laneham
Street. — Prop., Scunthorpe Co-operative
Society, Ltd., 180-182, High Street. 557
9eats. Booked at Leeds. Continuous from
2 p.m. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. 8 in. Phone, Scunthorpe 3222.
Cafe attached. Station, Scunthorpe, L.N.E.R.
Majestic Cinema (we). — Prop., Star Cinemas
(London), Ltd., Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone, 2618. 972 seats. Daily
from 2 p.m. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Booked
at H.O. Cafe. Phone, Scunthorpe 2352.
Station, Scunthorpe, L.N.E.R.
Pavilion Picture House (btp), Doncaster
Road. — Prop., Star Cinemas (London), Ltd.,
Star House, Bank Street, Castleford. Phone,
2618. 1,440 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. daily. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone, Scunthorpe
2039. Station, Scunthorpe and Frodingham,
L.N.E.R.
Ritz (bth), Doncaster Road. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,063
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pros-
cenium width, 54 ft. Stage, 18 ft. ; three
dressing-rooms. Phone, Scunthorpe 645.
Station, Scunthorpe, L.N.E.R.
Royal Cinema (bth). — Prop., Star Cinemas
(London), Ltd., Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone 2618. 842 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Scun-
thorpe 1340. Station, Scunthorpe, L.N.E.R.
Savoy (we). — Prop., F. J. Butterworth. 1,300
seats. Booked at Theatre Royal, Lincoln.
Continuous. Pictures and Variety. Prices, 6d.
to as. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Stage, 45 ft.
deep ; 12 dressing-rooms. Phone No. 88.
Station, Scunthorpe, L.N.E.R.
SEACOMBE (Cheshire). See Wallasey.
8EAF0RD (Sussex), Pop. 6,570.
Ritz Cinema (bth), Dane Road. — Prop.,
Langdon Enterprises, Ltd., Ritz Cinema, Sea-
ford. 876 seats. Continuous from 3.30
p.m., including Suns. Booked at Hall.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 45 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. ; two dressing-rooms. Phone,
2988. Cafe. Dance Hall. Station, Seaford,
S.R.
8EAF0RTH (Langs), (Soe Liverpool).
SEAHAM HARBOUR (Co. Durham), Pop.
19,394.
Cosy, New Seaham. — Props., Teesdale Cinemas,
Ltd. 660 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. Booked at
Hippodrome, Bishop Auckland. Phone,
Seaham 2389.
Empire (we), South Hackney. — Prop., Executors
of late A.C. Harrison. 957 seats. Two shows
nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d,
to is. Phone, Seaham Harbour 45. Station,
Seaham Harbour, L.N.E.R.
Princess (we). — Props., Princess Entertain-
ments Co., Ltd., Melburn House (Floor E.) ,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone No. 24944. 1,000
seats. Booked at Hall. Twice nightly.
Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium width, .35 ft.
Phone, Seaham 3265. Station, Seaham
Harbour, L.N.E.R.
Theatre Royal (we). — Prop., Executors of
late A. C. Harrison. 1,005 seats. Booked at
Newcastle. Twice nightly. Prices, 4d. to
9d. Stage 30 ft. deep ; 5 dressing-rooms,
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Seaham 2363.
Stations, Seaham and Seaham Harbour.
L.N.E.R.
8 EATON (Devon), Pop. 2,351.
Regal (bth). — Props., Seaton Cinema Co., Ltd.
588 seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly.
Three Mats. Prices, $\6.. to is. 8d. Phone,
Seaton 260. Station, Seaton, Devon.
SEATON BURN (near Dudley) (Northum-
berland).
Queen's Hall (Knightfone). — Props., Exors.
of W. Hutson (Deed.), and N. H. Chapman.
300 seats. Occasional Variety. Booked at
Hall by Rd. Henderson. Once nightly ; two
on Sat. Prices, 2d. to 8d. Station, Annits-
ford, L.N.E.R.
SEATON DE LAVAL (Northumberland),
Pop. 3,500.
Queen's Hall (bth). — Prop., Delaval Pictures,
Ltd. 779 seats. Once nightly. Three
changes weekly. Booked at Hall. Phone, 7.
Station, Seaton Delaval, L.N.E.R.
SEDBERGH (Yorks), Pop. 2,586.
Cinema (Electrocord), 1, Long Lane. — Prop. W.
D. Clark, Gimain Street, Sedbergh. 300 seats.
Booked at Leeds. One show Thurs. Three
on Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Proscenium
width 24 ft. Station, Sedbergh, L.M.S.
SEDLESCOMBE (Sussex) Pop. 2,000
The Picture House. — Prop., Mrs. Alcock-
108 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Booked at
Glebe Cottage, Sedlescombe, Battle. Once
nightly. Mat., Sat. Phone, 62. Station,
Battle.
SELBY (Yorks), Pop. 12,000.
Central Picture Hall (ba), James Street.—
Prop., A. B. Richardson. 595 seats. Booked
at Hall. Once nightly. Twice Sat. Mats.,
Mon, Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 27 ft. Phone, Selby 97.
Station, Selby, L.N.E.R.
Hippodrome (we). — Prop., European Theatres,
Ltd., 58, Street Lane, Leeds. Phone,
Leeds 64352. 693 seats. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ;
eight dressing-rooms. Phone, Selby 107.
Station, Selby, L.N.E.R.
SELSEY (Sussex), Pop. 3,000.
Pavilion (ba).— Prop., Mrs. H. C. Wills, Sandy
Hill, Selsey. Phone 189. 280 seats. Booked
at Hall. Once nightly. Prices, gd. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 12 ft. Phone, 309.
Station, Chichester, S.R.
SETTLE (Yorks), Pop. 1,853.
Nuvic Cinema (imperial), Market Place. —
Prop., A. and C. G. Graham. 440 seats.
Prices, iod. to is. gd. Booked at Leeds.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Once nightly.
Three shows, Sat. Phone, Settle 3188.
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SEVEN KINGS (Essex), Pop. 11,000.
Astoria (rca». — Psop., G. West, 16, Beechcroft
Avenue, Golders Green, N. Phone, Speedwell
0739. 1,145 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width. 33 ft. Stage, 22 ft. deep. Three
dressing-rooms. Phone, Seven Kings 1052.
Station, Seven Kings, L.N.E.R.
8EVEN0AKS (Kent), Pop. 11,000.
Carlton (ba). — Props., Carlton-Sevenoaks
(1943), Ltd., 113, Wardour Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 1803/4. 4°° seats.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Continuous, from
4.30 daily. Sat., from 2.30 p.m. ; Sun.,
from 3 p.m. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
. width, 20 ft. Phone, 1303. Station, Tubs
Hill, Sevenoaks, S.R. and F.T.S.
Majestic (rca). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7817. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Booked at H.O. Cafe, Dance Hall. Phone,
Sevenoaks 1456. Station, Tubs Hill, Seven-
oaks.
Plaza (we), 152, High Street. — Prop., Cohen,
Rafer and Specterman, Wallace House, 113,
Wardour Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 1803. 1,150 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Cafe
attached. Phone, Sevenoaks 838. Station,
Tubs Hill, S.R.
SHANKLIN (Isle of Wight), Pop. 5,071.
Playhouse (bth), Palmerston Road. — Props.,
Playhouse (Shanklin), Ltd., Regal, High
Street. 450 seats. Proscenium width, 15 ft.
Phone 2272. Station, Shanklin, S.R. (Closed).
Regal (bth), High Street. — Props., Playhouse
(Shanklin), Ltd. 990 seats. Booked at
Theatre Royal, Ryde. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 2272.
Station, Shanklin, S.R.
SHAW, nr. Oldham (Lancs ), Pop. 5,065.
Pavilion (we) , Beal Lane. — Prop. , Shaw Picture-
drome, Ltd., 16, Clegg Street, Oldham.
Phone, Main 4357. 623 seats. Twice nightly.
Mon. and Tues. Mat. Prices, 4d. to gd.
Proscenium width, 28 ft. Booked at Hall.
Phone, Shaw 71 12. Stations, Shaw and
Crompton, L.M.S.
Princes Cinema (bth), Newtown. — Prop.,
Princess Cinema (Shaw), Ltd., Newtown
Street, Shaw. Phone, Shaw 7241. 600 seats.
Booked at Manchester. Twice nightly. Prices,
3d. to iod. Stations, Shaw, and Crompton,
L.M.S.
SHEERNESS (Kent), Pop. 16,721.
Argosy (we), The Broadway. — -Prop., L. Morris.
Phone, Gerrard 1668. Seats, 1,000. Booked
at H.O., 52, Shaftesbury Avenue, London,
W.i. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 34 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep.
Two dressing-rooms. Phone, 333. Station,
Sheerness.
Hippodrome (we), Broadway. — Prop., L.
Morris, 52, Shaftesbury Avenue, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 1668. 1,000 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous daily. Pictures
and Variety. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 6d. ' Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Sheerness 89.
Station, Sheerness, S.R.
Rio (rca). — Prop., L. Morris, 52, Shaftesbury
Avenue, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 1668.
1,600 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Phone, 237. Station, Sheer-
ness, S.R.
Ritz (rca), Wood Street.— Prop., Ritz (Sheer-
ness), Ltd., 52, Shaftesbury Avenue, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 1668. 1,300 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Phone, 272.
SHEFFIELD (Yorks), Pop. 511,757.
Abbeydale Picture House (we). — Prop.,
Abbeydale Picture House (Sheffield), Ltd.
1,560 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Continu-
ous. Booked at Hall. Proscenium width,
28 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Cafe, Ballroom and Billiard-room,
attached. Phone, 50540. Station, Sheffield,
L.M.S., and L.N.E.R.
Adelphi Picture Theatre (we), Vicarage
Road.— Prop., Adelphi (Sheffield), Ltd. 1,238
seats. Booked at Hall. Two shows nightly.
Mats. Mon. and Thurs. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Attercliffe 41 721.
Attercliffe Palace Theatre (we). — Prop.,
Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, Ltd. 1,000 seats.
Twice nightly. Prices, 8d. to 2s. Stage,
21 ft. deep ; seven dressing-rooms. Phone,
Attercliffe 41433. Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
and L.N.E.R.
Balfour (we) Staniforth Road. — Prop.,
Hallamshire Cinemas, Ltd., 3, Hartshead.
Sheffield. Phone, Sheffield 25938. 966 seats,
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage, 10 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Sheffield 41712. Stations,
- Sheffield, L.M.S. ; Darnall, L.N.E.R.
Capitol (we), Barnsley Road. — Props., Capitol
Cinema (Sheffield), Ltd. 1,716 seats. Prices,
7d. to 2S. Continuous. Pictures and Variety.
Booked at Forum, Sheffield. Proscenium
width, 36 ft. Stage, 14 ft. deep ; four dressing-
rooms. Phone, 36708. Station, Sheffield,
L.M.S.
Carlton Cinema (bth), Eastern Avenue. —
Props., Sheffield & District Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd. Phone, Sheffield 25938.
1,222 seats. Prices, 3d. to is. Continuous
Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly Sat. Booked by
D. Dudley Craig, 3, Hartshead, Sheffield.
Phone, 371 18. Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
Chantrey Picture House (ba), Chesterfield
Road, Woodseats. — Prop., Chantrey Picture
House, Ltd., 11, Figtree Lane, Sheffield.
1,062 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous
evenings. Two shows, Sat. Mats., Mon. and
Thurs. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Billiards-room attached. Phone,
Beauchieff 45333. Station, Heeley, L.M.S.
Cinema House (bth), Fargate.— Prop., Sheffield
and District Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.
Reg. Office, 3, Hartshead, Sheffield. Phone,
Central 25938. 763 seats. Booked at H.O
Continuous. Cafe and Billiards Hall attached.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Central.
21522. Station, Sheffield, L.M.S. or L.N.E.R.
Coliseum (we), Spital Hill. — Prop., Coliseum
(Sheffield), Ltd. 1,100 seats. Booked at Hall.
Twice nightly ; Mats. Mon. and Thurs. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage,
11 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Central 21667. Stations, Sheffield, L.M.S., and
L.N.E.R.
Crooke's Picture Palace (we). — Prop.,
Hallamshire Cinemas, Ltd., 3, Hartshead,
Sheffield. Phone, 25938. 647 seats. Prices,
iod. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. ; twice nightly Sats.
and Holidays; Mats. Mon. and Thurs. Booked
at H.O. Phone, Broomhill 60568. Stations,
Sheffield, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R. Films by Road
Transport.
Darnall Cinema. — Prop., W. C. Brindley,
Glyngarth, South Anston, via Sheffield. 483
seats. Booked at Hall. Two shows nightly.
Two changes weekly. Phone, Atterclide 41745.
Station, Darnall, L.N.E.R. ; and Film
Transport.
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Don Picture Palace (Cinephone), West Bar. —
Prop., Don Picture Palace Co., Ltd. 800 seats.
Booked at Hartshead, Sheffield. Three shows
daily, except Fri. and Sat. (two). Prices,
3d. to gd. Phone, Sheffield 23434. Station,
Sheffield, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Electra Palace (we), Fitzalan Square. —
Prop., Sheffield and District Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., 3, Hartshead, Sheffield.
Phone, 25938. 590 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Cafe and
Billiard room. Phone, 25624. Station
L.M.S. and L.N.E.R., Sheffield.
Forum (we), Herries Road. — Props., Forum
(Sheffield), Ltd. 1,814 seats. Prices, iod.
to 2s. 3d. Continuous. Films booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone,
36089. Station, Wadsley Bridge.
Globe Picture House(ba), Attercliffe Common.
— Props., Sheffield and District Cinematograph
Theatres. Ltd., 3, Hartshead, Sheffield. Phone,
23708. 1,700 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous nightly. Two Mats, weekly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to Qd. Phone,
Atterciiffe 41559. Stations, Sheffield, L.M.S.
and L.N.E.R.
Greystone's Picture Palace (bth), Ecclesall
Road. — Prop., Ecclesall and Endcliffe Picture
Palace, Ltd. 800 seats. Booked at Hall bv
Directors. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Cafe and dance hall attached. Phone, 60709.
Station, Sheffield, L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
Heeley Coliseum (ba), London Road. — Prop.,
Heeley Coliseum, Ltd., 136, Derbyshire Lane.
Sheffield. 900 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Continuous ; twice Sat. Phone, 51254.
Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
Heeley Green Theatre (ba), Gleadless
Road, Heeley. — Prop., Heeley Green Picture
House, Ltd. 869 seats. Booked at Sheffield.
Continuous, Mon. to Fri. Two shows on Sat. ;
Mat., Mon., and Thurs. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, Sharrcw
51272. Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
Heeley Palace (we), London Road. — Prop.,
Heeley and Amalgamated Cinemas, Ltd.
Booked by G. G. Smart, Bank Chambers,
70, The Moor, Sheffield. Phone, Sheffield
24673. 1,100 seats. Continuous. Two
shows Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Sharrow 50253. Station,
Heeley, L.M.S.
High Green Cinema (bth), High Green, near
Sheffield.— Props., H. K. and R. F. Thomas.
320 seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly ;
twice nightly Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, High Green
33. Station, Chapeltown, L.M.S.
Hillsborough Kinema House (we), Proctor
Place, Hillsboro'— Prop., Grosvenor Hall and
Estate Co., Ltd., 47, Bank Street, Sheffield.
1,157 seats. Booked at 47, Bank Street.
Twice nightly ; Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. to is. 6d.
Phone, Owierton 43221. Station, Sheffield,
L.M.S. and Bradford and Leeds Transport.
Hippodrome (we). — -Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,445 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Station, Sheffield,
L.M.S.
Lansdowne (we).
Lyric Picture House (bth), Main Road,
Darnall. — Prop., Lyric Picture House Co.,
Ltd., Star House, Bank Street, Castleford.
Phone 2618. 990 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous ; Twice nightly, Sat. Mats.,
Mon. and Thurs. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Attercliffe
41 710. Station, Darnall, L.N.E.R.
Manor Cinema (ba), Intake. — Prop., Manor
P.H., Ltd. 1,570 seats. Booked at 352,
Sharrow Lane, Sheffield. Continuous Mon.
to Fri. ; Twice nightly Sat. Prices, 6d.
to is. gd. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Billiard
Hall attached. Phone, Sheffield 37185.
Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
Memorial Hall (Metropolitan). — Props., J.
Brown & Co., 228, Fulwood Road, Sheffield.
Phone, 61126. 300 seats. Prices, sd. to is. gd.
Once nightly. Booked by R. O. Brown, 228.
Fulwood Road. Proscenium width, 15 ft,
Station, Sheffield. F.T.S. (Great Britain),
Ltd.
Norfolk Picture Palace (we), Duke Street. —
Prop., Norfolk Picture Palace, Ltd. 1,000
seats. Booked at Hall by Man. and Sec.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. Phone, Central 22867. Station,
Sheffield, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Odeon Theatre. — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. (Under construction.)
Oxford Picture House (we), Upperthorpe. —
Prop., Heeley and Amalgamated Cinemas,
Ltd., 70, The Moor, Sheffield. 615 seats.
Booked at H.O. Two shows nightly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone,
25468. Billiard Hall attached. Station,
Sheffield, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Page Hall Cinema (bth), Idsworth Road,
Pitsmoor. — Prop., Page Hall Cinema, Ltd.
900 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Mats. Mon. and Thurs.
Cafe, Ballroom and Billiard Hall attached.
Phone, Sheffield 36315. Stations, Sheffield,
L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Palace (we), Wincobank. — Prop., Wincobank
Picture Palace Co. 610 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 3d.
to 9d. Phone, Attercliffe 41714- Stations,
Wincobank, L.M.S.
Palladium (we), Walkley. — Prop., Walkley
Palladium, Ltd., 47, Bank Street, Sheffield".
903 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice nightly.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Owierton 43276. Station, Sheffield,
L.M.S.
Paragon Cinema (rca), Firth Park. — Prop.,
Paragon Picture House (Sheffield), Ltd., 1,300
seats. Booked by J. G. McDonald at Hall.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. ; twice nightly Sat.;
Mats., Mon. and Thurs. Prices, 6d. to is. 4d.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, Sheffield
36542. Station, Sheffield, L.N.E.R. and
L.M.S.
Park Picture Palace (ba), South Street,
Park.— Prop., Sheffield Park Pictures, Ltd.
Reg. Office, Sheffield. 900 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 5d, to 8d. Phone,
Central 26234. Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
and L.N.E.R.
Pavilion (we), Attercliffe Common. — Prop.
Heeley and Amalgamated Cinemas, Ltd.
70, -The Moor, Sheffield. Phone, 24673.
1,000 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Mats., Mon and Thurs. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Phone, Attercliffe
41492.
Phoenix Theatre (we), Langsett Road, Hills-
boro, Sheffield. — Prop., Phcenix Theatre
(Sheffield), Ltd. 613 seats. Booked at Hall.
Twice nightly. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep ; six
dressing-rooms. Phone, Sheffield 43141-
Stations, Sheffield, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R. ; and
Film Transport.
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Plaza (we), Handsworth. — Props., Plaza (Shef-
field), Ltd., 47, Bank Street, Sheffield. 1,100
seats. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Phone, 40510. Station,
Central, L.M.S.
Regal (we), Attercliffe. — Prop., J. F. Emery-
Cinema Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester.
Phone, Blackfriars 7876. 918 seats. Prices,
7d. to is. gd. Continuous. Mats., Mon., Thurs.
and Sat. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
45 ft. 6 in. Stage, 11 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, 42028.
Regent (ba), Barker's Pool. — Prop., Pro-
vincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., New
Gallery House, 123, Regent Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Regent 8080. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, is. 9d. to 3s. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 35 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep ;
seven dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Phone,
Sheffield 216441. Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
and L.X.E.R.
Rex Cinema. — 1,400 seats.
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Ritz (rca). — Props., Ritz Picture House
(Sheffield), Ltd., Moorhead Buildings, Cam-
bridge Street, Sheffield. Phone , 20419.
1,800 seats. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Continu-
ous. Twice nightly Sats. ; Mats., Mon. and
Thurs. Booked at H.O. Phone. Sheffield 43663.
Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
Roscoe Picture House (bth). — Prop., Sheffield
Amusements Co., Ltd., Roscoe Picture House,
Infirmary Road, Sheffield. 950 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to iod.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, 23728.
Stations, Sheffield, L.M.S. and L.X.E.R.,
and Broxburn Road Transport.
Rutland Picture House (bth), Neepsend. —
Prop., Rutland Picture House, Ltd., 9, Houns-
field Road, Sheffield. Phone, 25144. 816
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
4d. to 8d. Phone, Central 23866. Station,
Sheffield, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Scala Cinema (we), Winter Street.— Prop.,
Scala Cinemas (Sheffield), Ltd., Winter Street.
947 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Mats., Mon., Thurs., and Sat. Prices, 9d. to
is. 9d. Cafe and Dance Hall attached. Phone,
Central 25406. Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
Sheffield Picture Palace (we), Union
Street.— Prop., Sheffield Picture Palace,
Ltd. 995 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 7^d. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, Central
21608. Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
Star Picture House (we), Ecciesall Road. —
Props., J. F. Emery Circuit, 26, Cross Street,
Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7876. 957
seats. Booked at H.O. Occasional Variety
through Cine-Variety Agency, 7, Goddard.
Hall R-oad, Sheffield. Continuous evenings,
and from 1.30 Sat. Mat., Mon. and Thurs.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Central
25750. Station, Central, L.M.S.
Sunbeam Picture House (we), Barnsley
Road. — Props., Sunbeam Pictures, Ltd..
3, Hartshead, Sheffield. Phone, 20888. 1,156
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two
shows, Sat. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Phone,
Attercliffe 36479. Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
Tinsley Picture Palace (we). — Prop.,
Tinsley Pictures Ltd., Sheffield Road, Tinsley,
698 seats. Booked at Palace. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to gd.
Phone, Attercliffe 41713. Station, Tinsley,
L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
Uxity Picture Palace (bth), Langsett
Road. — Prop., Upperthorpe Picture Palace
(Sheffield), Ltd. 855 seats. Booked at Hall.
Two shows daily. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Phone, Sheffield 43714.
Station, Sheffield, L.M.S.
Victory Picture Palace (we), Upwell Street.
— Prop., Bidders Cinemas Ltd., 21 ia, Harro-
gate Road, Leeds. Phone, 41426. 900 seats.
Booked at Leeds. Continuous. Prices, 4d.
to gd. Billiard room attached. Phone,
36485. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stations,
Sheffield L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Weston Picture Palace (we), 53, St. Phillips
Road. — Prop., Hallamshire Cinemas, Ltd.,
3, Hartshead, Sheffield. Phone, Central
25938. 647 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. and 7d. Phone, Central
23785. Stations, Victoria, L.N.E.R. ; and
Midland, L.M.S.
Wicker Picture House (bth), The Wicker,
Lessee, J. F. Emery's, 26, Cross Street,
Manchester. 960 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Central 20532.
Station, Sheffield, c/o Parcels Office, L.M.S.
Woodseats Palace (we), Woodseats. — Prop.,
Heeley and Amalgamated Cinemas, Ltd.,
70, The Moor, Sheffield. 640 seats. Con-
tinuous. Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Booked at H.O. Phone,
45535- Goods to Heeley ; Films to Sheffield.
SHEP8HED (Leicester), Pop. 5,759.
Palace Picture House (bth). — Prop., F. F.
Stafford, "Glengarry," Church Road, Eving-
ton, Leicester. Phone, Leicester 24881.
600 seats. Booked by Prop. Continuous.
Prices, 9d. to is. gd. Phone, Shepshed 3218.
Station, Shepshed, L.M.S.
8HEPT0N MALLET (Somerset). Pop. 4,600.
Regal (we), Paul Street. — Props., Trueman
Dickens Cinemas. 700 seats. Twice Mon. and
Sat. Once rest of week. Booked at H.O.
Prices, 6d. to is 6d. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Stage, 20 ft. ; five dressing-rooms.
Phone, Shepton Mallet 107. Station, Shep-
ton Mallet, G.W.R. or L.M.S. Films by
Road Transport.
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SHERBORNE (Dorset), Pop. 6,396
Parish Hall Cinema (ba), Charlton, Horethorn.
— Props., D. & R. Cinemas, 12, Summer-
leaze Park, Yeovil. 350 seats. Prices, gd. to
is. 6d. Separate shows. Booked at Yeovil.
Proscenium width, 15 ft. Dance Hall
attached. Own Transport service.
8HERBURN-IN-ELMET (Yorks), Pop. 2,081.
Cinema (Electrocord). — -South Milford. Lessee,
H. Mills, Low Street. 378 seats. Nightly.
Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Booked at Leeds.
Stations, Sherburn-in-Elmet, or South Mil-
ford, L.N.E.R.
8HERINQHAM (Norfolk), Pop. 4,141.
Picture House (Sound and Scene Services),
Station Road.— Prop., E. R. Mills, 145,
Wardour Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7238. 280 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, Shering-
ham 389. Station, Sheringham, L.N.E.R.
Regent Hall (ba), Cromer Road. — Props.,
C. A. Sadler & Sons (A. J. Sadler, W. Sadler,
N. Sadler, A. E. Sadler). 600 seats. Booked
at the office, Sheringham, by W. Sadler. One
show nightly ;. two on Sat. Prices, iod. to
2s. 6d. Phone, 44. Station, Sheringham,
L.N.E.R.
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8HIFNAL (Salop), Pop. 3,300.
Broadway Cinema (ba). — Props., V. W. Grif-
fiths. 333 seats. Continuous. Prices, gd.
to 2s. 3d. Booked at Hall. Phone, Shifnal 91.
Station, Shifnal, G.W.R.
SHILDON (Co. Durham), Pop. 12,690.
Hippodrome Theatre (rca). — Prop..
Thompson's Enterprises, Ltd., 4, Palladium
Buildings, Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough,
Yorks. 1,050 seats. Booked at H.O. Once
nightly. Two shows Sat. Sunday opening.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 35 ft. deep.
Seven dressing-rooms. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Shildon 29. Station, Shildon, L.N.E.R.
Magnet Picture House (awh). — Prop., A. J.
Goss. 450 seats.
Picture House (bth), Station Street, Shildon.
— Prop., E. MacDowell, " Oaklea," Byerley
Road, Shildon. 500 seats. Booked at
Newcastle. Twice nightly. Prices, 4d. to is.
Phone, Shildon 18. Station, Shildon, L.N.E.R.
SHIPLEY (Yorks), Pop. 30,243.
Glenroyal (we), Briggate., Props., Shipley
Picture House Co., Ltd. 1,166 seats. Booked
by A. S. Hyde. Continuous nightly ; Three
shows Sat. Mat., Mon. and Wed. Prices, 8d.
to is. 4d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
1. Station, Shipley, L.M.S.
Pavilion de Luxe (bth), Commercial Street. —
Prop., Shipley Pavilion, Ltd. 700 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to gd. Phone, Shipley
315.
Picture House (we), Briggate. — Prop., Shipley
Picture House Co., Ltd. 1,550 seats. Twice
nightly. Two changes weekly. Phone,
Shipley 1. Station, Shipley, L.M.S.
Prince's Hall (we), Bradford Road. — Prop.,
Prince's Hall (Shipley), Ltd., 645, Roundhay
Road, Oakwood, Leeds. 1,100 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Phone, Shipley 429.
Station, Shipley, L.M.S.
Saltaire Picture House (ba), Bingley Road. —
Props., Gaumont-British Picture Corporation,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,454 seats. Continuous. Mats.
Mon., Wed. and Sat. Booked at H.O. Prices,
iod. to is. gd. Phone, Shipley 594. Station,
Shipley, L.M.S.
S H I PSTON-ON-STQUR (Warwickshire) .
Pop. 1,500.
Plaza (ba). — Prop., Cecil Elgar, Stokes House,
Shipston-on-Stour. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly. Mat., Sat. Twice Sat. evening.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
Phone, Shipston-on-Stour 121. Films by
Transport.
SHIREBROOK (Dfrby), Pop. 11,116.
Empire (we). — Prop., Exors. of T. Moorley.
Booked by J. Pollard, Bentinck Chambers,
Mansfield. 823 seats. One show nightly ; two
on Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 76.. to
is. gd. Phone, Shirebrook 373. Station,
L.M.S.
Town Hall (bth), Main Street. — Prop., Exors.
of T. Moorley. Booked by J. Pollard, Bentinck
Chambers, Mansfield. One show nightly ;
two on Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
7d. to is. gd. Phone, Shirebrook 205.
Station, Shirebrook, L.M.S.
SHIREMOOR (Northumberland), Pop. 5,000.
Palace (awh). — Prop., Palace Shiremoor, Ltd.,
96, Cauldwell Lane, Monkseaton. Phone, 1,447.
650 seats. Booked at Hall. One show
nightly ; three on Sat. Stage, 16 ft. deep.
Prices, 6d. to iod. Station, Backworth,
L.N.E.R.
SHOEBURYNESS (Essex), Pop. 5,930.
Palace Theatre (ba), Ness Road. — London and
Provincial Cinemas, Ltd., 150, Southampton
Row, W.C.i. 408 seats. Booked at H.O .
Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Phone, 105.
Station, Shoeburyness, L.M.S.
SHORE HAM-BY-SEA (Sussex), Pop. 8,757.
Coliseum (bth) . — Props., United British
Cinemas (London), Ltd., 24, Holborn, E.C.i.
Phone, Chancery 6,228. 808 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Mat., Sat. Prices, 8d.
to is. 2d. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Stage,
30 ft. deep. Eight dressing-rooms. Phone,
Shoreham go. Station, Shoreham-by-Sea,
S.R.
Norfolk Cinema (gb), Norfolk Bridge. — Props.,
United British Cinemas (London), Ltd.,
24, Holborn, E.C.i. Phone, Chancery 6228.
700 seats. Continuous. Mats, daily, except
Suns. Prices, gd. to is. iod. Booked at H.O.
Phone, 470. Station, Shoreham-by-Sea.
SHOTTON COLLIERY (Dur.), Pop. 8,800.
Empire Cinema (btp). — Props., Stanley Rogers
Cinemas, Ltd., Tatler Chambers, 147/149,
Northumberland Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
510 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Station, Shotton Colliery.
Theatre Royal (Kamm). — Lessee, A. Allom.
500 seats. Once nightly. Prices, 5d. to is.
Proscenium width, 30 ft." Stage, 31 ft. deep ;
six dressing-rooms. Phone, Haswell 337.
Station, Shotton Bridge, L.N.E.R.
SHREWSBURY (Shrops ), Pop. 32,370.
Empire (we), — Props., Shrewsbury Empires,
Ltd., Castle Gates, Shrewsbury. Phone,
Shrewsbury 3026. Controlled by The Granada
Theatres, Ltd., at 36, Golden Square, London.
Phone, Gerrard 3554. Continuous. Station,
Shrewsbury, G.W., and L.M.S. Joint.
Granada (we). — Prop., Shrewsbury Empire?
Ltd., 6, Castle Gates, Shrewsbury. Controlled
by The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3554. Phone,
Shrewsbury 3026/7. Cafe attached.
King's (we), Wyle "Cop. — Prop., Shrewsbury
Empires, Ltd., Castle Gates, Shrewsbury.
Phone, Shrewsbury 3026. Controlled
by The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, London. Gerrard 3554. Continuous.
Station, Shrewsbury, G.W. and L.M.S. Joint.
Royal County (f'i). — Props., Shrewsbury
Empires, Ltd., Castle Gates, Shrewsbury.
Phone, 3026. Controlled by The Granada
Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 3554. Continuous. Station,
Shrewsbury.
SIBLE & CASTLE HEDINGHAM (Essex).
Pop. 3,200.
Plaza (Philips). — Prop., Owen Cooper Theatres,
Hadleigh, Suffolk. Phone, 81. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone.
Hsdingham 81. Station, Hedingham, L.N.E.R.
SIDCUP (Kent), Pop. 15,000.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Alayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Foots Cray i6og. Station,
Sidcup, S.R.
Plaza (we), Westwood Lane, Blackfen. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to
2s. gd. Continuous. Phone, Bexleyheath
1272.
Regal (we), High Street. — Props., Union
Cinemas Co., Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
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London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Con-
tinuous. Pictures and Variety. Cafe attached,
Phone, Sidcup 539. Station, Sidcup, S.R.
SIDMOUTH (Devon), Pop. 6,126.
Grand (we). — Prop., Charles F. Chester. 536
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone,
Sidmouth 279. Station, Sidmouth, S.R.
Radway Theatre and Cinema (we). — Prop.,
Charles F. Chester. 548 seats. Booked at.
Grand Cinema, Sidmouth. Prices, is. to 3s.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 27 ft. Stage,
20 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms. Phone,
Sidmouth 85. Station, Sidmouth, S.R.
8ILEBY (Leics ), Pop. 3,500.
Futurist Cinema (Gyrotone), Swan Street. —
Props., G. G. and E. Bauni, Aysgarth.
Leicester Road, Mountsorrel, Rothley. 310
seats. Booked at H.O. Once nightly. Prices,
5d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone,
Rothley 164. Station, Sileby, L.M.S.
SiLLOTH-ON-SOLWAY (Cumb ).
Picture House (ba). 400 seats.
SILSDEN (Yorks.), Pop. 4,881.
Silsden Picture Palace (Imperial Symphonic),
Bradley Road. — Prop. (Exors. of Clifford
Briggs.) Jack Briggs, " Parkmount," Utley,
Keighley. Phone, 3363. 492 seats. Booked
at Leeds. One show nightly. Twice on Sats.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station, Steeton and
Silsden, L.M.S.
SILVERDALE (Staffs), Pop. 7,795.
Roxy Cinema (btp), High Street. — Props.,
Silverdale Cinemas, Ltd., Roxy Cinema,
Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. Phone, 5497- 400
seats. Booked at Hanley. Continuous from
5.30. Mat., Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 2d. to is. 2d. Phone, Silverdale 267.
Station, Silverdale, L.M.S., or Potteries
Transport.
SITTINGBOURNE and MILTON (Kent),
Pop. 20,175.
Odeon Theatre (bth), High Street. — Props.
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Sittingbourne 84.
Plaza (we), East Street. — Props., Fletcher
Barnett, Ltd. 46g seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous from 2 p.m. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, 10 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Phone, Sittingbourne
182. Films by Kent Motor Transport.
Queen's Picture Theatre (awh), High Street,
— Prop., J. Knight & H. Lloyd, 24, Norbury
Crescent, S.W.16. 653 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Seven days. Two changes
weekly, and Sun. change. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Sittingbourne 85. Station, Sitting-
bourne, S.R.
SKEGNESS (Lincs), Pop. 9,121.
Central Cinema (bth), Roman Bank. — Prop.,
Parade Cinemas (Skegness), Ltd., General
Buildings, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham.
Phone 44584. 1,000 seats. Booked at
Whitefriars House, Friar Lane, Nottingham.
Once nightly. Prices, gd. to 2s. 8d. Proscenium
width, 38 ft. Phone, Skegness 525. Station,
Skegness, L.N.E.R.
Parade Cinema (we) Grand Parade. — Props.,
Parade Cinemas (Skegness), Ltd., General
Buildings, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham.
Phone, 44584. 1,200 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 8d.
Booked at Whitefriars House, Friar Lane,
Nottingham. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Once nightly. Phone, 525. Station, Skeg-
ness, L.N.E.R.
SKELMANTHORPE (Yorks), Pop. 3,711.
Savoy (rca). — Props., Savoy Cinema (Skelman-
thorpe), Ltd. Commercial Road. Phone,
3121. g64 seats. Once nightly. Two shows
Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 2d. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Station, Skelman-
thorpe, L.M.S.
SKELMER8DALE (Lancs), Pop. 6,177.
Empire, Elson Road. — Prop., Empire (Skelmeri-
dale), Ltd. 700 seats. Booked at Hall.
Once nightly. Prices, 2d. to is. Proscen-
ium width, 32 ft. Phone, 41. Station,
Skelmersdale, L.M.S.
Majestic (rca), Liverpool Road. — Props.,
Vickers, Majestic, Skelmersdale, Ltd., 20,
North John Street, Liverpool. Phone.
Central 2859. 500 seats. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Once nightly. Twice nightlv, Sat. Mats.,
Mon., Wed. and Sat. Booked at H.O.
Phone, 131. Station, Skelmersdale, L.M.S.
SKIPTON (Yorks), Pop. 12,434.
Plaza (we).
Premier Picture House (we), Keighley R:>ad.
— Prop., Richard Dean, 566 seats. One
show nightly, three on Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Skipton,
271. Station, Skipton, L.M.S.
Regal (we). — -Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair,
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
161. Station, Skipton, L.M.S.
Town Hall Cinema (Electrocord), Grassington,
near Skipton. — Rented by R. Dean, Gargrave,
nr. Skipton. 380 seats. Booked at Leeds.,
Once nightly, Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Prices,,
gd.tois. 9d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Station,
Grassington.
SLAITHWAITE (Yorks), Pop. 5,181.
New Theatre (we). — ■ Prop., Arthur Wood,
M.D., Opera House, Ripon. Phone, 306.
850 seats. Twice nightly. Mats., Mon. and
Sat. Two changes weekly. Stage, 10 ft. deep.
Phone, Slaithwaite 285. Station, Slaithwaite,
L.M.S.
SLEAFORD (Lincs), Pop. 7,024.
Exchange Theatre (bth), Southgate. — Prop.,
Seaford Picture Palace, Ltd., Picturedrome,
Southgate. 600 seats. Pictures and Variety.
Once nightly. Continuous on Sat. Booked
at Picturedrome. Proscenium, width, 35 ft.
Stage, 28 ft. Six dressing-rooms. Phone,
Sleaford 87. Station, Sleaford, L.N.E.R.
Picturedrome (bth), Southgate. — Prop., Star
Cinemas (London), Ltd., Star House, Bank
Street, Castleford. Phone, 2618. 945 seats.
Continuous, Tue., Wed. and Fri., from
5 p.m. Three separate shows, Mon., Thurs,
and Sat ; Sun. at 7.30. Prices, iod. to 2s,. 3d.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Stage, 26 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms.
Cafe attached. Phone, Sleaford 87. Station,
Sleaford, L.N.E.R.
SLOUGH (Bucks), Pop. 33,830.
Adelphi Theatre (we). — Props., Slough Play-
house, Ltd., (Union Cinemas Group). Man-
aged by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 2042 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, Slough 20470. Cafe and
Dance Hall attached. Station, Slough,
G.W.R. Films by Road Transport.
Ambassador (we). — -Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to
as. gd. Phone, Slough 23520.
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Commodore (bth).— Props., General Cinema
Theatres, 8, Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 8961. 1,500 seats. Prices,
iod. to 2s. od. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 45 ft. Stage, 17 ft. deep.
Four dressing-rooms. Phone, Burnham 566.
Cafe and Dance Hall. Station, Slough.
Granada. — Props., The Granada Theatres,
Ltd., 36, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 3554. Cafe attached. Phone,
Slough 21212.
Palace Cinema (we), High Street. — Prop.,
the Slough Theatre Co., Ltd. 1,275 seats.
Booked at Hall by Man. Continuous. Prices,
iod. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Slough 22758. Station,
Slough, G.W.R.
SMALLTHORNE (Staffs), Pop. 14,019.
Picture Palace (S. G. Brown) South King
Street. — Prop., Smallthorne Picture Palace
Co., Ltd., South King Street. 450 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 50I. and 8d. Booked
at Palace Cinema. Phone, Hanley 7378.
Station, Burslem, L.M.S.
8METHWI0K (Staffs), Pop. 84,364.
(See under Birmingham.)
SNODLAND (Kent), Pop. 4,485.
Wardona (gb), High Street. — Prop., Wardona
Cinema (Snodland), Ltd. 584 seats. Prices,
7d. to is. ad. Booked at H.O. Evelyn House,
Oxford Street, W.i. Phone, Mus. 0597.
Proscenium width, 28 ft. Continuous. Mon.
to Sat., Sun. at 2.30 p.m. Phone, 84212.
Stations, Snodland, S.R., and Road Transport.
SOHAM (Cambs), Pop. 4,682.
New Regent (btp). — Controlled by Mayfair
Circuit (Control), Ltd., 8, Culcross Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028. Booked
at H.O. by A. Cohen. 500 seats. Prices, 9d.
to 2S. Continuous Mon. to Fri. Three shows
on Sat. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Cafe
attached. Phone, 72. Station, Soham.
Films by Cambridge Transport Co.
Regal Cinema (bth), Red Lion Square. —
Controlled by Mayfair Circuit (Control), Ltd.,
8, Culross Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 1028. Booked at H.O. by A. Cohen.
400 seats. Continuous nightly. Mat., Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, 72. Station,
Soham. Films by Cambridge Transport Co.
Regal Cinema (bth), Red Lion Square. — ■
Props., W. Lund, New Regent, Soham. 280
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous nightly.
Mat., Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, 72.
Station, Soham. Films by Cambridge Trans-
port Co.
SOLIHULL (Warwickshire), Pop. 21,000.
(See Birmingham.)
SOMERCOTES (Derby), Pop. 5,000.
Empire Theatre (bth), Nottingham, Road. — ■
Prop., Ollerton Pictures, Ltd., New Ollerton,
Notts. Phone, 227. 500 seats. Booked at
Ollerton by General Manager. Continuous
Mon. Once nightly, Tues. to Fri. Three
shows, Sat. Four changes weekly. Occa-
sional Variety. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Pros-
cenium width, 20 ft. Stage 20 ft. deep..
Phone, Leabrooks 148. Three dressing-rooms.
Station, Pye Bridge, L.M.S.
Premier Electric Theatre (we). — Prop.,
Premier Electric Theatre, Somercotes, Ltd.,
Somercotes. Phone, Leabrooks 218. 1,180
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous nightly
from 6 p.m. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Leabrooks 218. Station, Pye Bridge, L.M.S.
SOMERSHAM (Hunts), Pop. 1,400.
Park Hall.
SOMERTON (Som ), Pop. 1,776
Assembly Rooms Cinema (ba). — Props., D. &
R. Cinemas, 12, Summerleaze Park, Yeovil.
460 seats. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Booked at
Yeovil. Separate shows.. Dance Hall at-
tached. Station, Somerton.
SOUTHALL (Mddx.), Pop. 50,000.
Dominion (we), The Green. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. 1,852 seats. Stage, 22 ft.
deep. Six dressing-rooms. Proscenium width,
60 ft. Cafe and Ballroom attached. Phone,
Southall 1681. Station, Southall, G.W.R.
weekly. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Southall
1681. Station, Southall, G.W.R.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Stage Amplification
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Gem Cinema (we), The Green. — Prop., Gem
Cinema (Southall), Ltd., 36, Kingsway, W.C.2.
Phone, Holborn 3282. 758 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Mat. daily. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Southall
1325. Station, Southall, G.W.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Props., Odeon Theatres
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Stage. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Southall
1962.
Palace Cinema (ba), South Road. — Prop.
United Picture Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. 1,740 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Stage, 15 ft. deep. Four dressing-rooms.
Phone, Southall 0170. Station, Southall,
G.W.R.
SOUTHAMPTON (Hants), Pop. 176,025
Atherley Cinema (bth) Shirley. — Props.,
Atherley Cinema (Southampton), Ltd.,
Piccadilly House, Jermyn Street, S.W.i.
1,000 seats. Continuous. Mat. daily. Three
changes weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 2d. Booked
at H.O. Phone, Southampton 71352. Station,
Southampton Central.
Broadway Cinema (we). — -Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,546 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, South-
ampton 74329. Station, Southampton Central.
Central Hall, St. Mary's Street. — Prop.,
Methodist Central Mission. Booked at Hall,
Kiddies' Kinema, etc. Phone, Southampton
4412. Station, Southampton Docks, S.R.
Classic. — Props., Capital and Provincial News
Theatres , Ltd., ioo, Baker Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Welbeck 0081.
Empire (we), Commercial Road.- — Props., Moss
Empires, Ltd. Booked by Gaumont British
Corporation. New Gallery House, * Regent
Street, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080. 1,825
seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Proscenium width, 44 ft. Phone, Southamp-
ton 2001 1 1. Station, Southampton Central.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Forum (we). — Props., Associated British Cine-
mas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. 2,000 seats. Proscenium width,
48 ft. Stage, 17 ft. deep. Seven dressing-
rooms. Phone, Southampton 5458. Cafe
attached. Station, Central S.R.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
See page 49
Kinema Directory [England).
519
Gaiety Picture House (we), High Street. —
Prop., Gaiety Picture House (Southampton),
Ltd. 790 seats. Booked at Scala, Croydon.
Continuous from 12 noon. Prices, gd. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Southampton 2572. Stations,
Southampton Docks and Central S.R. Films,
by Marmion Film Transport.
Hythe Cinema (Mihaly), Hythe, Southampton.
287 seats. Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Tel. No. 158. Station, Hythe, South-
ampton, S.R.
Palladium (we), Portswood. — Prop., Palla-
dium (Southampton), Ltd. 628 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone, Southampton
74712. Station, St. Denys, S.R.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Plaza Cinema (we), 201, Northam Road.—
Props., County Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Southampton 76646. Station, Southampton
Central, S.R.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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R.A.F. Cinema (Mihaly), Calshot. Booked at
Cinema, Hythe. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. 350
seats.
Regal (we), Above Bar. — Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Continuous. Phone, Southampton 2243.
Regent Cinema (we), Park Street, Shirley. —
Prop., Palmer and Clement, " Shoreharu."
Luccombe Road, Southampton. 1,305 seats
Booked at Hall by G. H. Clement. Continuous,
Prices, is. and is. 9d. Phone, 71555. Station,
Southampton Central.
Rialto Cinema (we), Shirley Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone. Mavfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Southampton
71273-
Ritz (bth), Bitterne Road, Southampton.—
Props., Bitterne Picture Theatre, Ltd., 19a,
Coleman Street, E.C.2. Phone, Kelvin 3142.
820 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Southampton 88125.
Station, Bitterne. Central.
Savoy (we). — Swaythling. — Prop., Mrs. B.
Hyman. 1,036 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s.
Continuous from 2 p.m. Booked at Gaiety,
Southsea. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Southampton 74171. Station, Southampton
Central.
VVoolston Picture Theatre (we), Portsmouth
Road.— Prop., W.P.T. Ltd., 19a, Coleman
Street, London, E.C. 2. 700 seats. Continuous
evenings. Mat. daily. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Woolston 88323. Station, Southamp-
ton Central.
SOUTH BANK (Yorks), Pop. 15,000.
Empire Cinema (bth). — Prop., South Bank
Entertainments, Ltd. 1,341 seats. Booked,
at Hall. Continuous. Once on Sunday.
Prices, 6d. to is. 2d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Stage, 30 ft. deep; four dressing-rooms. Phone,
South Bank 58337. Station, South Bank,
L.N.E.R.
Hippodrome (bth), Victoria Street, S. Bank. —
Props., Cleveland Entertainments. 650 seats.
Prices, 4d. to 8d. Continuous. Booked at
Hall. Phone, 58375. Station, South Bank,
L.N.E.R.
Majestic (we). — Props., Majestic Cinemas
(South Bank), Ltd., Normanby Road. 660
seats. Continuous evenings, including Sun.
Daily Mat. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone,
58ng. Station, South Bank and Road
Transport.
SOUTH CAVE, Nr. Hull (Yorks), Pop. 970.
The Institute Cinema (Marshall). — Props.,
Alcock and Moore, South Cave, E. Yks. 250
seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Booked at
Leeds. Proscenium width, 14 ft. Phone,
Brough 9x3. Station, South Cave, L.N.E.R.
SOUTH ELM 8 ALL (Yorks), Pop. 4,360.
Empire (we), Moorthorpe. — Prop., Walker,
Tssott & Co., Ltd. 940 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Two shows on Sat.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Stage, 26 ft. deep. Six dressing-rooms.
Phone, South Elmsall 71. Station, South
Elmsall, L.N.E.R.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., South Elmsall
Picture Hall, Ltd. 880 seats. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Phone, South Elmsall 97.
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA (Essex), Pop. 131,000.
Garon's Imperial Theatre (we), Broadway.
— Prop., H. Garon, Ltd., Victoria Circus,
Southend-on-Sea. gi6 seats. Prices, iod. and
is. 3d. ; H.M. Forces, 8d. Booked by Mr. S.
Mee, 3, Ruskin Road, Carshalton. Phone,
Wallington 633g. Continuous. Sundays at
8 p.m. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Cafe
attached. Phone, Marine 6201. Station,
Southend, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R., or Motor
Transport.
Gaumont Palace (ba), Southchurch Road. —
Prop., General Theatres Corporation, Ltd.
1,588 seats. Prices, 6d. to 2s. gd. Booked
at H.O. Station, Southend, L.N.E.R. and
L.M.S., or Motor Transport.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Kursaal Cinema (we), Marine Parade. — Prop ,
Kursail (Southend-on-Sea) Estates. Ltd.
674 soats. Booked at London. 'Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium width, as ft.
Phone, Marine 6276. Stations, Southend
L.M.S. and L.N.E.R. Motor Transport for
films. (Closed.)
Odeon (we), High Street. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Southend 44434. Station,
Southend, L.M.S.
Plaza Cinema (rca), Southchurch Road. — ■
Prop., J. F. Emery Cinema Circuit, Midland
Bank Chambers, 26, Cross Street, Manchester,
S.W.i. Phone, Blackfriars 7876. 1,225 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Stage, 17 ft.
deep. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Marine
67628. Stations, Southend, L.N.E.R., and
Southend East, L.M.S., and Transport.
Ritz (we), Church Road. — Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Booked at Moor Hall,
Cookham, Berks. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Marine 6683-4. — (Closed.)
Rivoli Cinema (we), Alexandra Street. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,360 seats.
Films booked at H.O. Continuous, including
Suns. Phone, Southend 44580. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Stage, 10 ft. Four dressing-
rooms. Station, Southend, L.M.S. and
L.N.E.R., or Motor Transport.
Strand Cinema (we), High Street and Warrior
Square. — -Prop., Mistlin Theatres, Ltd., 12
and 14, St. Johns Road, Clapham Junction,
S.W. Phone, Battersea 1325. 1,550 seats.
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SOUTHEND-ON-SEA— continued.
Booked at H.O. Continuous from i p.m.
Sundays at 3 p.m. Prices, yd. to 2s. 3d. Pro-
scenium width, 38 ft. Phone, Marine 67818.
Stage, 16 ft. Station, Southend, L.M.S. and
L.N.E.R., or Motor Transport.
See also Westcliff-on-Sea and Ltigh-on-8ea.
SOUTH KIRKBY (Yorks), Pop. 6,500.
New Cinema (we). — Prop., Walker, Issott and
Co., Ltd. 700 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous, Mon to Fri. Twice nightly Sats.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Station, South Elmsall,
L.N.E.R.
SOUTH MOLTON (Devon). Pop. 2.900.
Savoy (ba). — Props., South, Molton & District
Cinema Co., Ltd., 23, Fore Street, Tiverton.
Phone, Tiverton 2157. 350 seats. Prices,
gd. to 3s. 6d. Not continuous. Booked at
23, Fore Street, Tiverton. Proscenium width,
18 ft. Phone, South Molton 96. Station,
South Molton, G.YV.R., and South Molton
Road, S.R.
SOUTH MOOR (Co. Durham), Pop. 8,365.
A.rcadia (we).— Prop., M.B.C. Cinemas, Ltd.,
Hippodrome, Workington. Seats 904. Phone,
Workington 194. Booked at H.O. Twice
nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. cd. Phone, Stanley
123. 'Station, West Stanley, L.N.E.R.
Tivoli (we). — Prop., M.B.C. Cinemas, Ltd.,
Hippodrome, Workington. Phone, Working-
ton 194. 521 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice
nightlv. Prices, 6d. and iod. Station, West
Stanley, L.N.E.R.
SOUTH NORMANTON (Derby), Pop. 7,000
Palace (bth), New Ollerton, Notts. Prop.,
Ollerton Pictures, Ltd. Phone, 227. 500 seats.
Booked at Ollerton by General Manager.
Once nightly ; twice, Sat., Four changes
weekry. Stage, 26 ft. deep. Prices, 9d. to
is. 3d. Phone. South Norman ton 223. Station,
Alfreton, L.M.S.
SOUTHPORT (Lancs), Pop. 80,000.
Bedford Cinema (we), Bedford Road, Birkdale.
— Prop., Bedford Park Cinema (Birkdale),
Ltd. 528 seats. Booked at Regent, Church-
town. Twice nightly. Mat. Sat. Prices,
7d. to is. 3d. Phone, Birkdale 6210. Station,
Birkdale, L.M.S.
Coliseum (we), Nevill Street. — Prop., Coliseum
Cinema (Southport), Ltd., Scala Buildings,
Kingsway, Southport. 835 seats. Three shows
daily. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Phone, Southport.
3I7I-
Forum (we), Lord Street. — Prop., Southport
Picturedrome, Ltd. 4S0 seats. Booked at
Grand. Thre shows daily. Suns., at 8 p.m.
Prices, gd. to is. iod. Phone, Southport
3154. Station, Chapel Street, L.M.S.
Garrick. — Prop., Garrick Theatre (Southport),
Ltd.
Grand Cinema (we), Lord Street. — Prop.,
Grand Cinemas (spt), Ltd., 1,650 seats.
Booked at Hall Three shows daily. Sun.,
at 8 p.m. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Southport 4500. Cafe attached. Station,
Southport, L.M.S.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Palace (we), Lord Street. — Prop., Coliseum
Cinema (Southport), Ltd. 1,053 seats.
Twice nightly and Mat. Prices, is. to
2s. gd. Phone, Southport 3124. Station,
Chapel Street, L.M.S.
Palladium (ba). — Prop., General Theatre
Corporation, Ltd. Mat. Evenings, continu-
ous. Two shows Sat. Sun. opening. 2,126
seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width.
65 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep. Ten dressing-rooms.
Phone, 302811. Cafe. Station, Chapel Street.
Southport. L.M.S.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Plaza (btp), Liverpool Road, Ainsdale. — Prop.,
Coliseum Cinema (Southport), Ltd., Scala
Buildings, Kingsway, Southport. 624 seats.
Continuous from 6.30. Sun. at 8 p.m. Prices,
is. to 2s. Dance Hall attached. Phone,
Southport 78055. Station, Ainsdale, L.M.S,
Queen's Cinema (awh), Devonshire Road. —
Prop., High Park Picture Palace Co. (South-
port), Ltd. 213 seats. Two shows nightly.
Four changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Booked at Liverpool. Phone, Southport
8161. Station, Churchtown, L.M.S.
Regal Cinema (rca), Lord Street. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7S87. 1,638 seats. Continuous
evenings. Mats, daily. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 41 ft. Phone, Southport
2707. Station, Southport, Chapel Street,
L.M.S.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Regent Cinema (we), Preston New Road,
Churchtown.— Prop., Birkdale Picture Palace,
Ltd. 750 seats. Booked at Hall. Twice
nightly. One Mat. weekly. Prices, iod. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Southport 87326. Station, Churchtown,
L.M.S.
Scala (we), Kingsway. — Props., Coliseum
Cinema (Southport1, Ltd. 1,043 seats.
Prices, is. to 2S. gd. Continuous evenings.
Mats, daily. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
34 ft. ; Nine dressing-rooms. Phone, 2426.
Station, Chapel Street, L.M.S.
Trocadero (we), Lord Street. — Prop., South-
port Amusements, Ltd. 1,357 seats. "Booked
at Grand. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Three shows
daily. Sun., at 8 p.m. Phone, Southport
3151. Station, Chapel Street, L.M.S.
SOUTHSEA (Hants).
(See Portsmouth.)
SOUTH SHIELDS (Co. Durham), Pop.
120,000.
Palace Theatre (we), Frederick Street, High
Shields. — Prop., High Shields Palace Theatre
Ltd., 40, Westgate Road, Newcastle.
Phone , 22401. 1,200 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Pros-
cenium width, 34 ft. Phone. South Shields
267. Station, High Shields, L.N.E.R.
Palladium (we), Sunderland Road. — Prop.,
Palladium (S. Shields), Ltd. Man. Dir.,
Thomas Thompson. g95 seats. Booked at
Thompson's Enterprises, Ltd., 4, Palladium
Bldgs., Eastbourne Road, Middlesbrough.
Continuous. Prices, icd. to is. 6d. Phone,
South Shields 284. Station, South Shields.
Pavilion (we), Derby Street. — Prop., W. A.
Shepherd. 931 seats. Booked at Hall.
Two shows nightly. Three shows Mon., Wed.
and Thurs. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone,
South Shields 6S8. Station, South Shields.
L.N.E.R.
Picture House (bth), Ocean Road. — Prop.,
Exors. of W. S. Shepherd. 606 seats. Book-
ed at Pavilion Theatre, South Shields. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, South
Shields 739. Station, South Shields,
Kinema Directory [England).
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Plaza, Denmark Street. — Props., Dorset Cinema
Co., Ltd., 178, Westgate Road, Newcastle-on-
Tyne. 550 seats. Prices, gd. to is. 3d.
Continuous from 6 p.m. Booked at H.O.
Regal (we), King Street.— Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
iod. to 2s. od. Phone, South Shields 472.
Regent (we), Westoe. — Props., Regent (South
Shields), Ltd., 4. Palladium Buildings East-
bourne Road, Middlesbrough. 1,835 seats.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Continuous. Phone,
South Shields 358. Station, South Shields.
Savoy Cinema (rca), Ocean Koad. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,730 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 44 ft. 9 in.
Phone, South Shield 1503. Station, South
Shields, L.N.E.R.
Fitted "ARDENTE" Deaf Aids
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Scala Super Theatre (we), Ocean Road. —
Prop., General Theatres Corp., Ltd., New
Gallery House, Regent Street, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,300 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices iod. to 2s. 9d. Pros-
cenium width, 30 ft. Phone, South Shields
819. Station, South Shields, L.N.E.R.
Westok Picture House (we), Chichester Road.
— Props., Baldwin and Dawson. 750 seats.
Booked at Newcastle. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone,
South Shields 877. Station, South Shields,
L.N.E.R.
SOUTHWELL (Notts), Pop., 4,000.
Ideal (ba). — Prop., J. F. S. Minton. 600 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 35 ft. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Cafe and
Ballroom attached. Station, Southwell,
L.M.S., and Transport.
80UTHWICK (Sussex), Pop. 6,138.
New Kinema (bth), Albion Street. — Prop.,
J. E. Greaves. 461, seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Booked at Pavilion,
Portslade. Phone, South wick 9348. Station,
Southwick.
Plaza Cinema. — Prop., P. V. Reynolds, Picture-
drome, Portslade. Phone, Portslade 8492.
340 seats. Occasional Variety. Continuous.
Booked in London. Prices, 4c!. to is. Stage
10 ft. deep ; two dressing rooms. Phone,
Southwick 9134. Station, Southwick, and
Transport.
SOUTH WIG8T0N (Leicester), Pop. 4,000.
Picture House (bth), Blaby Road. — Prop, and
Res. Man., George Smith, " Bangalore,"
66, Saffron Road, South Wigston. 704
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d to is. 3d.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone, South
Wigston 89285. Station, South Wigston,
L.M.S.
80UTHWOLD (Suffolk), Pop. 2,753.
The Cinema (we). — Prop., Geo. Crick, York
Road. 550 seats. Booked by Prop, at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Southwold 3210. Films by Road Transport
from Dansey Yard.
SOWERBY BRIDGE (Yorks), Pop. 14,679.
Electric Theatre (ba), Wharf Street.— Props ,
National Electric Theatres, Ltd. Controlled
by Gaumont-British Picture Corporation,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Regent 8080. 810 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous nightly. Mats., Wed. and
Sat. Prices, 7d. and is. 6d. Phone, Sowerby
Bridge 81152. Station, Sowerby Bridge,
L.M.S.
Regent (bth). — Props., Regent Cinema Co.
(Sowerby Bridge), Ltd., Wharf Street, Sowerby
Bridge. ' Phone, 81511. 914 seats. Prices,
is. to is. gd. Continuous nightly. Mat., Sat.
Proscenium width, 36 ft. Booked at Hall.
Dance Hall attached. Station, Sowerby
Bridge, L.M.S.
SPALDING (Lincs.), Pop. 12,592.
Odeon Theatre (bth), London Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Spalding 3077.
Prince's Cinema (we), Westlode Street. —
Prop., Spalding Picture House, Ltd. 1,534
seats. Booked at New Theatre, Boston, by
G. Aspland Howden. Prices, 6d. to is. iod.
Proscenium width, 38 ft. Continuous from
6 p.m. ;• three Mats, each week. Phon«,
Spalding 98. Station, Spalding, L.N.E.R.
Regent Theatre (we), Sheep Market. — Prop.,
Spalding Picture House, Ltd. 885 seatt.
Booked at the New Theatre, Boston, by G.
Aspland Howden. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Cate attached. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Phone,
Spalding 98.
Savoy (we), Westlode Street. — Props., Spalding
Picture House, Ltd. 1,550 seats. Prices, 9d.
to is. gd. Continuous from 6 p.m. Booked by
G. Aspland Howden, New Theatre, Boston,
Lines.* Phone, Spalding 98. Station, Spalding,
L.N.E.R.
SPENNYMOOR (Co. Durham), Pep. 16,361.
Arcadia (we). — Prop., M.B.C. Cinemas, Ltd.,
Hippodrome, Workington. Phone, 194.
980 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice nightly.
Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Spennymoor 7.
Station, Spennymoor, L.N.E.R.
Cambridge Theatre (bth). 650 seats.
Kinema. — Props., Sol Sheckman Theatres, Ltd.,
11, Bath Lane, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone.
Newcastle 28082-3.
Tivoli, Cheapside. — Prop., Essoldo (Spenny-
moor), Ltd., 11, Bath Lane, Newcastle-on-
Tyne. Phone, Newcastle 28082-3. 1,000 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 4d. to is. 2d., ex Sat.
Cafe attached.
Town Hall (bth). — Prop., Sol. Sheckman
Theatres, Ltd., 11, Bath Lane, Newcastle.
Phone, Newcastle 28082-3. 500 seats. Con-
tinuous.
SPIL8BY (Lincs.), Pop. 1,400.
Franklin Cinema (Morrison). — Prop., T. C.
Badley, The Terrace, Spilsby. 334 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Continuous
Sat. Prices, 7d. to 2s. Phone, 2205.
Station, Spilsby, L.N.E.R. ; and Lincoln and
District Film Transport Co., Boston.
SPONDON (Derby), Pop. 3,140.
Sitwell Theatre (btp). — Prop., Spondon
Cinema, Ltd., Sitwell Street, Spondon. 520
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Even-
ings. Mat. Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone
Derby 55245. Station, Spondon, L.M.S.
STAFFORD (Staffs ), Pop. 29,485.
Albert Hall (bth). — Prop., Stafford Enter-
tainments, Ltd. 480 seats. Booked at
Picture House, Stafford. Once nightly. Mon.
to Fri. Twice nightly Sat. Mats.. Wed. and
Sat. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Phone, 228.
Station, Stafford, L.M.S.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Newport Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Stafford 877.
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S TAFFORD— continued .
Picture House (bth), Bridge Street. — Prop.,
Stafford Entertainments, Ltd. 900 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly ; Twice Sat.
Mats., Wed. and Sat. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Stafford 291. Station, Stafford.
L.M.S.
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Sandonia (bth), Sandon Road. — Prop.,
Stafford Entertainments, Ltd. 1,200 seats.
Once nightly Mon. to Fri. Twice Sat.
Mats., Wed and Sat. Booked at Picture
House. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Stafford.
328. Station, Stafford, L.M.S.
STAINCROSS (near Barnsley) (Yorks.), Pop.
4,000.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., Picture House
(Staincross), Ltd. 438 seats. Booked at
Leeds. Once nightly, Tues. to Fri. Twice
Mon. and Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. and gd. Station, Staincross, L.N.E.R. ;
and Film Transport.
STAINES (Mddx ), Pop. 21,209.
Majestic Theatre (we), High Street. — Prop.,
County Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.t. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Staines
526.
Regal (rca), Clarence Street. — Props.
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,605 seats. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 48 ft. Phone,
Staines 3316. Station, Staines, S.R.
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New Empire Cinema (rca), High Street. —
Prop., Middlesex Cinemas, Ltd. 666 seats.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Staines 658. Station,
Staines, S.R.
STAINFORTH (Yorks.), Pop. 5,000.
Stainforth Cinema (bth), Emmerson Avenue.
— Prop., Doncaster and District Cinema Co.,
King's Arcade, Doncaster. Phone, Doncaster
894. 650 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 5d. to is. Phone, Stainforth 27. Sta-
tions, Stainforth and Hatfield, L.N.E.R.
8TALYBRIDGE (Cheshire), Pop. 24,823.
Hippodrome (btp), Corporation Street. —
Lessees, Stalybridge Enterprise, Ltd., Imperial
Buildings, 7, Oxford Road, Manchester. 968
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Stalybridge 2531.
Nbw Princes (bth), Albert Square. — Prop,,
New Princes Cinema (Stalybridge), Ltd.
700 seats. Booked by James Brearley, at 97,
Bridge Street, Manchester. Continuous.
Prices, 4d. to is. 6d. Phone, Stalybridge
2485. Station, Stalybridge, L.M.S., and
L.N.E.R.
Palace (btp), Market Street. Lessees, Staly-
bridge Enterprise, Ltd., 7, Oxford Road,
Manchester. 746 seats. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Phone, Stalybridge 2156. Station,
Stalybridge.
STAMFORD (Liwcs ), Pop. 9,946.
Central Cinema (we), Broad Street. — Props.,
Central Cinema (Stamford), Ltd. 750 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, gd.
to is. iod. Phone, Stamford 3i7g. Station,
Stamford, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Picturedrome (ba), Broad Street. — Prop..
Picturedrome (Stamford), Ltd. 500 seats,
Continuous. Booked at Central Cinema,
Broad Street. Prices, 6d. to is. 2d.
Phone, Stamford 179. Station, Stamford,
L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
STANDtSH with LANGTREE (Lancs ), Pop
7262.
Palace (Gramo Radio), High Street. — Prop.,
E. Bentham, Broomfield House, Standislr
Phone 54. 500 seats. Booked at Manchester
and Liverpool. Once nightly. Tues., Wed.
and Fri. ; Twice Mon., Thurs. and Sat.
Prices, 5d. to is. 6d. Station Wigan, L.M.S.
STANDON (Herts), Pop. 2,485.
Gem (ba). — Prop., L. G. Attree, 12, Lindsay
Terrace, Standon. 607 seat"?. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. Boxes, 10s. Proscenium
width, 28 ft. Phone, Puckeridge 85. Cafe
attached. Station, Standon, L.N.E.R.
Regal (ba). — Prop, Mr. L. Morris, 52, Shaftes-
bury Avenue, W.i. Phone. Gerrard 1668.
644 seats. Booked at H.O. Continous from
6 p.m. Mat., Wed. and Sat. Prices, 6d.
to 2s. Proscenium width, 66 ft. Stage, 10 ft.,
two dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Phone,
Puckeridge 85. Station, Standon.
STAN FOR D-LE- HOPE (Essex).
Pop. 4,500.
Regent (we), Corringham Road. — Props.,
G. J. and W. J. Boyce. 585 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Stage, 6 ft. ; one dressing-room. Station,
Stanford-le-Hope.
STANHOPE (Co. Durham), Pop. 1,746.
Town Hall Cinema (Kalee), Market Place. — ■
Props., Weardale Cinemas, Ltd., Hood Street,
St. John's Chapel, Weardale. 360 seats.
Prices, 2d. to is. Mon. continuous. Booked
at Newcastle. Phone, Weardale 29. Station,
St. John's Chapel.
STANLEY S.O. (Co. Durham), Pop. 24,458.
New Victoria (we).
Pavilion Cinema (we), High Street. — Prop.,
Craven Bros. 1,150 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 45 ft. Phone, Stanley 69.
Cafe attached. Station, Stanley.
STANLEY (near Wakefield) (Yorks), Pop.
14,570.
Picture House (we), Lake Lock. — Prop.,
Stanley Picture House Co., Ltd. 433 seats.
Booked at Hall by Man. One show nightly.
Two on Sat. Three changes weekly. Prices,
9d. to is. 6d. Phone, Lofthouse Gate 7178.
Station, Stanley, L.N.E.R.
STANTON HILL (neai\IVIansfield) (Notts).
Stanton Hill Cinema (bth). 600 seats.
Continuous. 5 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Prices, gd.
to is. gd. Booked by J. Pollard, Bentinch
Chambers, Mansfield. Phone, Mansfield 760.
Station, Sutton-in-Ashfield, L.M.S., or
L.N.E.R.
STAPLEFORD (Notts), Pop. 11,516
Palace. — Booked by S. Graham. Oxford
House, Oxford Street, Nottingham. Station,
Stapleford, L.M.S.
Victory Cinema (btp). — Prop., Midland Empire
Theatres, Ltd., Commerce Chambers, Elite
Bldgs., Nottingham. 800 seats. Booked at
H. O. by Herbert Elton. Phone, Nottingham
2237-4. Occasional Varietv. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Two shows Sat. Phone, Sandi-
acre 120. Station, Stapleford, L.M.S.
STAVELEY (Derby), Pop. 12,018.
Empire (bth), Chesterfield Road. — 700 seats.
Once nightly. Three shows Sat, prices, 7d.
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Regal (bth). — Regal (Staveley), Ltd.
Booked by S. Graham, Oxford House, Oxford
Street, Nottingham. Phone, Nottingham
40326. Phone, 7180. Station, Chesterfield,
L.M.S., and Staveley Town L.N.E.R.
STEVENAGE (Herts), Pop. 5,476.
Astonia (Aerophone). — Prop., N. A. Ayres,
Norton Ways, Letchworth. 750 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Steven-
age 329. Herts, and Beds. Transport.
Cinema (ba). — Prop, and Man., E. D. Hayward,
Lawn View, London Road, Luton. 300 seats.
Booked at Hall. Twice nightly. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. 2d. Phone.
Stevenage 143. Station, Srevenage, L.N.E.R.
STOCKINGFORD (Warwick), Pop. 14,000.
Palace (rca), Short Street. — Prop., Sheridan
Film Service, Ltd., 179, Horninglow Street,
Burton-on-Trent. Phone, Burton-on-Trent
3324. 500 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, 4d. to is. Proscenium width, 16 ft.
Phone, Nuneaton 547. Station, Stockingford,
L.M.S.
STOCKPORT (Cheshire), Pop. 125,000.
Alexandra Cinema (we), Castle Street,
Edgeley. — Prop., Alexandra Cinema Co.,
(Edgeley), Ltd., 32, Castle Street, Stockport.
1,100 seats. Continuous evenings ; daily mat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone, Stockport 2081. Station, Stockport,
L.M.S.
Brookfield Cinema (bth), London Road,
Poynton.— Prop., R. Bailey, "The Chest-
nuts," Poynton. Phone, Poynton 2016.
921 seats. Booked at Manchester. Once nightly
Tues. to Fri. Two shows Mon. and Sat.
Occasional Plays. Prices, gd. to 2s. Pro-
scenium width, 67 ft. ; four dressing-rooms.
Cafe and Dance Hall. Phone, Poynton 2253.
Station, Poynton, L.M.S. and Films by Auto.
Curzon (we). — Props., Offerton Cinemas, Ltd.,
Turncroft Lane, Stockport. 800 seats. Prices,
9d. to is. gd. Continuous from 630. Sats.,
twice nightly. . Mats., Mon. and Thurs.
Booked at Hall. Phone, Stockport 2532.
Station, Edgsley. Films by Auto.
Davenport (we).
Don Cinema (bth), Bramhall Lane. — Prop.,
Rossendale Cinemas (1933), Ltd., 1, Bramhall
Lane. 676 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous
evenings ; mats. Two changes weekly. Prices,
gd. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Stockport 2603. Station, Edgeley, L.M.S.
Edgeley Cinema (btp), Castle Street.—
Prop., Arderne Cinemas, Ltd. Phone, Stock-
port 2244. 669 seats. Booked at Carlton,
Stockport. Continuous. Mats, daily. Prices,
5d. to is. 2d. Phone, Stockport 2569.
Empress Cinema (we), Heaton Morris. — Props.,
Empress (Heaton Norris), Ltd., Manchester
Road, Heaton Norris. Phone, Hea 3330.
1,363 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Continu-
ous. Booked at Hall. Proscenium width,
44 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; three dressing-
rooms ; ballroom attached. Station, Heaton
Chapel.
Grove Cinema (we), Commercial Road. —
Props., Grove Cinema (Stockport) Ltd. 450
seats. Continuous Mon. to Sat. Prices,
4d. to is. Proscenium width, 16 ft. Booked
at Hall. Phone, Great Moor 2732. Station
(Hazel Grove), Stockport, L.M.S.
Hippodrome (we), St. Petersgate. — (Closed.)
King's Cinema (rca), Bentley Street. — Prop.,
G. S. Smith. 540 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous from 6 p.m. Prices, 5d. to iod.
Phone, 33*4. Station, eviot Dale, L.M.S.
Marcliff Kinema (rca), Hazel Grove, Stockport.
— Props., Marcliff Cinema (Knutsford), Ltd.,
764 seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 4d. Continuous.
Pictures and Variety. Booked at Hall.
Stage ; two dressing-rooms. Phone, Great
Moor 3442. Station, Hazel Grove.
New Pictorium (pta). — Prop., James Caton.
Freda Villa, Offerton, Stockport. 480 seats.
Booked at Suburban Cinemas (Manchester),
ng, Imperial Buildings, Manchester. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 5d. to gd. Proscenium width,
18 ft. Stage, 9 ft. deep ; one dressing-room.
Phone, Stockport 2532. Stations, Edgeley or
Teviot Dale, L.M.S.
Palace (bth), Bredbury. — Prop., W. G.
Stansfield. 450 seats. Once nightly ; twice
Sat. Prices, od. to is. 9d. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 21 ft. Station, Bredbury.
Palladium (we), Princes Street. — Prop.,
Tegarn Cinemas, Ltd. 1,000 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous evenings, Mon. to Fri., and
mat. Continuous from 2 p.m. Sat. Prices,
gd. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Cafe
attached. Phone, Stockport 2576. Station,
Edgeley, L.M.S.
Picturedrome (bth). — Props., Jackson and
Newport (Stratford), Ltd.
Plaza Cinema (we). — Props., Plaza Cinema
(Stockport), Ltd., Mersey Square, Stockport.
Phone, Stockport 3818. 1,750 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Three shows Sat.
Prices, gd. to 2s. gd. Cafe attached. Phone,
No. 3818. Station, Stockport.
Princes Picture Palace (we), Princes Street.
— Prop., Hursthead Estates, Ltd., 1, Lord
Street, Stockport. Phone, Stockport 2000.
475 seats. Booked at Super Cinema, Welling-
ton Road South. Continuous. Prices, 9d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Stockport 2404. Station,
Edgeley, L.M.S. and Cheshire Lines.
Ritz (we), Duke Street. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 'Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Station, Stockport,
L.M.S.
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Savoy (we), Romiley. — Props., Savoy Cinema
(Romiley), Ltd. Phone, Woodley 2131.
1,000 seats. Continuous from 6 p.m. ; Sat.
from 2.30 ; mats. Mon. and Thurs. Occasional
Variety. Booked at Hall. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 38 ft. Stage, 19 ft.
deep ; three dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
Station, Romiley, L.M.S.-L.N.E. joint.
Savoy Cinema (we), Heaton Moor Road. —
Prop., Northern Amusements, Ltd., Pruden-
tial Chambers, South Parade, Rochdale.
Phone, Rochdale 2072. 801 seats. Booked at
Arcadia Cinema, Levenshulme, Manchester.
Continuous nightly. Twice nightly Sat.
Mats., Mon., Thurs., and Sat. Prices, 8d. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 19 ft. Phone,
Heaton Moor 2114. Station, Heaton Moor,
L.M.S.
Star Cinema (btp), Higher Hill Gate. — Props.,
Arderne Cinemas, Ltd. 650 seats. Booked at
Carlton, Stockport. Phone, 2244. Continuous
evenings ; Mat. Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 5d. to is. 2d. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
Phone, 2542. Station, Edgeley, L.M.S.
Super Cinema (we), Wellington Road South. —
Prop., Hursthead Estates, Ltd., 1, Lord Street,
Stockport. Phone, Stockport 2, coo. 1 000
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
gd. to 2s. 3d. Cafe attached. Phone, Stock-
port 4455. Station, Edgeley, L.M.S.
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Vernon Picture House (bth), Carrington
Road. — Props., Northern Amusements, Ltd.,
Rochdale. Phone 2072. 464 seats. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, gd.
to is. Phone, Sto 3790. Station, Teviot
Dale.
Wellington Picture House (rca), Wellington
Road South. — Prop., Wellington (Stockport)
Picture House, Ltd., 67, Atlantic Chambers,
7, Brazennose Street, Manchester. Black-
friars 5994. 1,002 seats. Booked at 196,
Deansgate, Manchester. Continuous, Mon.
to Sat. Mat. daily, except Fri. Prices,
7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Phone, Stockport 2916. Stations, Edgeley,
L.M.S. ; and Teviot Dale, Cheshire Lines.
8T0CKSBRIDGE (Yorks), Pop. 9,253.
Palace (bth). — Prop., Star Cinemas (London),
Ltd., Star House, Bank Street, Castleford.
Phone, 2618. 910 seats. Prices, iod. to is. 9d.
Booked at H.O. Continuous nightly ; twice
Sat. ; mats., Mon., Wed. and Sat. Three
changes weekly. Phone, Stockbridge 3173.
Station, Deepcar, L.N.E.R.
ST0CKSF1ELD-0N-TYNE (Northumd),
Pop. 5,000.
Cosy Electric Picture Hall (ba), Mickley. —
Prop., R. S. and J. Stokoe, Cosy Cinema,
Mickley, Nr. Stocksfield. 450 seats. Booked
at Hall. One show nightly, two on Sat.
Four changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Stocksfield
2250. Station, Stocksfield, L.N.E.R.
STOCKTON-ON-TEES (Co. Durham), Pop.
67,724.
Cinema (we). — Prop., Cinema (Stockton), Ltd.
Man. Dir., F. C. Ewing. 1,770 seats. Booked
at Hall by Man. Dir. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Stockton 66239. Station,
Stockton-on-Tees.
Empire Theatre (rca), High Street. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
1,700 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 32 ft. Stage ; 10 dressing-
rooms. Phone, Stockton-on-Tees 6426.
Station, Stockton, L.N.E.R.
Globe Theatre (we), High Street. — Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. 2,500 seats. Continuous. Stage, 36 ft.
deep ; 12 dressing-rooms. Phone, Stockton-
on-Tees 66646. Station, Stockton, L.N.E.R.
Hippodrome Theatre (we). — Props., North
Eastern Entertainments, Ltd. Continuous.
1,700 seats. Booked by C. P. Metcalfe, 58,
Street Lane, Leeds. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Stage, 25 ft. deep ; ten dressing-rooms. Phone,
66048. Station, Stockton-on-Tees.
Moderne (we), ISiorton-on-Tees. — Props. t
Superb CinemaCo., Ltd. 1,202 seats. Prices,
iod. to is. 9d. Continuous, evenings only.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium width, 32 ft.
Phone, 53117. Station, Stockton-on-Tees.
Plaza (bth). — Prop., The Cinema (Stockton),
Ltd., High Street. Phone, 66239. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. and is. Booked at the Cinema,
High Street. Proscenium width, 20 ft. 6 in.
Stage, 38 ft. deep ; five dressing-rooms.
Phone, 66938. Station, Stockton-on-Tees.
Regal (we), High Street. Props., Odeon Theatres,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices is. to 2s. gd. Cafe,
Phone, 66737.
Savoy (Gyratone), Front Street, Sedgefield.—
Prop., W. W. Turnbull, Greenside, Durham
Road, Coxhoe. Phone, 5. 400 seats. Prices,
5d. to is#6d. Twice nightly, Mon., Wed., and
Sat.; Once nightly other nights. Booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Station,
Ferryhill, L.N.E.R.
STOKE-ON-TRENT (Staffs), Pop. 276,618.
Danilo (rca), Hill Street and King Street.—
Prop., Danilo (Stoke-on-Trent), Ltd., Danilo,
Quinton, Birmingham. Phone, Woodgate
2562. 1,800 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Continuous weekdays. Booked at H.O.
Station, Stoke-on-Trent.
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Hippodrome (ra), Kingsway. — Prop., Gaumont-
British Picture Corpn., Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. 1,535 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Stoke 48137. Station, Stoke-on-Trenl,
L.M.S.
Kosy Kinema (bth), Trent Vale.— Prop., Kosy
Kinema Co., Ltd. 600 seats. Booked at Hall.
Pictures and Variety. Once nightly. Mat., Sat.
Prices, 4d. to is. Stage, 10 ft. deep ; 3
dressing-rooms. Phone, Stoke-on-Trent 4595.
Majestic Cinema (we), Campbell Place. —
Prop., Associated British ' Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,500 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Cafe attached. Phone, Hanlcy
4769. Station, Stoke-on-Trent, L.M.S.
Marshlands Picture Hall (Morrison), High
Street, Wolstanton. — Prop., Marshlands Pic-
tures, Ltd. 550 seats. Continuous. Tw«
changes weekly. Station, Longport, L.M.S.
(N.S. Section).
Princes Cinema (Picturetone), Wharf Street.
— Prop., Princes Hall Cinema Co., Ltd. 1,300
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Mat., Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to gd.
Station, Stoke-on-Trent, L.M.S.
Victoria Theatre (btp), Hartshill. — Prop.,
Victoria Pictures (Hartshill), Ltd. 700 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Phone, New-
castle 66666. Station, Etruria.
STONE (Staffs), Pop. 5,952.
Picture House (btp), Town Hall- -Prop.,
Stone Cinema Co., Ltd. 423 seats. Booked at
Hall. One show Tues. and Wed. ; two shows
Mon. and Thurs. ; three on Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Stone 42
and 114. Station, Stone, L.M.S.
STONEHOUSE (Glos), Pop. 2,390.
Regal (bth). — Prop., A. J. Stratford. 450 seats.
Continuous evenings. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at Cardiff. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
Station, Stonehouse, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
STONY STRATFORD (Bucks), Pop. 2,041.
Kinema, Kinver.
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Scala (bth). — Prop., Councillor G. H. Barber,
Coronation House, Tunstall Park, Stoke-on-
Trent. Phone, Hanley 253. 600 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 4d.
STOTFOLD (Beds), Pop. 3,197.
Regent Cinema. — Props., Stotfold Cinema,
Ltd., 74, Regent Street, Stotfold. 580 seats.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Booked at H.O.
Phone, 206. Station, Arlesey, L.N.E.R.
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STOURBRIDGE (Worcs.), Pop. 19,903.
Danilo (rca), Hagley Road. — Props., Danilo
(Stourbridge), Ltd., Danilo, Quinton, Bir-
mingham. Phone, Woodgate 2562. 1,460
seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Station, Stourbridge.
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Kings Super Cinema (rca). — Props., Poole's
Theatres, Ltd., Hippodrome, Gloucester.
Phone, 2127. 1,800 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium
width, 35 ft. Stage, 23 ft. deep. Phone,
Stourbridge 57148. Station, Stourbridge
Junction, G.W.R.
Odeon Theatre (we), 63, High Street. — ■
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Stage ; five
dressing-rooms. Phone, Stourbridge 5030.
Station, Stourbridge, G.W.R'.
Sc ala. — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,021 seats. Booked at
H.O.
8TOURPORT (Worcs), Pop. 5,949.
Haven Cinema (Film Industries). — Props.,
Haven Pictures, Ltd., C. S. Joseph Circuit,
74, Salisbury Road, Moseley, Birmingham.
Phone, South 1238. 5g2 seats. Booked by
C. S. Joseph. Continuous. Mats., Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 8d. to is. gd. Phone,
Stourport 188. Station, Stourport, G.W.R.
STOWMARKET (Suffolk), Pop. 7,000.
Palladium (Wired). — Prop, and Man., Mrs.
J. B. Salter, 14, Corder Road, Ipswich. 350
seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Mat.
and two shows Sat. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d.
Station, Stowmarket, L.N.E.R.
Regal.— Prop., V. E. H. Cinemas, Ltd. —
45, Dereham Road, Norwich. Phone, Nor-
wich 894.
STRATFORD-ON-AVON (Warwick), Pop.
11,616.
Picture House (bth), Greenhill Street, Clifton
Circuit. — Prop., Stratford-on-Avon Picture
House Co., Ltd. 1,064 seats. Booked at H.O.
6, Corporation Street, Birmingham. Con-
tinuous from 6 p.m. ; twice nightly Sats.;
Mats, daily ; Sun. at 5 p.m. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 35 ft. ; Stage, 30 ft.
deep ; ten dressing-rooms. Phone, Stiatford-
on-Avon 2622. Station, Stratford-omAvon,
G.W.R.
STREET (Somerset), Pop. 4,000.
Playhouse (bth). — Prop., Mrs. H. Voake,
Leigh Cottage. 570 seats. Booked at Hall.
Once nightly. Three shows Sat. Pictures
and Variety. Prices, gd. to is. 9d. Proscen-
ium width, 26 ft. Stage, 19 ft. deep ; 4 dress-
ing-rooms. Phone, Street 28. Stations,
Glastonbury and Street, S, and Film Trans-
port Services.
STRETFORD (Lancs), Pop. 56,000.
Corona Super Cinema (we), Moss Road. —
Prop., J. Maunder, " Greenside," Cheadle,
Manchester. Phone, Bat. 4766. 936 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Mon. to Fri.
Twice nightly Sat. Mats., Mon., Wed. and
Sat. Prices, gd. to is. 3d. Phone, Longford
i9go. Stations, Manchester and Motor
Transport.
Longford Theatre (we). — Props., Jackson and
Newport (Lanes.), Ltd. 2,005 seats. Con-
tinuous nightly ; Mat. Mon. Prices, gd. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Longford 2233.
Picturedrome (we), King Street. — Prop.,
Jackson and Newport (Stretford), Ltd. 707
seats. Continuous nightly. Sat., twice
nightly. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Booked at Man-
chester. Phone, Longford i42g. Station,
Stretford.
STROOD (Kent), Pop. 18,279.
Invicta Cinema (rca), High Street. — Prop.,
H. Lloyd, 6, Bradbourne Court, Sevenoaks ;
and Mrs. Knight, 24, Norbury Crescent,
S.W.16. 538 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Strood 7316. Station, Strood
S.R. Films by Kent Films Motor Transport.
STROUD (Glos), Pop. 8,360.
Gaumont Palace Theatre (ba), Russell Street.
— Prop., Albany Ward Theatres, Ltd., New
Gallery House, Regent Street, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. gg4 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. Proscenium
width, 39 ft. Phone, Stroud 4og. Station,
Stroud, G.W.R. and L.M.S.
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Ritz (rca). — Props., Commercial Enterprises
Ltd. 1,250 seats. Prices, is. to 3s. Con-
tinuous. Booked at Hall. Proscenium width,
34 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, 324-638.
Station, Stroud, G.W.R. or L.M.S. and
F.T.S.
STUDLEY (Warwickshire), Pop. 3,000.
Imperial Pictures (Gyrotone). — Prop., F.
Dudley Reeves, Picture House, Knowle.
Phone 2427. 261 seats. Booked at Picture
House, Knowle. Once nightly. Twice on Sat
Prices,. 6d. to is. 2d. Proscenium width, 14 ft
Phone, Studley 104. (Birmingham area..
Station, Studley and Astwood Bank, L.M.S.
SUDBURY (Middlesex).
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Phone, Wembley 149 1.
SUDBURY (Suffolk), Pop. 7,007.
Cosy (Phillips), Cavendish. — Props., Touring
Talking Picture Co., 17, Chase Avenue, King's
Lynn. Phone, 2335. 250 seats. Prices, 8d. to
is. 6d. Booked at H.O. Films by Coombs and
District Film Co.
County Cinema' (we). — Props., F. Okin, 31,
Stoke Newington Road, N.16. Phone, Clissold
1844-5. 708 seats. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
2S. Booked at H.O. Cafe Restaurant attached.
Phone, Sudbury 165. Station, Sudbury,
L.N.E.R.
Gainsborough Theatre (we). — Prop., Ager's
Cinema Circuit, Ltd., 3, High Street, Col
Chester. 417 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Phone, Sudbury 2776. Station,
Sudbury, L.N.E.R. ; Road Transport.
SUNDERLAND (Co. Durham), Pop. 200,000.
Black's Regal Theatre (we), Holmside. —
Props., Black's Northern Theatres, Ltd.
Pictures and Variety. 2,522 seats. Booked
by A. Black (Man.-Dir.) at 115, Shaftesbury
Avenue, London, W. Temple Bar 9324.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 57 ft. Stage,
40 ft. deep ; 10 dressing-rooms. Cafe and Rink
attached. Phone, Sunderland 4881. Station,
Sunderland, L.N.E.R.
Black's Theatre Royal (we). — Booked at
115, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.C.2.
Man.-Dir., Alfred Black. 950 seats. Pro-
scenium width, 44 ft. Stage, 28 ft. deep.
Pictures and Variety. Station, Sunderland.
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SUNDERLAND— continued.
Bromarsh Grand Cinema (btp), Bridge End.
— Prop., Bromarsh Grand Cinema Co., Ltd.,
178, Westgate Road, Newcastle. Phone,
27451. 600 seats. Continuous nightly. Mats.,
Mon. and Thurs. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 8d. to is. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Sunderland 4779. Station, Sunderland,
L.N.E.R.
Cora Picture Palace (G. S. Brown's, London),
Southwick Road. — Props., Executors of the
late J. H. Tindle. 400 seats. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to gd. Pro-
scenium width, 18 ft. Booked at Newcastle-
on-Tvne. Phone, Sunderland 4705. Station,
Sunderland, L.N.E.R.
Empire (we).
Gaiety Theatre, High Street (Kalee Invicta). — ■
Prop., W. R. Bolam. Lessees, Gaiety Pictures
(Sunderland) Ltd. 550 seats. Twice nightly.
Prices, 3d. and 5d. Station, Sunderland,
L.N.E.R.
Havelock Picture House (baf), Fawcett
Street. — Prop., Provincial Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery House, 133,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent
8080. 1,504 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Cafe. Phone,
Sunderland 50021 1. Station, Sunderland,
L.N.E.R.
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King's Theatre (baf), Crowtree Road. — Props.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd, 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080.
1,800 seats. (Closed.)
Marina (btp), Sea Road, Fulwell. — Props.,
Wearside Entertainments, Ltd., Tatler Cham-
bers, Northumberland Street, Newcastle-on-
Tyne. Phone, Sunderland 4943. Continuous
except Sats. and Holidays. 870 seats.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Phone, Sunderland 4943.
. Station, Seaburn.
Millfield Cinema (btp), Hylton Road. — Prop.,
Millfield Cinema, Ltd., Newcastle-on-Tyne.
Phone, 20317. Booked at Tatler Chambers,
147/149, Northumberland Street, Newcastle-
on-Tyne, 1. 890 seats. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. Station, Sunderland,
L.N.E.R.
New Rink.— Prop., Black's Theatres, 115,
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.C.2. Man.
Dir., Alfred Black. 2,000 seats.
Palace (rca). — ■Prop., General Theatre Corpn.,
Ltd. Booked at H.O. Continuous. 1,121 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Phone, Sunderland
348511. Station, Sunderland, L.N.E.R.
P icture House (we), High Street West. — Prop.,
Consolidated Cinematograph Co., Ltd., 17,
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 1713. 1,000 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Sunderland 4668. Station, Sunderland,
L.N.E.R.
Plaza (we), Pallion Road. — Props., Pallion
(Sunderland) Cinema, Ltd., 40,Westgate Road,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone, 22401. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. 1,075 seats. Prices,
9d. to is. 9a. Proscenium width, 37 ft. Phone,
Sunderland 2261. Station, Sunderland.
Regent (we), Ryhope Road. — Props., Regent
(Sunderland), Ltd. 1,200 seats. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Continuous. Booked at Newcastle.
Phone, Sun. 555311.
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Ritz(rca). — Props., Associated British Cinemas
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.,
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,842 seats. Continouus.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Sunderland 4148.
Station, Sunderland.
Roker Theatre (bth), Roker Avenue.—
Props., Sunderland Amusements, Ltd.,
13, Winchester Street, South Shields. 1,000
seats. Pictures and Sunday Orchestral Con-
certs. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Three
distinct shows Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep.
Four dressing-rooms. Phone, Sunderland
3504. Station, Sunderland.
Savoy Electric Theatre (bth), The Green,
Southwick. — Prop, and Man., Mrs. M. J
Oliver, 5, Eden Place. 780 seats. Booked at
Hall. Two shows nightly and Mats. Prices,
5d. to iod. Proscenium width, 21 ft. 6 in.
Phone, Sunderland 3471. Station, Sunderland,
L.N.E.R.
Theatre Royal (we).
Villiers Electric Theatre (bth), Villiers
Street. — Prop., Sunderland Amusements, Ltd.
13, Winchester Street, South Shields. 850
seats. Booked at Roker Theatre. Pictures and
Variety. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to gd.
Proscenium width, 27 ft. Stage, 18 ft. deep.
Three dressing-rooms. Phone, Sunderland
3745. Station, Sunderland, L.N.E.R.
8UNNINGHILL (Berks), Pop. 5,839.
Picture House (Cinephone). — Prop., Sidney,
G. Prince. 286 seats. Twice nightly. Mat.,
Weds, and Sat. Prices, gd. to 2s. gd. Phone.
Ascot 881. Station. Ascot, S.R. Films by Road
Transport.
SURBITON (Surrey), Pop. 49,000.
Coronation Cinema (we), St. Mark's Hill. —
Prop., M. L. Syndicate, Ltd., Alexandra
House, 31, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 7340. 600 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone,
Elmbridge 1266. Station, Surbiton, S.R.
Odeon Theatres (bth). — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Continuous. Two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Elmbridge 3884. Station, Surbiton, S.R.
SUTTON and CHEAM (Surrey), Pop. 46,488.
Belmont Circle Cinema, Belmont.
Granada (we). — Phone, Vigilant 4440. — Props.,
The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 3554. Cafe
attached.
Picture Theatre (we), Cheam Road. — Prop ,
P. and S. Cinemas, Ltd. 600 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d.
Phone, Vigilant 0855. Station, Sutton, S.R.
Surrey County Cinema (we). — Prop., Asso-
ciated Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd., 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent
3o8o. 1,736 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium
width, 41 ft. Phone, Vigilant ioog. Station,
Sutton, S.R.
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SUTTON BRIDGE (Lincs), Pop. 2,835.
Cinema Theatre (rca). — Prop., A. Groves,
Pictures and Variety. Booked at Hall. 500
seats. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Sutton Bridge 226. Station, Sutton
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8UTT0N COLDFIELD (Warwick), Pep.
41,000.
Empress Cinema (we). — The Parade. 1,450
seats. Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Occasional
Variety. Proscenium width, 46 ft. Stage, 20 ft.
two dressing-rooms. Phone, Sutton Coldfield
2363. Station, Sutton Coldfield.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Birmingham Road. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous. Stage ; two
dressing-rooms. Phone, Sutton Coldfield 2714.
8UTT0N-IN- ASH FIELD (Notts), Pop. 25,151.
King's Theatre (btp). — Prop., Aleph Enter-
tainments, Ltd., Commerce Chambers, Elite
Buildings, Nottingham. Phone, Nottingham
2273/4. 1,300 seats. Booked at H.O. by
Herbert Elton. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Price, 6d. to is. 4d. Phone, Sutton
76. Station, Sutton-in-Ashfield, L.M.S.
Portland Theatre (btp). — Props., Aleph
Entertainments Ltd., Commerce Chambers,
Elite Buildings, Nottingham. Phone 2273/4.
1,100 seats. Prices, od. to 2s. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Pictures and Variety.
Phone, 76. Road Transport.
TivoLi (we), Outram Street. — Prop., Aleph
Entertainments, Ltd., Commerce Chambers.
Nottingham. Phone, 2273/4. 1,100 seats.
Booked at H.O. by Herbert Elton. Occasional
Variety. Two shows nightly. Phone, Sutton
76. Station, Sutton-in-Ashfield, L.N.E.R.
SWADLINCOTE (Derby), Pop. 4,107.
Alexandra Picture House (Morrison). — Prop.,
Alexandra Picture House Co., Ltd. 750 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, sd. to is. Station, Swadlin-
cote, L.M.S.
Majestic (we). — Props., K. and F. Cinemas,
Ltd., White Friars House, Friar Lane,
Nottingham. Phone, 44394. 982 seats.
Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Proscenium width, 33 ft. Phone,
7339- Station, Swadlincote.
New Empire (bth), West Street. — Prop.,
Swadlincote Entertainment Co., Ltd. Gen.
Man., Percy McCann. 800 seats. Prices,
8d. to is. 6d. Continuous, daily, from 5 p.m.
Morning Mat. on Tues. Station, Swadlincote,
and Castle Gresley, near Burton-on-
Trent.
SWAFFHAM (Norfolk), Pop. 2,783.
Regal Cinema (btp), Station Street. — Props.,
Bostock Cinema Circuit, 45, Chevallier Street,
Ipswich. 508 seats. Booked at H.O. Once
nightly Mon. to Fri. Twice nightly and Mat.
Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width
24 ft. Phone, Swaffham 68. StationSwaffharn ,
L.N.E.R.
8WALLOWNE8T (near Sheffield) (Yorks)
Pop. 5,000.
Pavilion (bth). — Lessees, Rotherham District
Cinemas, Ltd., Empire Cinema, Rotherham.
. Phone, Rotherham 402. 438 seats. Booked at
Empire, Rotherham. Once nightly. Two
shows Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Station, Woodhouse Mill, L.M.S. ;
and Beighton, L.N.E.R.
SWANAGE (Dorset), Pop. 6,276.
Grand Theatre (we), Station Road. — Props.,
Portsmouth Town Cinemas, Ltd., Shaftesbury
Cinema, Kingston Road, Portsmouth. 414
seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d.
Swanage Cinema (we), Station Road. — Props.,
Portsmouth Town Cinemas, Ltd., Shaftesbury
Cinema, Kingston Road, Portsmouth. 595
seats. Continuous. Mats. Wed. and Sat.
One show Sun. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d. Phone, Swanage 2478.
Station, Swanage, S.R.
8WANLEY (Kent), Pop. 3,862.
Corona Cinema (rca). — Prop., G. Downs. 800
seats. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Continuous. Booked
at Hall. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 13 ft.
deep. Phone, 33g. Station, Swanley, S.R.
8WANSCOMBE (Kent), Pop. 8,494.
Wardona (gb). — Prop., Wardona Cinema
(Swanscombe), Ltd. 550 seats. Prices, 7d.
to 2s. 6d. Continuous, Mon. to Sat. Sun.,
from 2.30 to 8.30 p.m. Booked at H.O.,
Evelyn House, Oxford Street, W.i. Phone,
Mus. 05g7. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone,
Gravesend 4507. Stations, Swanscombe
Halt and Northfleet and Road Transport.
SWINDON (Wilts), Pop. 62,600.
Arcadia (rca), Regent Street. — Prop., Arcadia
Palace Co. (Swindon), Ltd. 656 seats. Con-
tinuous from 2.30. Booked at Vista Cinema,
Westbury, Wilts. Phone, 75. Prices, is. to 2s.
Phone, Swindon 24g7. Station, Swindon,
G.W.R. Films by Road Transport.
Empire (we).— Controlled by Mayfair Circuit
(Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 1028. Booked by A. Cohen
at H.O. 1,470 seats. Continuous nightly.
Daily Mat. Occasional Stage Companies.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Stage, 40 ft. deep ; seven dressing-rooms.
Phone, Swindon g6. Station, Swindon,
G. W.R.
Palace (baf), Gorse Hill. — Prop., Gaumont-
British Pictures Corporation, Ltd., New
Gallery House, W.i. 867 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous from 4.45 p.m. Mat., Sat.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Phone, Swindon 213511. Station,
Swindon, G.W.R.
Palladium (rca), Rodbourne Road. — Prop.,
Basingham Theatres, Ltd., 75 /77, Shaftesbury
Avenue, London, W.i. 650 seats. Continuous.
Mat daily. Booked at H.O. Prices, is. to 2s.
Phone, Swindon 2516. Station, Swindon,
G.W.R.
Playhouse. — Late Mechanics' Hall.
Regent (rca). — Prop., Albany Ward Theatre*,
Ltd. Booked at 123, Regent Street, London,
W.i. 1,322 seats. Continuous from 2 p.m.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width, 42 ft.
Phone, Swindon 750. Station, Swindon,
G.W.R.
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Rink Cinema (rca), The Square. — 700 seats.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Booked at Cardiff and
London. Phone, Swindon 2002. Station,
Swindon G.W.R.
Savoy (rca), Regent Street. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. i,775
seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
2838. Station, Swindon Junction, G.W.R.
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SWINTON and PENDLEBURY (lancs ), Pop.
32,761.
Adelphi (rca), Market Place. — Prop., Swinton
Entertainments, Ltd. 1,000 seats. Continu-
ous. Booked by J. F. Emery at 26, Cross
Street, Manchester. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Phone, Swinton 1825. Station, Swinton,
L.M.S.
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SWINTON and PENDLEBURY— continued.
Ellesmere Super Cinema (we). — Props.,
Ellesmere Super Cinema, Ltd., 14, John
Dalton Street, Manchester. Phone, Bla 4601.
1,235 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous
Mon. to Fri. Three shows Sat. Mats. Mon.,
Wed., Thur. Booked at Manchester. Cafe.
Phone, Swinton 2248. Station, Swinton,
L.M.S.
Palace (we), Bolton Road (we). — Props., Palace
de Luxe (East Lancashire), Ltd. 1,096 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 5d.
to gd. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 8 J ft.
deep ; three dressing-rooms. Phone, Swinton
1805. Station, Swinton, L.M.S.
Plaza (we). — Prop., Swinton Entertainments,
Ltd., Adelphi Theatre, Market Place,
Swinton. Phone 1825. 765 seats. Booked by
J. F. Emery, at 26, Cross Street, Manchester.
Continuous. Two shows on Sat. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone, Swinton 1690. Dance
Hall attached. Station, Swinton, L.M.S.
8WINT0N (Yorks), Pop. 13,820.
Picture House (we). — Prop., Mexborough
Theatres, Ltd., Empire, Swinton Road, Mex-
borough. Phone, Mexborough 3108. 904 seats.
Two shows daily. Phone, Mexborough 2 151.
Station, Swinton, near Rotherham, L.M.S. or
L.N.E.R.
XaDCASTER (Yorks), Pop. 3,399.
Cosy Picture House (Eastern Electric). —
400 seats.
TALKE (Staffs), Pop. 2,000.
Regent (we), Butt Lane. — Prop., David Wilde,
145, Congleton Road, Butt Lane. 500 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, gd. to
is. 9d. Proscenium width, 21 ft. Phone,
Kidsgrove ifi. Station, Harecastle for
Kidsgrove, L.M.S.
TAMWORTH (Staffs), Pop. 7,510.
Grand (Kalee), George Street. — Prop., Tam-
worth Theatres, Ltd. 650 seats. Booked at
Palace. Two shows nightly. Two changes
weekly. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Caf6
attached. Prices, 7d. to 2s. Phone, Tam-
worth 88. Station, Tamworth, L.M.S.
Palace (we). — Prop., Tamworth Theatres, Ltd.,
George Street. 1,388 seats. Booked at Hall.
Twice nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
3d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Cafe.
Phone, Tamworth 59. Station, Tamworth.
Midland and L.N.W.R.
Royal Cinema, Marshall, Dordon. — Props.,
W. A. Brown, Knighton Lodge, Whitehouse
Road, Dordon. 318 seats. Prices 3d. to is.
Booked at Birmingham. Once nightly.
Three shows on Sat. Proscenium width,
approx. 20 ft. Stage. Phone, Polesworth 50-
Station, Tamworth, F.T.S.
TAUNTON (Somerset), Pop. 25,177.
Gaiety Kinema (we), Rowbarton. — Prop.,
Chelton Cinema Co., Ltd. 791 seats. Con-
tinuous, 2 to 10.30. Mat. daily. Prices, 6d.
to is. 6d. Station, Taunton, G.W.R.
Gaumont Palace (ba). — Prop., Albany Ward
Theatres, New Gallery House, London, W.i.
1,486 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Stage, 21 ft. deep. Pro-
scenium width, 52 ft. Eight dressing-rooms.
Cafe attached. Phone, Taunton 211411.
Station, Taunton, G.W.R.
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Odeon Theatre (we), Station Road, Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Continuous. Phone, Taunton 2291.
Village Hall, Porlock.
TAVISTOCK (Devon), Pop. 3,790.
Carlton (rca), Tavistock. — Props., E. J. and
W. E. Pope, Cinedrome, Liskeard, Cornwall.
66 1 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous
from 6 p.m. Mat. Wed. and Sat. Booked at
Cinedrome, Liskeard.
Cinema (bth). — Props., Tavistock Cinema Co.,
Ltd., Man., C. J. Burrow. 350 seats. Booked
at Hall or " Kinecot," Glanville Road,
Tavistock. Continuous nightly and from
2.30 Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 4d. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep. Station,
Tavistock, G.W.R. and S.R., and Road*
Transport.
TEDDiNGTON (Middlesex), Pop. 23,369.
New Savoy Super Cinema (we), High Street. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,586 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 45 ft. Stage,
n£ ft. deep. Two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Kingston 0910. Station, Teddington, S.R.
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TEIGNMOUTH (Devon), Pop. 10,019.
Carlton Cinema (bth). — Prop., Mayfair Circuit
(Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 8262. Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd. 353 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous from 5.30 p.m.
Mats., Tues., Fri. and Sat. Prices, iod. to
2s. 6d. Phone, Teignmouth 163. Station,
Teignmouth, G.W.R.
Riviera Cinema (we). — Controlled by Mayfair
Circuit (Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 1028. Booked
by A. Cohen at H.O. Continuous. Prices, gd.
to 2S. Proscenium width, 45 ft. Cafe attached.
Phone, Teignmouth 24. Station, Teignmouth.
TENBURY WELLS (Worcs ), Pop. 2,000.
Regal (btp). — Prop., The Regal (Tenbury),
Ltd. 324 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Once nightly. Continuous, Sat. from 5 p.m.
Mats. Tues. and Sat. Booked at Regal,
Craven Arms, Salop. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Phone, 100. Station, Tenbury Wells,
G.W.R.
TENTERDEN (Kent), Pop. 3,473.
Embassy (we). — Prop., Shipman and King.
Temporary war-time H.O., 427, Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone,
Tenterden 133.
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TETBURY (Glos.), Pop. 2,237.
New Palace (Marshall).— Prop., A. C. Myhill.
350 seats. Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to as.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Tetbury 39.
Station, Tetbury, G.W.R.
TEWKESBURY (Glos ), Pop. 4,352.
Sabrina (we). — Prop., The Sabrina Cinema
Co., Ltd., 63, Temple Row, Birmingham.
700 s<5ats. Continuous. Three shows, Sat.
Two on Sun. Prices, 7d. to 2s. gd. Booked
at Cardiff. Cafe attached. Phone, 143,
Station, Tewkesbury, L.M.S.
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THAME (Oxford). Pop. 3,019.
Grand Cinema (awh), North Street. 400 seats.
Booked at 98 Thame. Occasional Variety.
One show nightly. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d.
Films bv Oxon. and Bucks. Transport Co.
Station, Thame, G.W.R.
THETFORD (Norfolk), Pop. 4,097.
Palace (bth), Guildhall Street. — Prop., B. C.
Culey, The Shrublands, Thetford. 498 seats.
Pictures and Variety. Continuous. Booked
in London. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 32 ft. Stage, 20 ft. Two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Thetford 2279. Station, Thetford,
L.N.E.R., and Road Transport.
THIR8K (Yorks), Pop. 3,000.
Regent Cinema (bth). — Prop., Star Cinemas
(London), Ltd., Star House, Bank Street,
Castleford. Phone, 2618. 332 seats. Booked
at H.O. Two shows nightly. Mat., Sat.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Thirsk 2141.
Station, Thirsk, L.N.E.R. and Cleveland
Film Transport Co.
Ritz (we), Westgate. — 450 seats. Booked at
Hall. Twice nightly. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone, Thirsk 113.
Station, Thirsk, L.N.E.R.
The Ritz (we).— Prop., Ritz (Thirsk), Ltd.
470 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Twice nightly.
Three shows on Sat. Booked at Leeds.
Phone, Thirsk 3199. Stqtion, Thirsk, L.N.E.R.
THORNABY-ON-TEE8 (Yorks), Pop. 21,233.
Central Hall (bth), Westbury Street. — Prop.,
and Man., S. W. Nightingale. 700 seats.
Booked at Hall. Two shows nightly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to 9d. Phone,
Stockton 66685.
Mayfair Cinema.
Queen's Cinema (bth), Mandale Road. —
Prop, and Man., S. W. Nightingale (Phone,
Stockton 66007). 7oo seats. Booked at
Central Hall. Twice nightly. Prices, 6d. to
gd. Station, Thornaby-ou-Tees, L.N.E.R.
THORNBURY (Glos.), Pop. 2,646.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., Mrs. F. H.
Grace, West Shen, Thornbury, Bristol. 309
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
9d. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width, i6§ ft.
Cafe attached. Phone, Thornbury 237g.
Station, Thornbury, L.M.S.
THORNE (Yorks), Pop. 5,300.
Empire (we). — -Prop., Moorends Empire, Ltd.,
4, Palladium Buildings, Middlesbrough.
Phone, 88156. 1,045 seats. Booked at Leeds.
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Proscen-
ium width, 30 ft. Phone No. 2108. Station,
Thorne, L.N.E.R. and G.C.R.
Kensington Palace (we). — Prop., Kensington
Palace, Fieldside, Thorne. 800 seats. Booked
at Leeds. Continuous. Prices, iod. and is. gd.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Cafe. Phone,
Thorne 2166. Station, Thorne.
THORNLEY (Co. Durham), Pop. 3,380.
Hippodrome (we). — Lessees, D.R.C. Cinemas,
Ltd., Gibb Chambers, Westgate Road,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Phone 25505. 900 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous nightly. Once
Stindav. Sat. Mat. Prices, 6d. to is. Station.
Tfcornl'ey, L.N.E.R.
THORNTON HEATH (Surrey), Pop. 10,818.
Pavilion (ba), High Street. — Prop., W. A.
Martin. 570 seats. Booked at Hall. Continu-
ous. Two changes weekly. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Phone, Thornton Heath 1446.
Station, Thornton Heath, S.R.
State (we), London Road. — Prop., A. C.
Matthews. 1,893 seats.. Booked at Theatre.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 44 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; five dressing-
rooms. Cafe. Phone, Thornton Heath 2100.
Station, Thornton Heath, S.R.
THRAP8TON (Northants), Pop. 1,660.
Plaza. — Risborough Cinema, Ltd., 150, South-
ampton Row, London, W.C.i. 384 seats.
Prices, 5d. to 2s. 3d. Once nightly. Three
shows Sat. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Thrapston 104.
THROCKLEY (Northumberland), Pop. 2,640.
Lyric Cinema (btp). — Prop., Lyric (Throckley),
Ltd., 147/149, Northumberland Street, New-
castle. Phone, 20317. Booked at H.O. 858
seats. Prices, 6d. to 2S. Continuous. Twice
nightly, Sat. Once nightly, Sun. Cafe
attached. Phone, Lemington 74473. Station,
Newburn, L.N.E.R.
THURCROFT (nr. Rotherham), (Yorks),
Pop. 4,500.
Cinema House (Morrison), Woodhouse Green.—
525 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, sd. to is. Booked at Hall. Station,
Rotherham, L.M.S-
THURN8G0E (nr. Rotharham), (Yorks).
Pop. 10,540.
Cinema House (we). — Prop., Thurnscoe Cinema
Co., Ltd. 728 seats. Booked by Geo.
Brocklesby, F.L.A.A., Holywell Lane, Conis*
borough nr. Rotherham. Phone, Conis-
borough 2g. Continuous. Proscenium
width, i8£ ft. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Stations,
Hickelton, Thurnscoe (L.N.E.R.) or Dar-
field, L.M.S. and Film Transport Service.
TIBSHELF (Derby), Pop. 3,926.
Palace Cinema (bth). — Props., Ollerton
Pictures, Ltd., New Ollerton, Notts. Phone,
227. 400 seats. Picture and Variety. Booked
at Ollerton by General Manager. One show
nightly. Twice Sat. Four changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Stage, 17^ ft. deep.
Two dressing-rooms. Proscenium width,
28 ft. Phone, Tibshelf 332. Stations, Tibshelf.
L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
TICEKURST (Sussex), Pop. 2,500.
Ticehurst Institute (gb). — Rented two
nights weekly by A. Alcock, Carlton Cinema
Circuit, Glebe Cottage, Sedlescombe, Battle,
Sussex. Phone, Sedlescombe 62. 308 seats.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. 2d. Booked at Sedlescombe.
Station, Robertsbridge, S.R.
TIDE8WELL (nr. Buxton), (Derbyshire).
Pop. 1,972.
Picture House. — Prop., A. E. W. Pendleton,
Grindleford. Phone 152. 350 seats. Once
nightly. Mon, Wed. and Thurs. Two shows
Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d.
TSDWORTH (Hants), Pop. 4,840.
Electric Cinema (bth), Church of England
Institute. — Prop., Church of England Board
for Welfare of Imperial Forces, Bulford Camp,
Salisbury. Phone, Bulford 71. Booked at
Central Office, Bulford Camp, Salisbury, by
R. J. Cooke. Continuous. Prices, 40!. to
is. 2d. Phone, Tidworth 88. Cafe attached.
Station, Tidworth.
Garrison Theatre (bth).
Hippodrome (we). — Prop., A. N. Kendal, Ltd.
671 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Tidworth 97.
Station, Tidworth, S.R.
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TILBURY (Essex), Pop. 9,000.
Palace Cinema (Bmemann), Tilbury Dock. — ■
Prop. T. E. Jerman, 14, Freshfield Avenue,
Upminster. 400 seats. Booked at 14,
Freshfield Avenue, Upminster. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, yd. to is. 6d.
Phone, Upminster 4102. Station, Tilbury
Town, L.M.S., or Motor Transport.
TIPTON (Staffs), Pop. 35,792.
Alhambra (rca), Dudley Port. — Prop., The
Sheridan Film Service, Ltd., 179, Horningclow
Street, Burton-on-Trent. 830 seats. Con-
tinuous. Mon. to Fri. Sat. twice nightly.
Booked at Birmingham. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Tipton
1400. Station, Dudley Port, L.M.S.
Cinema (Gyrotone), High Street. — Prop., Mrs. C.
Leatham, 32, High Street, Tipton. 320 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous, Mon. to Fri.
Twice nightly, Sat. Mat., Mon., Thurs. and
Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Phone, 1721. Station, Tipton,
L.M.S.
Picture House (bth), Princes End. — Prop.,
Mrs. F. Jones. 320 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Tipton 1339. Station, Princes End (Staffs),
G.W.R.
Victoria Cinema (Gyrotone), Horseley Heath.—
Prop., F. C. Leatham. 300 seats. Prices,
6d. to is. 3d. Continuous. Mats., Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Two changes weekly. Phone,
Tipton 1072. Station, Dudley Port, L.M.S.
TIVERTON (Devon), Pop. 9,611.
Electric Theatre, Newport Street. — Props.,
The Electric Theatre (Tiverton), Ltd. 550
seats. Booked at H.O., Sutherland Tower,
Higher Warberry, Torquay. Nightly. Mats.,
Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Phone, Tiverton 2 119.
Station, Tiverton, G.W.R.
Tivoli (ba).— Props., Eastmond and Hamlin,
Ltd., 23, Fore Street. 500 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous, evenings. Mats., Tues.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, gd. to 3s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Booked at Hall by
appointment only. Phone, Tiverton 2157.
Station, Tiverton, G.W.R., and F.T.S.
TODDINQTON (Beds ), Pop. 2,060.
Cosv Cinema (Gyrotone), Buntingford. — ■
Controlled by Cambridge and District Film
Transport Co., 17, Chase Avenue, King's
Lynn. Phone 2335. 180 seats. Once nightly.
Two shows Sat. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Booked
at King's Lynn. Films by Cambridge and
District Film Transport.
TODMORDEN (Yorks), Pop. 22,223.
Gem Picture Theatre (awh), Harrison Street,
Cornholme, nr. Todmorden. — Prop., B.
Ormerod, 761, Town Hall Buildings, Corn-
holme. 476 seats. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly. Two shows Sat. Prices, gd. to is.
Proscenium width, 16 ft. Phone, Cornholme
32. Station, Todmorden, L.M.S.
Hippodrome (we), Halifax Road. — Prop.,
Hartley Cinemas, Ltd. Films and Occasional
Variety. Booked at Manchester. Prices, iod.
to is. 6d. Phone, Todmorden, 210. Station,
Todmorden, L.M.S.
New Olympia (we), Burnley Road. — Prop.,
The Hartley Cinemas, Ltd. Booked at Man-
chester. Phone, No. 275. Station, Tod-
morden.
TOLWORTH (Surrey).
Odeon Theatre (bth), Kingston-By-Pass Road.
— Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Phone, Elm-
bridge 3863. Station, Tolworth, S.R. .
TONBRIDGE (Kent), Pop. 16,332.
Capitol (we). — Prop., Kent and Associated
Cinemas, Ltd., The Ritz, Tonbridge. 641 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous from 4 p.m.
Mats., Wed. and Sat. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 20^ ft. Phone, Ton-
bridge 929. Station, Tonbridge, S.R.
New Theatre (we). ^-(Closed.)
Ritz (we). — Props., Kent and Associated
Cinemas, Ltd., The Ritz Cinema, Tonbridge.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. 1,230 seats.
Prices, is. to 3s. 4d. Cafe. Phone, Ton. 929.
Station, Tonbridge, S.R.
Star Cinema (we). — (Closed.)
TOP8HAM (Devon) Pop. 3,000.
Rex (Morrison), Fore Street. — Prop., W. G.
Vickery, 51, Park Road, Exmouth. 250
seats. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Two days per
week. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Stage,
16 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Station,
Topsham, S.R.
TORPOINT (Cornwall). Pop. 4,000.
Regal (rca). — Props., Cornwall Cinemas (New-
quay), Ltd. 416 seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d.
Continuous. Mats., Wed. and Sat. Pros-
cenium width, 32 ft. Booked at Newquay.
Station, Torpoint, via. Ferry.
TORQUAY (Devon), Pop. 46,165.
Burlington Picture House (we), Union
Street. — Prop., Burlington (Torquay), Ltd.
461 seats. Booked at 52, Shaftesbury Avenue,
London, W.i. Continuous. Sun. opening.
Pricss, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone, Torquay 2567. Station, Torre,
G.W.R.
Electric Theatre (we), Union Street. —
Prop., Torquay Entertainments, Ltd. Booked
by P. M. Myott. Lloyds Bank Chambers,
1, Vaughan Parade, Torquay. Phone, 4061.
1,022 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 31 ft. Cafe
attached. Phone, Torquay 2146. Station,
Torre, G.W.R.
Empire (we). — W. E. Willis Circuit, Albany
Road, Penylan, Cardiff. Phone, Cardiff
3072. 600 seats. Daily Mat. and Continuous
from 5 p.m. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Booked
at Torquay and Cardiff. Phone, Torquay
2585. Station, Torre, G.W.R.
Odeon Theatre (we). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Cafe. Phone, Torquay 2324.
Pavilion Theatre.
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Regal Cinema (we).— Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,600 seata„
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 38 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep. Six dress-
ing-rooms. Cafe.
Tudor Theatre (zeiss). — Prop., Tudor Theatre
(Torquay), Ltd. 480 seats. Man. Dir.,
A. O. Ellis. Booked at Sutherland Tower,
Higher Warberry, Torquay. Phone, Torquay
28g5. Nightly. Mat., Sat. Phone, Torquay
87704. Station, Torre, Torquay, G.W.R.
TORRINGTON (Devon), Pop. 2,458.
The Cinema (bth), Church Lane.— Prop., R.
Long. Booked at Hall. Once nightly ; twice
Sat. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Station, Torrington, S.R.
TOTNES (Devon), Pop. 4,525.
Cinema (bth). — Prop., Henry Gilbert Tapley.
424 seats. Booked at Hall. Prices, iod.
to 2s. Phone, Totnes 2158. Station, Totnes,
G.W.R.
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TOTTINGTON (Lancs), Pop. 6,532.
Palace Cinema (Duosonic), Market Street. —
Prop., R. Martin, 5, Daisy Way, High Lane,
Nr. Stockport. 465 seats. Booked at Hall.
Mon. to Fri. at 7.30 p.m. Three shows
Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. gd. Proscenium width,
27 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep. Three dressing-
rooms. Phone, 160. Station, Tottington,
L.M.S.
TOTTON (Hants).
Savoy (we) Junction Road. — J.H.L. Associated
Co., Wallace House, 113, Wardour Street,
W.i. 708 seats. Booked at London. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 28 ft. Phone, Totton 81 116. Station,
Totton.
T0WCE8TER (Northants), Pop. 2,148.
Cinema (Kalee). — Prop., Towcester Cinema Co.
Ltd., Mill House, Towcester. Phone 24.
689 seats. Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to 3s.
Phone, 159. Station, Towcester, L.M.S.
TOW LAW (Co Durham), Pop. 3,550
Palace (bth).
TREDEGAR (Mon ), Pop. 23,195.
Olvmpia (we), Morgan Street. — Prop., Olympia
(Tredegar) Cinemas, Ltd., 5, Milbourne
Chambers, Merthyr. Phone, 329. 1,300 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 38 ft. Stage, 12 ft.
Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Tredegar 67.
Station, Tredegar and Film Transport, Ltd.
Workmen's Hall (ba).— Prop., Tredegar
Workmen Institute Society, Morgan Street.
850 seats. Booked at Cardiff. Continuous.
Occasional Variety. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep ;
three dressing-rooms. Booked at Cardiff.
Phone, Tredegar, 2. Station, Tredegar and
Road Transport.
TRIMDON COLLIERY (Co. Durham).
Imperial. — Lessees, C. J. T. Cinemas, Ltd.
Gen. Man., Geo. M. Johnson.
TRIMDON GRANGE (Co. Durham), Pop,
5,269.
Picturedrome (we). — 500 seats. Once nightly.
Two shows Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. Station,
Trimdon Grange, L.N.E.R.
Victory. — Lessees, C. J. T. Cinemas, Ltd.
Gen. Man., Geo. M. Johnson — (Closed.)
TRING (Herts ), Pop. 4364.
Regal (btp). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous.
Evenings from 5.25 p.m. ; Sat. from 2.3c p.m.
Mat., Wed. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 33 ft. Phone, Tring 85.
TROWBRIDGE (Wilts), Pop. 12,011.
Gaumont (ba), Fore Street. — Props., Gaumont
British Picture Corporation, Ltd., New Gallery
House, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 4211. 1,246 seats. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Pros-
cenium width, 45 ft. Two dressing-rooms.
Phone, 530. G.W.R.
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New Cinema (ba). — Prop., H. Andrews, 39,
Innox Road, Trowbridge. 443 seats. Booked
at Hall. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 28 ft. Phone No. 207. Station, G.W.R.,
and Film Transport.
Regal (rca). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Proscenium
width, 34 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep. Two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Trowbridge 1. Station, Trow-
bridge, G.W.R.
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TRURO (Cornwall), Pop. 11,074.
Palace Theatre (we). — Prop., R. Hill. 500
seats. Phone, Truro 2167. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Mats., Wed. and Sat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Plaza Cinema (bth). — Cornwall Circuit, Ltd.,
786, Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff.
Phone, St. Mellons 174. 1,176 seats. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Booked at H.O. Phone, Truro 2894.
Station, Truro, G.W.R.
Regent Theatre (we). — Prop., George Rees,
" Court House," Tarnock. Phone, Eding-
worth 217. 639 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d.
Pictures. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Variety booked direct or through Agent.
Proscenium width, 23 ft. 6 in. Stage, 27 ft.
deep. Five dressing-rooms. Phone, Truro
2782. Station, Truro, G.W.R.
TUNBRIDGE WELLS (Kent), Pop. 35,307.
Great Hall (rca). — Props., Tunbridge Well,
Victory Theatres, Ltd., Registered Offices
Ritz, Tunbridge Wells, Booked at H.O.,
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone,
Tunbridge Wells 198. Station, Tunbridge
Wells Central, S.R. Film Transport.
Kosmos Kinema (we), Calverley Road. — Props.,
Provincial & Urban Cinemas, Ltd., Registered
Office, Ritz, Tunbridge Wells. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Tunbridge Wells 1020.
Station, Tunbridge Wells, S.R. Film Trans-
port.
Opera House (we). — Props., Provincial &
Urban Cinemas, Ltd., Tunbridge Wells.
Booked at Ritz Cinema. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. gd. Proscenium width,
27 ft. Phone, 456. Station, Central. Films by
Motor Transport.
Ritz (we). — Props., Tunbridge Wells Enter-
tainments, Ltd., Ritz, Tunbridge Wells.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. gd. Films
and Variety. Phone, Tunbridge Wells 270.
Restaurant and Ballroom attached. Station,
Tunbridge Wells Central, S.R. Films by
Motor Transport.
TUNSTALL (Staffs), Pop. 22,494.
Palace (btp), Station Road. — -Props., Barbers
Cinemas (Tunstall), Ltd., Tunstall. Phone,
Stoke-on-Trent 7453. 1,500 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Mat., Sat. Two changes
weekly. Station, Tunstall, L.M.S.
Regent (btp), Hose Street. — Props., Barbers
Cinemas (Tunstall), Ltd., Tunstall. Phone,
Stoke-on-Trent 7453. 700 seats. Booked at
Palace. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Phone, Stoke on Trent 7g83.
Ritz (we), High Street. — Props., Ritz Cinema
(lunstall), Ltd. 1,602 seats. Prices, gd. to
2s. 3d. Continuous. Booked at Pavilion
Buildings, Newcastle. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Phone, 8431*. Station, Tunstall.
TUTBURY (Staffs), Pop. 2,500.
New Palladium (rca), Burton Street, Tutbury,
Burton-on-Trent. — Prop., Sheridan Film Ser-
vice, Ltd., i7g, Horninglow Street, Burton-on-
Trent. Phone, Burton-on-Trent 3324. 550
seats. Booked by S. A. Suffolk at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Stage,
13 ft. deep. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone,
Tutbury 6168. Station, Tutbury, L.M.S.
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TWICKENHAM (Middlesex), Pop. 39,900.
Luxor Picture Theatre (we), Cross Deep. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Cafe attached.
Phone, Popesgrove 5005. Station, Twicken-
ham, S.R.
Queens (we), Richmond Road. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1.— (Closed)
Regal (rca), London Road. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. r,744
saats. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Station,
Twickenham, S.R.
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TYLDESLEY (Lancs), Pop. 14,848
Cariton Cinema (rca), Johnson Street. — Prop.,
Joseph Wood's Theatres, Ltd. 693 seats.
Booked at Manchester. Continuous. Two
shows Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone,
Atherton 591. Station, Tyldesley, L.M.S.
Majestic Cinema (we), Castle Street.— Props.,
Union Playhouses, Ltd., King Street, Wigan.
954 seats. Booked by T. C. Robinson, County
Playhouse, Wigan. Once nightly. Mon. to
Fri. Twice on Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d.
Phone, Atherton 226. Station, Tyldesley,
L.M.S.
Theatre Royal (rca), John Street.— Prop.,
Joseph Wood's Theatres, Ltd., Carlton Cinema.
980 seats. Booked at Manchester. Once
nightly. Two shows, Sat. Prices, 6d. to is.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, 40 ft. deep.
Three dressing-rooms. Phone, Atherton 591.
Station, Tyldesley, L.M.S.
TYNE DOCK (Co. Durham), Pop. 20,000.
Ch own Electric Theatre (btp), Hudson Street.
—Prop., Mid.-Tyne Cinema Co., Ltd., New-
castle-on-Tyne. Phone, Newcastle, 27451.
650 seats. Booked at H.O. Two shows
nightly. Mats., Wed. and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. Phone, South
Shields 13. Station, Tyne Dock, L.N.E.R.
Imperial Picture House (btp). — Props.,
Stanhope (Newcastle-on-Tyne) Cinema Co.,
Ltd., 178, Westgate Road, Newcastle. Phone,
27451. 650 seats. Booked at H.O. Two
shows nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
7d. to is. Phone, South Shields 824. Station,
Tyne Dock, L.N.E.R.
TYNEMOUTH (Northumberland), Pop.
64,913.
Plaza (we). — Prop., North Eastern Theatres,
Ltd., 11, Bath Lane, Newcastle-on-Tyne.
713 seats.
UCKFJELD (Sussex), Pop. 3,557.
The Picture House (we). — Prop., P. V.
Reynolds. 500 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 9d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Uckfield 122. Station,
Uckneld, S.R. #
ULVERSTON (Lancs), Pop. 9,285.
Palladium Cinema (bth), Victoria Road. —
Props., Palladium (Ulverston), Ltd.,
Victoria Road. Phone, Ulverston 151.
815 seats. -Booked at Hall. Once nightly,
Mon. to Fri. Twice Sats. and Bank Holidays.
Mat., Thurs. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 36 ft. Station, Ulverston, L.M.S.,
and Northern Film Transport (Barrow) Co.
Roxy (we).— Lessee, Henry Simpson, Palladium
Cinema, Victoria Road. Phone, Ulverston 151.
1,224 seats. Prices, 6d. to 2s. gd. Once
nightly, Tues. to Fri. Twice nightly, Mon. and
Sat. Mat., Sat. Occasional Variety. Pros-
cenium width, 30 ft. Booked at Manchester
and Liverpool. Five dressing-rooms. Phone,
340. Station, Ulverston, L.M.S.
UPMINSTER (Essex), Pop. 3,560.
Capitol (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Cafi attached. Phone, Upminster 500.
Station, Upminster, L.M.S.
UPPERM1LL (Yorks) Pop. 2,000.
Palace Cinema (Picturetone). — Prop. Mrs. A.
Wilkinson. 525 seats. Booked at Manchester.
Once nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
4d. to iod. Station, Saddleworth, L.M.S.
UPPINGHAM (Rutland), Pop. 2,452.
Rutland Cinema (Imperial). — Prop. B. J.
Wilson, Leicester Road, Uppingham. Booked
at Hall. Continuous, evenings. Occasional
Variety. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium
width, 26 ft. Stage, 16 ft. deep; two dressing-
rooms. Cafe. Phone, Uppingham 123.
Station, Uppingham, L.M.S., and F.T.S.
UPTON-ON-SEVERN (Worcs), Pop. 2,500.
Memorial Theatre (Imperial), Ola Street. —
Prop., Richard Bushby, Shirley Cottage,
Upton-on-Severn. 240 seats. Booked at
Upton-on-Severn. Twice nightly. Prices,
gd. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Stage,
22 ft. Two dressing-rooms. Station, Upton-
on-Severn, L.M.S.
URMSTON (Lancs), Pop. 9,284.
Empress Cinema (we), Higher Road. — Props.,
Union Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width,
35 ft. Phone, Urmston 2070. Station,
Urmston, L.M.S.
Urmston Palace (we), Railway Road/ — Prop.,
Warston Pictures, Ltd., ig6, Deansgate,
Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7445. 710
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Mats.,
Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to
is. gd. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Stage,
10 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Urmston 2236. Station, Urmston, L.N.E.R.
U8HAW MOOR (Co. Durham), Pop. 7,000.
Club Hall Cinema (we). — Prop., W. Godfrey,
Station Hotel, Ushaw Moor. 465 seats. Once
nightly. Twice Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d.
Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Station, Ushaw Moor, L.N.E.R.
Empire (btp). — Lessee and Gen. Man.,
J. Hateley. 650 seats. One show nightly,
Two on Sat. Pictures and Variety. Stage.
25 ft. deep. Prices, 5d. to 9d. Station,
Ushaw Mcor, L.N.E.R.
U8WORTH (Co. Durham), Pop. 7,980.
King's Cinema (we), Station Road. — Prop.,
Southgate Cinemas, Ltd., Southgate. Wash,
ington. 490 seats. Booked at Newcastle.
Continuous. Prices, sd. to 9d. Phone, Wash-
ington 52. Station, Usworth, L.N.E.R.
UTTOXETER (Staffs), Pop. 5,907.
Elite (gb). — Props., Birch & Stebbings, Hill-
side House, Ashbourne. 9og seats. Prices,
7d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous. Mats., Mon. and
Sat. Booked at Hillside House. Proscenium
width, 27 ft. Phone, 148. Station, Uttoxeter,
L.M.S., and F.J.S.
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Queen's Cinema (Kalee)i — Props., Messrs.
Birch & Stebbings, Hillside House, Ashbourne.
382 seats. Booked at Hillside House. Con-
tinuous frcm 6.30. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Uttoxeter 231. Station, Uttoxeter,
L.M.S.
UXBRIDGE (Middx.), Pop., 31,866.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayiah-7811. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous.
Phone, Uxbridge 138.
Regal (we). — Props., Uxbridge Entertainments,
Ltd. (Union Cinemas Group). Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
GoldenSquare, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone,
Uxbridge 999. Station, Uxbridge (Piccadilly
Underground).
Savoy (we), High Street. — Props., Uxbridge
Picture Playhouse, Ltd. (Union Cinemas
Group). Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, 30-31, GoldenSquare, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,062 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone,
Uxbridge 81. Station, Vine Street, G.W.R.
VeNTNOR (I. of W.), Pop. 5,112.
Gaiety (ea). — Props., Isle of Wight Theatres,
Ltd., Theatre Royal, Ryde, Isle of Wight.
Phone, 2387. 350 seats. (Closed.)
Rex (ba).— Prop., Isle of Wight Theatres, Ltd,
2387. 673 * seats. Continuous. Mats.
Wed. and Sat. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Pro-
scenium width, 33 ft. 10 in. Phone, Ventnor
400. Station, Ventnor, I.O.W., S.R.
WaDEBRIDQE (Cornwall), Pop. 2,460.
Cinedrome (Parmeko). — Prop., E. J. & W. E.
Pope. 700 seats. Booked at Cinedrome,
Liskeard. Phone Liskeard 32. Once nightly
Mat., Sat. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Wadebridge gr.
Station, Wadebridge, S.R.
WAKEFIELD (Yorks), Pop. 65,000.
Carlton Picture House (ba), Grove Road.—
Prop., Gaumont-British Picture Corpn., Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,010 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous evenings ; mat. Sat. Two changes
weekly. Phone, Wakefield 253511. Prices, 7d.
and is. Station, Wakefield (Kirkgate), L.M.S.
Cinema, Sharlston.
Empire ( ba), Kirkgate. — Props., Gaumont-
British Picture Corpn., Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080.
977 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous daily.
Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Phone, Wakefield 2418.
Station, Wakefield (Kirkgate).
Grand Electric Cinema (we), Westgate. —
Prop., Wakefield Picture House, Ltd., Play-
house, Wakefield. Phone, 2840. 781 seats.
Continuous evenings ; mats. Mon. and Sat.
Booked at Playhouse. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 7d. to is. Phone, 2905. Station, Wake-
field (Westgate), L.N.E.R., and Kirkgate.
Palace (Guest, Glasgow), Belle Vue, Wakefield.
— Prop., Stephen Askew. Regent House,
Belle Vue, Glasgow. 900 seats. Pictures.
Once" nightly. Booked at Leeds. Stage, 16
it. deep. Three dressing-rooms. Prices, 6d.
to is. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Station,
Wakefield (Kirkgate), L.M.S.
Playhouse (we), Westgate. — Props., Wake-
field Picture House, Ltd., Gen. Man., A. M.
Tolfree. 1,182 seats. Continuous. Mat. daily.
Separate shows Sats. and Holidays ; Sunday
Charity shows.- Phone,' Wakefield 2840.
Prices, is. 3d. to is. iod. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 12 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Station, Westgate,
Wakefield, L.N.E.R.
Regal (we).— Props., Associated British Cine-
mas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London.W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,594 seats. Continu-
ous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
43 ft. Stage, 25^ ft. Phone, 2299. Stations,
Westgate, Wakefield, L.N.E.R., and Kirkgate,
L.M.S.
Savoy (bth), Middlestown. Prop., Middles-
town Co-operative Society. Phone, Horbury
39. 348 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. Proscenium
width, 18 ft. Booked at Leeds. Stations,
Horbury and Ossett, L.N.E.R.
Star Picture House (bth), Stanley Road,
Eastmoor. — Prop., Star Cinema (Wakefield,
1941), Ltd., "Nickelet," St. Thomas Hill..
Pontefract. 423 seats. Once nightly. Prices,
6d. to is. Phone, Wakefield 3237. Stations,
Wakefield, L.N.E.R., and L.M.S.
WALKDEN (Lancs), Pop. 4,958.
Criterion Picture House (btp),, Bolton
Road. — Lessees, Hyde Cinemas, Ltd. Imperial
Buildings, Oxford Road, Manchester. 713
seats. Booked at H.O. Phone, Walkden
2470. Station, Walkden.
Palace Theatre (we). — Props., Oxford Street,
and Market Street Cinemas, Ltd., also Market
Street (Manchester) Cinemas, and New
Oxford Theatre, Manchester. Phone, Central
3402. 950 seats. Films booked at 26, Cross
Street, Manchester. Occasional Variety. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,.
6 ft. deep; two dressing-rooms. Phone.,
Walkden 2437. Station, Walkden, L.M.S.
WALLASEY (Cheshire), Pop. 97,400.
Capitol (we), Liscard Corner, Liscard:—
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd..
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. 1,372.
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous daily
from 2 p.m. Phone, Wallasey 2917. Cafe
and Dance Hall attached. All Liverpool!
Stations.
Court Picture House (btp), New Brighton. — -
(lemporarily Closed.)
Embassy (bth). — Props., Embassy (Wallasey)V
Ltd., Lloyds Bank Buildings, 11-13, Victoria
Street, Liverpool. Continuous. Phone,.
Wallasey 4798.
Gaumont Palace (ba), King Street, Wallasey,
— Prop., Gaumont-British Picture Corpn. r
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,209 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous daily ; Sunday opening. Prices,,
is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 44 ft. Phone,.
Wallasey 743.
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King's Cinema (btp), Liscard Road, Seacombc
— Prop., George Davies, 20, North John Street,
Liverpool. Phone 2. 400 seats. Booked
at 20, North John Street. Continuous from
2 p.m. Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. to
is. gd. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Wallesey 4054. Station, Seacombe.
Liscard Electric Palace (bth). — Prop.r
Liscard Electric Palace, Ltd. Reg. Office,
11-13, Victoria Street, Liverpool. 966 seats.
Continuous from 6 p.m. Mat. daily. Two>
changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d. Phone,
Wallasey 733. Stations, Lime Street or
Central Liverpool.
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WALLASEY— continued .
Marina Cinema (ba), Brighton Street. — Prop.,
General Theatre Corporation, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. 862 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous ; mat. daily. Two changes
weekly ; Sunday opening. Prices, iod. to
is. 6d. Phone, Wallasey 756. Stations,
Liverpool Termini.
Queen's Picture House (we), Poulton Road,
Wallasey. — Prop., Wirral Picturedromes Ltd.
712 seats. Booked at Hall by R. P. Ruther-
ford. Continuous. Daily Mat. Two changes
weekly. Phone, Wallasey 877. Station,
Liverpool termini.
Royal Cinema (btp), King Street, Wallasey. —
Prop., W. D. Burrows, Wallasey Cinema, Ltd.,
King Street, Wallasey. 870 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous ; daily mat. Prices, 9d. to
is. gd. Phone, Wallasey 1269. Stations,
Egremont Ferry, or Mersey Railway, via
Liverpool.
Tivoli Theatre, New Brighton. — Prop.,
Associated Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd.,
12^5, Regent Street, London, W.i. 636 seats.
(Closed.)
Trocadero (ba), Victoria Road, New Brighton
— Prop., Gaumont-British Picture Corpn.,
Ltd., and Provincial Cinematograph Theatres.
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i .
886 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
Sunday opening. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Wallesey 1560. Station, Lime Street,
Liverpool, L.M.S.
Winter Gardens. — New Brighton. S.M.
Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37-3S, Golden Square,
London, W.i.
WALLINGFORD (Berks), Pop. 2,840
Regal (rca). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 500 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone,
3182. Station, Wallingford, G.W.R.
WALLINGTON (Surrey), Pop. 8,502.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Phone, Wallington 1642. Station,
WaUington, S.R.
WALL8END (Northumb.), Pop. 44,582.
Borough Theatre (ba), High Street East. —
Lessees, Denman Picture Houses, Ltd. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,100 seats. Booked at H.O.
Pricss, 6d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous from 4.36 ;
Mon. and Sat. from 1.30. Phone, Wallsend
634041. Station. Wallsend, L.N.E.R.
Queen's Hall (btp), Station Road. — Prop.,
Mid-Tyne Cinema Co., Ltd., 178, Westgate
Road, Newcastle. Phone, 27451. 650 seats.
Prices, gd. to is. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Two changes weekly. Phone, Wallsend
63824. Station, Wallsend (L.N.E.R.)
Ritz{rca). — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,636 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Phone, Wallsend 63064. Station, Wallsend-
on-Tyne, L.N.E.R.
Royal Pictures (btp). — H.O., Tyne Picture
Houses, Ltd., 2, Saville Place, Newcastle-
on-Tvne. Phone, Wallsend 20544. Station
Wallsend, L.N.E.R.
Tyne Picture Theatre (btp). — H.O., Tyne
Picture Houses, Ltd., 2, Saville Place, New-
castle-on-Tyne. Phone, Wallsend 20544.
Station, Wallsend, L.N.E.R.
WALMER (Kent), Pop. 5,324.
King's Cinema (bth), North Barrack Road. —
Prop., K. H. Gowers. Phone, Deal 620.
342 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Continuous
weekdays, from 2 p.m. ; Sun., from 3.30.
Booked at Hall. Station, Deal.
WALSALL (Staffs), Pop. 100,000.
Classic (we), Stafford Street (Clifton Circuit).
740 seats. Continuous, daily from 2 p.m. ;
Suns, from 6.30. Prices, iod. to is. gd.
Phone, Walsall 2515. Station, Walsall, L.M.S.
Empire (we) (Clifton Circuit). — Prop., Clifton
Cinema (Walsall), Ltd., g24 seats. Booked at
6, Corporation Street, Birmingham. Continu-
ous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Walsall
4226. Station, Walsall, L.M.S.
Forum (rca), Caldmore Green. — Prop., Sheridan
Film Service, Ltd., 179, Horninglow Street.
Burton-on-Trent. Phone, Burton 3324.
708' seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Mon., Thurs. and Sat., from 2 p.m. ; and
Tues., Wed. and Fri., from 5 p.m. Prices,
gd. to is. gd. Phone, WalsaU 2618. Station,
Walsall (Parcels Office), L.M.S.
Grand Theatre (rca), Park Street.— 610
seats. Continuous. Prices, 3d. and 6d.
Phone, Walsall 2776. Station, Walsall, L.M.S.
Imperial Picture House (we), Darwell Street.
— Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,150 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Proscenium width. 30 ft. Phone,
WalsaU 4217. Station, Walsall (Parcels Office)
L.M.S.
Palace (bth), Old Square. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square.
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,165 seats.
Continuous daily from 1.45 p.m. Booked at
H. O. Phone. Walsall 2669. Station, Walsall,
L.M.S. (Parsels Office).
Picture House (we), The Bridge. — Prop.,
Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Ltd.
I, 615 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Cafe attached. Phone,
Walsall, 275711. Station WalsaU L.M.S.
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Picture Palace (Gyrotone), Walsall Wood. —
Prop., Mr. Simpson, Chester Road, Brownhills.
300 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Once
nightly, Mon., Thurs. and Sat. continuous.
Booked by H. Russell, 21, Ogley Road, Brown-
hills. Proscenium width 15 ft. Phone, 2168.
Station, Brownhills.
Rosum (bth) — Clifton Circuit. — Props., Rosum-
clift Cinemas, Ltd., Rosumcourt, Bloxwich
Road, Leamore, Walsall. 1,200 seats. Prices,
iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous from 5.30 p.m.
Mats., Mon., Thurs. and Sat. ; Suns, from
6 p.m. Booked at H.O. Phone, Bloxwich
66433. Station, Walsall, L.M.S.
Savoy Cinema (we) Town End Bank. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 2,206 seats. Continuous from 2 p.m.
Booked at H.O., Proscenium width, 32 ft.
Phone, WalsaU 2444. Station, WalsaU, L.M.S.
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WALTHAM CROSS (Herts), Pop. 7,118.
Embassy (we, Mirrophonic). — Props.. Shipman
& King. Temporary War-time H.O., 427,
Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 5077. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 44ft: Five dress-
ing rooms. Cafe-. Phone, Waltham Cross
2144. Station, Waltham Cross, L.N.E.R.
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Regent (we). — Prop., Shipman & King,
Temporary War-time H.O., 427 Cecil Cham-
bers, London, W.C.2. Phone, Temple Bar
5077. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone,
Waltham Cross 2144. Station, Waltham
Cross, L.N.E.R.
WALTON-ON-NAZE (Essex), Pop. 3,066.
Regal (bth), High Street. — Props., Regal, Ltd.,
3, High Street, Colchester. Phone, 3681. 558
seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Walton 44. Films by
Road Transport.
WALTON-ON-THAMES (Surrey). Pop.
17,953.
Capitol (we), High Street.— Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone Walton-on-Thames 870.
Station, Walton-on-Thames, S.R.
Regal (rca), New Zealand Avenue. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,590 seats. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 45 ft. Stage, 20 ft.
deep ; three dressing-rooms. Cafe. Phone,
2020. Station, Walton-on-1 names, S.R.
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Regent Cinema (btp). — Prop., Laurie Cinema,
Ltd., 49, Queen Victoria Street, E.C. 520 seats.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. Continuous. Booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone,
Walton, 235. Station, Walton-on-Thames,
S.R.
WANTAGE (Berks), Pop. 3,424.
The Regent (rca). — Props., The Regent
Cinema (Wantage), Ltd. Phone, 153. 561
seats. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd.
Booked at London. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Cafe. Station, Wantage Road, G.W.R.
Wantage Cinema (awh), Market Square. —
Prop., Rosenthall and Bell. 250 ^eats. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 3d.
to is. 3d. Station, Wantage Road, G.W.R.
WARE (Herts), Pop. 8,171.
Ware Cinema (bth), Amwell End. — Prop.,
W. H. Reynolds. 400 seats. Prices, is. to
2S. 6d. Booked at Hall. Continuous evenings;
Mats, daily. Phone, 249, Station, Ware,
L.N.E.R.
WAREHAM (Dorset), Pop. 1,994.
Empire Cinema (ba), West Street. — Prop.,
J. L. Merrick. 250 seats. Booked at Hall.
Once nightly. Twice Sat. and Sun. ; Mat.,
Sat. Prices, 8d. to 2s. 8d. Phone, Wareham 78.
Station, Wareham, S.R.
WARMIN8TER (Wilts ), Pop. 5,176.
Palace Theatre (awh). — Lessee, C. Row*.
All communications to Vista Cinema, West-
bury, Wilts. Phone, 75. 350 seats. Prices,
gd. to 2s. Phone, Warminster 169. Station,
Warminster, G.W.R. Films by Road Trans-
port.
Regal (we). — Props., Regal (Warminster) Ltd.
Booked at Hall. Continuous evenings. 600
seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, War-
minster 112.
WARRINGTON (lancs), Pop. 79,322.
Cameo (we), Sankey Street. — -Prop., Wrarston
Pictures, Ltd., 190, Deansgate, Manchester.
Phone, Blackfriars 7445. 500 seats. Booked
by C. Ogden at Deansgate, Manchester.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Phone,
Warrington 346. Stations, Warrington (Cen-
tral) and Bank Quay, L.M.S. Films by Doyle
Auto Service.
Empire (rca), Buttermarket. — Prop., Warring-
ton Picture House, Ltd. 1,400 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, 532.
New Grand Super Cinema (we), Bridge Foot.
— Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,188 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Mat. daily. Phone, Warrington
1045. Station, Bank Quay. Warrington,
L.M.S., and Warrington Central (Cheshire
Lines).
Odeon Theatre (bth), Buttermarket Street. — ■
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Warrington 825.
Palace (rca), Friars Gate. — Props., Palace
and Hippodrome (Warrington), Ltd. 996
seacs. Continuous. Booked by Macnaghten
Vaudeville Circuit, Ltd., 27, York Street,
Sheffield. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Phone, 500.
Station, Warrington, L.M.S. ; and Road
Transport.
Pavilion (bth), Lovely Lane. Phone, Warring-
ton 682. — Prop., B. & S. Cinemas (Lancashire),
Ltd., Hippodrome, Ellesmere Port, Wirral.
Phone, Ellesmere Port 54. 325 seats. Con-
tinuous from 6 p.m. ; twice nightly ; Sat., one
Mat. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Proscenium width
22 ft. Booked by W. J. Speakman, 126, Bold
Street, Liverpool. Phone, Royal 5106. Station,
Warrington, L.M.S.
Premier Cinema (g.b. duosonic), Powell
Street, Latchford. — Prop., Latchford Premier
Cinema, Ltd. 460 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. 2d.
Phone, Warrington 354. Proscenium width,
18 ft. Station, Latchford, L.M.S.
Queen's Picture House (we) Orford Lane. —
Prop. Orford Lane (Warrington) Picture
House Ltd. 2 & 4, Harrington Street,
Liverpool. Phone, Bank 3784. 1,179 seats.
Booked by R. P. Rutherford at Queen's P.H.
Poulton Road, Seacombe. Continuous. Daily
Mat. Two changes weekly. Proscenium
width, 33 ft. Phone, Warrington 483.
Stations, Central, L.N.E.R., and Bank
Quay, L.M.S.
Regent (we), Scotland Road. — Prop., S.M.
Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37, Golden Square,
London, W.i. 546 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Phone, 1199. Station, Bank
Quay, L.M.S., and Central, L.N.E.R.
Ritz (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Station, Warrington, L.M.S.
Star Kinema (we), Church Street. — Prop.,
Warston Pictures, Ltd., 196, Deansgate
Manchester. 627 seats. Booked by C.
Ogden at 196, Deansgate, Manchester. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 4d. to 9d. Two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Warrington 534. Station,
Central, L.N.E.R.
WAR80P (Notts), Pop. 10,748.
Picture House (we), High Street.— Prop.,
Warsop Theatre Co., Ltd., High Street, War-
sop. Phone, 50. 350 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Phone, Warsop 50. Station,
Warsop, L.N.E.R.
Strand (rca), Church Street. — Props., Warsop
Theatre Co., Ltd., High Street. Phone,
Warsop 50. 785 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
Booked by H. B. Eastwood, High Street,
Warsop. Continuous. Phone, Warsop 88.
Station, Warsop, L.N.E.R.
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WARWICK (Warwick), Pop. 13,459.
County Theatre (we). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked
at H.O. 699 seats. Continuous. Phone,
Warwick 176. Station. Warwick, G.W.R. and
L.M.S.
New Cinema (bth), Clifton Circuit. 878 seats.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous daily from
2.15 p.m. ; Suns., from 4.30 p.m. Booked at
6, Corporation Street, Birmingham. Station,
Warwick, G.W.R.
WASHINGTON (Co. Durham), Pop.16,S8i.
Alexandra Theatre (Edibell).
Glebe Cinema (bth), Derwent Terrace, Wash-
ington Station. — Prop., North Eastern Cinema
de Luxe, Ltd. 657 seats. Booked at Newcastle.
Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Stage, 8 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Washington 47. Station, Washington,
L.N.E.R.
Queen's Cinema (bth), Fatfield Road, South-
gate. — Props., Southgate Cinemas, Ltd., Ritz
Cinema, Washington. Phone, Washington 52.
790 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. Continuous.
Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Station,
Washington, L.N.E.R.
Regal Cinema.
Ritz (bth). — Props., Southgate Cinemas, Ltd.,
Ritz, Washington. Phone, 52. 823 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. Continuous. Booked at
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Station. Usworth, Co.
Durham, L.N.E.R.
WATCH ET (Somerset), Pop. 2,235.
Conquest Cinema (Mihaly and bth). — Prop.,T.
Barton Peel, Esplanade Offices, Watchet.
Approx. 500 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d.
Booked at Esplanade House. Continuous.
Phone, 202. Station, Watchet, G.W.R.
WATERFOOT (Lancs), Pop. 3,145.
King's Hall (we), Booth Street. — Prop., The
Valley Entertainments (Waterfoot), Ltd.
Reg. Office, Regal, Bacup. 750 seats. One
show nightly ; three on Sat. Prices, iod. to
is. 6d. Phone, Rosendale 487. Station,
Waterfoot, L.M.S.
WATER LOO ViLLE (Hants), Pop. 4,000.
Curzon Cinema (bth), London Road. — Props.,
Waterlooville Picture Theatre, Ltd., 19A,
Coleman Street, London, E.C.2. Phone, Met.
4737. 823 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. daily. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone, 3278.
Station, Cosham.
WATFORD (Herts), Pop. 56,799.
Carlton Cinema (we). — Prop., Watford
Amusements, Ltd., n, Berkeley Court,
Baker Street, London, W.i. Phone, Welbeck
2301. 1,139 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Watford 4855.
Station, Watford, L.M.S.
Gaumont (ba), The Parade. — Props., Gaumont
Super Cinemas, Ltd., 142-150, Wardour
Street, London, W.i. 2,000 seats. Prices,
6d. to 2s. 6d. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 60 ft. Stage, 25 ft. ; three
dressing-rooms. Restaurnat attached. Phone,
Watford 4884. Station, Watford Junction,
L.M.S.
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New Regal Theatre (rca), King Street. —
Prop., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd., 37-38,
Golden Square, W.i. 1,286 seats. Booked at
•H.O. Continuous. Phone, Watford 3568.
Station, Watford High Street, L.M.S.
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Odeon Theatre (bth), Parade, High Street. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Stage. Four
dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Phone, Wat-
ford 2450. Stations, Watford, L.M.S., and
Met.
Odeon Theatre (bth), St. Albans Road. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Stage. Two
dressing-rooms. Phone, North Watford 5912 .
Plaza. — Props., S.M. Super Cinemas, Ltd.,
37-38, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
4556/7-
Super (btp).
The Empire (we), Market Street. — Prop.,
Empire Cinema (Watford), Ltd. 800 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, gd. to
2S.' gd. Phone, Watford 4088. Station,
Watford Junction, L.M.S.
WATH-ON-DEARNE (Yorks), Pop. 13,653.
Grand Theatre (we). — Prop., Mexborough
Theatres, Ltd., Empire, Swinton Road,
Mexborough. 698 seats. Pictures and Variety.
Booked at H.O. Two shows nightly. Stage,
2g ft. deep ; eight dressing-rooms. Phone,
Wath 18.
Majestic Cinema Theatre (we), High Street.
— Prop., Wath Theatres, Ltd. 1,089 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Pictures and
Variety. Prices, 7d. to is. 4d. Proscenium
width, 28 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; eight dressing-
rooms. Phone, Wath 81. Station, Wath-on-
Dearne, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R. ; and Road
Transport.
WATTON (Norfolk), Pop. 1,436.
Regal. — Props., Bostock Cinema Circuit, 45,
Chevallier Street, Ipswich. Phone, Ipswich
4036. Booked at H.O.
Wayland Hall Cinema (Morrison). — Prop.,
Mrs. G. Yeates. 200 seats. Booked at Cinema,
Attleborough. Once nightly. Twice Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Road Transport.
WEALD8TONE (Middx ), Pop. 27,001.
Herga Cinema (bth). — Props., Herga Theatres,
Ltd., Westminster Bank Chambers, Station
Road, Harrow7. 500 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d.
Continuous. Booked at Regency House,
Warwick Street, London, W.i. Proscenium
width 40 ft. Phone, Harrow 0728. Station,
Harrow Wealdstone, Met.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Stage ; two dressing-rooms. Phone, Harrow
2g8i. Station, Wealdstone, L.M.S.
WEA8TE (Lancs), Pop. 19,674.
Weaste Picture Hall (we), Eccles New Road,
Pendleton. — Prop., Swinton Entertainments,
Ltd. Booked by J. F. Emery, 26, Cross Street,
Manchester. Phone, Blackfriars 7876. 896
seats. Continuous evenings ; Mats. Mon. and
Thurs. ; three shows Sat. Station, Weaste,
L.M.S.
WEDNE8BURY (Staffs), Pop. 31,534.
Gvumont (rca), Walsall Street. — Prop.,
Associated Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd.
i,5g4 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Wednesbury
0127. Station, Wednesbury, G.W.R.
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Palace (bth), Upper High Street. — Props.,
Dual Pictures, Ltd., C. S. Joseph Circuit, 74.
Salisbury Road, Moseley, Birmingham, 13,
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Phone, South 1238. 1,200 seats. Booked
by C. S. Joseph. Continuous. Mats., Mon.,
Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Wednes-
bury 0458. Station, Wednesbury, G.W.R.
Road Transport.
Rialto (bth), Earp's Lane. — Prop., Clifford
Pictures, Ltd., C. S. Joseph Circuit, 74,
Salisbury Road, Moseley, Birmingham, 13.
Phone, South 1238. 950 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Mats., Mon., Thurs., and Sat.
Prices, gd. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Phone, Wednesbury 0058. Station, Wednes-
bury, G.W.R. andL.M.S.
WEDNE6FIELD (Staffs,) Pop. 8,333.
Ideal Theatre (Gyrotone). — Props., Exors.
John Frewer, 88a, Trench, Wellington, Salop.
Phone, Oakengates 88. Booked by Props.
Continuous. 350 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 3d.
Station, Wolverhampton.
Regal (bth), High Street, Clifton Circuit. —
Prop., Regal Cinema (Wednesfield), Ltd.
1,028 seats. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Continuous
evenings ; Mats., Mon., Thurs., and Sat.
Booked at 6, Corporation Street, Birmingham.
Phone, Fallings Park 31300. Station, Wolver-
hampton, L.M.S.
WELLING (Kent), Pop. 5,285.
Granada. Phone, Bexleyheath 2662. — Props.,
The Granada Theatres, Ltd., 36, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Geixard 3554.
Cafe attached.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Con-
tinuous. Stage ; two dressing-rooms. Cafe
attached. Phone, Bexleyheath 182. Station,
Welling, S.R.
WELLINGBOROUGH (Northants), Pop.
21,221.
Lyric (bth), Midland Road. — Controlled by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Booked at H.O. 1,424 seats. Prices,
gd. to 2s. 6d. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Stage, 20 ft. 7 in. Fifteen
dressing-rooms. Cafe attached. Phone, 2249.
Station, Midland Road, L.M.S.
Palace (we). — Prop., Palace Co. (Welling-
borough), Ltd. Man. Dir., W. F. J. Hewitt
974 seats. Pictures and Varieties. Booked
at H.O. by W. F. J. Hewitt. Two shows
nightly. Phone, Wellingborough 184.
Regal (we). — Prop., Palace Co. (Welling-
borough), Ltd. Phone, Wellingborough 184,
700 seats. Man. Dir., W. F. J. Hewitt.
Booked at H.O. Continuous Twice nightly
Sat. Mats. Mon. and Thurs. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width 22 ft. Phone, Wellingborough 2317.
Silver Cinema (bth), Silver Street.- — Prop.
Wellingborough Cinema Co., Ltd., Broadway
Cinema, Letchworth, Herts. Phone, Letch-
worth 721. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Twice nightly Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Wellingborough
2153-
WELLINGTON (Salop), Pop. 8,185.
Clifton Cinema (bth), Clifton Circuit. — i,i8g
seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous from
5 p.m. Mats., Mon., Thurs., and Sat. Occas-
ional Variety. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 42 ft. Stage, 12 ft. ; one dressing-room.
Station, Wellington, G.W.R. and L.M.S.
Road Transport.
Grand Theatre (we). — Prop., W. S. Wright,
800 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at Birmingham. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Phone, Wellington 2g7. Station,
Wellington, G.W.R.
Regal (ba), Hadley, Nr. Wellington. 300 seats.
Town Hall Cinema (ba). — Props., Miles and
Evans. 400 seats. Booked at Hall and
Birmingham. Continuous. Prices, gd. to
2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Station,
Wellington, Salop, G.W.R.
WELLINGTON (Som), Pop. 7128,
Wellesley Kinema (we). — Prop., Wessex
Kinema Co.
WELLS (Somerset), Pop. 5,408.
Palace Theatre (Parmeko), Priory Road. —
Props., E. S. L. and E. H. Collins, Priory
House, Wells. 450 seats. Booked at
Hail. Once nightly Mon., Tues., and Thurs.
Twice nightly, Wed. and Fri. Three shows
on Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; eight dressing-
rooms. Phone, Wells 127. Station, Wells,
G. W.R. and S.R. ; and Road Transport.
Regal (bth) (Clifton Circuit). — Props., Regal
Wells, Ltd. Booked at H.O. 602 seats.
Continuous Mon., Wed. and Thurs. evenings.
Once nightly Tues. and Fri. Three shows on
Sat. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Occasional
Variety. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Stage,
45 ft. deep : four dressing-rooms. Phone,
195 Station, Wells, G.W.R.
WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA (Norfolk), Pop.
2,505.
Park Cinema. — -Bostock Cinema Circuit, 45.
Chevallier Street, Ipswich. Phone, Ipswich
4036.
Regal (btp), Clubbs Lane. — Props., Bostock
Cinema Circuit, 45, Chevallier Street, Ipswich.
Phone, Ipswich 4036. 310 seats. Booked
at H.O. Nightly at 730. Twice Sat.
Dance Hall attached. Phone, 33. Station,
Wells-next-Sea, L.N.E.R., and Transport.
WELWYN GARDEN CITY (Herts), Pop,
8,585.
Welwyn Theatre (bth). — Props., Shipman
and King. Temporary war-time H.O.,
427, Cecil Chambers, London, W.C.2. Phone,
Temple Bar 5077. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Welwyn Garden 456. Station,
Welwyn Garden City.
WEM (Salop), Pop. 2,300.
Wem Cinema. — Prop., E. Taylor Cinemas, Ltd.,
Castle Cinema, Builth Wells. Phone, Builth
Walls 2Qi. 350 seats. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d.
Once nightly. Two shows on Sat. Booked
at Builth WTells. Station, Wem., L.M.S.
WEMBLEY (Middx ), Pop. 48,546.
Capitol Cinema (we), Empire Way. — Props.,
Medway Cinemas, Ltd., 228, Regent Street,
London, W.i. Phone, Lan. 2677. 1,750 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous from 12.30 p.m. ;
Sun., at 3 and 9 p.m. Variety booked by
Harry Myers. Prices, 9d. to is. gd. Cate and
Dance Hall attached. Proscenium width,
120 ft. Stage, 29 ft. deep. Phone, Wembley
3027. Station, Wembley Park.
Majestic (we), High Road. — Prop., County
Cinemas, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Wembley 3025. Station,
Wembley, L.M.S.
Regal. — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 78S7. 2,034 seats. Booked at
H. O. Phone, Wembley 0049.
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WEMBLEY — continued
Wembley Hall Cinema (rca), High Road. —
Props., Nora Thomson and M. Macken.
1,050 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. od. Phone, Wembley 4694.
Station, Wembley Hill.
WENDOVER (Bucks), Pop. 2,024.
R.A.F. Camp Cinema (btp), Halton Camp.—
Prop., R.A.F. 934 seats. Booked at Hall.
One show nightly. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 5d. to is. 6d. Phone, Wendover 2242.
Station, Wendover, L.N.E.R.
WEOBLEY (Hereford), Pop. 600.
Cinema. — Prop., F. Jones. — Booked at Birming-
ham. One show per week. Prices 6d. to
is. 2d. Dance Hall attached.
WEST BROMWIOH (Staffs), Pop. 85,000.
Clifton Cinema (bth), Stone Cross (Clifton
Circuit). — Props., Clifton Cinema (Stone
Cross), Ltd., " Rosumcourt," Bloxwich Road,
Leamore, Walsall. 1,214 seats. Prices, rod.
to 2s. 3d. Continuous from 5.30 p.m. Mats.,
Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Booked at
H. O. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
18 ft. deep ; one dressing-room. Phone,
Stone Cross 2240. Station, West Bromwieh,
G.W.R.
Hill Top Picture House (bth). — Prop., Reel
Academy, Ltd. 600 seats. Booked at Hall
by A. Guest. Continuous evenings. Two
mats. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d. Phone, Wednesbury
0182. Stations, Wednesbury, L.M.S., and West
Bromwieh, G.W.R.
Imperial Picture House (wf), Spon Lane. —
Prop., Griffin Cinemas, Ltd. 940 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, West
Bromwieh 0192. Station, West Bromwieh.
Palace ■ (we), High Street. — Prop., Griffin
Cinemas, Ltd. 920 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Booked at Birmingham. Phone,
West Bromwieh 0358. Station, West Brom-
wieh, G.W.R.
Plaza Super Cinema (bth), Paradise Street. —
Prop., Kennedy's Theatres, Ltd. Phone,
Bearwood 3142. 1,100 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Stage,
30 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms. Proscenium
width, 26 ft. Phone, West Bromwieh 0030.
Station, West Bromwieh, G.W.R.
Queen's Picture House (btp). — Prop., J. F.
Emery Circuit, 26, Cross Street, Manchester.
I, 000 seats. Booked at Manchester. Con-
tinuous. Mat. daily. Phone, West Brom-
wieh 0351. Station, West Bromwieh, G.W.R .
St. George's Picture House (ba), Paradise
Street. — Lessee, J. F. Emery Circuit, 26.
Cross Street, Manchester. 700 seats. Booked
at Manchester. Continuous evenings and
Sats. Mats., Mon., and Thurs. Proscenium
width 20 ft. Phone, Wes. 0737. Stations,
West Bromwieh, G.W.R., and Spon Lane,
L.M.S.
Tower (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,927 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 46^ ft. Phone, Wes. 1210. Station,
■ Paradise Street, West Bromwieh, G.W.R.
WE8TBURY (Wilts), Pop. 4,044.
Vista Cinema (awh). — Prop, and Man., C. Rowe,
457 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous from
6 p.m. Three shows on Sat. Prices, 9d. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Westbury 75. Station, West-
bury, G.W.R. Films by Road Transport.
WE8TBURY ON TRYM. Pop. 12,597.
Carlton Cinema (ba). 850 seats.
WE8TGLIFF-ON-8EA (Essex), Pop. 108,000
King's Cinema (ba), Hamlet Court Road.—
Prop., Ashbys Grand Halls, Ltd. 800 seats,
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Southend 3263. Station,
Westcliff-on-Sea, L.M.S. , or Motor Transport
(Closed.)
Mascot Cinema (rca), 511, London Road.—
(Closed).
Metropole (bth).— Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Sun., at 8 p.m. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Southend 2773. Station, Westcliff-on-
Sea, L.M.S. ; or Motor Transport.
See also Southond-on-Sea.
WE8T CORNFORTH (Co. Durham),
Pop. 6,400.
Regent (bth). — 750 seats. Once nightly,
twice on Sat.
WESTERHAM (Kent), Pop. 3,170.
Swan Picture Hall (ba). — Prop., Jessie M.
Knight, 24, Norbury Crescent, Norbury,
S.W.16. 230 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Phone,
Westerham 109. Station, Westerham, S.R.
Film Transport.
WESTGATE (Kent), Pop. 5,100.
Carlton Cinema (rca).— Prop., G. W. Kennedy.
500 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous and
4 mats, weekly. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Westgate 322.
Station, Westgate-on-Sea, S.R.
WEST HARTLEPOOL (Co. Durham), Pop.
75,000.
Empire (we).
Forum Cinema (rca). — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.r. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
1,971 seats. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 44 ft. Stage, 6 ft. by 20 ft. ; four
dressing-rooms. Phone, W. Hartlepool 2 114.
Station, West Hartlepool, L.N.E.R.
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Gaiety (we). — Prop., North Eastern Entertain-
ments, Ltd., Mainsforth Terrace, West Hartle-
pool. Phone, 2547. 650 seats. Twice
nightly. Mats., Mon. and Sat. Booked at
58, Street Lane, Leeds, 8. Station, West
Hartlepool, L.N.E.R.
Lex Cinema (rca), Whitby Street. — Props.,
W. G. and E. E. Reynolds, Airedale, Clifton
Avenue, West Hartlepool. 742 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Booked at Hall. Phone, West
Hartlepool 2049. Station, West Hartlepool.
Majestic (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Continuous.
Phone, 3221. Station, West Hartlepool.
New Cinema (we), Blackhall Rocks.
Northern Picture Hall (bth), York Rd. —
Prop., Northern Pictures Ltd. 950 seats.
Booked at Hall. Two shows nightly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to is. 3d.
Phone, West Hartlepool 2714. Station
West Hartlepool.
Picture House (we), Stockton Street. — Prop.,
Gaumont British Pictures Corporation, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 1,800 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Daily. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d.
Phone, West Hartlepool 20331 1.
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Regal Cinema (we).— Props., Regal (W. H'pool)
Ltd., 58, Street Lane, Leeds, 8. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 42 ft.
Phone. 2121. Station, West Hartlepool.
L.N.E.R.
West End Picture House (ba), Collingwood
Road. — Prop., West End Pictures, Ltd. 560
seats. Booked at Newcastle and Hall by Geo.
B. Atkinson. Twice nightly. Mat., Sat.
Prices, 5d. to is. Phone, West Hartlepool
2318. Station, West Hartlepool.
WE8TH0UGHT0N (Lancs ), Pop. 16,018.
Empire (bth), Market Street.— Prop., J. F.
Emery, Cinema Circuit, Midland Bank House.
26, Cross Street, Manchester. Phone, Black-
friars 7876. Booked at H.O. ^66 seats.
Continuous nightly, two on Sat. Mats., Mod.,
Thurs. and Sat. Two changes weekly.
Proscenium width, 37 ft. Phone, 174.
Station, Westhoughton, L.M.S.
Palace (we), Church Street. — Prop., Marks'
Circuit Cinemas, 6. St. Mary's Gate, Man-
chester. Phone, Blackfriars 4078. 800 seats.
Continuous nightly. Booked at H.O. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 4a. to is. Billiard
Hall attached.' Phone 116. Station, West-
houghton, L.M.S.
WEST KIRBY (Cheshire), Pop. 6,511.
Tudor (we). — Prop., K. & W. Cinemas, Ltd.
1,040 seats. Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. 8d.
Booked at Nottingham. Occasional Variety.
Proscenium width, 35 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep.
Three dressing-rooms. Phone, Hoylake 1192.
Station, West Kirby, L.M.S.
WESTON-SUPER-MARE (Somerset), Pop.
32,490.
Central Picture House (RCA), Oxford Street.
Lessee, E. E. Williams. 670 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. . Prices, ~d. to 2s. Pro-
scenium width, 18 ft. Phone, Weston-super-
Mare 474. Station, Weston-super-Mare,
G.W.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Weston 1784. Station, Weston-super-
Mare, G.W.R.
Regent Cinema (ba), Regent Street. — Prop.,
Gaumont-British Pictures Corpn., Ltd.. 123,
Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent
8080. 1,088 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. Cafe attached. Prices,
is. to 2S. 9d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Weston-super-Mare 237.
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WE8T STANLEY ' Co. Durham), Pop. 25,090.
Albert Hall (wte), Front Street. — Prop.,
Craven Bros. 850 seats. Prices, 6d. to is.
Continuous. Booked at Newcastle. Pros-
cenium width 26 ft. Phone, 217. Station,
West Stanley, Co. Durham.
WEST WICKHAM (Kent), Pop. 6,230.
Odeon (we). — Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Stage ; three dressing-rooms. Phone, Spring-
park 2059. Station West Wickham, S.R.
WETHERBY (Yorks), Pop. 2,281.
Picture House (Eastern). — Props., J. Yeadon
and C. Ackroyd. 260 seats. Booked at
Leeds. Once nightly. 7d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Wetherby 158. Station, Wetherby, L.M.S.
WEYBRIDQE (Surrey), Pop. 7,359.
County Cinema (we), Church Street. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous daily. Prices, is. to 3s. Phone,
Weybridge 556. Station, Weybridge, S.R.
and Road Transport.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to 4s. 6d.
Phone, Weybridge 1140. Station, Weybridge.
WEYMOUTH (Dorset), Pop. 21,982.
Belle Vue Cinema (ba). — Prop., Albany Ward
Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Regent 8080. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. 314 seats. Prices,
iod. to is. 9d. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 14 ft. 3 in. Phone, Weymouth 393.
Station, Weymouth, G.W.R. and S.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Queen Street. —
Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. od. Phone, Wey-
mouth 847. Station. Weymouth. G.W.R., and
S.R.
Pavilion (bth). — 900 seats.
Regent Theatre and Dance Hall (we). — ■
Prop., Gaumont British and Provincial Cine-
matograph Theatres, Ltd., New Gallery7
House, 123, Regent Street, London, W.
Phone, Regent 8080. 1,234 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous from 2 p.m. Prices,
is. to 3s. 9d. Proscenium width, 38 ft. Stage,
30 ft. deep ; eight dressing-rooms. Cafe,
and Dance Hall attached. Phone, Weymouth
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WHALEY BRIDGE (Cheshire), Pop. 8500,
Princes Palace (iss), — Prop., Robert Nelson,
Linden Lea, Furness Yale. Phone, Whaley
240. 380 seats. Once nightly, Mon. to Fri.
Twice nightly and Mat. on Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Booked at Manchester. Phone,
190. Station, Whaley Bridge.
WHEATLEY HILL (Co. Durham), Pop. 8,000.
Miners' Hall (we). — Lessee, Robert Snaith,
2, Granville Terrace, Wheatley Hill. Phone,
Thornley 9. 650 seats. Twice nightly Mon.
Thur., Sat., once other nights. Prices, 3d.
to gd. Station, Thornley, L.N.E.R. (Closed.)
New Regal (we).
Royalty (rca). — Prop., Snaith's Cinemaco.
732 seats. Prices, iod. to is. gd. Phone,
Thornley 309. Station, Thornley.
WHITBY (Yorks), Pop. 11,441.
Coliseum (awh). — 675 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Booked at Hall. Continuous from 6 p.m. ;
Mat. Wed. and Sat. Phone, 439. Station,
Whitley, L.N.E.R.
Empire (we), Station Square. — Prop., Whitby
Empire Electric Theatre, Ltd. 657 seats.
Booked at Hall by Man. Continuous from
6.15. Mat. daily at 2.30. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Phone, Whitby '94. Station, Whitby, L.N.E.R.
Waterloo Cinema (bth). — 400 seats. Con-
tinuous. Mat., Wed. and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Booked at
Leeds. Phone, 114. Station, Whitbv,
L.N.E.R.
WHITCHURCH (Hants ), Pop. 2,461.
Picture House (awh), London Street. — Prop.,
The Picture House (Whitchurch), Ltd. 450
seats. Booked at London. Nightly, from 5.45
p.m. Mat., Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Pros-
cenium width, 12 J ft. Phone, Whitchurch 43.
Station, Whitchurch, S.R. and G.W.R.
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WHITCHURCH (Salop) Pop. 8,016.
Palladium Super (we). — Prop., S. M. Super
Cinemas and Associated Companies, 37/38,
Golden Square, London, W.i. 800 seats.
Booked by Prop, at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
Sd. to is. gd. Phone, Whitchurch 132.
WHITEFIELD (Lancs.), Pop.9,107.
Mayfair (ba), Bury Old Road. — Props.,
Essrow Cinemas, Ltd. 1,500 seats. Con-
tinuous, Mon. to Fri. Twice Sat. Prices,
6d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width, 44 ft.
Phone, No. 2201/2. Cafe. — (Closed).
Mayfair Junior Cinema (ba). — Props., Essrow
Cinemas, Ltd., Bury Old Road, Whitefield.
Phone, Whi. 2369. 600 seats. Prices, gd.
to is. 6d. Twice nightly. Booked at Hall.
Station, Besses o' the Barn, L.M.S.
WHITEHAVEN (Cumb ), Pop. 21,142.
Empire Theatre (we).— Prop., Empire
(Whitehaven), Ltd., Hippodrome, Working-
ton. Phone, Workington 194. 1,000 seats.
Booked at H.O. Two shows nightly. Prices
6d. to is. 9d. Station, Whitehaven, L.M.S.
Gaiety Picture House (we). — 1,400 seats.
Booked by Alan V. Barnford. Twice nightly.
Phone, Whitehaven 312.
Queen's Cinema (ba). — Lessee, E. M. Bran-
ford. 1,100 seats. Two shows nightly,
Phone .Whitehaven 124.
WHITLEY BAY (Northumb ), Pop. 26,000.
Empire Cinema (ba), Esplanade. — Prop.,
North of England Cinemas, Ltd. (Gaumont
British). Phone, Regent 8080. 1,100 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. qd. Continuous daily.
Sun. from 5 p.m. Phone, Whitlev Bay 496.
Station, Whitley Bay, L.N.E.R.
New Coliseum (we). — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,498 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Daily Mat.
Two changes weekly. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Phone, Whitley 196. Station, Whitlev
Bay, L.N.E.R.
Picture House (bth), Promenade. — Props.,
Marks Circuit Cinemas, 326, Cheetham Hill
Road, Manchester. 600 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous daily from 5 p.m. ; Wed. and Sat.
from 2.15 p.m. Prices, yd. to is. gd. Phone,
Whitlev Bay 235.
Playhouse (b'th).— Props., Playhouse (Whitley
Bay), Ltd., Benton Bank, Jesmond, Newcastle-
on-Tyne. Phone, Jesmond 2500. 1,044
seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at hall. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Stage, 27 ft. 6 in. deep, six dressing-rooms.
Phone, Whitlev Bay ig3. Station, Whitley
Bay, L.N.E.R.
WHITSTABLE (Kent), Pop. 15,000.
Ar 30SY Cinema (Zeiss-Ikon). — Prop., lhe
Fletcher Burnett Syndicate, Ltd. g36 seats.
Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Continuous. Booked at
Plaza, East Street, Sittingbourne. Phone.
Whitstable 2600. Station, Whitstable.
Oxford Cinema (ba), Oxford Street. — Prop..
Whitstable Oxford Picture Hall, Co., Ltd.
800 seats. Continuous. Booked at Hall.
Two changes weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. cd.
Phone, 2736. Station, Whitstable Town, S.R.
Trocadero (we), Tankerton. — Prop., Tanker-
ton Grand Pavilion, Ltd., 3, Cliff Terrace,
Tankerton. 1,380 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 4d. Pro-
scenium width, 29 ft. Stage, 26 ft. Two
dressing-rooms. Phone, Whitstable 20.
Station, Whitstable Town, S,R.
WHITTLESEA (Cambs), Pop. 8,299.
Cinema Palace (bth), Market Street
Prop., C S. Hart. 500 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous, from 5.30 p.m. Two changes
weeklv. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Station,
Whittlesea, L.N.E.R.
WHITTON (Middlesex).
Ritz (we), High Street. — Props., Ritz Enter-
tainments, Ltd., Cinema House, Whitton.
1,775 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Con-
tinuous. Stage, 20 ft. deep ; five dressing-
rooms. Cafe and Ballroom attached. Phone,
Popesgrove 43gi. Station, Whitton, S.R.
WHITWORTH, nr. Rochdale (Lancs.)
Pop. 8,360.
Pavilion Cinema (ba), Market Street. — Prop.,
J. Caton, Freda Villa, Offerton Lane,
Offerton, nr. Stockport. 700 seats. Pictures
and Variety. Booked at Manchester by Prop.
Phone, Ardwick 2801. One show nightly,
Two on Sat. Three changes weekly. Prices,
4d. to is. Proscenium width, 21 ft. Stage,
12 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Station,
Whitworth, L.M.S.
WICKFORD (Essex), Pop., 4,375.
Carlton (btp). — Controlled by Mayfair Circuit
(Control), Ltd., 5, Culross Street, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 1028. 600 seats. Prices, iod.
to 2s. 6d. Continuous. Booked by A. Cohen
at H.O. Proscenium width, 23 ft. Station,
Wickford. Films by road transport.
WIDNES (Lancs), Pop. 40,608.
Century Picture Palace (btp), West Street,
— Prop., Century Pictures (Widnes), Ltd.,
3, Victoria Road. Phone, Widnes 2781. 486
seats. Booked at Liverpool and Manchester.
Twice nightly. Mats., Tues. and Thurs. Prices,
5d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 16 ft. Phone,
Widnes 2135. Station, Widnes Central, L.M.S.
Empire. — Props., Century Pictures (Widnes),
Ltd., 3, Victoria Road, Widnes. Phone, 2781.
1,200 seats. Phone 2100.
Picturedrome (btp), Victoria Road. — Prop.,
Century Pictures (Widnes), Ltd., 3, Victoria
Road. Phone, 2781. 600 seats. Booked at
Liverpool. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d.
Phone, Widnes 2109. Station, Widnes
(Central), L.M.S.
Plaza (we), Peelhouse Lane. — Props., Cheshire
County Cinemas, Empress Theatre, Runcorn.
Continuous. Twice nightly. Sats. ; Mats.,
Mon., Thurs. & Sat. 1035 seats. Prices,
gd. to 25. 3d. Booked at Liverpool. Phone,
2369. Proscenium width, 45 ft.
Premier Picture House (we), Albert Road.—
Props., Cheshire County Cinemas. Ltd.,
Empress Theatres, Runcorn. 725 seats.
Booked at Empress Cinema, Runcorn. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 9d. to is. 90!. Twice nightly,
Sat. ; Mats., Mon., Thurs. & Sat. Phone,
Widnes 2312. Station, Widnes.
Regal (btp).
WI6AN (Lancs), Pop. 85,357.
County Playhouse (we), King Street. —
Prop., Eagle Picturedrome, Ltd. Phone,
Wigan 3476. Gen. Man. and Sec, T. C.
Robinson. 1,076 seats. Booked by T. C.
Robinson. Twice nightly. Mat. daily. Prices,
is. to 2S. 3d. Phone, Wigan 2089. Station,
Wigan, L.M.S.
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Court Cinema (we), King Street.— Prop.,
Wigan Entertainments Co., Ltd., 36, King
Street, Wigan. 1,280 seats. Booked at H.O.
Twice nightly. Daily Mat. Prices, 7d. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 38 ft. Phone.
Wigan 2835 and 2836.
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Empire Cinema (we). — Prop., Empire Cinema
(Wigan), Ltd. 780 seats. Booked at 3, The
Parsonage, Manchester, by F. E. Spring.
Three shows daily. Prires, 4d. to is. Phone,
Wigan 2962. Station, Wigan, L.M.S.
Express Cinema (Morrison), Billinge. — Prop.
G. R. Allen, " Broadoak, " Higher Lane,
Lymm, Nr. Warrington. Phone, Lymm 283.
550 seats. Once nightly. Prices, 3d. to is.
Booked at Liverpool. Phone, 232. Station,
Orrell.
Gidlow Picture House (eth). — Prop., Eagle
Picturedromes, Ltd. Gen. Man. and Sec.
Booked by T. C. Robinson. Twice nightly,
Mats. Sat. Three changes weekly. Phone,
Wigan 3009. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Station,
Wigan, L.M.S.
Ince Picture Palace (pta). — Prop, and Res.
Man., C. W. Pennington. 325 seats. Booked
at Hall. Once nightly. Prices, 4d. and 6d.
Station, Ince, near Wigan, L.M.S.
Labour Hall (Ultramonic), Whalley. — Prop,
and Man., W. Williams. 350 seats. Twice
nightly. Station, Wigan.
Majestic Cinema (rca), Sefton Road, Orrell.
— Props., Vickers Entertainments, Ltd.,
20, North John Street. Liverpool. Phone,
Central 2859. 491 seats. Prices, gd. to is. 9d.
Once nightly, Mon. to Fri. ; Twice Sats.
Mats., Mon., Wed. and Sat. Proscenium
width, 18 ft. Booked at H.O. Phone, Uphol-
land 129. Station, Orrell.
Palace Picture Theatre (btp), King Street.—
Props., Marshall & Co., Ltd., Oxford Road,
Manchester. Phone, Ardwick 2226. 1,357
seats. Booked at Manchester. Phone, Wigan
2611. Station, Wigan.
Pavilion (we), Library Street. — Prop., Wigan
Entertainments Co., Ltd. 2,000 seats.
Booked at H.O., 36, King Street. Twice
nightly, Mon., Wed. and Sat. Once nightly
Tues., Thurs. and Fri., Mats, daily. Prices,
5d. to is. 6d. Phone, Wigan 2835 and 2836.
Station, Wigan, L.M.S.
Picture House (bth), Scholes. — Prop., Thomas
Atherton, 240, Wigan Lane, Wigan. Phone,
2673. 650 seats. Booked at Manchester
and Liverpool. Twice nightly. Mat. Mon.,
Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to iod.
Phone, Wigan 2957. Station, Wigan, L.M.S.
Princes (rca), Wallgate. — James Brennan's
Circuit, 107, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness.
1,167 seats. Booked at Manchester and
Liverpool. Three shows. Daily. Prices, iod.
to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone,
Wigan 3858. Stations, Wallgate, L.M.S. ; and
North Western, L.M.S.
Princess. — Props., J. and H. Buxton, Gaiety
Theatre, Manchester.
Regal, Lower Ince. — Prop., T. Atherton, 240,
Wigan Lane. Phone, 2673. 700 seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Twice nightly, Mats.,
Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Booked at Manchester
and Liverpool. Phone, 3533. Station, Wigan
L.M.S.
Ritz (we). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 2,573 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous evenings. Separate shows on Sat.
Mats, daily. Proscenium width, 53 ft. Cafe
attached. Station, Wigan, L.M.S., and
L.N.E.R.
Royal Cinema (bth), Wallgate. — Prop., Kine-
matograph and Sound Engineering Co., Radio
House, Penny Lane, Liverpool. 475 seats.
Booked at Liverpool. Prices, 5d. to gd.
Phone, Wav. 4169. Continuous. Station,
Wigan, L.M.S.
W1GT0N (Cumb ), Pop. 3,521.
Palace (g.b. duosonic), Meeting House Lane. —
Lessee, J. M. Cusack. 264 seats. Booked
at Hall. Twice nightly. Three changes
weekly. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 12 ft. Phone, Wigton 317. Station
Wigton, L.M.S. & N.E. Transport.
WILLENHALL (Staffs ), Pop. 24,000.
Dale (we). — Prop., Miss Norah Tyler. 1,150
.seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
iod. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Willenhall 241. Station, Willenhall,
L.M.S.
Picture House (rca), Stafford Street. — Props..
Associated Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd,
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
iod. to is. 9d. Phone, Willenhall 139.
WELLINGTON (co. Durham), Pop. 8,980.
Umpire (bth).— -Props., Hateley & Co. 500 seats.
Booked at Hall. One show nightly. Two
shows Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone,
Willington 209. Station, Willington, co.
Durham, L.N.E.R.
Empress (bth). — -Props., Hateley & Co. 680
seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly, twice
on Sat. Stage, 24 ft. deep ; four dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Prices, 6d.
to is. 9d. Phone, Willington 209.
WILLINGTON QUAY-ON-TYNE (North-
umberland), Pop. 4,350.
The New Pearl Picture Palace (btp). —
Props., Raydag Cinemas, Ltd., 69, Blacket
Street, Newcastle. Phone, 21 103. 600
seats. Prices, 5d. to gd. Continuous. Booked
at H.O. Phone, Wallsend 63754. Station,
Willington Quay.
WSLfiflSLOW (Cheshire), Pop. 9,760.
Rex (we).
Wilmslow Picture Palace (btp), Station,
Road. — Props., Jackson & Newport (Lanes.),
Ltd., Longford Theatre, Stretford, Man-
chester. 620 seats. Booked at Manchester.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. ; three shows Sat.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Cafe attached. Phone,
Wilmslow 3181. Station, Wilmslow.
W1MB0RNE (Dorset), Pop. 3,895.
Tivoli (we), West Boro'. — Props., Humbys
Cinemas, Ltd. 500 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Mats., Sat. Prices, is. to
2S. 6d. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone,
Wimborne 326. Station, Wimborne.
W1NCANT0N (Sow ), Pop. 2,000.
Town Hall. — Prop., Walford's Talkies.
Head Office, Chard, Som.
WINCHCOMBE (Glos ), Pop. 2,740.
Od Tanneries (bth). — Prop., Mrs. R. B.
Barnard. 350 seats. Continuous. Prices,
gd. to2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 15 ft. Booked
at Cardiff. Dance Hall attached. Phone, 2.
Station, Winchcombe, G.W.R.
WINCHESTER (Hants), Pop. 27,000.
Guildhall. — Props., The Mayor and Corpora-
tion. 800 seats. Booked at Hall. Occasional
shows. Non-flam, films only. Proscenium
width, 23 ft. Prices, 6d. to 5s. Phone,
Winchester 3362. Applications to C. J. H.
Mann, Supt. of Guildhall.
Odeon Theatre (we), North Walls. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd. 4g, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Cafe attached. Phone,
Winchester 25g2.
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WINCHESTER — continued.
Ritz (we) Middle Brook Street,. — Props., Union
Cinemas, Ltd. Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,468 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone, 1838.
Station, Winchester.
Royal Theatre (we). — Props., County Cinemas,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Phone, 4037.
WINDERMERE (Westmorland), Pop. 5,701,
Cinema (ba), Beech Street. — Props., Windermere
and Ambleside Cinemas, Ltd., H.O., 12,
Hackins Hey, Liverpool. Phone, Advance
6405. 400 seats. Booked at Liverpool by
L. H. Clegg. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to
is. 6d. Station, Windermere.
Public Hall (rca).
Royalty Theatre (rca), Bowness-on- Winder-
mere.— Props., Windermere and Ambleside
Cinemas, Ltd., H.O., 12, Hackins Hey, Liver-
pool. Phone, Advance 6405. 600 seats.
Booked at 33, James' Street, Liverpool,
by L. H. Clegg. Continuous. Prices, 5d. to 2s.
Star Theatre, Bowness-on- Windermere.
WINDSOR (Berks ), Pop. 20,284.
Empire Cinema (we), Peascod Street. — Prop.
Enterprises (Windsor), Ltd. 633 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous from 1.30 p.m.
Once nightly Sun. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Pro-
scenium width, 26 ft. Phone, Windsor 560.
Station, Windsor, G.W.R. ; or Transport.
Playhouse (we). — Props., Windsor Playhouse,
Ltd. (Union Cinemas Group). Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, 30-31, Golden
Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,640
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone,
Windsor 888. Cafe attached. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Station, Windsor, S.R.
Regal (we), 113, Peascod Street. — Props.,
Windsor Playhouse, Ltd. (Union Cinemas
Group). Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O.
Pictures and Variety. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Windsor 823.
WINGATE (Co. Durham), Pop. 11,420.
Empire Cinhma (bth), Front Street. — Props.,
F. G. S. Cinema Co., Royalty Cinema, Wheat-
ley Hill. Phone, Thornley 309. 499 seats.
Booked at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Once nightly,
Mon. to Fri. Twice Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Station, Wingate,
L.N.E.R.
Palace Theatre (we). — Props., D. R. C. Cine-
mas, Ltd., Gibb Chambers, Westgate Road,
Newcastle. Phone 25505. 840 seats. Booked
at Newcastle-on-Tyne. Continuous Mon. to
Fri. Two shows on Sat. ; once Sun. Prices,
5d. to is. 6d. Stage, 18 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone,
Wingate 46. Stations, Wingate or Wellfield
Junction.
WIN8FORD (Cheshire), Pop. 10,907.
Magnet (we) Weaver Street. — Props., Sandbach
Cinemas, Ltd., Palace, Sandbach. Phone,
Sandbach 103. 682 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Cafe
attached. Phone, Winsford 2214. Stations,
Over and Wharton.
Palace (we), The Dingle.— Props., Palace
(Winsford), Ltd. 1,000 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone,
2267. Films by Road Transport.
WIRK8WORTH (Derby), Pop. 4,855.
Wirksworth Town Hall (Metropolitan). —
Props., J. Brown & Co. All correspondence to
R. O. Brown, 228, Fullwood Road, Sheffield.
Phone, Sheffield 61 126. 350 seats. Prices,
3d. to is. 2d. Station, Wirksworth, L.M.S.
Cinema (btp) — Props., Warlton Entertainments,
Ltd. 525 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. id. Phone, Wirksworth 100.
WI8BECH (Cambs), Pop. 12,005.
Empire (rca). — Props., Wisbech Hippodrome.
Ltd. Phone, Wisbech 532. 1,000 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd.
Hippodrome (rca^. — Props., Wisbech Hippo-
dromes, Ltd. Man. Dir., H. Bancroft. 850
seats. Booked at Theatre. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Phone,
Wisbech 116. Station, Wisbech.
Onyx.— Props., J. H. L. Theatres, Ltd.
(Direction, B. E. Fortescue), 113-117,
War dour Street, W.i.
WITHAM (Essex), Pop. 4,367.
Whitehall Picture House (we) — Props., Mid-
Essex Cinema Co., Whitehall, Witham. 590
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous ; three
shows Sat. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d. Cafe attached.
Phone, Witham 142. Station, Witham,
L.N.E.R.
WITHERNSEA (near Hull) (Yorks), Pop.
4,251.
Kinema (ba). — Prop., Reg. Tomes. 666 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous evenings ; Sats.
from 2 p.m. Mat. Tues. and Thurs. Prices, 6d.
to is. gd. Booked at Hall. Proscenium
width, 16 ft. Phone, Withernsea 28. Station,
Withernsea.
Savoy (bth), Queen Street.— Prop., B.S.F.
Cinemas, Ltd., 58, Grange View, Leeds.
Booked at H.O. 720 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 5d. to is. 2d. Phone, 119. Station,
Withernsea, LN.E.R.
WITNEY (Oxford), Pop. 5,300.
Palace Cinema (bth), Market Place.- 700
seats. Prop., Witney Electric Theatre, Ltd.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, gd. to
3s. Proscenium width 22 ft. Phone,
Witney 147. Station, Witney, G.W-R.
WITTON PARK (Co. Durham), Pop. 2,989.
Park Kinema (awh), Main Street.— Prop.,
Witton Park Kinema Co., Ltd. 300 seats.
Booked at Hippodrome, Bishop Auckland.
Once nightly. Prices, 8d. to is. Station,
Etherley, L.N.E.R.
WOKING (Surrey), Pop. 35,000.
Astoria (we), Duke Street. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Continuous. Phone, Woking 1275. Station,
Woking, S.R.
Plaza (we), Chertsev Road. — Prop.. Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Continuous. Phone, Woking 2728. Station,
Woking, S.R.
Rnz (we). — Props., Union Cinemas. Ltd.,
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,518 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
22 ft. ; three dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
Occasional Variety. Phone, 1020. Station,
Woking, S.R.
WOKINGHAM (Berks), Pop. 7,294.
Ritz (bth). — Props., Union Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 716 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
12 ft. 6 in. deep. Phone, 633. Station, Woking-
ham, S.R.
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Savoy Theatre (awh), io, Broad Street. —
Controlled by Basingham Theatres, Ltd., 75
and 77, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.i.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Prices, is. to
2s. 6d. Phone, Wokingham 415.
WOLSINGHAM (Co. Durham), Pop. 3,414.
Picturedrome. — Prop, and Res. Man., A. Todd,
Prospect House, Wolsingham. Phone-
Wolsingham n. 190 seats. Booked at New-
castle-on-Tyne. One show nightly ; two on
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 5d. and 9d.
WOLVERHAMPTON (Staffs), Pop. 133,190.
Clifton (bth), Fallings Park (Clifton Circuit)—
Props., Clifton Cinema (Fallings Park), Ltd.
1,186 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous,
from 2 p.m., except Tues. and Fri., from 5,30
p.m. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
35 ft. Phone. 31133. Station, Wolverhamp-
ton, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
Clifton Cinema (bth) (Clifton Circuit) — Props.,
Clifton Cinema (Sedgley), Ltd. 1,105 seats.
Continuous from 5.15 p.m. ; Mats., Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Booked at H.O. Prices, iod.
to is. gd. Station, Sedgeley, L.M.S. and
G. W.R.
Coliseum (we), Dudley Road. — Prop., Pine
Pictures, Ltd., 74, Salisbury Road, Moseley,
Birmingham, 13. Phone, South 1238. 850
seats. Continuous. Mats., Mon. Thurs., and
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Wolverhampton 20876. Station,
Wolverhampton.
Gaumont Palace (we), Snow Hil . — Prop.,
Associated Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd.,
1,992 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Stage, 23 ft. deep ; eight dressing-rooms.
Caf6 attached. Phone, Wolverhampton 22534.
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Globe (bth), Horseley Field. — Controlled by
Marks Circuit Cinemas, Manchester. 800
seats. Prices, 5d. to is. 2d. Continuous.
Booked at 326, Cheetham Hill Rd., Man-
chester, 8. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Wolverhamptoi 21594. Station, Wolver-
hampton. •
Odeon Theatre (btH). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair78n. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Wolverhampton 20364.
Odeon Theatre (we), Dunstall. — Prop., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Woiverhampton 21904.
Station, Wolverhampton, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
Olympia (we), Thornley Street. — Prop., Pine
Pictures, Ltd. 700 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Booked
at Birmingham by C. S. Joseph, 74, Salisbury
Road, Moseley, Birmingham, 13. Phone,
South 1238. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Wolverhampton 21344. Station, Wolver-
hampton, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
Pknn Cinema (we), Warstones Road.— Props.,
Penn Cinema Co., Ltd., Lombard House,
Great Charles Street, Birmingham. 1,122
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at Birmingham. Phone, 37007.
Station, Wolverhampton, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
Picture House (we), Sedgeley.
Queen's Cinema (we). — Prop., Associated
Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080.
1,020 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Booked at
H. O.
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Savoy (we), Garrick Street. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,755 seats.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Booked
at H.O. Phone, 22917. Station, Wolver-
hampton, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
Scala (ba) Worcester Street. — Prop., Asso-
ciated Provincial Picture Houses, Ltd., New
Gallery House, 123. Regent Street, London,
W.i. Phone, Regent 8080. 1,128 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Mats, daily,
Two changes weekly. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 27 ft. Phone, Wolver-
hampton 201211. Station, Wolverhampton,
L.M.S. and G.W.R.
Theatre Royal (we) (Clifton Circuit.) — Prop.,
Clifton Cinema (Wolverhampton), Ltd. 1,033
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Stage, 45 ft. deep ; twelve
dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Phone 22015. Station, Wolverhampton,
L.M.S.'
West End Cinema (we). — Prop., O.G. Picture*
Ltd., Coleman Street, Wolverhampton. 650
seats. Continuous from 5.45 p.m. Picture*
and Variety. Booked at Hall. Prices, 7d. to
2s. Phone, Wolverhampton 20707. Station,
Wolverhampton, G.W.R. and L.M.S.
WOLVERTON (Bucks), Pop. 12,870.
Empire (bth). — Props., The Empire (Wolverton,
Ltd., 79, High Street, Stony Stratford. 620
seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Phone, Wolverton 3 191. Station,
Wolverton.
Palace (bth). — Prop., Councillor G. H. Barber.
Coronation House, Tunstall Park, Stoke-on-
Trent. Phone, Hanley 7453. 650 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 4d. to is. 2d. Station, Wolverton.
WOMBWELL (nr. Barnsley) (Yorks), Pop,
25,000.
Empire (we), Park Street. — Props., Star
Cinemas (London), Ltd., Star House, Bank
Street, Castleford. Phone, 2618. 1,118 seats.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. from 5 p.m. Three
shows Sat. Booked at H.O. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Womb-
well 19. Station, Wombwell, L.M.S.
Pavilion (we) . — Props., Star Cinemas (London) ,
Ltd., Star House, Bank Street, Castleford.
Phone 2618. 894 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous Mon. to Fri. from 5 p.m. Three
shows Sat. Booked at H.O. Prices, 6d. to
" is. gd. Proscenium width 30 ft. Phone,
Wombwell 84. Station, Wombwell, L.M.S.
WOODBRIDQE (Suffolk), Pop. 4,734.
Woodbridgk Theatre (we) . — Booked by Ager
Circuit, 3, High Street, Colchester. Phone,
Col. 3681. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Phone, 174. Road Transport.
WOODHALL SPA (Lincs), Pop. 1,372.
The Kinema in the Woods (Gyrotone).—
Prop, and Man., Major C. C. Allport, " Sylvan-
hay," Woodhall Spa. 350 seats. Booked at
Hall. Single shows. Change Mon. and Thurs.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width,
15 ft. Phone, Woodhall Spa 2166. Station,
Woodhall Spa, L.N.E.R.
W00DH0USE (nr. Shafflald) (Yorks)
Pop. 5,308.
Picture Palace (bth), Market Street. — Prop.,
Scala Cinemas (Sheffield), Ltd., Winter Street,
Sheffield. Phone, 25406. 800 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Woodhouse
40532. Stations, Woodhouse, L.N.E.R., and
Sheffield, L.M.S.
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WOODLANDS (nr. Doncaster) (Yorks).
Pop. 8,000.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., J. O. G. S.
Cinemas, Mutual House, 23, Albion Place,
Leeds. Phone, 20691 /2. 800 seats. Booked at
Leeds. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 3d. to is. Phone, Ardwick-le-Street 67.
Station, Carcroft.
WOOL (Dorset), Pop. 2,300.
Bovington Cinema (Mihaly). — Prop., William
Adams (Cinema) Co. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 5d. to is. Station, Wool, S.R.
WOOLER (Northumberland).
Drill Hall Cinema (Gyrotone). — Props.,
Redpath and Stoddart. 365 seats. Once
nightly Tues. and Thurs. ; twice Sat., Mon.,
Wed. and Fri. Prices, 3d. to 2s. Station,
Wooler.
WOOTTON BAS8ETT (Wilts), Pop. 1,991.
Picturedrome (Imperial), High Street. —
Prop., J. L. Mott, 10, Oxford Street, Malmes-
bury. Phone, Malmesbury 152. Booked at
Malmesbury. Once nightly. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Station, Wootton Baasctt, G.W.R.
WORCESTER (Worcs), Pop. 50,497.
Gaumont (ba), Foregate Street. — Prop., Pro-
vincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., Asso-
ciated with G.-B.P. Corpn., Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, W.i. 1,740 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Cafe. Phone,
Worcester 35094. Station, Foregate Street and
Shrubs Hill, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
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Odeon Theatre. — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Under construction.
St. John's Cinema (we), Malvern Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to
2S. gd. Continuous. Phone, 2013. Station,
Worcester, G.W.R. and L.M.S.
Scala Theatre (we). — 800 seats.
WORCESTER PARK (Surrey).
Odeon Theatre (bth), Cheam Common Road.
— Prop., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London. W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Derwent
2355-
WORD8LEY (Staffs), Pop. 6,000.
Olympia (Worthytone). — Props., C. W. L.
Bullock and H. B. Lewis, Brierley Hill Road,
Wordsley. 550 seats. Booked at Hall.
One show nightly. Continuous on Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Stage, 30 ft. deep. Two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Brierley Hill 7067. Station, Brettell
Lane, Stourbridge, G.W.R.
WORKINGTON (Cumb ), Pop. 24,891.
Hippodrome (we), Falcon Place. — Prop., The
Williams Cinemas, Ltd., Falcon Place,
Workington. 950 seats. Booked at H.O.
Twice nightly. Mat., Sat. Prices, sd. to 9d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Ballroom attached.
Phone, Workington 194. Station, Working,
ton, L.M.S.
Opera House (we). — Prop., Graves Cinemas,
Ltd. 1,300 seats. Booked at H.O.
Athenaeum Buildings, Maryport. Twice
nightly. Occasional Variety. Prices, is. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 46 ft. Stage,
30 ft. deep. Ten dressing-rooms. Fhone,
Workington 26.
Oxford Picture House (we). — Prop., Graves
Cinemas, Ltd. Booked at H.O., Athenaeum
Buildings, Maryport. 1,100 seats Twice
nightly. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone, Work-
ington 201. Station, Workington, L.M.S.
Ritz Cinema (we). — Props., Graves Cinemas,
Ltd., Athenaeum Buildings, Maryport. 1,400
seats. Prices,, is. to 2s. Twice nightly. Mat.
Sat. Booked at H.O. Phone, Workington 505.
Theatre Royal (we). — Prop., Graves Cinemas,
Ltd. Booked at H.O., Athenaeum Buildings,
Maryport. 450 seats. Two shows nightly,
Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Workington 201.
The Carnegie (rca). — Graves Cinemas, Ltd-,
Athenaeum Buildings, Maryport, Cumber-
land. Phone, Maryport 16. 750 seats. Two
shows nightly. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Workington 120.
WORKSOP (Notts), Pop. 26,286.
Gaiety Theatre (we), Bridge Street. — Props.,
Worksop Gaiety Theatre Co., Ltd., 45, Bridge
Street, Worksop. 600 seats. Three shows
daily. Booked at Hall. Stage, 40 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Prices, is. to 2s. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Worksop 2622.
Station, Worksop.
Picture House (bth), Newcastle Avenue. —
Prop., R. L. Rhodes. 1,100 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to 3s. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Worksop 2189.
Cafe attached. Station, Worksop, L.N.E.R.
Regal Cinema (we). — Prop., W. Eckart, Star
House, Bank Street, Castleford. Phone, 2618.
955 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous
nightly. Two shows Sat. ; daily Mat. Prices,
is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 33 ft..
Occasional Variety. Stage, 17 ft. deep ; five
dressing-rooms. Phone, Worksop 2352.
Cafe attached and Dance Lounge. Station,
Worksop, L.N.E.R.
Ritz (we), Station Road. — Prop., J. A. Leibrick,
The Bungalow, Station Road, Whitwell,
Worksop. 374 seats. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
Continuous except Sats. and Holidays. Pro-
scenium width, 24 ft. Booked by Prop. Stage,
11 ft. deep , two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Whitwell 7. Station, Worksop, L.N.E.R.
Savoy (we), Victoria Square. — Props., Star
Cinemas (London), Ltd., Star House, Bank
Street, Castleford, Yorkshire. Phone, 2618.
625 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Continuous
evenings. Twice nightly Sats. Mats, daily.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Phone, Worksop 2327. Station, Worksop,
L.N.E.R.
WORTHING (Sussex), Pop. 46,230.
Dome Cinema (we), Marine Parade. — Prop, and
Res. Man., C. A. Seebold. 875 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd.
Phone, Worthing 461. Station. Worthing.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Worthing
2016.
Plaza (we), Rowlands Road. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
2,000 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 45 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep.
Phone, Worthing 2392. Station, Worthing
Central.
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Rivoli Cinema (we), Chapel Road. — Prop.,
C. A. Seebold. 1,696 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone,
Worthing 179.
WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE (Glos).
Picture House (sof), Market Street. — Prop.,
W. T. Coe. 205 seats. Booked at Hall.
Once nightly. Prices, gd. to 2s. Station,
Once nightly. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Station,
Charfield, L.M.S.
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WYMONDHAM (Norfolk), Pop. 5,000.
Regal. — Phone, 51324. — Props., Bostock
Cinema Circuit, 45, Chevalier Street, Ipswich.
Phone, Ipswich 4036. Booked at H.O.
YeadON (nr. Leeds) (Yorks), Pop. 7,671.
Picture House (bth), High Street. — Prop.,
Yeadon Picture Palace Co., Ltd., 2, Bristol
Street, Leeds. Phone, Leeds 22462. 833
seats. Booked at 2, Bristol Street, Leeds.
Once nightly. Mon. to Fri., two shows Sat.
Mats. Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Phone, Rawdon 184. Films collected
from Leeds by Carrier.
Temperance Hall. — Prop., Gem Pictures.
800 seats. One show nightly ; two Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to gd.
Station, Guiseley.
YEOVIL (Somerset), Pop. 19,078.
Central Cinema (we), Church Street. — Prop.,
S. T. Thring. 540 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous from 2.10 p.m. Prices, 9d. to
is. iod. Phone, Yeovil 567.
Odeon Iheatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Stage. Phone, Yeovil 663.
Gaumont Palace (ba). — Prop., Gaumont
British Picture Corpn., Ltd., 123, Regent,
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080.
1,364 seats. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 48 ft.
Phone, Yeovil 158. Town Station, S. & G.W.R.
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YIEWSLEY and WEST DRAYTON (Middx.).
Pop. 13,057.
Marlborough Cinema (we). — Props., Windsor
Playhouse, Ltd. (Union Cinemas Group).
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Phone, West Drayton
85. Stations, West Drayton and Yiewslev,
G.W.R.
YORK (Yorks), Pop. 90,000.
Clifton Picture House (btp). — Props., Pren-
dergast & Mawson, 1,080 seats. Prices, 7d. to
is. iod. Continuous. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Booked at Rialto Cinema. Station, York,
L.N.E.R.
Electric Theatre (ba), Foss Gate. — Prop.,
Gaumont British Pictures Corporation, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Regent 8080. 800 seats. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. 9d. Phone, York 36241 1. Station,
York, L.N.E.R.
Grand Picture House (btp) (Cafe" and Ball-
room), Clarence Street. — Prop., Alderman
R. J. Pulleyn, 27, Clarence Street, York. 875
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous
from 5.15 p.m., including Sun. Booked by
Prop., at Hall. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, York 3512. Station, York, L.N.E.R.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Prop., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Phone, York 3040. Station, York,
L.M.S.
Picture House (ba), Coney Street. — Prop.,
Gaumont British Picture Corpn., Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, London, W.i. 920 seat9.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. gd. Cafe attached. Phone, York 2493 11.
Station, York, L.N.E.R.
Regal (we) . — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,686 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 26^ ft
Phone, York 4356. Station, York, L.N.E.R^
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Regent (rca), Acomb. — Prop., Regent Cinema
(York), Ltd., Lantern Tower Chambers,
Coppergate. 899 seats. Continuous. Booked
at Leeds. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, 781381,
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Station, York,
L.N.E.R.
Rialto Cinema (btp), Fishergate.— Prop.,
Prendergast and Winder. 1,800 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, yd.
to 2s. Phone, York 2119.
St. George's Cinema (we), Castlegate,
— Prop., York Cinemas, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. Phone, Regent 8080.
1,296 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Stage and dressing-
rooms. Exhibition Hall attached. Phone,
253811. Station, York, L.N.E.R.
Tower Picture Theatre (we), New Street. —
Prop., Tower Picture Theatre (York), Ltd.,
26, Park Row, Leeds. 1,100 seats. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, is. to 3s. Phone,
York 2298.
TRAVELLING SHOWS.
Prop., Cinetour, Ltd., Hove.
Pulborough, Village Hall. — Tues.
Steyning, Town Hall.— Thurs.
Storrington, Village Hall. — Fri.
Henfield. — Mon.
Slimdon. — Wed.
Mayfield. — Sat.
Prop., H. M. Wickens.
Bourton-on-the-Water, Victoria Hall. — Tues.
Hook Norton, Memorial Hall. — Wed.
Brackley, Town Hall. — Thurs.
Burford, Town Hall. — Fri.
Shipton-under-Wychwood, Parish Hall. — Sat.
Prop. — Cornwall Cinemas (Newquay), Ltd.
St. Agnes, Regal.
Hayle, Palace.
St. Dennis, Plaza.
Torpoint, Regal.
Mevagissey, Town Hall.
St. Mawes, Roseland Hall.
St. Columb Major, Town Hall.
Delabole, Regal.
Perranporth, Palace.
Prop., R. C. Sinfield, Ivv Cottage, Aspley Guise,
Bletchley.
Occasional shows in Mid-Beds, and North Bucks.
— mainly to members of H.M. Forces and
Civil Defence Workers.
Prop., W. J. Hocking.
Callington, Cornwall. — Tues. and Fri.
Millbrook, Cornwall. — Wed. and Sat,
Ivybridge, Devon. — Mon. and Thurs.
Pettitt's Popular Pictures.
Bohemia Park, Canvey Island, Essex,
West of England Village Halls.
Prop. Cattermoul, Ltd.
Somerton. — Mon.
Bruton. — Tues.
South Petherton. — Wed.
Martock. — Thurs.
Wrington. — Fri.
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WELSH KINEMAS.
The Sound system installed is shown after the name. (BTP) = British
Talking Pictures, Ltd.; (RCA) = RCA Photophone, Ltd. ; (WE) = Western
Electric Co., Ltd.; (BA) = British Acoustic; (BTH) = British Thomson-
Houston. Other systems are indicated by name.
ABERAMAN (Glam), Pop. 16,100.
Grand Theatre (rca). — Prop., Aberaman
Cinema Co., Ltd., 10, Windsor Place, Cardiff.
1,200 seats. Phone, Cardiff 225. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Phone: Aberam?n 310
Station, Aberaman G.W.R.
ABERAYRON (Cardigan), Pop. 1,155.
Memorial Hall (bth).— Prop., David C. Lloyd,
Birmingham House, Aberayron. Phone, 223.
400 seats. Prices, od. to 2s. 3d. Booked at
Cardiff. Once nightly, Thurs., Fri. and
Sats. only ; mat., Sat. Station, Aberavron,
G. W.R.
ABERCYNON (Glam), Pop. 9,109.
Empire Cinema, Station Approach. — Prop.,
Principality Amusements, Ltd., Park Hall,
Senghenydd, Glam. Booked at Palace by
H. S. Bowen. Pictures and Variety, twice
nightly. Prices, 7d. to, is. 2d. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Cafe\ Dance Hall. Station,
Abercynon, G.W.R.
Palace Super Cinema (we), Margaret Street —
Prop., Princioalitv Amusements Ltd. 540
seats. Booked at Hall by H. S. Bowen. Con-
tinuous. Prices, yd. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Station, Abercynon, G.W.R.
Workmen's Hall (we). — Prop., Abercynon
Colliery Workmen. 1,000 seats. Continuous
from 5 p.m. Two changes weekly. Prices
4d. to is.
ABERDARE (Glam), Pop. 48,751.
Aberdare Cinema (bth). — Prop., Aberdare
Cinemas (1923), Ltd., 24, Canon Street, Phone,
Aberdare 132. 800 seats. Booked by Props.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Aberdare 132. Station, Aberdare, G.W.R.
Cosy Kinema (we), Market Street. — Prop.,
W. E. Willis, Globe Cinema, Penylan, Cardiff.
670 seats. Phone 3072. Booked at Cardiff.
Continuous from 2.30. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Phone, Aberdare 89. Station, Aberdare.
Empire and Playhouse (ba). — Booked at Hall
by Man. Occasional picture shows. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Station, Aberdare, G.W.R.
(Closed.)
Palladium (we), Canon Street. — Prop., Hirwain
Victoria Hall Co., Ltd. Phone, 135. 1,200
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
gd. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Stage,
25 ft., three dressing-rooms. Phone, Aberdare
135. Road Transport.
Park Cinema (Mihaly), Gadlys. — 500 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to
is. 2d. Phone, Aberdare 77.
Rex (we).
ABERFAN (Glam), Pop. 5,500.
Electric Theatre (bth). — Props., D. Bell and
H. Grosberg, Castle Cinema, Caarphilly.
600 seats. Booked at Cardiff. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
Station, Aberfan, G.W.R.
ABERGELE AND PENSARN (Denbigh).
Pop. 2,651.
The Cinema (awh), Market Street. — Prop.,
Abergele Entertainments, Ltd. Phone, 42.
320 seats. Booked at Pierce's Garage,
Abergele. One show nightly ; twice Sat.
Prices, 8d.
L.M.S.
to is. 9d. Station, Abergele,
ABERQWYNFI (Glam), Pop. 3,540.
Workmen's Hall. (Kamm) — Blaengwynfi
Prop., Blaengwynfi Workmen. 448 seats.
Booked at Cardiff. One show nightly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 16 ft. 'Phone : Blaengwynfi
11. Station, Abergwynfi, G.W.R., via Bridg-
end.
ABERKENFIG (Glam), Pop. 5,000.
Cinema (bse). — Prop., J. Morgan Owen, 20,
Working St., Cardiff. 600 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Cardiff. Prices, 6d. to is. Pro-
scenium width, 26 ft. Station, Tondu, G.W.R.
ABERTRIDWR (Glam), Pop. 7,000.
Workmen's Hall (we). — Prop., The Trustees
and Management Committee, Windsor Col-
leries, Workmen's Hall and Institute, The
Square, Abertridwr. 700 seats. Phone,
Senghenydd 22. Booked at Hall. Once
nightly. Tues., Wed. and Fri. Two shows
Mon,, Thurs. and Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to iod. Station, Abertridwr,
G.W.R.
ABERYSTWYTH (Cardigan), Pop. 9,474.
Coliseum Super Cinema (ba). — Prop., Mrs.
O. M. Gale, " Glynpadadn," Llanbabarn,
Aberystwyth. 650 seats. Booked at
Aberystwyth. Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 27 ft. Stage, two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Aberystwyth 226. Station,
Aberystwyth, G.W.R.
Forum (we), Bath Street. — Prop., Charles
Parker. 496 seats. Booked at Liverpool.
Continuous nightly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone, Aberystwyth
421. Station, Aberystwyth, G.W.R.
The Pier Cinema (awh). — Prop., Aberystwyth
Pier Co., Ltd. 619 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. Cafe and
Dance Hall. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Phone, Aberystwyth 620. Station, Aberyst-
wyth, G.W.R.
AMLWCH (Anglesey), Pop. 2,561.
Cinema (Kalee).— Prop., T. J. Jones, Central
Buildings, Llangefni, Anglesey. 600 seats.
Booked by Prop. Continuous nightly. Mats.,
Sats. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Amlwch
312. Station, Amlwch, L.M.S.
AMMANFORD (Carmarthen), Pop. 7,160.
Palace (we). — -Prop., Union Cinemas, Ltd.,
managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 85 seats. Booked
at H.O. Phone, Ammanford 59.
Welfare Hall (bth), Wind St.— Props.,
Ammanford Miners' Welfare Association.
642 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Booked at
Cardiff. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage,
14 ft. deep. Two dressing-rooms. Once
nightly, twice Sat. Phone, Ammanford 95.
Station, Ammanford, G.W.R.
BaGSLLT (Flints).
Regent.
BALA (Merioneth), Pop. 1,394.
Victoria Cinema (Guest). — Prop., T. Rowlands,
52, High Street, Bala. 350 seats. Saturday
Kinema Directory (Wales).
547
shows only. Prices, yd. to is. iod. Booked
at 52, High Street. Proscenium width, 13 ft.
Station, Bala, G.W.R.
BANGOR (Carnarvon), Pop. 11,029.
County Theatre (we). — Prop, and Re9. Man.
James Hare. 1,000 seats. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 40 ft. deep ;
6 dressing-rooms. Station, Bangor.
New City Picture House (rca). — -Prop.,
Saronies Enterprises, Scala Buildings, Pres-
tatyn. 600 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two changes
weekly.
Plaza (rca). — Prop., Saronies Enterprises.
Scala Buildings, Prestatyn. Phone, Prestatyn
365. 1,050 seats. Prices, is. 9d. to 3s. 6d.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Daily Mat.
Phone, 59. Station, Bangor.
BARGOED (Gi.am) , Pop. 12,228.
Bargoed Palace (Sound Ltd.). — Props., Han-
bury, Palace and New Hall Cinemas, Ltd.,
New Hall, Bargoed. 504 seats. Continuous,
gd. to is. 9d. Phone, Bargoed 72. Station,
Bargoed.
Hanbury Cinema (Sound Ltd.). — Props.,
Hanbury, Palace and New Hall Cinemas, Ltd.,
New Hall, Bargoed. 731 seats. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone :
Bargoed 72. Station, Bargoed, G.W.R.
New Hall Cinema (Sound Ltd.). — Prop.,
Hanbury, Palace and New Hall Cinemas, Ltd.
1,314 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 9d. to is. gd. Phone, Bargoed 72.
Station, Bargoed, G.W.R.
BARMOUTH (Merioneth), Pop. 2,300.
Pavilion (awh). — Prop., Barmouth Pavilion,
Ltd., Trinity Square, Llandudno Phone,
Llandudno 6271. 650 seats. Booked at Hall.
Separate shows, except Sat. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 23 ft.
Phone, Barmouth 44. Station, Barmouth,
G.W.R.
White Cinema (Gyrotone). — Prop., D. E.
Davies, Green Garage. 375 seats. Booked at
Green Garage. Separate shows. Prices, iod.
to 2s. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone,
Barmouth 4. Station, Barmouth.
BARRY (Glam), Pop. 38,916.
Romilly Cinema (rca), Broad Street. —
Props., Barton Cinema Co., 10, Windsor Place,
Cardiff. Phone, 2216. 1,200 seats. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 37 ft.
^hone, Barry 226. Station, Barry, G.W.R.
Royal Super Cinema (rca), Broad Street.—
Prop., Barton Cinema Co., Ltd., 10, Windsor
Place, Cardiff. Phone, Cardiff 225. 1,450
seats. Booked at 10, Windsor Place. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Station, Barry, G.W.R. (Re-
building.)
Tivoli. (bth). — Props., Hay's Western Cinemas,
Ltd. 850 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Continuous. Booked at Hah. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Barry 1007. Station,
Barry, G.W.R.
BEAUMARIS (Anglesey), Pop. 1,708.
Regal Cinema (Kalee), Rating Row. — Prop.,
.Paramount Picture Theatres, Ltd., Chesterton,
Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Phone, Ackleton 224.
Continuous. 550 seats. Booked by Prop.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Beaumaris 123.
Station, Menai Bridge.
BETHESDA (Carnarvon), Pop. 4,476.
Public Hall Cinema (Uniquaphone). — Prop.,
E. H. James, 4, Cae Llan-Llanrvvst. Phone,
Llanrwst 47, 500 seats. Booked at H.O.
Once nightly, Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Price,
6d. Proscenium width 25 ft. Station, Beth-
esda, L.M.S.
BLAENAU FESTINIOG (Merioneth), Pop.
9,078.
Assembly Rooms. — Props., Festiniog Urban
District Council. 800 seats.
Empire Picture Palace (ba). — Props., Empire
(Blaenau Festiniog), Ltd., 18, Lloyd Street,
Manchester, 2. 285 seats. Booked by A.
Jacobs. Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
Phone, Blaenau Festiniog 47. Station,
Blaenau Festimog, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
Forum (rca). — Props., Hoylake Entertainments,
Ltd., Lloyd's House, 18, Lloyd St., Man-
chester, 2. Phone, Blackfriars gs69. 683
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. Booked at Liver-
pool. Continuous, Mon. to Fri. Mat., Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Phone 32. Station, Blaenau
Festiniog, L.M.S.
Park Cinema (bth). — Prop., Park Cinema
(Blaenau Festiniog), Ltd., 18, Lloyd Street,
Manchester, 2. Phone Bla. 9569. 368 seats.
Booked at Liverpool. Continuous. Prices,
9d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 21 ft.
Station, Blaenau Festiniog, L.M.S. and G.W.R.
BLAENGARW (Glam ), Pop. 10,000.
Central Cinema (ba), King Edward Street. —
Prop., Blaengarw Cinemas, Ltd., 16, Court-
land Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil, Phone,
Merthyr 323. 650 seats. Booked at H.O.
by M. Truan. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Phone, Pontycymmer 4.
Station, Blaengarw, G.W.R.
B LA EN- R HONDO A (Glam).
Fernhill Workmen's Hall (bth). — Prop.,
Fernhill Workmen. 500 seats. Booked at
Hall by Man. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, sd. to is. Phone, Tre-
herbert 15. Station, Blaen-Rhondda, G.W.R.
BRECON (Brecknock), Pop. 5,334.
Coliseum (rca), Wheat Street.— Props., Brecon
Entertainments Co., Ltd. 560 seats. Booked
at Cinema, Bridgend. Continuous from
4.30 p.m. daily. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to 2S. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Brecon 101. Station, Brecon, G.W.R.
BRIDGEND (Glam ), Pop. 10,033.
Cinema (we). — Prop., Bridgend Cinemas, Ltd.
800 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Bridgend 101.
Station, Bridgend, G.W.R.
Embassy Cinema (bth). — Props., Bridgend
Cinemas, Ltd. — 1,324 seats. Prices, gd. to
2s. 3d. Continuous. Booked at Cardiff.
Proscenium width 33 ft. Phone, Bridgend
101. Station, Bridgend, G.W.R. and F.T.S.
Palace (rca). — Prop., Bridgend Cinemas, Ltd.
8oo seat» Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, yd. to 2s. Phone, Bridgend 101.
Station, Bridgend, G.W.R.
BRITON FERRY (Glam ), Pop. 9,176.
Palace Kinema (rca).— Prop., Palace Kinema
Co. (Briton Ferry), Ltd. 482 seats. Booked
at 79, Church Street. One show nightly, two
on Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Briton Ferry 45. Station,
Briton Ferry, G.W.R., and R.T.
Picturedrome (rca), Lowther Street. — Prop,
and Man., O. J. Norman, Assembly Room
Hotel. 475 seats. Phone, 53. Station, Briton
Ferry, G.W.R. (Closed.)
BROUGHTON (Near Wrexham, Denbigh),
Pop. 7,000.
Palace Cinema (bth). — Props. T. Williams,
Plaza Cinema, Queensferry. Phone, Connah's
Quay 49. 500 seats. Booked by Prop. Two
shows nightly. Mat., Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d
S 3
550
The Kinematograph Year Book.
COLWYN BAY— continued.
od. to 2S. 6d. Proscenium width, 2S ft. Phone,
Colwyn Bay 2557. Station, CohvynBay, L.M.S
Supreme Cinema (we), Old Colwyn. — Prop.,
Geo. P. Roberts. 470 seats. Booked at
Liverpool. Continuous evenings, Mats. Mon.,
Wed. and Sat. Prices, iod. to 2s. Pros-
cenium width, 45 ft. Phone, Colwyn Bay
5549. Station, Colwyn Bay.
CONNAH'S QUAY (Flint.), Pop. 5,065.
Alhambra (ba).
Hippodrome (ba), High Street, Connah's Quay,
■■ — Prop., Deeside Enterprise Cinemas, Ltd., 1,
Hunter Street, Chester. Phone, Chester 530,
Booked at Bridge House, Queensferry. Once
nightly.' Twice Sat. Prices, 6d. to is.
Phone, Connah's Quay 161. Station, Connah's
Quay, L.M.S.
CONWAY (Carnarvon). Pod. 8,769.
Palace (we), High Street. — Props., The Palace
Cinema, Conway. 700 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Pros-
cenium width, 28 ft. Two dressing-rooms.
Phone, 3142. Station, Conway, L.M.S
CORWEN (Merioneth), Pop. 2,690.
Corwen Cinema (Gyrotone). — Props., Corwen
and Chirk Cinemas, The Dingle, Cynwyd,
Merioneth. 300 seats.
COWBRIDGE (Glam.), Pop. 1,159.
Pavilion.— Prop., P. Phillips.
CRICCIETH (Carnarvon Pop 1,449.
Memorial Hall Cinema (awh). — Props.,
Criccieth U.D. Council Booked a t Liverpool.
850 seats. Once nightly from July 1 to
Sept. 30 ; Mon., Tues., Wed. and Thurs.,
Oct. 1 to June 30. Prices, od. to 2s. Dancing
ground floor. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Phone, Criccieth 71. Station, Criccieth,
G.W.R.
CRICKHOWELL (Brecknock), Pop. 2,000.
Clarence Hall (dth).
Picture House. — Prop., James Isaac. Booked
at Hall by Prop. Once nightly. Mat. Sat.
Prices, 4c!. to is. 3d. Phone, Crickhowell 33.
Station, Abergavenny, G.W.R. , tbence by
motor.
CRYNANT (Glam.).
Memorial Hall Cinema (btp). 700 seats.
CWMAMAN (nr. Aberdare) (Glam), Pep.
5,214.
Palace Cinema (rca), Aman Court. — Prop.,
W. E. Willis, Fairwell, Llandaff. Booked at
Globe Cinema, Cardiff. 460 seats. Continu-
ous. Prices, 4d. to gd. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Station, Aberaman, G.W.R.
CYMMER (Glam.), Pop. 5,600.
Cosy Cinema (ba), Nr. Port Talbot. — Props.,
Thomas and Lewis W. Davies Glamorgan
House, Cymmer. 400 seats. Phone, No. 9.
Booked at Glamorgan House. Continuous.
Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width 24 ft.
Station, Cymmer, via Bridgend, G.W.R.
DENBIGH (Denbigh), Pop. 7,249.
Scala Cinema (ba). — Props., Deeside Enterprise
Cinemas, Ltd., 1, Hunter Street, Chester.
Phone, Chester 530. 450 seats. Booked at
Bridge House, Queensferry, near Chester.
Once nightlv. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Station,
Denbigh, L'M.S.
Town Hall Cinema. — Prop. .Deeside Enterprise
Cinemas, Ltd., 1, Hunter Street, Chester.
Phone, Chester 530. 900 seats. Booked at
Bridge House, Queensferry, near Chester.
Once nightly. Prices, 4d. to 8d.
DOLGELLY (Merioneth), Pop., 2013.
Cosy Cinema (awh). — Props., Paramount
Picture Theatres, Ltd., Chesterton,Bridgnorth;
Salop. Phone, Ackleton 224. 400 seats.
Continuous evenings, Sat. from 2.30 p.m.
Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Booked at H.O. Phone,
Dolgelly 141. Station, Dolgelly, G.W.R.
Plaza Cinema (awh). — Props., Paramount
Picture Theatres, Ltd., Chesterton, Bridg-
north, Shropshire. Phone, Ackleton 224.
500 seats. Continuous evenings ; Sats. from
2.30 p.m., two changes weekly. Prices, 7d.
to is. gd. Booked at H.O. Phone, 141.
Station, Dolgelly, G.W.R.
DOWLAIS (Glam. j , Pop. 18,112.
Oddfellows Hall (bth), Union Street. —Prop.,
Dowlais Cinemas, Ltd., 36, Union Street,
Dowlais. Phone, Dowlais 3g. 500 seats.
Booked at 36, Union Street, by T. L. Phillips .
Continuous. Two dressing-rooms. Prices
7d. to is. rd. .Station, Merthyr Tydfil .
Victoria Cinema (rca), High Street. — Prop.,
Victoria Cinemas, Ltd. 500 seats. Booked
at 36, Union Street, Dowlais. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Phone, Dowlais 3g.
Station, Merthyr Tydfil, G.W.R.
FERNDALE (Glam.), Pop. 18,144.
Tudor Palaceum (we). — Prop., F. Pellew. 665
seats. Continuous. Two changes weeklv.
Prices 7d. to is. 6d. Station, Ferndale, G.W.R.
Workmen's Hvll (we;. — Prop* , Ferndale
Workmen, 56/7, High Street, Ferndale.
1,100 seats. Booked at Cardiff. Two
shows nightly. Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage 25 ft. deep. Six
dressing-rooms. Dance hall. Phone, Fern-
dale 8. Station, Ferndale, G.W.R.
FISHGUARD (Pembroke), Pop. 2,983.
The Cinema (we). — Props., Williams Bros.,
3, Main Street. Phone, Fishguard 223.
Booked at H.O. One show nightly.
Two shows Wed. and Sat. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 8d. Station, Fish-
guard and Goodwick, G.W.R.
FLINT (Flint), Pop. 7,583.
Empire (awh). — Prop, and Man., R. Davies.
700 seats. One show nightly. Three changes
weekly. Prices, 3d. to 8d. Phone, Flint 32 .
Station, Flint, L.M.S.
Grand Kinema (awh), Church Street. — Prop
and Res. Man. R. Davies. goo seats. Two
shows Mon. and Sat., one rest of week. Two
changes weekly. Pictures and Variety.
Stage, 26 ft. by 15 ft. ; two dressing-rooms.
Prices, 5d. to is. 3d. Phone, Flint 31.
QaRNANT (Carmarthenshire)
Workmen's Hall (we). — Prop., Trustee?,
Workmen's Hall. 900 seats. Once nightlv.
Twice Sat. Booked at H"ll. Prices, 7d to
is. gd. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage, 30 ft.
six dressing-rooms. Phone, Garnant 27.
Station, Garnant (G.W.R.).
GILFACH GOCH (Glam ), Pop. 10,000.
Globe Cinema (Morrison). — Prop., D. F
Griffiths. 480 seats. One show nightly,
Two shows Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. Road Transport.
Workmen's Hall (bth), Glanavon Terrace. —
Prop., Workmen's Hall Subscribers. 556
seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly, Tues.,
Wed. and Fri., two shows Mon., Thurs. and
Sat. Variety. Booked at Agents. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Stage, 14 ft. deep. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Phone, Gilfach Goch 14. Station.
Tonysefail, G.W.R. Films by Film Transpo rt
Service (Cardiff), Ltd., Newport Road, Cardiff.
Kinema Directory (Wales).
551
GLANAMMAN (Carmarthenshire).
Palace (rca). — Props., Richards and Co. 400
seats. One show nightly. Two changes
weekly. Station, Glauamman, G.W.R.
GLYN-NEATH (Glam.). Pop. 4,000.
Glynneath Theatre (bth). — Prop., Glyn-
Neath Picture and Variety Co., Ltd. 600 seats.
Booked at Hall. One show nightly, two Sat.
Prices, 7d. to is. qd. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Phone, Glyn-neath 13. Station, Glyn-neath,
G.W.R.
GORSEINON (Glam.), Pop. 10,000.
Electra Cinema (we). — Prop., Gorseinon
Cinemas, Ltd. 784 seats. Booked at Hall.
Once nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 21 ft.
Phone, Gorseinon 14. Stations, Gorseinon,
L.M.S. and Gowerton, G.W.R.
Lido (rca), West End Square. — Lessees, Chris
and Jack Evans. 700 seats. Booked at
Capitol, Cross Hands. Continuous, 6.30 to 10.
Prices, 4d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Stations, Gorseinon, L.M.S. , and Gowerton,
G.vV.R., and Cardiff transport by road.
GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN (Carmarthen^)
Welfare Hall (btii). — Props., The Gwaun-Cae-
gurwen and District Welfare Association.
962 seats. Not continuous. Booked at Hall.
Prices, 4d. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 32 ft.
Stage, 30 ft. deep. Seven dressing rooms.
Dance Hall attached. Phone, 52. Station,
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen. Film Transport.
HARLECH (Merioneth).
Castle Cinema (Imperial). — Prop., O. Wynne
Griffith, 2, Marine Tee, Xevin. Phone, Nevin
239. Once nightly ; mats. Wed and Sat.
Booked by Prop. Station, Harlech, G.W.R.
HAVERFORDWE8T (Pembroke), Pop. 6,113.
County Theatre (we). — Props., West of
England Cinemas, Ltd., 2, St. Andrews.
Place, Cardiff. Phone, Haverfordwest, 235.
1,000 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Occasional Variety.
Proscenium width. 35 ft. Stage 28 ft. deep ; 10
dressing rooms .S tation , Ha verf ordwest , G . W . R .
Palace Theatre (we). — Prop., West of Eng-
land Cinemas, Ltd., 2, St. Andrews Place,
Cardiff. 600 seats. Continuous. Prices, iod.
to 2s. 4d. Phone, Haverfordwest 235. Station,
Haverfordwest, G.W.R.
HIR WAIN (Glam ), Pop. 5,000.
Victoria Hall (rca). — Prop., Hirwain Victoria
Hall Co., Ltd. 500 seats. Res. and Booking
Man., W. G. Brett, Aberdare. Two shows
Mon. and Sat., one rest ot the week. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Station,
Hirwain, G.W.R.
HOLYHEAD (Anglesey), Pop. 10,707.
Empire Thfatre (rca), Stanley Street. — Props.,
Holyhead Empire Theatre Co., Ltd. 731
seats. Booked at Holyhead. Continuous.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. gd. Width of Proscenium,
30 ft. Phone, Holyhead 44. Station, Holvhead,
L.M.S.
Hippodrome (btp), Market Street. — Prop..
Holyhead Hippodrome, Ltd. 488 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Phone, Holyhead 222. Station,
Holyhead.
HOLYWELL (Flint), Pop. 3,674.
Prince of W7ales Cinema (we). — Props.,
Paramount Picture Theatres, Ltd., Chester-
ton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Phone, Ackleton
224. Booked at H.O. 1,000 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Holy-
well 42. Station, Holywell, L.M.S.
KeNFIG HILL (Glam.), Pop. 3,700.
The Cinema (rca). — Prop., Kenfig Hill Cir.e
Co., Ltd. 500 seats. Res. Man. Dir., G. F.
Mullens. Phone, 36. Booked at 43, Pisgah
Street, Kenfig Hill. Ont show nightly, two
on Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Station, Pyle, G.W.I , or Road
Transport
Welfare Hall (bth). — Props., Kenfig Hill and
Pyle Welfare Association, 45, Wind Street,
Swansea. 434 seats. Booked at H.O. One
show daily, Sat. continuous. Prices 2d. to
is. 3d. Cafe and Dance Hall attached. Film
Transport.
KIDWELLY (Carmarthen). Pop. 3,161
Kidwelly Cinema (ba). — Prop., A. R. Thomas,
9, Parcmaen Street, Carmarthen. 300 seats.
Booked at Cardiff. One show nightly, two on
Sat. and Mat. Prices, 3d. to is. gd. Proscen-
ium width, 18 ft. Stage, 7 ft. deep ; two
dressing rooms. Station, Kidwelly, G.W.R.
KNIGHTON (Radnor), Pop. 1.80C.
Cinema. — Prop., J. R. Brown. 200 seats.
LsLANBERIS (Carnarvon), Pop. 2,912.
Concert Hall (Uniquaphone). — Prop. E.
H. James, 4. Cae Llan Llanrwst. Booked
at H.O.
Empire Cinema (Electrocord). — Prop, and
Man., C. S. Wakeham. Booked at Hall.
One show nightly at 7 p.m. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to gd. Proscenium
width, 18 ft. Station, Llanberis, L.M.S.
LLANBRADACH (Glam ), Pop. 3,000.
Empire (Morrison). — Prop., W. R. Thomas, 21,
Princes Avenue, Caerphilly. ^50 seats. One
show daily. Prices, 5d. to is. Phone, No! 33.
Workmen's Hall (ba), High Street. — Props.,
Llanbradach Colliery Workmen. 500 seats.
One show nightly. Two cnanges weekly.
Booked at hall. Prices, 6d. to is. 2d. Phone,
No. 26. Station, Llanbradach, G.W.R.
LLANDILO (Carmarthen), Pop. 1,886.
Cinema (Imperial). — Prop., H. M. Simonton, 26,
New Road. 248 seats. Once nightly ; twice
Sat. Booked at Cardiff. Prices, gd.to2S.d£. Pro-
scenium width, 24 ft. Station, Llandilo, G.W.R .
LLANDOVERY (Carmarthen), Pop. 1.980.
Castle Cinema (Imperial). — Prop., E. Taylor
(Cinemas), Ltd., Castle Cinema, Builth Wells.
230 seats. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Booked at Builth
Wells. Once nightly, twice Sats. Pro-
scenium width 14 ft. Station, Llandoverv,
G.W.R. and L.M.S.
LLANDRINDOD WELLS (Radnor), Pop,
2,925.
Grand Pavilion Cinema (bth), Spa Road
Recreation Ground. — Props., Paramount Pic-
ture Theatres, Ltd., Chesterton, Bridgnorth,
Shropshire. Phone, Ackleton 224. goo seats.
Continuous evenings, Mat. Sat. Two changes
weekly. Booked by Prop. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, 2128.
Plaza Cinema (awh). — -Props., Paramount
Picture Theatres, Ltd., Chesterton, Near
Bridgnorth, Salop. Phone : Ackleton 224.
450 seats. Continuous evenings. Booked
by Prop. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Phone, 2167. Station, Llan-
drindod Wells, L.M.S.
LLANDUDNO (Carnarvon), Pop. 19,281.
Grand Theatre (ba).— Prop., Art Entertain
ments, Ltd. Phone, 6,888. 1,000 seats.
New Princes Theatre (we). — Prop., Princes
Kinema Co., Ltd. 773 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 9d. Pnone, Llandudno 6371.
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LLANDUDNO— contiauad.
Palladium (we). — Prop., Llandudno Palladium,
Ltd. 1,420. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Mat. daily. Prices, gd. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 31 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; eight dressing-
rooms. Cafe. Phone, Llandudno 6244.
Pier Pavilion. 1,500 seats.
Savoy (bth), Mostyn Street. — Prop., Llandudno
Cinema Co., Ltd., Palladium Theatre, Llan-
dudno. Phone, Llandudno 6244. 866 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Mat. daily.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
27 ft. 6 in. Phone, Llandudno 6925. Station.
Llandudno, L.M.S.
Odeon (bth). — Frops., Odeon, Ltd., 49, Park
Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1.
Pictures and Variety. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Continuous. Stage, 42 ft. 9 in. deep. Cafe
attached. Phone, Llandudno 6666. Station,
Llandudno, L.M.S.
LLANDYSSUL (Cardigan). Pop. S02.
Iyssul Hall (Morrison). —Western Cinemas
Circuit. — Props., M. Jones and T. C. Price,
2, Penybryn Villas, 1-enydarren, Merthyr
Tydfil. 500 seats. One show weekly. Prices,
is. to is. 3d. Proscenium width 22 ft,
Stage, 14 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Station, Llandyssul, G.W.R.
LLANELLY (Carmarthen), Pop. 50,244.
Astoria Cinema (we). — Prop., West of England
Cinemas, Ltd., 2, St. Andrews Place, Cardiff
Phone, No. 1963. 842 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Pictures and occasional
Variety. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Proscenium
width, 32 ft. Stage, 14 ft. deep ; six dressing-
rooms, Phone 252. Stations, Llanelly, G.W.R.
Capitol (rca), Cross Hands, Nr. Llanelly. — ■
Props., Chris & Jack Evans. 650 seats.
Booked at Hall. One show nightly, two on
Sat. Occasional Variety. Prices, gd. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Stage,
14 ft. deep. Phone, Cross Hands 37. Road
Transport.
Hippodrome (rca), Market .Street. — Prop.,
Hippodrome (Llanelly), Ltd., Market Street.
850 seats. Booked at Cardiff. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. Phone 3S3. Station,
Llanelly, G.W.R.
Llanelly Cinema (we), Stepney Street. — Prop..
Llanelly Cinema, Ltd. 850 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, yd. to is. 6d.
Phone, Llanelly 41.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Corner of Station
Street, Lloyd Street and Mina Street. —
Props., Odeon Theatres Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 78 11. Prices,
is. to 2s. 9d. Continuous. Stage. Phone,
Llanelly 857.
Palace (we), Market Street. — Props., Palace
(Llanelly), Ltd. 1,003 seats. Prices, iqd. to
2S. 3d. Continuous. Station, Llanelly.
Public Hall, Tumble.
Regal (rca). — Prop., Fairbank Cinema Co.,
Ltd., 9, Windsor Place, Cardiff. 1,775 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2S. gd. Cafe. Phone, 685. Station, Llanellv,
G.W.R.
LLANFAiRFECHAN (Carnarvon), Pop-
3,162.
Town Hall Cinema (bth). — Props., Llanrwst
Cinema, Ltd. Phone, Llanrwst 47 ; 400 seats.
Booked by E. H. James, Luxor Cinema,
Llanrwst. Continuous, Mon. to Fri. Three
shows Sat. 1 rices, 7d. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 26 ft. Stage, 25 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Station, Llanfairfechan, L.M.S.
LLANGEFNI (Anglesey), Pop. 1,690.
Arcadia Cinema Hall (ba). — Prop., T. J.
Jones, Central Bldgs. 400 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Llangefni 24.
Station, Llangefni, L.M.S.
LLANGOLLEN (Denbigh), Pop. 2,937.
Dorothy Cinema (ba), Castle Street. — Prop.,
E. V. Horspool. Phone No. 32gS. 450 seats.
Twice nightly ; mat. Sat. Booked at Kail.
Prices, is. to 2s. Cafa and Dance Hall.
Proscenium width, 14 ft. by 16 ft. Station,
Llangollen, G.W.R.
LLANHARRAN (Glam.), Pop. 1,504.
Cinema (rca). — Prop., P. Phillips. Booked at
Cardiff. One show nightly. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. Proscenium
width, 2S ft. Phone, Llanharran 16. Station,
Llanharran. G.W.R.
LLANIDLOES (Montgomery), Pop. 2,300.
Cinema (Gyrotone). — Prop., R. Jervis and E.
Jones. 275 seats. Two shows nightly. Booked
at Hall. Prices, 3d. to is. 9d. Station,
Llanidloes, G.W.R. Phone, 285. Cafe
attached. Films by Road Transport.
LLANRWST (Denbigh), Pop. 2,360.
Luxor Cinema (bth), Prop., Llanrwst Cinema,
Ltd. 503 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at Hall. Twice nightly ; mat. Sat.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Two dressing-rooms.
Phone, 47. Station, Llanrwst, L.M.S.
LLANTRISANT (Glam ), Pop. 15,048.
Cinema (rca). — Prop., P. Phillips. 450 seats.
LLANTWIT MAJOR (Glam ), Pop. 1,504.
Strand (bth). — Props., Bridgend Cinemas, Ltd.,
Windsor Place, Cardiff. Phone 101. 910 seats.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Booked at Cardiff.
Phone 42. Station, Llantwit Major, Glam.
Machynlleth (Mont), Pop. 1,890.
Powys Cinema (Morrison). — Prop., William
Williams. Powys House, Machynlleth. 2g3
seats. Twice nightly. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
Booked at Powys House. Proscenium width,
15 ft. Phone, 84. Station, Machynlleth, G.W.R.
IYIAESTEG (Glam.), Pop. 28,917,
Cosy Cinema (we), Office Road. — Prop, and
Res. Man., R. Dooner, 2, Office Road, Maesteg.
Booked in Cardiff. Twice nightly. Prices,
6d. to is. 3d. Phone, Maesteg 373.
New Theatre . (we), Commercial Street. —
Props., Maesteg Cinemas, Ltd., 4, Salisbury
Road. 900 seats. Continuous from 4.30 p.m.
Separate shows on Sats. and Holidays. Prices,
8d. to is. 2d. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone,
Maesteg 373. Station, Maesteg, G.W.R.
Plaza (we) Salisbury Road, Props., Richard
Dooner, 4, Salisbury Road, Maesteg. Phone,
373. goo seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Con-
tinuous from 4.30 p.m. Separate shows Sats.
and Bank Holidavs. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Station, G.W.R.
Regal (we). — Props., Glamorgan Cinemas, Ltd.,
Cosy- Cinema, Caerau. Phone, 17. 750 seats.
Prices, Sd. and is. 2d. Continuous. Pictures
and occasional Variety. Booked at Caerau.
Proscenium width 20 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep.
Station, Maesteg.
MARDY (Glam.), Pop. 5,000.
Mardy Workmen's Hall (ba). — Prop., Work-
men's Hall Committee. 842 seats. Booked
at Hall. One show nightly. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. gd. Dance Hall.
Proscenium width, 31 ft. 6 in. Phone, Mardy
22. Station, Mardy, G.W.R., and Road
Transport.
MENAI BRIDGE (Anglesey), Pop. 1,675.
Town Hall Cinema (Kalee).— Prop., E. H.
James, 4, Cae Llan, Llanrwst. Phone 47.
250 seats. Once nightly, Tues., Thurs. and
Fri., Continuous, Mon. and Wed. Three
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shows Sat. Booked at H.O. Prices, 6d. to is.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Station, Menai
Bridge, L.M.S.
MERTHYR TYDFIL (Glam.), Pop. 65,000.
Castle Super Cinema (we), High Street. —
Props., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30—31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 2,000 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Cafe attached.
Phone, 76. Station, Merthyr Tydfil, G.W.R.
Palace (we), High St. — Props., Belnor Cinema,
Ltd. 912 seats. Booked at Cardiff. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Merthyr
362. Station, Merthyr, G.W.R.
Temperance Hall (rca). — Prop, and Res.
Man., Israel Price. 600 seats. Two shows
nightly. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Phone, Merthyr 77 .
Theatre Royal (rca), Pontmorlais. — 1,217
seats. Booked at H.O. Twice nightly. Mats.
Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 4d. to gd.
Proscenium width, 28 ft. Stage, 22 ft. deep ;
six dressing-rooms. Phone, Merthyr 2.
Station, G.W.R. Road Transport.
MILFORD HAVEN (Pembroke), Pop. 10,200
Astoria (we), Market Square. — Prop., Scard's
Cinema, Ltd. Man. Dir., H. J. Scard, Jun.
729 seats. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 4d.
Phone, Milford Haven 36. Station, Milford
Haven, G.W.R.
Empire (bth). — Prop., Milford Haven Cinemas,
Stratford Road. 678 seats. Continuous.
Pictures and Variety. Booked at Cardiff.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 9d. Proscenium width, 32 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. ; two dressing-rooms. Phone,
223. Station, Milford Haven, G.W.R.
Palace (we), Robert Street. — -Prop., Scard's
Cinema, Ltd. 275 seats. Continuous, evenings.
Prices, 7d. to is. iod. Phone, Milford Haven
36. Station, Milford Haven, G.W.R. Cross-
overs must be from Main Line.
MOLD (Flint), Pop. 5,205.
Assembly Hall and Palais de Danse. —
Lessee, John L. Schofield, Yorke House,
Mold. Booked at Yorke House. One show
daily. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Stage, 12 ft.
deep. Phone, Mold 37. Station, Mold.
Picture Palace.
Savoy Picture Palace (ba), Chester Street. —
Prop., Mold Picture Palace, Ltd. Man. Dir.,
John L. Scholfield, J. P. 800 seats. Booked
at Hall. Nightly. Three shows Sat. and
Hoidays. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage, r8 ft. deep ; four dress-
ing rooms. Phone, Mold 37.
MORRISTON (nr. Swansea) (Glam), Pop.
10,814.
Gem Cinema (rca), Clydach Road. — Prop.,
Merglen Cinema Co., Ltd., 10, Windsor Place,
Cardiff. Phone, Cardiff 225. 516 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Mat., Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 14 ft. Phone, Morriston 7425. Station,
Swansea High St., G.W.R.
Regal (rca). — Prop., Swansea Cinemas, Ltd.
900 seats. One show nightly. Two changes
weekly. Booked at Hall. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Morriston 7571. Station, Swansea,
G. W.R., and Road Transport.
MOUNTAIN ASH (Glam.), Pop. 40,000.
■ Empire Cinema (rca). — Props., Mountain Ash
Cinema Co., Ltd., 10, Windsor Place, Cardiff,
Phone, Cardiff, 225. 430 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous from 5 p.m. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Station, Mountain Ash, G.W.R.
New Theatre (ba). — Prop., Trustees Nixons.
Workmen's New Theatre. 1,050 seats.
Booked at Hall. One show nightly. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Mountain Ash 16. Station, Mountain Ash,
G W.R. and Road Transport.
Palace Cinema (rca). — Props., Mountain Ash
Cinema Co., Ltd., 10, Windsor Place, Cardiff.
Phone: Cardiff 225. 650 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous from 5 p.m. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Phone, 171, Station, Mountain Ash,
G W.R.
MUM3LE8 (nr. Swansea) (Glam.), Pop. 4,000.
Tivoli Picture Theatre (we). — Prop. .Mumbles
Cinemas, Ltd. 1,000 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, 6188. Station,
Oystermouth, Mumbles Rly., G.W.R.
NaNTYMOEL (Glam ), Pop. 6,000.
Workmen's Hall (rca), Ogwy Strest. — Secre-
tary, J. Meredith Jones. 750 seats. Continu-
ous, evenings ; two separate shows on Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d. Booked
at Cardiff. Stage, 15 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone,
Nantvmoel 7. Station, Nantymoel, G.W.R.
and F.T.S.
NARBERTH (Pembroke), Pop. 1,046.
Victoria Cinema (Morrison), Western Cinemas
Circuit. — Props., M. Jones and T. C. Price,
Booked at 2, Penybryn Villas, Penydarren.
Merthyr Tydfil. One show weekly.
HEATH (Glam ), Pop. 33,322.
EMPIRE (we), Rope Walk. — -Props., Neath,
Empire Cinema and Variety Co., Ltd., 1,300
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous from
2 p.m. daily. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Proscen-
ium width, 25 ft. Cafe and Dance Hall
attached. Phone, Neath 437. Station, Neath,
G.W.R.
Gnoll Hall (we). — South Wales Cinemas, Ltd.,
Albert Hall, De La Bache, Swansea. Phone,
3597. J, 076 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Phone, Neath 166. Station, Neath.
Lodge Kinema (we), Briton Ferry. — Props.,
Lodge Kinema Co., Ltd. 1,000 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. gd. Booked at 79,
Church Street, Briton Ferry. Phone, Briton
Ferry 118. Station, G.W.R.
Ritz (we). — Skewen.
Windsor Cinema (we) — Prop., South Wales
Cinemas, Ltd., Albert Hall, De La Beche,
Swansea. Phone, 3597. 1,700 seats. Prices,
is. to 2S. gd. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Phone, 133. Station, Neath, G.W.R.
NELSON (Glam.).
Cinema (we). — Props., Principality Amusements
Ltd. 480 seats. Prices, 3d. to is. Contin-
uous. Booked at Palace, Abercynon. Proscen-
ium width 22 ft. Station, Llancaich, G.W.R.
Cosy (we). — Props., Principalitv Amusements,
Ltd., Park Hall, Sengenhyd'd, Glam. 620
seats. Prices, 6d. to is. Booked at Palace,
Abercynon. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone,
18. Station, Nelson, G.W.R.
NEWCASTLE EMLYN (Carmarthen), Pop,
762.
Cinema (Portable Talkies). — Lessee, J. R.
Parkington, Market Square, Newcastle Emlyn.
450 seats. Booked at H.O. One show
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
NEWTOWN (Montgomery), Pop. 5,152.
Regent Cinema (Kalee), Broad Street. — Prop.,
Paramount Cinemas (Newtown), Ltd., Chester-
ton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Phone, Ackleton
224. 780 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
Phone,372. Station, Newtown (Mont.), G.W.R.
Victoria Cinema (Morrison). — Props., Para-
mount Cinemas (Newtown), Ltd., Chesterton,
near Bridgnorth, Salop. Phone, Ackleton 224,
500 seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Phone, 372- Station,
Newtown.
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OgMORE VALE and GARW (Glam).
Pop. 26,979.
Olympia (we), High Street. — -Props., Maesteg
Cinemas, Ltd. 800 seats. Continuous. Prices,
iod. to is. qd. Phone, Ogmore Vale 17.
Workmen's Hall (bth). — Prop., Ogmore Vale
Workmen. Soo seats. Sec, E. L. Howells.
Phone, Ogmore Vale 28. Booked at Hall by-
Sec. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. Pros-
cenium width, 25 ft. Stage, 18 ft. by 25 ft. :
two dressing-rooms. Dance Hall. Phone,
Ogmore Vale 27. Station, Ogmore Vale, G.W.R.
PEMBROKE DOCK (Pembroke), Pop.
12,008.
Grand Cinema (we), Meyrick Street.— Prop.,
Grand Cinema Co., Ltd. Man. Dir., H.
Claypoole. 550 seats. Two shows nightly.
Mat. Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices
6d. to 2s. 6d. Phone, Pembroke Dock 25.
Station, Pembroke Dock, G.W.R.
PEMBROKE TOWN (Pembroke), Pop. 3,000-
Haggar's Cinema (rca), Main Street.— Prop.,
Walter Haggar. 300 seats. Booked at Hall,
Once nightly. Twice Sat. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Stage,
18 ft. by 8 ft. One dressing-room. Station,
Pembroke, G.W.R.
PENARTH (Glam ), Pop. 17,710.
Regal (we), Victoria Road. — Props., Kibbor
Cinemas, Ltd., 10, Museum Place, Cardiff.
Phone, 2901. 700 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d.
Continuous. Booked at H O. Phone, Penarth
452. Station, Penarth, G.W.R.
Washington Luxury Cinema (we). — Prop.,
Kibbor Cinemas, Ltd., 10, Museum Place,
Cardiff. Phone, 2901. 1,300 seats. Booked at
Cardiff. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Phone, Penarth 666.
Station, Penarth, G.W.R.
Windsor Kinema (we). — Props., Kibbor
Cinemas, Ltd., 10, Museum Place, Cardiff.
Phone, 2901. 800 seats. Booked at Cardiff.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2s. Phone, Penarth 72. Station,
Penarth, G.W.R.
PENCLAWDD (Glam ).
Memorial Hall (ba). — Props., Welfare Associa-
tion and Trustees, Memorial Hall. 350 seats.
Booked at Cardiff. Once nightly, twice Mon.
and Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. gd. Station,
Penclawdd, L.M.S. Road Transport.
PENMAENMAWR (Carnarvon), Pop. 4,483;
Crescent Cinema (Gyrotone). — Props Para-
mount Picture Theatres, Ltd., Chesterton,
Bridgnorth, Salop. Phone : Ackleton 224.
600 seats. Booked at H.O. Prices, 7d. to
ts. 6d. Continuous evenings. Mats. Sat.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone : Penmaen-
niawr 18.
PENRHIWCEIBER (Glam ), Pop. 8,816.
Workmen's Hall (rca). — Prop., Penrhiwceiber
Colliery Workmen. 500 seats. Sec, John
Peregrine. Booked at Hall by Committee.
One show nightly. Prices, 4d. to 9d. Phone,
Penrhiwceiber 19. Station, Penrhiwceiber.
G. W.R. (Low Level).
PENRHYNBEUDRAETH. (Merioneth). Pop.
1,500.
Merion Cinema (btp). — Props., Paramount
Cinemas (Merion), Ltd., Chesterton, Bridg-
north, Salop. Phone, Ackleton 224. 50c
seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. Continuous. Booked at
H. O. Phone, 180. Station, Penrhyndeudraeth.
PENTRE (RHONDDA) (Glam).
Grand Theatre (we). — Prop, and Res. Man.,
W. E. Willis. 420 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices sd, to is. Station,
Ystrad, G.W.R.
Workmen's Hall,
PENYGROES (Carnarvonshire), Pop. 3,009.
Plaza (we), WTater St.— Prop, Capt. W. E.
Pritchard, Nant, Criccieth. Phone, 36.
Booked at Liverpool. 608 seats. Once nightly.
Prices, od. to 2s. Phone, 11. Station,
Penygroes, L.M.S.
PONTARDAWE (Glam ), Pop. 14,000.
Lyric (Duosonic). — Prop... Wm. H. Baggett,
Underwood, Coedcae. Phone, 2138. 500 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous from 5 till
10 p.m. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Station, Pontardawe, L.M.S.
Phone, Pontardawe 22^6.
Public Hall (we). —Prop., W. H. Baggett
Underwood, Coedcae. Phone, 2138. 650 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Continuous
Sat. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Phone No. 2256.
Station, Pontardawe, L.M.S.
PONTARDULAIS (Glam ).
Ttvoli (we).
PONTLOTTYN (Glam ), Pop. 4,891.
State Cinema (late Cosy), (Gyrotone).- — Prop.,
M. A. Abrahamson, 124, Clive Street,
Grangetown, Cardiff. Phone, Cardiff 1880.
400 seats. Booked at H.O. by General
Manager. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is.
Station, Pontlottyn, G.W.R. Films byF.T.S.
(on contract).
PONTYBEREM (Carmarthen), Pop. 3,021.
Palace (we). — Prop., Pontyberem Cinemato-
graph Co., Ltd. 500 seats. Booked at H.O.,
Osborne House, Pontyberem. Prices, 3d. to
is. 3d. Station, Pontyberem, G.W.R.
PONTYCLUN, nr. Cardff (Glam.), Pop. 1,800.
Park Hall (rca). — Prop., Phillip Phillips.
Booked at Cardiff. One show nightly.
Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width,
20 ft. Phone, Pontyclun 75. Station, Llan-
trisant, G.W.R.
PONTYCYMMER (Glam ), Pop. 6,302.
Public Hall (bth), Oxford Street. — Prop.,
Will Stone, 43, Tydraw Road, Cardiff.
Phone, 4182. 670 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
7d. to 2S. 3d. Station, Pontvcvmmer,
G.W.R. (via Bridgend) and R.T.
PONTYGWAITH (Glam.), Pop. 9,000.
Cinema (bth). — Props., Rhondda Fach Cinema
Co., Ltd. 700 seats. Booked at Hall.
Part Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station, Ponty-
gwaith, Tylorstown.
PONTYPRIDD (Glam ), Pop. 42,737.
County Cinema (we). — Prop., A. T. Withers,
786, Newport Road, Rumney Hill, Cardiff.
Phone, St. Mellons 174. 1,700 seats. Prices,
9d. to 2S. 3d. Continuous. Booked at Cardiff.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 2563.
Station, Pontypridd, G.W.R.
Gaiety Theatre (btp), Beddau. — Prop., Cwm
and Llantwit Welfare Scheme Council. 416
seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Prices,
5d. to is. 9d. Station, Llantwit.
Great Western Workmen's Hall (btp). —
Props., Great Western Colliery Workmen.
Phone, 2431. 900 seats. Two shows nightly.
Booked at Hall by Manager. Pictures and
Variety. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 28ft. Stage, 17ft. deep; two dress-
ing-rooms. Station, Pontypridd Central,
G.W.R.
New Theatre (Edibell). — Prop., Trenchard and
Jones. 800 seats. Booked at Hall by Man.
Twice nightlv. Prices, 3d. to is. 2d.
Palladium (we), Taff Street.— Props., A. & A. J.
Withers, Pavilion, Abertillery. Phone, 3.
1,200 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. 786, Newport Road, Rumney.
Kinema Directory (Wales).
555
Cardiff. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Cafe
attached. Phone, Pontypridd 2259. Station,
Pontypridd, G.W.R.
Park Cinema (ba). — Prop., A. T. Withers.
400 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. Continuous.
Booked at 786, Newport Road, Rumney,
Cardiff. Phone, St. Mellons 174. Station,
Pontypridd, G.W.R.
Town Hall (we), Market Street. — Prop.,
A. J. Withers. 900 seats. Prices, yd. to
is. gd. Booked at 786, Newport Road,
Rumney Hill, Cardiff. Phone, St. Mellons 174.
Proscenium width, 28 ft. Continuous. Phone,
2563. Station, Pontypridd, G.W.R.
White Palace (bth). — Prop., Pontbridge
Cinema Co., Ltd., 9, Windsor Place, Cardiff.
675 seats. Booked at Windsor Place. Prices,
gd. to 2S. 3d. Phone, Pontypridd 2503.
Station, G.W.R.
PORTH (Glam.), Pop. 25,000.
Central Cinema (we), Hannah Street. — Prop.,
Castle and Central Cinemas, Ltd., 3-7, The
Hayes, Cardiff. Phone, Cardiff 2982. S96
seats. Booked at H.O. by W. G. Townsend.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
7d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone, Porth 35 . Station. Porth, G.W.R .
Empire (btp). — Lessee and Res. Man., J. Walter
Bynorth. 700 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 7d.t3 is. gd. Station, Porth.
PORTHCAWL (Glam ), Pop. 6,447.
Casino (we). — Prop., G. Beynon & Sons.
950 seats. Continuous. Booked at Cardiff.
Prices, is. to 2S. 9d. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Cafe and Dance Hall. Phone, 244.
Station, Porthcawl, G.W.R.
Coliseum (we), John Street. — Prop., G. Beynon
& Sons. 600 seats. Continuous. Prices, is.
to is. gd. Booked at' Cardiff. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, 244. Station, Porthcawl,
G.W.R.
PORTMADOC (Carnarvon), Pop., 3,500.
Coliseum (we), Station Road. — Prop., Capt.
Pritchard, Nant, Criccieth. Phone, 36.
640 seats. Twice nightly. Prices, 7d. to
2S. 6d. Phone, Portmadoc 108. Station,
Portmadoc, G.W.R.
PORT TALBOT (Glam ), Pop. 40,872.
Capitol (rca), Aberavon. — Props., Wood-
wards Theatres, Ltd. Booked at Grand. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Closed.
Grand Theatre (rca). Forge Road — Props.,
Woodwards Theatres, Ltd. 1,100 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Station, Port
Talbot.
Majestic (we), Bethany Square. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. 1,500 seats.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous. Phone,
Port Talbot 607.
New Empire Theatre (rca), Aberavon. —
Prop., H. J. Lewis. 700 seats. Booked at
Hall. Twice nightly. Pictures and Variety.
Stage, 32 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. Phone 91.
Olympic Cinema (bth), Cwmavon. — Prop.,
R. V. Ebley, " Hazeldene," Depot Road,
Cwmavon. 500 seats. Booked by Prop. One
show nightly Two changes weekly. Prices, 9d.
to 2S. Proscenium width, 27 ft. Phone,
Port Talbot 21. Station, Cwmavon, Port
Talbot.
Palace Cinema, Water Street. (Closed.;
Picturedrome. — Prop, and Man., John Rees.
650 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Picturedrome (rcaj Taibach. — Props., Charles
and Bertie Roberts., 475 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Station, Port
Talbot, G.W.R.
Plaza (rca). — Props., The Woodavon Cinema
Co., Ltd., 9, Windsor Place, Cardiff. Phone
225. 1,467 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Proscenium width,
36 ft. Phone 756. Station, Port Talbot,
G.W.R.
Regent, (ba), Taibach. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices,
9d. to 2S. 3d. Phone, Port Talbot 533.
Workmen's Hall (btp) Glyncorrwg. — Props.,
Trustees, Workmen's Hall. 450 seats. Once
nightly, twice Sat. Prices, gd. and is.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, 14 ft. Phone,
No. 4. Station, Glyncorrwg, G.W.R.
PRESTATYN (Flint), Pop. 4,511.
La Scala (rca). — Props., Saronies Enterprises,
Scala Buildings, Prestatyn. 500 seats. Prices,
is. to 2s. 9d. Continuous. Booked tt H.O.
Phone, Prestatyn 365. Film Transport.
Falladium (bth), High Street. — Props., Pres-
tatyn Picturedrome Co., Ltd. 853 seats.
Continuous evenings. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Booked at North
Western Film Booking Agency, Liverpool
Picturedrome, Kensington, Liverpool. Cafe.
Dance Hall. Phone, Prestatyn 89. Station,
Prestatva, L.M.S
PRESTEIGN (Radnor), Pop. 1,123.
Assembly Rooms (awh). — Prop., H. T. Hodges,
Tan House, Presteign. 200 seats. Prices,
is. to 2S. 3d. Once nightly, Mon., Tues.,
Fri. and Sat. Booked at Birmingham.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, 22. Films
by Road Transport from Knighton.
PWLLHELI (Carnarvon), Pop. 3,599.
Palladium (we). — Props., W. E. Pritchard,
I. Lloyd Jones and E. H. Jonathan. 720
seats. Prices, gd. to 3s. Twice nightly.
Mats. Wed. and Sat. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, 177. Station,
Pwllheli, G.W.R.
Town Cinema (bth). — Prop., Pwllheli Corpora-
tion. Res. and Bkg. Man., W. Roberts. 750
seats. Booked at Council Offices. Twice
nightly. Pricss, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone, 2g6.
Station, Pwllheli.
RESOLVEN (Glam.), Pop. 3,831.
New Pavilion (bth). — Prop., Resolven Picture
Palace Co., Palladium, Aberdare. 500 seats.
Phone, Aberdare 138. Booked at Palladium,
Aberdare. One show nightly. Two on Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
Station, Resolven, G.W.R.
RHAYADER (Radnor), Pop. 1,100.
Cinema. — Prop., J. R. Brown. 180 seats.
RH03-OM-SEA (nr. Colwyrj Bay) (Denbigh),
Pop. 4,000.
Playhouse (bth). — Prop., Sidney Frere. 400
seats. Continuous. Mats. Wed. and Sat. Two
changes weekly. Prices, gd. to 2s, Booked
at H.O. Phone, Colwyn Bay 4306. Station,
Colwvn Bay.
RHYL (Flint), Pop. 13,433.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Brighton Road. — Prop.,
Odeon Theatres Ltd., 4g, Park Lane, London.
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Stage. Phone, Rhvl 856.
Plaza (we), High Street.— Prop., Rhyl Enter-
tainments, Ltd., Queen's Hotel, Rhyl. Phone,
gi9. 1,500 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Daily Mat. Prices, - gd. to is. gd.
Proscenium width, 45 ft. Phone, Rhvl 442.
Station, Rhyl, L.M.S.
Queen's Theatre (we), Promenade. — Prop.,
Rhyl Entertainments, Ltd., Queen's Hotel,
5:6
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RHYL — continued.
Rhyl. Phone, 919. 1,300 seats. Variety and
Revues, etc. Prices, is 6d. to 3s. Proscenium,
width, 26 ft. Stage, 28 ft. deep, eight dressing,
rooms. Cafe and dance hall attached. Phone-
Rhyl 391. Station, Rhyl, L.M.S.
Regal (we). — Prop., Rhvl Entertainments, Ltd.,
Queen's Hotel Bldgs., Rhyl. Phcne, 919.
1,585 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Booked at
H.O. Continuous from 1.45 p.m. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Phone, 976. Station, Rhvl,
L.M.S.
RHYMNEY (Mon).
Scala (Gyrotone). — Props., Scala Cinema
(Rhymneyi, L'.d., New Hall, Bargoed.
Phone, 72. 390 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Continuous. Booked at Bargoed. Phone, 34.
Station, Rhymney (Mon.).
RUABON (Denbigh), Pop. 4,500.
Parish Hall Cinema. — Props., Ruabon Parish
Hall Committee. Booked at Hall.
RUTHIN (Denbigh), Pop. 2,912.
Cinema (rca). — Prop., Ruthin Cinema Co., Ltd.,
32, Well Street. 400 seats. Booked at Liver-
pool. Once nightly. Three shows Sat.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
Phone, Ruthin 43. Station, Ruthin, L.M.S.
SeNGHENYDD (Glam.), Pop. 5,350.
Park Hall Cinema (we). — Prop., Principality
Amusements, Ltd. 475 seats. Booked by
Harry S. Bowen at the Palace, Abercynon,
Glam. Seven shows weeklv. Prices, 56.. to
nd. Station, Senghenydd, G.W.R.
SEVEN SISTERS (Glam.), Pop. 2,500.
Welfare Hall (bth). — Prop., Seven Sisters
Miners' Welfare Society. 620 seats. Booked
at Cardiff. One show nightly. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 2d. to is. Proscenium width,
20 ft. Stage, 14 ft. deep. Two dressing-
rooms. Station, Seven Sisters, G.W.R.
SHOTTON (Flint)
Alhambra. — Props., Alhambra (Shotton), Ltd.,
18 Lloyd Street, Manchester. Phone, Bla 9659.
950, seats. Booked at Hall. Mon. to Fri.,
continuous. Twice Sat. Mats. Mon., Thurs. and
Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices, €d. to is. c,d.
Phone. Connah's Quay 121. Station, Shotton.
Ritz Cinema (btp), Plymouth Street. — Props ,
Ritz (Shotton), Ltd." 18. Lloyd Street, Man-
chester. Phone Bla 9650. 500 seats. Mon. to Fri.
Continuous. Twice Sat. Mats., Mon., Thurs.,
Sat. Prices €d., to is. 5d. Proscenium width, 20
ft. Phone. Connahs Ouav 35. Station, Shotton.
L.N.E.R.
SWANSEA (Glam.), Pop. 164,825.
Albert Hall (we). — Props., South Wales
Cinemas, Ltd., Albert Hall, De La Beche,
Swansea. Phone, 3597. 2,000 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Cafe attached. Phone, Swansea 4576. Station,
High Street, Swansea.
Carlton Cinema (we), Oxford Street. — Props.,
South Wales Cinemas, Ltd., Albert Hall,
De La Beche, Swansea. Phone, 3597. 922
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices,
is. to 2s. gd. Phone, Swansea 4596. Station,
High St., Swansea.
Castle Cinema (we), Worcester Place. — Frop.,
Castle and Central Cinemas, Ltd., 3-7, The
Hayes, Cardiff. Phone, Cardiff 29S2. 1,135
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous from
2.30. Prices, is. to 2s. od. Proscenium
width, 32 ft. Phone, Swansea 3433. Station,
High Street, G.W.R.
Elysium Cinema (we) , High Street. — Prop.,
.Anima Co., Ltd., 900 seats. Continuous.
Pictures and Variety. Two chang<s weekly,
Prices, 6d. to is. Cd. Phone, Swansea 4330.
Grand (we). — Prop. ,W. E.Willis, GlobeCinema,
Albany Road, Penylan, Cardiff. 1.200 seats.
Landore Cinema (ea), Landore. — Prop.,
Swansea Cinemas, Ltd. 6co seats. Booked
at Regal, Morriston. One show nightly.
Prices, 5d. to is. 2d. Phone. Swansea 3412.
Station, Landore, G.W.R., and Road Transport.
(Closed for duration.)
Maxime Skettv (we). — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, Wr.i. Phcne,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2S. od. Booked at H.O. Phone, Skettv 8S955.
New Palace Cinema.— Booked by W. E. Willis,
Globe Cinema, Albany Road, Penylan, Cardiff.
Plaza Cinema (we). — Prop., Picton Cinema
Co., Ltd., 10, Windsor Place, Cardiff. Phone,
225. 3,020 seats. Booked at H.O. Continu-
ous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width
48 ft. Phone, 2435. Cafe. Station, High
Street, G.W.R.
Rialto (we), Wind Street.- — Prop., Picton
Cinema Co., Ltd., 10, Windsor Place, Cardiff.
Phone No., 225 1,040 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 25 ft. Stage ; six dressing-
rooms. Phone, Swansea 4204. Stations,
Swansea and Victoria. L.M.S. Film transport .
Scala (ba), St. Thomas. — Prop., Walter Hyman,
Regal, Morriston, Swansea. 450 'seats,
Once nightly. Booked at Morriston. Prices.
5d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Phone, Swansea 2756. Station, High Street.
Welfare Institute (bthi. — Props. J. E. Rees
and W. Evans. Blythwood. Caereithin Cross,
Fforestfach. 650 seats. Continuous. Booked
at Cardiff. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Station, Cockett, Fforestfach.
TENBY (Pembroke), Pop. 4,108.
De Valence Pavilion (we). — Prop., Mrs. E. A.
Parker, Royal Playhouse, Tenby. Phone, 194.
Royal Playhouse (we).— Prop., E. A. Parker.
Royal Playhouse, Tenby. 700 seats. Films
booked at Cardiff. Continuous daily from
4.30, Sat. from 2 p.m. Prices, 7d. to 3s. 6d.
Two dressing-rooms. Proscenium width.
35 ft. Phone, 194. Station, Tenby, G.W.R.
South Beach Pavilion (we). — Props., Tenby
South Beach Pavilion, Ltd. Phone, Tenby 17.
632 seats. Booked at Cardiff. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to 3s. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Station, Tenbv, G.W.R.
TON PENTRE (Glam.), Pop. 6,000.
Maindy and Eastern Workmen's Hall (rca).
— Props., Maindy and Eastern Colliery Work-
men. 630 seats. Continuous. Mat. Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. and 6d.
Phone, Pentre 14. Station, Ystrad, G.W.R.
TONYPANDY (Glam.), op, 25,000.
Empire (we). — Prop, and Man., W. E. Willis.
900 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 3d. to is. id. Station, Tonypandy.
New Hippodrome (Klang Film\ — Lessee, Will
Stone. Booked at Hall. Ccntinous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. Phone,
Tonypandy 54. Station, Tonypandy, G.W.R.
Picturedrome (awh), Pandy Square, Pandy-
field. — Prop., Pandyfield Picturedrome Co. 000
seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Tonvpandv in.
Plaza.— Prop., W. E. Willis, Globe Cinema,
Albany Read, Penylan, Cardiff.
Royal Cinema, Dewinton Street. — Prop.,
Royal Cinema Co. (Welsh Hills Cinema Co.,
Ltd.), Danygraig House, Dinas. Phone,
Tonvpandv 182. 800 seats. Booked at
H.O'. by W. G. Hutt. Continuous. Prices,
5<i. to is. Phone, Tonvpandv 191.
TONYREFAIL (Glam.), Pop. 10,000.
Savoy Cinema (Kalee). — Lessee, W. R. Thomas
Empire Theatre, Llanbradach. Fhone,
Kinema Directory (Wales).
557
Llanbradach 33. 500 seats. Booked at
Empire Continuous. Prices 4d. to is.,
Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone, Tonyrefail
50. Station, Tonyrefail, G.W.R.
TREFOREST (Glam.), Pop. 10,355.
New Cecil Cinema (ra).— Prop., Treforest
Cinema Co., Glam. 566 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Prices, 5d. to is. Phone :
Pontypridd 2102. Station, Treforest, G.W.R.
New Cecil Cinema (ba). — Prop., Cyril T.
Attwell, 79, Penhevall Street, Grange, Cardiff.
Phone 5974. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, sd. to is. Phone, Pontypridd 102.
Station, Treforest, G.W.R.
TREGARON (Cardigan ). Pop. 1,364.
Memorial Hall (Morrison). — Prop., Western
Cinemas, 2, Penybryn Villas, Penydarren,
Merthyr Tydfil. One show weekly.
TREHARRIS (Glam ), Pop. 8,818.
Palace Theatre (Klang-Tobis), The Square. —
Prop., Will Stone Circuit, Ltd., 16, Edward
Terrace, Cardiff. Phone, Cardiff 649. 680 seats.
Once nightly, twice Sat. Booked at Cardiff.
Prices, yd. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
28 ft. Stage 20 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms.
Phone, Treharris 90. Station, Treharris.
TREHERBERT (Glam ), Pop. 18,000.
Gaiety Cinema (we), Bute Street. — Prop.,
G. Beynon & Sons, Casino, Porthcawl. Phone
244. 475 seats. Booked by Props. Continu-
ous. Stage, 12 ft. deep ; one dressing-room.
Prices, dd. to 9d. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Phone, Treherbert 23311. Station, Tre-
herbert, G.W.R.
TREORCHY (Glam ), Pop. 3,000.
Abergorky Workmen's Hall (rca), Treorchy.
— W. E. Willis Circuit, Globe Cinema, Albany
Road, Penylan, Cardiff. 600 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 3d. to is. Phone, Treorchy
227. Station, Treorchy, G.W.R.
Park and Dare Workmen's Hall (we). 1,200
seats. Continuous, Two chaDges weekly.
Prices, 3d. to is. 2d. Phone, Treorchy 12.
Pavilion (awh), Station Road. — Props., C. E.
and D. W. Hughes and F. Hutt, 1, Aubrey
Road, Penygraig. Phone, Tonypandy 238.
700 seats. Booked in Cardiff. Continuous.
Prices, 5d. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Phone, Treorchy 2202. Station, Treorchv,
G.W.R.
TROEDYRHIW (Glam ), Pop. 9,500.
Picture Palace (bth), Bridge Street,
Troedyrhiw. — Prop., Troedyrhiw Picture
Palace, Ltd. 400 seats. Man. Director, Henry
Lucas. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Troedyrhiw 42. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Station, Troedyrhiw, G.W.R.
TYLORSTOWN (Glam ), Pop. 10,000.
Welfare Hall (we).
V^ELSHPOOL (Montgomery), Pop. 5,637.
Clive Picture House (bth), Severn St.— Props.,
Paramount Picture Theatres, Ltd., Chesterton,
Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Phone : Ackleton
224. 600 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous,
evenings. Mats. Mons. and Sats. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Welshpool 145. Station, Welshpool, L.M.S.
and G.W.R.
Pola Cinema (Kalee), Berriew Street.- — -Props.,
Paramount Picture Theatres, Ltd. .Chesterton,
Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Phone : Ackleton
224. 800 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Booked
at H.O. Two changes weekly. Continuous.
Phone, 145. Station, Welshpool, G.W.R.
WHITCHURCH (Glam ), Pop. 11,287.
Rialto. — Prop., W. E. Willis, Oldchurch Road.
Whitchurch. 450 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Mat., Sat. Two changes weekly,
Prices, 6d. to is. Station, Llandaff (North) or
Whitchurch G.W.R.
WREXHAM (Denbigh), Pop. 18,567.
Empire Picture House (btp), Larnpit Street. —
Props., Empire (Wrexham), Ltd. 582 seats.
Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Continuous. Booked by
Philip M. Hanmer, 51A, Rodney Street,
Liverpool. Occasional Variety. Phone, 2095.
Station, Wrexham.
Glynn Cinema (bth). — 900 seats. Booked by
Philip M. Hanmer, 51A, Rodney Street,
Liverpool. Continuous. Prices, is. to is. 6d.
Phone, Wrexham 2095. Station, Wrexham,
G. W.R.
Hippodrome (btp), Hope Street. — Props.,
Wrexham Entertainments, Ltd., 7, Oxford
Road, Manchester. 809 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Phone, 2850. Station, L.M.S.
Majestic (bth), Regent Street.— Prop., Majestic
Cinema (Wrexham), Ltd., Regent Street;
Wrexham. 1,800 seats. Booked at North
Western Film Booking Agency, Liverpool
Picturedrome, Kensington, Liverpool. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 4d. to is. Cafe. Phone
Wrexham 2015.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Brook Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 78 11. Continuous
evenings. Mats., Mon., Wed. Thurs. and Sat.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Stage. Phone, Wrexham 2904.
Palace (we), Broad Street. — Props., Rhos
Mineworkers Institute Committee. 950 seats.
Prices, sd. to is. Two shows nightly. Booked
at Liverpool and Manchester. Width of
Proscenium, 28 ft. Stage, 36 ft. Four dressing-
rooms. Station, Rhos, Wrexham, G.W.R.
Pavilion (rca), Rhos. — Prop., N.W. & R.
Cinemas, Ltd., Dominion Buildings, 68,
Argyle Street, Birkenhead. Phone, 3810.
900 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice nightly.
Prices, =,d. to is. Proscenium width. 2=5 ft.
Phone, Rhos 25. Station, Wrexham, G.W.K.
YNISHIR (Glam ), Pop. 11,141.
Workmen's Hall Cinema (btp). — Manager,
Fred Terry, 57, Charles Street, Porth,
Rhondda. 150 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Stage ; two
dressing-rooms. Prices, sd. and 8d. Station,
Ynishir, Rhondda Fach, G.W.R.
YNYSYBWL (Glam.), Pop. 5,007.
Workmen's Hall (ba). — Props., Lady Windsor
Colliery Workmen, 1, Augustas Street,
Ynysybwl. 465 seats. Booked by Com-
mittee. Once nightly. Prices, 6d. to 9d.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 16 ft. deep.
Phone, Ynysybwl 8. Station.Ynvsybwl, G.W.R.
" YSTALYFERA (Glam ), Pop. 7,185.
Capitol Cinema (bth). — Props., Kenmor
Kinemas, Ltd. 750 seats. Prices, is. to 2s.
Continuous. Phone, 119.
Coliseum (rca). — Props., Ystalyfera Kinemas,
Ltd., Swansea. Phone, Swansea 82344.
550 seats Continuous. Booked at Capitol.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone, Pontardawe
3149. Closed.
Empire (rca). — Props., Kenmor Kinemas, Ltd.
512 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. Phone, 119.
YSTRADGYNLA1S (Glam.), Pop. 10,471.
Astoria (we). — Prop., West of England
Cinemas, Ltd., 2. St. Andrew's Place, Cardiff.
Phone, Cardiff 1963. 675 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Ystradgynlais 38. Films by Road
Transport.
YSTRAD MYNACH (Glam ), Pop. 2,081.
Cinema (rca), Blydwyn Road. — Prop., Ystrad
Mynach Cinemas, Ltd. 600 seats. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, sd.
to is. 3d. Station, Ystrad Mynach, G.W.R.
558
The Kinematograph Year Book.
SCOTTISH KINEMAS.
The Sound system installed is shown after the name. (BTP) = British
Talking Pictures, Ltd.; RCA =RCA Photophone Ltd.; (WE) = Western
Electric Co., Ltd. ; (BA) = British Acoustic; (BTH) - British Thomson-Hous-
ton. Other systems are indicated by name.
ABERDEEN (Aberdeen), Pop. 158,963,
Astoria Cinema (rca). — Props.. Aberdeen
Astoria Cinema, Ltd. Controlled bv J. F.
Donald (Aberdeen Cinemas), Ltd' 2,038
seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Proscenium width,
46 ft. Phone, Aberdeen 4900. Station,
Aberdeen, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Belmont (ba), Belmont Street. — Props., Cale-
donian Theatres, Ltd., 1, East Craibstone
Street, Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen.
Phone, 4542. 747 seats. Booked at 19,
North Silver Street, Aberdeen, Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone, 241. Joint
Station, Aberdeen.
Capitol (we), 431, Union Street. — Props.,
Aberdeen Picture Palaces, Ltd., 2, West
Craibstone Street, Aberdeen. Phone, 8273.
Booked at H.O. 2,080 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 33. Proscenium width, 38 ft.
Stage, 32 ft. deep; four dressing-rooms. Cafe.
Phone, 379. Joint Station, Aberdeen, and
road transport.
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Casino (we), Wales Street. — Prop., Mr. 0. L.
Kilgour, 15, Whitehall Terrace. Phone,
Aberdeen 3618. Gen. Man. and Licensee.
O. L. Kugour. 971 seats. Booked at Hall.
Stage, 11 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms.
Prices, 5d. to is. Proscenium width, 27 ft.
Phone, Aberdeen 1081. Station, Aberdeen,
L.N.E.R. or L.M.S.
Cinema (we), Skene Terrace. — Prop., J. F.
Donald (Aberdeen Cinemas), Ltd. 621 seats.
Continuous daily. Two changes weekly.
City (we), George Street. — Props., J. F.
Donald (Aberdeen Cinemas), Ltd., 19, North
Silver Street, Aberdeen. Phone, 3716.
2,500 seats. Continuous, from 2 p.m. daily.
Prices, 6d. to is. 2d. Proscenium width,
45 ft. Phone, 5997. Station, Aberdeen.
Globe (we), Nelson Street. — 560 seats. Twice
nightly. Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d.
to gd. Station, Aberdeen, L.M.S. Closed.
Grand Central (we), 286, George Street. —
Prop., J. F. Donald (Aberdeen Cinemas), Ltd.
1,400 seats. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 2d.
Booked at H.O. Phone, 3716. Station,
Aberdeen.
His Majesty's (we). -Props., J. F. Donald
(Aberdeen Cinemas) Ltd., 19, North Silver
Street, Aberdeen. 1,809 seats. Booked at
H.O. Prices, 7d. to is. iod. Pictures and
Variety. Proscenium width, 30 ft. ; 19
dressing-rooms. Phone, Aberdeen 493.
Station, Aberdeen.
Kingsway Cinema (we).
Majestic (we). — Props.. Caledonian Theatres,
Ltd., 1, East Craibstone Street, Aberdeen,
Phone, Aberdeen 4542. 1,812 seats. Booked
at 19, Nortn silver Street. Continuous.
Prices is. to 3s. 6d. Occasional variety.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. ; Stage 20 ft. deep ;
four dressing-rooms. Cafe. Station, Aber-
deen . Phone, Aberdeen 6789.
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News Cinema (rca). — Diamond Street. —
Props., North of Scotland News Theatres
(Abdn.) Ltd. 312 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, gd. and is. Cafe and
Dance Hall attached. Phone, 6514. Station,
Aberdeen, L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
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Odeon Theatre (rca). — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to
3s. 6d. Phone, 3314. Station, Aberdeen.
Palace Theatre (bth), Bridge Place. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices.
is. to 3s. 6d. Stage, 26 ft. deep. Proscenium
width. 43 ft. Phone, Aberdeen 1135. Station,
Aberdeen Central, L.N.E.R.
Picture PIouse (we), Union Street. — Prop,,
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.
843 seats. Booked at H.O., 123, Regent,
Street, London. Continuous. Prices, is. gd.
to 3s. 6d. Phone, Aberdeen 2518. Station,
Aberdeen, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
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Pl.ayhou.--e (we), 477, Union Street. — Props..
Aberdeen Picture Palaces, Ltd., 2, West
Craibstone Street, Aberdeen. Phone, 1173.
Booked at H.O. 1,030 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width,
25 ft. Phone No., 596. Cafe. Station, Aber-
deen Joint. Groves Transport.
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Queen's Cinema (we), Union Street. — Prop.,
J. F. Donald (Aberdeen Cinemas), Ltd.,
19, North Silver Street, Aberdeen. Phone,
3716. 580 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Two changes weekly.
Torry Picture House (we).— Prop., Torry
Cinemas, Ltd., 2, West Craibstone Street.
Phone, Aberdeen 1 1 73. 1,000 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Mats., Weds, and Sats.
Prices, 5d. to is. Stage 18 ft. deep ; two
dressing rooms. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Stations, Aberdeen, L.NE.R., and L.M.S.
Road transport. Phone, Aberdeen 3767.
ABERFELDY (Perth), Pop. 1,505.
Birks Cinema (ba>, Dunkeld Street. — Props.,
The Birks Cinema, Ltd., 24, Allan Street,
Blairgowrie. Phone, 143. 436 seats. Prices,
6d. to 2s. gd. One house nightly ; Mats. ,
Wed. and Sat. Booked at Regal, Forfar.
Phone, Aberfeldy 115. Station, Aberfeldy.
AIRDR1E (Lanark), Pop. 25,954.
La Scala (Film Industries'!, 12, Halicraig Street.
— Prop., M. & I. B. Allan, 307, West George
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Cent. 6823. 772
seats. Continuous. Films booked at Glasgow.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
23 it.; stage, 24 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms.
Films by Glagow and Lanarkshire Transport .
Phone, Airdrie 2537.
Kinema Directory {Scotland).
559
New Cinema (we) Broomknoll Street. — Prop.
Airdrie Cinema, Ltd. Booked by A. B.
King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
1,100 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. iod. Phone, Airdrie 2 no.
Station, Airdrie, L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
Pavilion Theatre (we), Graham Street. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Con-
tinuous. Prices, rod. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Airdrie 3383.
Rialto Picture House (rca). — Prop., John
B. MacKenzie. 540 seats. Continuous from
6.30. Three Mats, weekly. Booked at Hall.
Prices, 4d. to is. Phone, Airdrie 2685.
Station, Airdrie, L.M.S.
ALEXANDRIA (Dumbarton), Pop. 10,330.
Empire (ba). — Prop., Premier Picture and
Variety Co., Public Hall. 960 seats. Prices,
4d. to is. Continuous. Proscenium width
24 ft. Phone, 126. Station, Alexandria,
L.M.S. Closed.
Public Hall (ba). — Prop., Premier Picture and
Variety Co. 900 seats. Booked at Hall.
Eight shows weekly. Prices, 76.. to is. 6d.
Station, Alexandria, L.N.E.R.
Strand Cinema (we), Bank Street. — Prop.,
J. Wingate, Lossiebank, Dumbarton. Booked
by A. B. King, at 190, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. 1,054 seats. Continuous. Mat. on
Sat. Two changes weekly. Phone, 135.
Station, Alexandria, L.N.E.R.
ALLOA (Clackmannan), Pop. 18,244.
Central Picture House (rca), High Street. —
Prop., John Crawford & Partners, Ltd.
950 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Twice Sat. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Alloa 347. Station,
Alloa, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
Gaumont (ba), Mill Street. — -Props., Gaumont
British Corporation and P.C.T. 1,000 seats.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Mats., Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Phone, 490.
Station, Alloa.
Pavilion (we).— Prop., Alloa Theatre Co., Ltd.
Continuous. Booked at Hall. 900 seats.
Pictures and Variety. Stage, 20 ft., six
dressing-rooms. Variety booked at hall.
Prices, iod. to 2s. Phone, 154. Station,
Alloa, L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
ALVA (Clackmannan), Pop. 4,853.
Hillfoot Picture House(rca). — Prop, and Res.
Man., Mr. Hudson. 800 seats. Continuous.
Station, Alva, L.N.E.R.
ALYTH (Perth), Pop. 2,629.
Town Hall Cinema (we). — Prop., Miss A.
Lawson, Hunterleigh, Meigle. 420 seats.
Booked by Prop. Continuous. Prices, 5d.
to 2S. Proscenium width, 14 ft. by 12 ft.
PhoDe, Meigle 269. Station, Alyth, L.M.S.
ANNAN (Dumfries), Pop. 6,302.
Gracies Banking Kinema (Mihaly).— Prop.,
Central Control Board. Lessee and Man.,
Victor Biddall. 350 seats. Booked at Hall .
Continuous. Six nights weekly. Prices, 3d.
to is. iod. Station, Annan, L.M.S.
Picture House (ba), Lady Street. — Prop.,
• Annan Pictures, Ltd. 685 seats. Booked at
Hall by Man. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
Annan 137. Station, Annan, L.M.S.
AN8TRUTHER (Fife), Pop. 1,275.
Empire Picture House (bth). — Prop., Empire
Picture House (Anstruther), Ltd.
Regal (Bauer), Crichton Street. — Prop., Sidney
Fuller, Shore Road,A nstruther. 800 seats.
Booked in Glasgow. Continuous. Two shows
' Sat. Prices 8d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width.
29 ft. Stage, 8 ft. deep ;one dressing-rooms.
Phone, Anstruther 48. Station, Anstruther.
Town Hall.— Lessee, F. Burrows.
ARBROATH (Angus), Pop. 17,637.
Olympia Theatre (rca). — Prop., North of
Scotland Entertainments, Ltd. 900 seats.
Two shows nightly. Two changes weekly,
Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Arbroath 197.
Station, Arbroath.
Palace Theatre (rca), James Street. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish
Branch), 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
907 seats. Booked at H.O. Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous.
Phone, Arbroath 3212. Station, Arbroath
Joint.
Picture House (we), High Street. — Prop.,
Arbroath Cinema Co., Ltd., South Street, St.
Andrews. Phone, St. Andrews 866. 1,024 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Prices, gd. w
2S. 3d. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, Ar-
broath 3106. Station, Arbroath, L.M.S. and
L.N.E.R.
ARDRISHAIG (Argyll) Pop. 1,244.
Public Hall Three days per week.
ARDROSSAN (Ayr), Pop. 13,736.
Lyric (bth). — Props., Ardrossan Picture House
Co., Ltd. 650 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 8d. to is. 2d. Proscenium
width, 17 ft. Phone, 77. Station, Ardrossan,
L.M.S.
ARMADALE (WestLothian), Pop. 6,500.
Regal, South Street (ba). — Props., Lothians
Star Theatres, Ltd, Regal Theatre, North
Bridge Street, Bathgate. Phone 271. 924
seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to is. 9d. Pictures and variety.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 30 ft.;
stage, 26 ft. ; three dressing-rooms. Phone,
Armadale 73. Films by F.T.S. (Great
Britain), Ltd.
AUCHINLECK (Ayr), Pop. 6,624.
Picture House (ba), Main Street. 650 seats.
One show nightly, three on Sat. Three changes
weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Station, Auchin-
leck, L.M.S.
AUCHTERARDER (Perth), Pop. 3,098.
Cinema (bth), Townhead. — Prop., Aucbu
terarder Cinema Co., Ltd., 500 seats. On*
show, Tues. and Thurs. Two on Mon., Wed.,
Fri. and Sat. ; three changes weekly. Booked
at Hall. Prices, 4d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Townhead 141. Cafe
attached. Station, Gleneagles, L.M.S., and
Film Transport Service.
- AUOHTERMUCHTY (Fife), Pop, 1,748.
Victoria Hall (Kalee). — Props., J. and D.
Graham, Royal Hotel, Auchtermuchty.
Phone 5. 320 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Booked at Glasgow.
Stage, 10 ft. deep; two dressing-rooms.
Station, Auchtermuchty, L.N.E.R.
AYR (Ayrshire), Pop. 40,412.
Gaiety Theatre, Carrick Street. — Prop, and
Man., Ben Popplewell and Sons, Ltd. 1,000
seats. Variety and Theatrical. Twice nightly.
Phone, Ayr 2536 Station, Ayr, L.M.S-
Odeon Theatre (bth), Burns Statue Square. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i . Phone, Mayfair 7811. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. daily. Prices, is. to
2s. 9d. Stag Phone, Ayr. 4049.
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AYR — continued.
Orient Cinema (we), Main Street. — Prop.i
Crown Cinema Co., Ltd., 208, Bath Street,
Glasgow. 1,648 seats. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Con-
tinuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. ; stage, 25 ft. deep ; three' dressing-
rooms. Cafe. Phone, Ayr 3419. Station, Ayr.
Picture House (ba), High Street. — Prop.,
Ayrshire Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.
1, 800 seats. Booked by Gaumont British
Corporation, 123, Regent Street, London,
W.i. Continuous. Prices, Ts. to 2s. gd.
Cafe. Phone, Avr 2753.
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Playhouse (we), Boswell Park. — Prop., George
Green, Ltd., 11-29, Renfrew Street, Glasgow,
Phone, Douglas 5481. 3,116 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Stage, 22ft. deep; four
dressing-rooms ; proscenium width, 52 ft.
Cafe. Phone, Ayr 3702. Station, Ayr, L.M.S.
Regal (bth), Prestwick Road. — Prop., William
Ross, 196, Prestwick Road, Ayr. 846 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous from 6.30 p.m.
Prices, is. to 2s. Phone, Ayr 3914. Station,
N e w ton-on-Ayr.
Ritz (ba), New Road. — Prop., Xewton-on-Ayr
Picture House, Ltd., 86, St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow. 99S seats. Booked at hall. Con-
tinuous evenings; Sats. from 2 p.m. Prices,
is. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Phone, Ayr 2997. Station, Ayr.
BaLFRON (Stirlingshire), Pop. 1,000.
Cinema (bth). — Props.,' Pennycook's Cinema
Circuit. Booked at H.O. Tonic Cinema, 160,
Battlefield Road, Glasgow.
BALLATER (Aberdeenshire), Pop. 1,542.
The Picture House. — Prop., Robert Martin
Cay, 58, Polmuir Road, Aberdeen. Phone,
6376. 400 seats.
BANFF (Banff), Pop. 4,136.
Picture House (ba). — Prep., Banff Picture
House, Ltd. 400 seats. Booked by A. G.
Matthews. 8, Overwood Drive, Glasgow.
Twice nightly. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Station,
Banff Harbour, L.N.E.R.
BANNOCKBURN (Stirling), Pop. 4,081.
Regext Picture House (rca). 550 seats.
Props., Regent Picture House (Bannockburn),
Ltd. Booked at Glasgow. Twice nightly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Phone, Bannockburn 2205.
BARRHEAD (Rkhtxew), Pop. 12,308.
Cestre Cinema (rca). — Props., The Barrhead
Cinema Co., Ltd., 203, Hope Street, Glasgow.
Phone: Douglas 3431- 1,178 seats. Prices,
s. to 2S. Continuous. Booked at Glasgow,
Cafe attached. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, 1555. Station, Barrhead, L.M.S.
Pavilion (we), Main Street. — Pron., ScOtt
Theatres, Ltd., 82, Brandon Street^ Mother-
well. 1,009 seats. Booked bv G. Scott. 181,
West Regent Street, Glasgow! Stage, 22 ft.
deep. Three changes weekly. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 27 ft.
Phone, 1276. Station, Barrhead, L.M.S.
BATHGATE (West Lothian), Pop. 18,064
inema House (ba), Livery Street. — Prop.,
Lothians Star Theatres, Ltd., Regal Theatre,
North Bridge Street, Bathgate. Phone, 271.
613 seats. Continuous from 1.30 p.m.
Tuesday and Saturday, from 5 p.m. other days.
Tw changes weekly. Booked at H.O.
Prices, 3d. to is. gd.' Phone, Bathgate 36.
Station, Bathgate, L.X.E.R. Films by
F.T.S. (Gt. Britain), Ltd.
New Public Hall (Occasional shows).
Pavilion (we). — Prop., George Green, Ltd.
Booked at H.O., 11-29, Renfrew Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 5481. 1,236 seats.
Continuous.
Regal Theatre (ba), North Bridge Street. —
Prop ., Lothians Star Theatres, Ltd., Regal
Tneatre, Xorth Bridge Street, Bathgate.
Phone: Bathgate 271. 1,067 seats. Con-
tinuous, Mon., Wed. and Sat. from 1.30 p.m.
Tues., Thurs. and Fri. from 5 p.m. Two
changes weekly. Pictures and Variety.
Booked at H.O. Proscenium width, 30 ft. ;
stage, 28 ft. ; four dressing-rooms. Prices,
gd. to 2S. 3d. Station, Bathgate, L.X.E.R.
Films by F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd. Phone,
Bathgate 271.
BEITH (Ayr), Pop. 4,977.
Picturedrome (rca). — Prop., The Picture-
drome (Beith) Ltd. 700 seats. Booked at
Hall. One show nightly, three on Sat. Three
changes weeklv. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Phone,
Beith 1S1. Station, Beith, L.M.S. Motor
Transport.
BELLSHILL (Lanarkshire), Pop. 3,600.
Alhambra (we). — Prop., Bellshill Alhambra
Theatre, Ltd., Phone: 128. Man. Dir., Geo.
Palmer. 1,300 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 9d.
to is. 6d.
Picture Theatre (ba), Main Street. — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., London.
650 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Booked at
Head Office. Twice nightly. Mat., Sat.
Two changes weekly. Phone, Bellshill 53.
Station, Bellshill.
BIGGAR (Lanarkshire), Pop. 1,489.
Biggar Cinema (bth). — Prop., Biggar Cinema
• Committee, 35, Xorth Crofts Road, Biggar.
Once nightly, Mon and Thurs. Two shows
on Sat. 320 seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s.
Booked at H.O. Phone, Biggar 176. Films by
Carrier from Glasgow.
BLAIRGOWRIE (Perth), Pop. 4,049.
Quinns (ba), Reform Street. — -Props., Henry
Quinn. 520 seats. Booked by Mr.
Inverarity, 24, Allan Street, Blairgowrie.
Mon. to Fri., continuous from 6 p.m. ; Sat.
from 5.45 p.m., and Mat. at 2 p.m. Two
changes weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width 25 ft. Phone, Blairgowrie
105. Station, Blairgowrie, L.M.S.
Regal. — Prop., Regal (Blairgowrie), Ltd.,
Managing Director, J. B. Milne. Booked at
Bannerman House, 27, Sc Tay Street,
Dundee. Phone, Dundee 4019.
BLANTYRE (Lanark), Pop. 17,015.
Blantyre Picture House (rca). — Lessee,
L.C.V. Circuit, 34, St. Enoch Square, Glasgow.
Central 4465. Booked at H.O. 750 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 9d. to is. Phone,
Blantyre 2g. Station, Blantyre, L.M.S.
Broadway (gb), Station Road. — -Props., Blan-
tyre Picture House Co., Ltd., 9, Barns Street,
Ayr. 1,050 seats. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Continuous from 5.30 p.m. ; Sat. from 2 p.m.
Proscenium width, 33 ft. Bx>ked at Ayr.
Phone, 257. Station, Blantyre, L.M.S.
BO'NESS (West Lothian), Pop. 10,095.
Hippodrome (bth). — Prop., and Res. Man.,
L.D.Dickson. 1,004 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Three on Sat. Stage, 22 ft.;
four dressing-rooms. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Phone. Bo'ness 73. Station, Bo'ness,
L.N.E.R.
Kinematograph Directory (Scotland).
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Star Theatre (ba). — Prop., Lothians Star
Theatres, Ltd., Regal Theatre, North Bridge
Street, Bathgate, Phone, 271. Booked at
H.O. 685 seats. Continuous Mon. and Sat.
from 1.30 p.m. ; other days from 5 p.m.
Two changes weekly. Prices, sd. to is. 9d.
Phone, Bo'ness 156. Films by F.T.S. (Great
Britain), Ltd.
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BONNYBRIDQE (Stirling), Pop. 5989.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., Henry Harris.
600 seats. Twice weekly. Mon. and Sat.
Prices, 2d. to 6d. Phone, Bonnybridge 1.
Station, Bonnybridge Central, L.M.S.
BONNYRIGG (Midlothian), Pop. (with
Lasswade), 4,483.
Picture House (bth), High Street. — Prop,
and Res. Man., Mrs. Readshaw, Hollywood,
Bonnyrigg. Phone, Lasswade 2310. 500
seats. Booked at Glasgow. Twice
nightly. Three changes weekly. Prices, 5d.
to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 27 ft. Ball-
room. Phone, Lasswade 2274. Station,
Bonnyrigg, L.N.E.R.
BRECHIN (Angus), Pop. 8,201.
King's Cinema (rca), High Street. — Prop.,
Strathmore Picture Houses, Ltd., Regal
Cinema, Forfar. Phone, Forfar 222. 692 seats.
Booked at Regal Cinema by W. D. Milne.
Continuous, Mon. to Fri. ; two houses Sat.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone, Brechin 40. Station, Brechin, L.M.S.
Regal (g.b.duosonic), City Road. — Prop.,
Strathmore Picture Houses, Ltd., Regal
Cinema, Forfar. Phone, Forfar 222. 550 seats.
Continuous, Mon. to Fri. ; two houses Sat.
and Mat. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Booked at
Regal, Forfar. Phone, Brechin 40. Station,
Brechin, L.M.S.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN (Stirl'ngk Pop. 2,897.
Museum Hall. — 650 seats. (Closed.)
BRORA (Sutherland), Pop. 1,206.
Drill Hall.
BROUGHTY FERRY (Angus). Pop. 12,000.
Picture House (we), Gray Street. — Props.,
Arbroath Cinema Co., Ltd., 115, South
Street, St. Andrews, Fife. Phone, St.
Andrews 69. 500 seats. Continuous. Booked
by James C. Greig at H.O. Phone, 7216.
Films by F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd.
Regal Cinema (bth), Queen Street. — -Props.,
Arbroath Cinema Co., Ltd., 115, South Street,
St. Andrews, Fife. Phone, St. Andrews 69.
712 seats. Continuous. Booked by James
C. Greig at H.O. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
Phone, Broughty Ferry 79058. Station.
Broughty Ferry, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R. Films
by F.T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd.
BROXBURN (West^Lothian), Pop. 8,252,
Central Picture House (B.A.), Main
Street. — Prop., Broxburn Pictures, Ltd., 340,
West George Street, Glasgow. 1,034 seats.
. Pictures and occasional Variety. Booked by
A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d.
to is. Proscenium width, 20 ft.; stage,
14 ft. deep; two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Broxburn 14. Station, Drumshoreland,
L.N.E.R.
Regal Cinema (bth), Greendykes Road. —
Props., Broxburn Enterprises, Ltd. 1,000
seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium width, 25 ft. ;
stage, 20 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms .
Phone, Broxburn 112. Station, Drumshors-
land.
BUCKHAVEN (Fife), Pop. (with Methil)
17,643.
Globe Theatre, College Street (ba). — Prop.,
East Fife Cinemas, Ltd., ioa, George Street,
Edinburgh. Phone, 27361 Edin. 1,000 seats.
Booked by Mr. Wm. Carlow, Raith Cinema ,
Kirkcaldy. Continuous. Prices, 3d. to 9d.
Phone, Leven 147. Station, Buckhaven,
L.N.E.R.
BUCKIE (Banff), Pop. 8,688.
Playhouse ( ve). — Props., Highland Cinema
Co., Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings, Drummond
Street, Inverness. Phone, Inverness 1.
1,029 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Booked
by A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Proscenium width, 21 ft 6 in .
Phone, 223. Station, Buckie.
BURNBANK (Lanark), Pop. 12,140
Plaza Picture House (we). — Prop., R. V.
Singleton, The Cosmo Cinema, Rose Street,
Glasgow. 972 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. Proscenium width, 36 ft. Station,
Burnbahk, L.N.E.R.
BURNTISLAND (Fife), Pop. 5,809.
Palace (bth). — Prop., Burntisland Associated
Pictures, Ltd., Manse Place, Falkirk. Phone,
327. 1,021 seats. Booked by T. Turnbull,
"Falkirk. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone, Burntisland 3138.
Station, Burntisland, L.N.E.R.
^AMBUSLANG (Lanark), Pop. 29,000.
Empire (we).
Ritz (we).— Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St. Vincent
Street, Glasgow. 1,595 seats. Booked at
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd, 30, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Continuous. Station, Cambuslang, L.M.S.
Savoy (we), Main Street, Cambuslang. —
Props., Savoy (Cambuslang), Ltd., 135
Buchanan Street, Glasgow. Phone, Centis]
6394. 1,643 seats. Booked at Glasgow. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 6d. and is. Proscenium width,
36 ft.; stage, 12 ft. deep; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, Cambuslang 558. Station,
Cambuslang.
CAMPBELTOWN (Argyll), Pop. 7,928.
Picture House (bth), Hall Street. Props.,
The Picture House, Campbeltown, Ltd.
534 seats. Booked at Hall. Twice nightly,
Three changes weekly, and Mats., Tues..
Thurs. and Sat. Phone, 2264. Station,
Gourock, L.M.S.
Rex Cinema (we). — Props., George Green, Ltd.,
11-29, Renfrew Street, Glasgow, C.i. Phone,
Douglas 5481. 1,222 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Cafe attached. Phone,
Campbeltown 2158. Station, Campbeltown.
CARDENDEN (Fife), Pop. 9,000.
Cinema (bth), Bowi.ill. 550 seats. Booked at
Hall. One show nightly. Pictures and
Variety. Prices, 3d. to 6d. Station, Car-
denden, L.N.E.R.
Picturedrome (we), Bowhi.'l. — Prop., Bowhill
Public House Society, Ltd., Lessees, Com-
mercial Cinematograph Co., Ltd., Bowhill-
Phone. 259. 850 seats. Booked at Cinema
de Luxe, Lochgelly. Continuous, Two shows
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CARDENDEN — continued .
on Sat. Three changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to
iod. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone, Car-
denden 259. Station and postal town, Carden-
den, L.N.E.R.
CARDONALD (Govan), Pop. 3,977.
Aldwych (we).
CARLUKE (Lanarkshire), Pop. 5,436.
Windsor (bth), Stewart Street. — Props.,
Gourock Picture House, Ltd., 156, St. Vincent
Street, Glasgow, C.2. Phone, Central 2522.
1,290 seats. Prices, gd. and is. 9d. Booked by
S. Bendon, 156, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Phone, 2365. Station, Carluke, L.M.S.
CARNOUSTIE (Angus), Pop, 5,600.
Pavilion (rca), Park Avenue. — Prop., Angus
Cinema Co., Ltd., 70, Dundee Street, Car-
noustie. 560 seats. Continuous. Three
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to 2s. 3d. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Carnoustie 2 119.
Station, Carnoustie, D. & A. Jt. R.
Regal (rca), Dundee Street. — Props., The
Angus Cinema Co., Ltd. 500 seats. Continu-
ous. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Phone. Carnoustie
2119. Station, Carnoustie, L.N.E.R.
CASTLE DOUGLA8 (Kirkcudbright)
Pop. 3,008.
Castle Douglas Cinema (Marshall), Queen
Street. — Prop., William Slater, 39, King
Street. 30S seats. Booked by Prop, at Hall .
Tues. and Wed., once nightly ; Mon., Thurs.,
Fri. and Sat., twice nightly. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 3d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width^ 12 ft. Phone, 136. Station, Castle
Douglas, L.M.S. Transport.-
Palace (bth), St. Andrews Street, Castle
Douglas. — Prop., Castle Douglas Theatres,
Ltd., 63, King Street, Castle Douglas. Phone,
!3- 543 seats. Separate shows nightly,
except Tues. and Wed. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Prices gd. to 2s. gd. Booked at Hall.
Phone, 141. Station, Castle Douglas, L.M.S.
CATRINE (Ayf\ Pop. 2,274.
Wilson Hall (bth), Bridge Street.— Lessee F.
Palmer, 500 seats. Booked at Lesmahagow
by F. Palmer. Station, Catrine, L.M.S.
CLELAND (Lanark), Pop. 3,591.
Picture .palace (Occasional).
CLYDEBANK (Dumbarton), Pop. 48,9*1.
Bank Cinema (rca). — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. 1,071 seats. Booked
at H.O. Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Phone, Clydebank
' 447-
empire (we). — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. 1,217 seats. Booked
at H.O. Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Two shows nightly. Two
changes weekly. Phone, Clydebank 1281.
La Scala (we), Graham Avenue. — Props.
La Scala (Clydebank), Ltd., 174, West George
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 350.
2,580 seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 2d. Continuous,
evenings, Mat. Sat. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Pro-
scenium width, 44 ft. Phone, 1666. Stations,
Clydebank or Kilbowie. Closed.
New Kinema (rca), Kilbowie Road. — Prop.,
M. & I. B. Allan, 307, West George Street,
^ Glasgow. 640 seats. Continuous. Booked at
Glasgow. Prices, 4d. to icd. Film Transport,
Palace (btp), Kilbowie Road. — Prop., Associa-
ted British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch),
105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, 800 seats.
Booked at H.O. Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Two
changes weekly.
Pavilion (we),' 49, Kilbowie Road. — Prop.
Clydebank Pavilion, Ltd., 18, Kilbowie Road.
Phone, Clydebank 1347. 1,275 seats. Booked
by Props. Continuous. Pictures and Variety.
Variety booked through Standard Variety
Agency, 14, Renfrew Street, Glasgow, C.2.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. and iod.
Phone, Clydebank, 1471. Films by Motor
Transport. Station, Clydebank.
Town Hall (ba). — Prop., Clydebank Town
Council. Station, Singer, L.N.E.R.
COALBURN (Lanark), Pop. 1,185.
Picture House. — Prop., Jas. Shanks.
COALTOWN OF BALGONIE (Fife).
Victoria Hall Cinema (Morrison). — Props,
Clayton Bros., La Scala, Lundin Links.
Phone, 75. 350 seats. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
Booked at La Scala, Lundin Links. Station,
Markinch, L.N.E.R.
COATBRIDGE (Lanark), Pop. 45,000.
B.B. Picture House (ba). Water Street. —
Prop., Gaumont British Picture Corporation
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i. Phone
Regent 6641. 800 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d.
to is. Phone, Coatbridge 477.
Cinema (we), Bank Street. — Prop., Coatbridge
Cinemas, Ltd., Bank Street, Coatbridge.
1,150 seats. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West,
Regent Street, Glasgow. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone,
Coatbridge 293. Station, Coatbridge, L.M.S.
Odeon Theatre(we). — Props. ,Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone,
Mayfair78n. Continuous. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Coatbridge 130.
Regal (we), The Cross. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch),
105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Booked at
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Continuous. 1,958 seats. Proscenium
width, 34 ft. Cafe. Phone, 450. Station,
Coatbridge Central, L.M.S.
Theatre Royal (we), Main Street. — Prop.,
Coatbridge Varieties, Ltd. 1,000 seats.
Booked at 144, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Continuous from 2 p.m. daily. Prices, 3d.
to is. 6d. Phone, Coatbridge 129. Station,
Coatbridge.
Whifflet Picture House (Guest Equipment),
Xewlands Street, Coatbridge. — Prop., Robert
B. Peat, 51, Townhead Road, Coatbridge.
Phone, 423. 900 seats. Prices, 6d. to is.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Booked
at Hall. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Stage,
10 ft. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Coat-
bridge 159. Station, Whifflet, L.M.S.
COWRIE (Perth,) Pop. 2,220.
Public Hall. — Prop., Parish Council.
COUPAR ANGUS (Perth), Pop. 2,000.
Playhouse (bth), Queen Street. — Prop., Coupar
& Prain, Ltd. 360 seats. One show nightly ;
Twice on Sat. Three changes weekly. Booked
at Ramornie, Blairgowrie. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Blairgowrie
248. Station, Coupar Angus, L.M.S.
COWDENBEATH (Fife), Pop. 12,731.
Arcade Electric Theatre (bth).— Prop,
and Res. Man., John M. Slora. 950 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous, Mon. to Fri.
Twice nightly Sat. Two changes. Phone,
Cowdenbeath 2160. Station, Cowdenbeath,
L.N.E.R.
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The New Picture House (bth). — Prop.,
Cowdenbeath Picture House Co., Ltd. 1,370
seats. Booked by A. B. King, Glasgow.
Continuous. Phone, 37. Station Cowden-
beath, L.N.E.R.
CRAIGNEUK (Lanark),
Rio Picture House (rca).— Props., Tborne
Theatres, Ltd., 81, Bath Street, Glasgow.
Phone, Motherwell 883. 550 seats. Continuous.
Three changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to is.
Station, Flemmington^ L.M.S.
CRIEFF (Perth), Pop. 6,058.
Cinema (bth), High Street. — -Prop., Caledonian
Associated Cinemas, Ltd., Royal Bank
Buildings, Inverness. Phone, 1. 612 seats.
Continuous nightly ; Sat. from 1.30 p.m. ;
Three changes weekly. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Booked by A. B. King, 190, West Regent
Street, Glasgow. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
Phone, Crieff 311. Station, Auchterarder, and
road transport.
Ritz.— Prop., Ritz (Crieff), Ltd. Managing
Director, J. B. Milne. Booked at Bannerman
House, 27, South Tay Street, Dundee. Phone,
Dundee 4019.
CUMBERNAULD (Dumbarton), Pop. 4,829.
The Cinema. — Prop., James Andrew.
CUPAR (Fife), Pop. 7,110.
La Scala (rca). — Props., J. B. Milne Theatres,
Bannerman House, 27, South Tay Street,
Dundee. Phone, 4019. 564 seats. Prices, 7d.
to 2s. 3d. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phone,
3321. Station, Cupar.
Regal (ba) South Union Street. — Prop., Q.M C.
Craig. 649 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Stage 24 ft. deep ; four dressing-
rooms. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Phone, Cupar 3126. Station, Cupar,
L.N.E.R.
OaLBEATTIE (Kirkcudbright). Pop.
3,011.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., and Res. Man.,
T. Maxwell, Milbrook, Dalbeattie. 550 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly Mon. to Fri.
Three shows Sat. Two changes weekly.
Prices 8d. to is. 9d. Phone, 306. Station,
Dalbeattie, L.M.S.
DALKEITH (Midlothian), Pop. 7,854.
Pavilion (ba). — -Prop., Scott's Empires, Ltd.,
Royal Bank Buildings, Drummond Street,
Inverness. Phone, 1. 898 seats. Continuous
from 6 p.m. ; Mat. Sat. Three changes weekly.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. by 15 ft. ; three
dressing-rooms. Booked by A. B. King, 190,
West Regent Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Dalkeith 2109. Station, Dalkeith, orEskbank ;
Film Transport, Ltd.
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Playhouse (we). —Prop., Scott's Empires, Ltd.,
Royal Bank Buildings, Drummond Street,
Inverness. Phone, 1. 990 seats. Prices, iod;
to 2s. 3d. Continuous nightly from 6 p.m.
Tues., from 2.30 p.m. ; Sat. from 2.30 p.m.
Two changes weekly. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Phone,
2109. Station, Dalkeith or Eskbank. Film
Transport.
DALIVI ELLINGTON (Ayr), Pop. 6,151.
Doon Cinema (bth), High Main Street. —
Prop., Wm. Campbell Carrick, Longhill
Avenue, Alloway. 630 seats. Booked at
Glasgow. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to is, gd.
Proscenium width, 16 ft. Phone 343. Station,
Dalmellington, L.M.S.
DALMUIR (Dumbarton), Pop. 11,490.
Regal (we), Dumbarton Road. — -Prop., Dal-
muir Cinema House, Ltd., 144, West Regent
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 7237. 1,140
seats. Booked at H.O. Daily from 2 p.m.
Two changes weekly. Prices, iod. and is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, Clydebank
1 131. Station, Dalmuir, L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
DALRY (Ayr), Pop. 6,827.
Regal Cinema (bth), North Street. — Props.,
Dairy Picture House Co., Ltd., 48, Casselles
Road, Maybole. Pnone, Maybole 2168. 740
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
9d. to is. yd. Proscenium width, 27 ft. Phone,
Dairy 2197. Station, Dairy, L.M.S.
Roxy (c.b. guest), Garnock Street. — Prop.,
A. B. Glen. 350 seats. Prices, 5d. to is. 2d.
Continuous. Booked at Glasgow. Proscenium
width, 18 ft. Station, Dairy.
DARVEL (Ayr), Pop. 4,000.
Picture House (bth), West Main Street —
Prop., Darvel Picture House, Ltd. 550 scats.
Booked at Glasgow. Ones nightly Twice
Sat. Prices, 5d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width,
17 ft., Phone No. 285. Station, c/o Par-
cels Office, Darvel, L.M.S.
Town Hall (Duosonic), Main Street. — Prop.,
Wm. Durward, Priestland, Darvel. Booked at
Glasgow. Once nightly ; Twice Sat. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. 720 seats. Prices,
3d. to is. gd. Phone, Darvel 340. Station,
Darvel, L.M.S.
DENNY (Stirling), Pop. 6,500.
Picture House (ba). — Prop., Commercial Cine-
matograph Co., Ltd. 500 seats. Station,
Denny, L.M.S. or L.N.E.R.
DINGWALL (Ross and Cromartv\
Pop. 2,763
The Picture House (btii). — Prop., Dingwall
Picture House, Ltd., 68, High Street, Ding-
wall. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 9a.
Proscenium width. 24 ft. Phone, 2263.
Station Dii gwall.
DOUGLAS (Lanark), Pop. 2,948.
Miners' Welfare Cinema (rca), Gasworks
Road.— Booked by J. Jackson. 400 seats.
Canteen. Prices, Adults 6d., unemployed 4d.,
schoolchildren 2d. Station, Ponfeigh.
DOUGLAS WATER (Lanark).
Miners' Welfare Cinema (rca). — Props.,
Douglas Water Miners' Welfare Society. 400
seats. Prices, 2d. to 7d. Booked by Manager.
Station, Ponfeigh, near Lanark.
DUMBARTON (Dumbarton), Pop. 21,543.
La Scala Cinema House (rca), Newtown
— Prop., La Scala (Dumbarton), Ltd., 95,
Bath Street, Glasgow. 791 seats. Booked at
H.O. Continuous. Two changes weeklv.
Prices, 7d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width, 21 ft.
Phone, Dumbarton 215. Station, Dumbarton
East, L.M.S.
Picture House (rca), High Street.— Prop.,
Dumbarton Picture House Co., Ltd. 1,026
seats. Continuous. Prices, is. 6d. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, Dumbarton 165. Station, Dumbarton.
Regal Cinema.
Rialto (rca), College Street. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch),
105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. 1,245 seats.
Booked at H.O., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Mat. Sat
Phone, Dumbarton 43.
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DUMFRIES (Dumfries), Pop. 21,000.
Dumfries Electric Theatre (Kalee),
Shakespeare Street.— Prop., T. H. Reekie,
41, Tweedsmuir Road, Glasgow, S.W.2. 440
seats. Booked by Prop, at Glasgow. Con-
tinuous daily from 2 p.m. ; Sats. from 1 p.m.
Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 21 ft.
Phone, Dumfries 273. Station, Dumfries,
L.M.S.
Lyceum (we), High Street. — Prop., Dumfries
Theatre Co., Ltd., Lyceum Buildings. Phone,
Dumfries 262. 2,000 seats. Booked by
A. B. King, Glasgow. Continuous evenings.
Occasional variety. Mat. Thurs. and Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
Cafe. Proscenium width, 44 ft., stage, 30ft.
Eight dressing-rooms. Phone, Dumfries 262.
Station, Dumfries, L.M.S.
Playhouse (bth), Thornhill.— Props., Thorn-
hill Cinema Co., Ltd., r, West Morton Street,
Thornhill. 317 seats. Booked at Glasgow.
Once nightlv ■ Three shows Sat. Prices, od. to
2s. 3d. Station, Thornhill, L.M.S.
Regal (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. Booked at H.O.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,699 seats. Continuous nightly,
from 2.30. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone,
157. Station, Dumfries.
DUNBAR (East Lothian), Pop. 4,000.
Empire (ba). — Prop., Scott's Empires, Ltd.,
Royal Bank Buildings, Drummond Street,
Inverness. Phone, Inverness 1. 549 seats.
Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 28 ft.
Continuous. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Three changes
weekly. Phone, 2239. Station, Dunbar,
L.N.E.R.
The Playhouse (we), Abbey Road.— Props. ,
Caledonian Associated Cinemas, Ltd., Royal
Bank Buildings, Inverness. Phone, 1. 1,031
seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 37 ft. Continuous. Booked by A. B.
King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Phone, Dunbar 2239. Station, Dunbar,
L.N.E.R.
DUNBLANE (Perth), Pop, (with Lecropt)
4,421.
Victoria Hall (ba). — Props., Dunblane Town
Council. Secy., John Stewart, Solicitor,
Commercial Bank, Dunblane. 450 seats.
Stage and dressing-rooms. Phone, 3217.
Station, Dunblane, L.M.S. (Available for
hire.)
DUNDEE (Angus), Pop. 175,933.
Astoria Theatre (ba), Logie Street, Lochee. —
Prop., Grays Cinemas, 54, Commercial Street,
Dundee. 900 seats. Continuous. Prices, 9d.
to is. 6d. Phone, 68714. Station, Lochee,
Dundee, L.N.E.R.
Broadway Theatre. — Phone, Dundee 82292. —
Prop., J. B. Milne Theatres, 27, South Tay
Street, Dundee. Phone, Dundee 4019.
Cinerama, South Tay Street. — Prop., John
Pennycook Trustees, Cinerama, South Tay
Street. 700 seats. Bcoked by W. C. Penny-
cook, Royalty Kinema, Dundee. Phone,
81910. Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. Phone,
4934. Station, Dundee, L.X.E.R.
Empire Theatre (bth), Rosebank Street. —
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone : Mayfair 7811.
Continuous. Mat. Sat. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Stage ; 1 dressing-room. Phone, Dundee 6496.
Forest Park Cinema, (ba), Forest Park Road,
—Props., Grays Cinemas, 54, Commercial
S .reet, Dundee. 1,200 seats. Continuous. Prices,
gd. to is. 9d. Phone, 6223. Station, Dundee,
L.N.E.R., and L.M.S.
Gray's Cinema (Film Industries), Shepherd's
Loan. — -Props., Gray's Cinemas, 54, Com-
mercial Street, Dundee. goo seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Phone, 67631.
Station, Dundee West, L.M.S.
King's (rca), 27, Cowgate. — Props., Gaumont
British Picture Corpn.. Ltd., and Provincial
Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd. 1,500 seats.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Booked in London.
Continuous. Cafe. 'Phone 280411. Station,
Dundee, L.M.S., and L.N.E.R.
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Kinnaird Picture House' rca), Bank Street
Prop., Kinnaird Picture House (Dundee),
Ltd. 1,476 seats. Continuous. One change
weeklv. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Phone, Dundee
2862. Station, Taybridge, L.N.E.R.
La Scala (we), Murraygate. — Prop La Scala
Cinema (Dundee), Ltd., Harry Winocour,
144, West Regent Street, Glasgow. 1,079
seats. Booked at 144, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Dundee 3384. Station, Dundee
West, L.M.S. and Tay Bridge, L.N.E.R.
Majestic Theatre (we), Seagate. — Prop.,
Her Majesty's Theatre (Dundee), Ltd., 187,
Piccadilly, W. Booked at La Scala, Mun ay-
gate. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to 23. Phone,
Dundee 5410. Cafe. Station, Dundee West,
L.M.S., Tay Bridge, L.N.E.R. (Closed.)
Odeon (bth). — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd.,
49, Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone:
Mayfair 781 1. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2S. 3d. Phone, Dundee 85721.
Palladium (Wired), Alexander Street. — -Prop.,
J. B. Milne. Booked at Bannerman House, 27,
South Tay Street, Dundee. Phone, Dundee
4019. 900 seats. Continuous nightly ; daily Mat.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Stage 14 ft. deep ;
'Phone, 2286. Station, Dundee West, L.M.S.
Playhouse (we), Nethergate — Props., George
Green, Ltd., 11-29, Renfrew Street, Glasgow.
4115 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Proscenium width 56 ft. Cafe. Phone,
Dundee 5463.
Plaza (we), Hill town. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch, Ltd.),
105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. 1,620 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Pro-
scenium width, 29 ft. Stage, 31 ft. deep ; seven
dressing-rooms. Phone, 5808.
Princess Theatre (rca), Hawkhill. — Prop.,
Miss Minnie F. Mcintosh, goo seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous nightly. Prices, gd. to
is. 9d. Phone, Dundee 67210. F.T.S.
Regal (bth), Small's Wynd. — Prop., J. B.
Milne. 1,100 seats. Booked at Bannerman
House, 27, South Tay Street, Dundee. Phone,
Dundee 4019. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Con-
tinuous evenings ; Daily Mat. Phone, Dundee
2318. Station, Dundee, L.M.S.
Regent (fi), Main Street. — Prop., James Fraser.
1,000 seats. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d.
Phone, 85040. Station, Dundee, L.M.S.
Rialto (we), Gray's Lane, Lochee. — Props.,
Gray's Cinemas, 54, Commercial Street,
Dundee. Fhone, 67749. 1,150 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Station, Lochee,
Dundee, L.N.E.R.
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Royal Picture House, Arthurstone Terrace.
— Prop., James Fraser. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to is. 6d Phone, 82432. Station,
Dundee, L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
Royalty Kinema (we), Baffin Street. — Prop.,
W. Pennycook, 155, Arbroath Road. Booked
at Hall. Continuous nightly. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Phone, 8igio. Station, Dundee West,
L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
State Cinema (we), Bellfield Street. — Props.,
State Cinema Co. 1,150 seats. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Continuous. Booked by Wm. Penny-
cook, Royalty Kinema, Dundee. Phone,
8igio. Proscenium width, 28 ft. ; Stage,
30 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms. Phone,
Dundee 2581. Station, Dundee West, L.M.S,
and L.N.E.R.
Stobswell Cinema (we), Morgan Street. —
Props., Stobswell Cinema, Ltd. Man. Dir.,
Thomson Pennycook. 850 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Royalty Kinema, Baffin Street,
Dundee. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 2d. Phone, 82221. Station, Dundee.
Tivoli (fi), Bonnybank Road. — Props.,
J. L. and A. B. and C. Edward and E. War-
drop. gg7 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft
Phone, Dundee 4258. Station, Dundee,
L.N.E.R. , and L.M.S.
Victoria Theatre (bth). — Prop., J. B. Milne.
g6o seats. Booked at Bannerman House,
27, South Tay Street, Dundee. Phone, Dundee
40ig. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep. Phone, Duudee 2286
Station, Dundee West, L.M.S.
DUNFERMLINE (Fife), Pop. 40,918.
Ai.hambra (bth). — Prop., Alhambra (Dunferm-
line), Ltd., 41, East Port, Dunfermline.
Phone, Dunfermline 105. 2,000 seats. Booked
by A. B. King, igo, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Continuous. Phone, -tg8. Station,
Dunfermline (Lower), L.N.E.R
Cinema House (bth), East Port. — Prop., Dun-
fermline Cinema House, Ltd., Union Bank
Chambers, High Street. Phone, Dunferm-
line 38g. 690 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices is. and
is. gd. Cafe. Station, Dunfermline, L.N.E.R.
Palace Kinema (we), Pilmuir Street. — Prop.,
Palace Kinema (Dunfermline) Co., Ltd., 24,
Queen Anne Street. Phone, 64. 1,200 seats,
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Mats., Daily,
Prices, is. to is. gd. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Cafe and Dance Hall attached.
Phone, Dunfermline 466. Station, Dunferm.
line (Upper), L.N.E.R., and Film Transport.
Regal Picture House (we). — Props., Scottish
Central Cinemas, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings,
Drummond Street, Inverness. Phone, Inver-
ness 1. 1,850 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Booked by A. B. King, igo, West Regent
Street, Glasgow. Continuous evenings. Daily
Mat. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone : 304
Cafe attached. Station, L.N.E.R. (Lower
Station).
DUNOON (Argyll), Pop. 8,780.
La Scala (we), Argyle Street. — Props., George
Green, Ltd, n-2g, Renfrew Street, Glasgow.
Phone, Douglas 5481. g3i seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O.
Picture House (we). — Props., Dunoon Picture
House Co., Ltd., 227, St. Vincent Street, Glas-
gow. 1,066 seats. Booked by George Taylor,
27, Merkland Street, Partick, Glasgow, W.i,
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Phone,
Dunoon no
DUNS. (Berwickshire), Pop. 2,818.
Regal.
DY8ART (Fife), Pop. 4,202.
Normand Memorial Hall. Prop., J. Roden.
600 seats. Booked at Regent, Leven. Con-
tinuous. Three changes weekly. Prices, 4d.
to 6d. Phone, 5g. Station, Dysart. L.N.E.R.
EAST KILBRIDE (Lanarkshire).
Pop. 5,290.
The Picture House (bth). — Lessee, F. Palmer.
Booked at Lesmahagow.
EASTRIGGS, (Dumfries-shire), Pop. 1,500
The Cinema (gb). — Prop., A. B. Cognlan, The
Cinema, Brampton. Phone, 173. Booked at
Glasgow. Once nightly, except Fri. Prices, iz
to 2s. Proscenium width, 23 ft.
EAST WEMYSS (Fife). Pop. 2,805.
Empire (bth). — Prop., John Roden, Colville
House. Phone, Buckhaven 3124. Continuous.
630 seats. Prices, 5d. to is. Booked at Hall.
Station, Wemyss Castle, L.N.E.R.
EDINBURGH (Midlothian), Pop. 500,000.
Astoria (we), Manse Road, Corstorphine. —
Props., Corstorphine Picture House, Ltd.
1,369 seats. Booked at the Hippodrome,
Bo'ness. Continuous. Stage, 37 ft. ; two
dressing-rooms. Prices, is. to is. gd. Phone,
Corstorphine, 66357. Station, Waverley or
Corstorphine, L.N.E.R.
Blue Hall (weK— Props., Blue Halls (Edin-
burgh), Ltd., 8, Frederick Street, Edinburgh.
1,771 seats. Continuous. Booked at Hall.
Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Phone, Edinburgh 27574.
Stations, L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
Broadway Cinema (we), Elm Row, Leith
Walk. — Piops., Broadway Pictures, Ltd. 850
seats. Continuous. Prices 6d. to is. Booked
at Hall. Width of proscenium, 30ft., stage
20 ft. ; ten dressing- rooms. Phone Edin-
22657. Stations, Waverley, L.N.E.R., and
Princes Street, L.M.S.
Caley Picture House (rca), 31, Lothian
R.oad. — Props., The Caley Picture Holsc
Co.. Ltd., ioa, George Street, Edinburgn,
Phone No. 27361. 1,900 seats. Booked at
H. O. Continuous. Prices, is. to is. iod.
Proscenium width, 50 ft. Phone, Central
20824. Station, Waverley or Princes Street,
L.M.S., or L.N.E.R.
Carlton (rca), Piershill. — Props., Cinema
Properties, Ltd., ioa, George Street, Edin-
burgh. Phone, 27361. Booked by R.
McLauchlin, at H.O. Continuous. Pros-
cenium width 40 ft. Phone, 75495. Station,
Waverley, L.N.E.R.
County Cinema (we), Bath Street, Portobello. —
Props., County Cinema Co. 1,284 seats.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. Booked
at Portobello. Phone, 82410. Station,
Portobello.
Embassy (bth), Boswall Parkway, Granton.—
Props., Granton Cinema Co., Ltd., ioa,
George Street, Edinburgh. Phone 27361.
I, 550 seats. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Proscenium width, 36 ft.
Stage, 15 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Granton 836og. Stations, Waverley,
L.N.E.R. ; Caledonian, L.M.S.
George Picture House (we), High Street,
Portobello. — Prop., Associated G. P. Cinemas,
149, West Calder Street, Glasgow. Phone,
162 1. 842 seats. Booked by George Palmer at
H.O. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, is. and is. 6d. Phone, Portobello
81682. Station, Portobello, L.N.E.R.
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Grand (we), St. Stephen Street. — Prop., Grand
(Stockbridge), Ltd., 144, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 7237-8. 1,650 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Phone, 24466. Station, Waverley,
L.N.E.R.
Haymarket Picture House (we), Dairy Road,
— Prop., Edinburgh Haymarket Picture
House, Ltd., 23, Walker Street. Phone,
Edin. 22416. 668 seats. Booked in London.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, is.
to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone,
62644. Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R., Princes
Street, L.M.S.
King's Cinema (we), Home Street.— Prop.,
Edinburgh and District Cinematograph
Theatres, Ltd., 18, Walker Street, Ed nburgh,
620 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Edin. 26822. Sta-
tions, Waverley, L.N.E.R., and Princes
Street, L.M.S.
La Scala (rca), Nicolson Street. — Prop.,
La Scala, Ltd. 800 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to is. 2d. Stage, 12 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, 41839. Station, Waverley,
L.N.E.R.
Lyceum Cinema (we). — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105,
St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. 1,250 seats.
Booked at H.O., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Phone
Edinburgh 61435. Station, Waverley,
L.N.E.R.
Monseigneur (rca).— J. Davis Circuit, 147,
Wardour Street, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 14 16.
New Coliseum (we), West Fountainbridge. — ■
Prop., Philip S. L. Lucas. 1,200 seats. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 3d.
to is. 6d. Phone, 26915. Station, Waverlev,
L.N.E.R.
New Palace Picture House (we).- — Lessee,
J. Penn, 151, Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Phone, 43536. 1,050 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Hall. Prices, 4d. to 9d. Phone,
No. 30400. Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R.
New Picture House (we), Princes Street. —
Prop., Provincial Cinematograph Theatres,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London, W.i,
958 seats. Continuous. Prices, 2s. 3d. to 3s. 6d.
Phone, Edinburgh 231711. Station, Waver-
ley.
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New Tivoli Picture House (bth). — Gorgie
Road. Prop., John Robertson's Trust, 52,
Gorgie Road, Edinburgh. 1,200 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Prices, is. to is. 9d.
Pictures and Variety. Variety booked by
A. Cox, George Street, Glasgow. Stage, 25 ft. ;
six dressing-rooms ; Proscenium width, 38 ft.
Phone, Edinburgh 61802. Station, Waver.ey.
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New Victoria (we), Clerk Street.— Prop. ,
Provincial Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd.,
123, Regent Street, W.i. 1,999 seats.
Booked at Head Office. Continuous. Prices,
is. gd. to 4s. 6d. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Stage, 32 ft. ; five dressing-rooms. Phone,
438051. Cafe. Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R.
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Palace (bth), Princes Street. — Prop., Palace
(Edinburgh), Ltd. Booked at Playhouse.
Continuous. Six day bookings. Prices, is. gd.
to 3s. 6d. Phone, Edinburgh 23459. Cafe.
Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R.
Playhouse (w.e.) — Prop., Playhouse
(Edinburgh), Ltd., 18/22, Greenside Place,
Edinburgh. 3,000 seats. Continuous. Booked
at Hall. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Cafe. Phone,
30377. Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R.
Poole's Roxy (rca), Gorgie Rd. — Props.,
Poole's Roxy (Edinburgh), Ltd. 1,522 seato.
Continuous. Booked at Synod Hall, Edin-
burgh. Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium width,
45 ft. Stations, Waverley, L.N.E.R., and
Princes Street, L.M.S.
Poole's Synod Hall (rca), Castle Terrace. —
Props., Poole's Entertainments, Ltd.,
33, Eastgate, Gloucester. 1,470 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous from 2 p.m. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Proscsnium width, 40 f t. Phone, 21868.
Stations, Waverley, L.N.E.R., and Princes
Street, L.M.S.
Regal Cinema (we), Lothian Road.— Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. Booked at H.O.,
Associated British Cinemas, 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
2,700 ssats. Continuous. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Phone, 30306. Ca.fk attached. Stations,
Waverley, L.N.E.R. ; and Princes Street
L.M.S.
Regent (ba), Abbeymount. — Props., General
Theatre Corpn., Ltd., 142/150, Wardour
Street, London, W.i. 1,700 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, is. to is. gd.
Stage, 25 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R.
Rio (fie), Wauchope Avenue, Craigmillar.
Prop., M. E. Broadhurst, 38, Chalmers
Street, Edinburgh. Phone No. 30978.
1,235 seats. Booked at H.O. Prices, 4d.
to 9d. Continuous.
Ritz (we), Rodney Street.— Props., Associated
British Cinemas (Scottish Branch), Ltd. 105,
St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Booked at H.O.
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
1,925 seats. Continuous. Proscenium width,
45 ft. ; two dressing-rooms. Phone, 23616.
Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R.
Rutland Cinema (we). — Prop., Haymarket
Capitol, Ltd. 2,138 seats. Prices, is. 6d. to
2S. gd. Booked at Head Office, 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i.
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St. Andrew Square Picture House (we). —
Clyde Street.— Props., General Theatres
Corporation, Ltd., 123, Regent Street, W.i.
1,421 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. 6d. and 2s. 3d. Phone, 26758.
Stations, Waverley, L.N.E.R. ; and Princes
Street, L.M.S.
Salisbury Picture House (we), South Clerk
Street. Prop., Salisbury Picture House
(Edinburgh), Ltd., Metropole Chambers,
118, Stockwell Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Bell 2373. ggo seats. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Phone, Edinburgh
41731. Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R. (Closed.)
Salon (bt i), 5, Baxter's Place. — -Prop., Salon
Picture House Co. (Edinburgh), Ltd. 1,000
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous from 1.30
p.m. Two changes weekly. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage, 6 ft.
deep ; two dressing-rooms. Phone, 25020.
Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R.
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Savoy (bth), St. Bernard's Row.— Props.,
Associated British Cinemas (Scottish Branch),
Ltd., 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Phcne,
Glasgow Central 6662. 920 seats. Con-
tinuous, evenings only. Booked at H.O.,
Associated British Cinemas, 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, Edinburgh
25670. Stations, Waverley, L.N.E.R. ;
Princes Street, L.M.S.
The Eastway (we), Easter Road. — Prop.,
George Palmer, Associated G.P. Cinemas, 149,
West George Street, Glasgow. Phone, Central
1621. 875 seats. Prices, is. and is. 6d. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, 75532. Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R.
Tollcross Cinema (we), Lauriston Place. —
Prop., Philip S. L. Lucas, 44, Blacket Place,
Edinburgh. Phone, 43723. 600 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
by 24 ft. Phone, 26731. Stations, Princes
Street, L.M.S. ; Waverley, L.N.E.R.
Victory Cinema (we). — Props., Forth Cinema
Co., Ltd., 149, West George Street, Glasgow.
575 seats. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Continuous
from 6 p.m. ; Sat. from 2 p.m. Proscenium
width, 16 ft. Booked at H.O. Phone, Pl.82205.
•Station, Waverley, L.N.E.R.
ELGIN (Moray), Pop. 10,192.
Picture House (ba), South Street. — Props.,
Caledonian Associated Cinemas, Ltd., Drum-
mond Street, Inverness. Phone, 1. 924 seats.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Continu-
ous. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, 2680.
Station, Elgin, L.M.S. or L.N.E.R.
Playhouse (we), Mirrophouic, High Street. —
Props. , Caledonian Associated Cinemas, Ltd.,
Drummond Street, Inverness. Phone, 1. 1,520
seats. Continuous. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Prices
iod. to 2S. 9d. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Cafe.
Phone, 2680 Station, Elgin (L.M.S. and
L.N.E.R.)
ELIE (Fife), Pop. 1,200.
Town Hall Cinema (re). — Prop., E. J. Allan,
39, Nethergate, Dundee. Phone, 4940 Dundee.
194 seats. Booked by Prop. Twice nightly.
Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Width of proscjniuni,
19 ft. Station, Elie, L.N.E.R.
EYEMOUTH (Berwick), Pop. 2,321.
Picture House (bth).— Prop., A. J. McCallum,
31, Nicolson Square, Edinburgh. Phone,
Micalder 67. One show nightly. 500 seats.
Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Booked at Glasgow. Station, Eyemouth,
L.N.E.R.
FALKIRK (Stirling), Poj. 36,565.
Casino (bth), Bainsford.— Prop., H. Harris.
Main street, Bonnybridge, Phone, 1 , 400 seats.
Booked at Glasgow. Continuous. Prices, 5d,
to is. 2d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone, 444.
Stations, Grahamston and Falkirk.
Cinema (we), Melville Street. — Props., Odeon
Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, W.i.
Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Mats.,
Wed. and Sat. Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Phone.
167.
Odeon Theatre. — Under construction.
Pavilion (ba), Newmarket Street. — Prop.,
Gaumont British Corporation, 123, Regent
. Street, London, W.i. 1,200 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 9d. to 2S. gd. Phone, Falkirk 85,
Picture House (rca), Bank Street. — Prop.
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. Booked at H.O.
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,115 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Proscenium
width, 26 ft. Phone, Falkirk 278. Station,
Grahamstown, L.N.E.R.
Regal (we), Princes Street. — Prop., Associated
British Cinemas, (Scottish Branch), Ltd.,
105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Phone,
6662. 2,000 seats. Booked at H.O., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. Continuous. Proscenium width, 48 ft.
Stage, 16 ft. Cafe attached. Phone, Falkirk
805. Station, Grahamston, L.N.E.R.
Ritz (rca) Camelon.— Props., The Camelon
Picture House Co., Ltd., Ritz Picture House,
Camelon, Falkirk. 992 seats. Prices, 6d. to
is. gd. Continuous, from 5.30 p.m. Booked
at Hall. Proscenium width, 21 ft. 6 in. by
16 ft. 6 in. Phone, Falkirk 868. Station,
Grahamston or Camelon, L.N.E.R.
Salon Photo Playhouse (we), Vicar Street. —
Prop., J. and A. Thomson. 780 seats.
Booked by Arch. Thomson, Falkirk. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 9d. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone, Falkirk 21. Station,
Grahamston, L.M.S.
FAULDHOUSE (West Lothian), Pop. 4,880.
Palace Theatre (rca).— Prop., Fauldhouse
Theatre, Ltd. 600 seats. Booked at Glasgow.
One show nightly, two on Sat. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 40 f t. Phone, Fauld-
house 239. Station, Fauldhouse.
FOCHABERS (Moray), Pop. 1,000.
Public Institute Hall. — Occasional shows.
FORFAR (Angus), Pop. 11,062.
Pavilion (we), Prop., Fyfe & Fyfe, Ltd.,
55, Bath Street, Glasgow, Phone, Douglas
7634. Booked at H.O. 1,079 seats. Con-
tinuous evenings ; Two shows Sat. Mats.,
Thurs. and Sat. Two changes weekly. Prices,
is. to 2S. 9d. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Stage,
25 ft. deep; three dressing-rooms. Phone, 148.
Station, Forfar, L.M.S.
Regal (bth), East High Street. — Props.,
Strathmore Picture Houses, Ltd., East High
Street, Forfar. Phone, Forfar 222. 1,000 seats.
Booked by W. Douglas Milne. Continuous.
Mat. Thurs. and Sat. Prices, is. to 2s. gd.
Phone, Forfar 222. Cafe attached. Station,
Forfar.
FORRES (Moray), Pop. 4,500,
Picture House (we), Cumming Street. — Prop.,
Forres Picture House, Ltd., 103, High
Street, Forres. Phone, 6. 684 seats. Booked
by D. D. Mills, Manager. Two shows nightly.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Phone, 123. Station Forres, L.M.S.
FORTH AND WiLSONTOWN (Lanark;.—
Pop. 1,615.
Tinto (bth). — Props., Gourock Picture House,
Ltd., 156, St. Vincent. Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Central 0415. 800 seats. Prices, 5d. to is. gd.
Continuous. Booked at Glasgow. Phone, Forth
235. Station, Wilsontown.
FORT WILLIAM (Inverness), Pop. 2,527.
Playhouse (we). — Props., Fort William Play-
house, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings. Fort
William. Phone, 35. 700 seats. Separate
shows. Prices, iod. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium
width, 38 ft. Booked by A. G. Matthews, 8,
Overwood Drive, Glasgow. Phone, 43.
Station, Fort William, L.N.E.R.
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FRASERBURGH (Aberdeen), Pop. 12,000.
Picture House (we). — Prop., Fraserburgh
Picture House, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings,
Drummond Street, Inverness. Phone, i.
1,030 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Continuous,
from 6 p.m. ; Sat. from 2 p.m. Three changes
weekly. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Proscenium width,
30 ft. ; Stage, 20 ft. deep. Phone, Fraserburgh
60. Station, Fraserburgh, L.X.E.R.
Playhouse (we). — Prop., Fraserburgh Picture
House, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings, Drum-
mond Street, Inverness. Phone, 1. 1,020
seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous
nightly from 6 p.m. ; holidays from 2 p.m.
Two changes weekly. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Proscenium
width, 27 ft. ; Stage, 10 ft. deep. Phone,
Fraserburgh 60. Station, Fraserburgh.
L.N.E.R.
QaLASHIELS (Selkirk), Pop. 13,339.
Pavilion Theatre (we). — Props., Fyfe and
Fyfe, Ltd., 55, Bath Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Douglas 7634. Booked at H.O. 1,100 seats.
Mon. to Fri., continuous from 3 p.m. ; three
shows Sat. Stage, 18 ft. deep ; four dressing-
rooms. Prices, is. to 2s. Phone, Galashiels
2770. Station, Galashiels, L.N.E.R.
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Playhouse (we). — Props., Playhouse (Gala-
shiels), Ltd. Controlled by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch) 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. 1,201 seats. Booked
by A.B.C., Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous daily from
2.30 p.m. Phone, Galashiels 267.
GALSTON (Ayr), Pop. 6,345.
The Picture House (rca), Lochroy. — Prop.,
Mrs. Margaret Gilroy, Lochroy, Galston. 700
seats. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Booked at Glasgow.
Once nightly. Phone, 227. Station, Galston,
L.M.S.
GIRVAN (Ayr), Pop. 6,056.
Pavilion (ba) Bridge Street. — Prop., Pavilion
(Girvan) Ltd. 800 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone, Girvan, 2211. Station,
Girvan, L.M.S.
Regal (we), Dalrymple Street.— Prop., Regal
Picture House (Girvan), Ltd. 1,056 seats.
Booked at Glasgow. Continuous. Prices,
8d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 50 ft.
Stage 16 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Girvan 2101. Cafe attached. Station,
Girvan, L.M.S.
GLASGOW (Lanark), Pop. 1,088,417.
Aldwych (we), Paisley Road.
Arcadia Picture House (we), 484, London
Road, Bridgeton.— 1,409 seats. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d., gd., and is
Phone, Bridgeton 28. Station, Bridgeton-
Glasgow, L.N.E.R.
Ardgowan Picture House (we), Tradeston.
— Prop., Ardweir Picture House, Ltd., Weir
Street, Glasgow. 1,027 seats. Booked at
Hall. Twice nightly. Prices, 7d. and 9d.
Phone, Douglas 1409.
Argyle Picture House (we), Argyle Street.
— Props., Messrs. E. A. and F. Jacobs.
1,242 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 38 ft.
Phone, Central 1450. Station, Glasgow
termini.
Ascot (we), Anniesland. — Prop., Provincial
Cinematograph Theatres, Ltd., 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i. i,go3 Seats. Prices,
is. to is. gd. Booked at H.O. Phone
Western 7720.
Astoria Picture House (we), Possil Road. —
Props., Astoria Cinema, Ltd., 208, Bath Street,
Glasgow. 3,000 seats. Phone, Douglas
3718. Booked by A. B. King, igo, West
Regent S treet , Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 1 1 9 5 .
Pictures and Variety. Continuous. Stage, 15ft.
deep ; two dressing-rooms. Prices, 3d. to is.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, Douglas 3955.
Station, Glasgow.
Avion* (rca), Carnwadric Road, Thornliebank,
Glasgow. — Props. Thornliebank Cinema Co.,
Ltd., ioa, George Street, Edinburgh. Phone,
27,361. 1,072 seats. Prices, 5d. to is. gd.
Continuous. Booked by Mr. Albin, State
Cinema, Leith. Proscenium width, approx.
40 ft. Phone, Giffnock 2738. Station,
Thornliebank, L.M.S.
Bedford Picture House (rca), S.S. — George
Green, Ltd., Circuit, n-2g, Renfrew Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 5481. 2,070 seats.
Continuous.
Black Cat Picture House (bth), Springfield
Road, Parkhead. — Prop., Springfield Enter-
tainments, Ltd. 870 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Phone, Bridgeton 480.
Blythswood Picture House (rca), 344,
Maryhill Road. — Props., Blythswood Picture
House, Ltd., 344, Maryhill Road. Phone,
Douglas 1240. Continuous. 983 Seats.
Prices, 6d. to is. gd.
Calder Picture House (we), Calder Street. —
Prop., Calder Picture House, Ltd., 144, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas
7327. 1,233 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous from 2 p.m. daily. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 41 ft. Phone, Pollok
2058. Station, Glasgow (Central). Film
Transport.
Cambridge (we), New City Road. — Prop.,
Grove Picture House Co., Ltd., 175, West
George Street, Glasgow. Phone, Central
3411. 1,002 seats. Booked by A. B. King,
Continuous, Two changes weekly. Prices.
6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Douglas 1262.
Capitol (we), Ibrox. — Prop., Gaumont British
Corporation, New Gallery House, Regent
Street, W.i. 2,000 seats. Booked in London.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Stage, 14 ft.
deep. Phone, Ibrox 1261. Station, Glasgow.
Carlton Picture House (we), Castle Street. —
Prop., J. Graham, 26, Blythswood Square,
1,619 seats.
Casino (we), Townhead. — Prop., Glasgow
Casino, Ltd. 987 seats. Prices, 3d. to 9d.
Booked by A. B. King, igo, West Regent
Street, Glasgow. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Phone, Bell 2533.
Cinema (we), Tollcross. — Prop., George Green
Ltd. Booked at n-2g, Renfrew Street,
Glasgow. 1,116 seats. Continuous.
Coliseum (we), Eglinton Street. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch),
105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Booked at
H.O. 30-31, Golden Square, London. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 3,000 seats. Continuous.
Phone, South 1500. Station, Glasgow
(Central).
Cosmo Cinema (we), Rose Street. — Prop.,
Scottish Repertory Cinemas, Ltd., 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. 830 seats. Con-
tinuous from 1 p.m. daily. Booked at Hall.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, Douglas
767g. Station, Glasgow Central L.M.S.
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Cranston's Picture House De Luxe (we),
Renfield Street. — Props., Cranston's Picture
House, Ltd., 144, West Regent Street, Glas-
gow. Phone, Douglas 7237. 769 seats.
Continuous. Booked at K.O. Prices, is. gd.
and 3s. Phone, Central 3400. Tea Room.
Station, Glasgow Central.
Crosshill Picture House (Corophone), Victoria
Road— Props., Crosshill Pictures, Ltd. 650
seats. Booked at Hall by J. M. Drummond.
From 6.15 to 10.30.
Crown Cinema (bth), Crown Street, S.S. — ■
Prop., N.B. Cinemas, Ltd., 34, West George
Street, Glasgow. 695 seats. Two changes
weekly. Continuous. Prices, 5d. & gd.
Phone, South 2042.
Dennistoun Picture House (we), Armadale
- Street. — Props., Associated British Pictures,
Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St. Vincent
Street, Glasgow. Booked at H.O., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,429
seats. Phone, Bridgeton 3149. Continuous.
Station, Glasgow.
Eglinton Electreum (rca), 25, Eglinton
Street. — Prop., Eglinton Electreum, Ltd.
514 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, 3d. to iod. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Phone, 2270 South. Stations, Central and St.
Enoch, L.M.S.
Elder Picture House (we), Rathlin Street,
Govan. — Prop., Caledon Pictures, Ltd.,
340, West George Street, Glasgow. Phone
Douglas 3908. 1,073 seats. Booked by
A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Phone, Douglas 1195. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to is. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Phone, Govan 370. Station,
Govan, L.M.S.
Elephant Cinema (we), Shawiands. — Props.,
Elephant Cinema, Ltd., 174, West George
Street, Glasgow. 1,803 seats. Booked by
A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Continuous. Prices, gd. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 36 ft. Phone, Langside 241 1-2. Cafe
and Dance Hall attached. Film Transport.
Embassy (we), Kilmarnock Road. — Prop.,
Glasgow Photo. Playhouse, Ltd., 147, West
George Street, Glasgow. 1,638 seats. Booked
by A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street.
Continuous from 1.30. Prices, 9d. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 41 ft. Phone, Langside
492. Road Transport.
Florida (we), King's Park. — Props., Denman
Picture Houses, Ltd., New Gallery House,
Regent Street, W.i. 1,633 seats. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 45 ft. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Cafe. Phone, Langside
2267. Station, King's Park, L.M.S.
Gaiety Theatre (we), Anderston Cross. —
Prop., Anderston Pictures and Varieties,
Ltd. 1,403 seats. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Proscenium
width, 34 ft. Phone, Central 4226. Station,
Anderston Cross.
Gem Picture House (rca), Gt. Western
Road, Glasgow. — Props., Gem Cinema, Ltd.
Phone, Douglas 0271. 592 seats. Continuous.
Tues and Sat., from 2.30, other days from
6.20. Booked by H. G. Smith, Glasgow.
Govanhill Picture House (we).— Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd. ' ;Scottish
.branch), 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Booked at H.O., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,179 seats. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Pollok 1933.
Granada Cinema (we), 1,317 Duke Street,
Props., Bernard Frutin Picture House, Ltd.,
118, Stockwell Street, Glasgow. Phone, Bell
2373. 2,206 seats. Booked at FLO. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Occasional
Variety. Proscenium width, 39 ft. Stage,
19 ft. Three dressing-rcoms. Phone, Bridge-
ton 1404. Station, Parkhead, L.M.S. and
F.T.S.
Grand Central Picture House (we), Jamaica
Street. — Prop., Grand Central Picture House,
Ltd., 733 seats. Booked at Hall by Man.
Continuous. Phone, Central 64. Station,
Glasgow Central.
Grosvenor (we), Byres Road, Hillhead. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.
(Scottish Branch), 105, St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow. Booked at H.O., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,257 seats;
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Phone,
Western 4298. Station, Glasgow Termini.
Hampden Picture House (ba), Westmoreland
Street, Crosshill. — Prop., Hampden Picture
House, Ltd. 1,040 seats. Booked by A. B.
King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Continuous. Phone, Queen's Park 776. Local
collection.
Hillhead Salon (rca), Vinicombe Street,
Hillhead. — Prop., Botanic Picture House,
Ltd., 135, Buchanan Street, Glasgow. 533
. seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to 2S. 3d. Phone. Western 4256.
Imperial Picture House (we), Paisley Road.
Pnone, South 0700. Prop., Glasgow
Theatres, Ltd., 340, West George Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 3908. 1,138 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. 9d. Booked
by James Meiklejohn, Jamaica Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Central 7180.
Kelvin (we), 1073, Argyle Street.— Prop.,
Kelvin Cinema, Ltd., 55, West Regent Street.
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 1840. 1,935 seats.
Continuous. Booked by G. Taylor, 27, Merk-
land Street. Phone, Central 3734. Station,
Central, L.M.S.
Kenmure (ba), Bishopbriggs. — Props., Pavilion
(Bishopbriggs), Ltd., 104, West Regent Street,
Glasgow, C.2. 976 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d
Continuous from 6 p.m. ; Sats. from 2 p.m.
Booked by H. McCall, " Ivydene," Troon.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, 345. Station,
Bishopbriggs, L.N.E.R.
King's Cinema (we), 520, Sauchiehall Street
— Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.
(Scottish Branch), 105, St. Vincent Street.
Booked by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 622 seats. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Cafe attached. Phone, Douglas
1298. Station, Glasgow Central.
King's Picture Theatre (bth), James
Street, Bridgeton.— Prop., King's Park
Picture Theatre, Ltd. 1,300 seats. Thre«
shows daily.
Kingsway (we), Cathcart. — Prop. Kingsway
Cinema, Ltd., 147, Bath Street, Glasgow.
1,432 seats. Booked at Hall.
La Scala (we), 155, Sauchiehall Street. —
Prop., Glasgow Photo Playhouse, Ltd.,
174, West George Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Douglas 350. 1,300 seats. Booked by A. B,
King. 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Continuous. Cafe. Prices, is. 6d. to 3s.
Phone, Douglas 1228. Station, Queen Street.
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Lorne Cinema (we). — Prop., Caledon Pictures,
Ltd., 340, West George Street, Glasgow.
Phone Douglas 3908. 1,230 seats. Booked
by A. B. King, 190. 'West Regent Street.
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 1195. Continuous
from 2.15 p.m. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Phone,
Ibrox 324. Station, Glasgow termini.
Lyceum Theatre (we), Govan Road, Govan.—
Prop., Caledon Pictures, Ltd. 340, West
George Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 3908,
2,508 seats. Continuous from 2 p.m. Booked
by A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street.
Glasgow. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Phone, Gc""an 0758. Station,
Glasgow.
Magnet Cinema (Film Industries, Ltd.), Possil
Road. — Props., Pennycooks Cinema Circuit.
Booked at H.O., 160, Battlefield Road, Lang-
side. Phone Langside 3056. 550 seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 5d. to iod. Phone, Douglas
2716. Station, Glasgow.
Majestic Theatre (rca), Inglefield Street,
Go vanhill.— Props., Majestic Picture House
(Govanhill), Ltd., 65, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 3977-8. 650 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
is. 3d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone,
Pollok 2154. Station, Govanhill. Film Trans-
port.
Mayfair (we), Battlefield. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas (Scottish Branch), 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. Bo >ked at H.O.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
i,340 seats. Continuous. Phone, Langside 646.
Mecca (we), Possilpark. — Prop., Mecca Cinema,
Ltd., 95, Bath Street, Glasgow. 1,632 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to
is. Phone, Possil 8163.
Mosspark Picture House (rca).— Props,.
Scottish Central Cinemas, Ltd., Royal Bank
Buildings, Drummond Street, Inverness.
Phone, 1. 911 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. Con-
tinuous from 5.45 p.m. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Phone, Halfway
1624. Film Transport.
New Cinerama (rca), Victoria Road, Crogs-
hill, S.S.— -Prop., B.B. Pictures (1920), Ltd.
Booked at New Gallery House, Regent Street,
W.i. Continuous. Prices, is. to 3s. 6d, Phone,
Queen's Park 1151. Station, Central, L.M.S.
New Grand Theatre (we), Cowcaddens Street.
— Prop., The Grove Picture House, Ltd.
175, West George Street, Glasgow. Continu-
ous. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West Regent
Street, Glasgow. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone,
Douglas 4187. Station, Central, L.M.S.
New Kinema (we), Springburn Road. — Props.,
Springburn Kinema, Ltd., 144, West Regent
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 7237. 854
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous from
2 p.m. daily. Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Phone,
Springburn 5225. Station, Sighthill, L.M.S.,
L.N.E.R.
New. Partick Picture House (we), Vine
Street, Partick. — Prop., Partick Picture
House, Ltd. 1,774 seats. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Booked by George Taylor,
27, Merkland Street. Phone, Western 2766.
Station, Partick.
New Savoy Theatre (ba), Hope Street. —
Prop., Gaumont British Corporation, Ltd.
1,400 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 6d. Tearooms. Phone, Douglas
3997-8.
New Star Cinema (we), Maryhill. — Prop.,
Maryhill Star Palace, Ltd. 1,744 seats.
Booked by G. Taylor, 27, Merkland Street,
Glasgow. Continuous. Phone, Maryhill 341.
Norwood (Cinema), St. George's Road, Glasgow.
Odeon Theatre (we), Dumbarton Road,
Scotstoun, W.4. — Props., Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London, Wi. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Stage. Two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Scotstoun 2115.
Odeon Theatre (we), Shettleston. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 781 1. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to is. 9d. Phone, Shettleston
1487. Booked at H.O., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Olympia (we) Bridgeton Cross. — Prop., Associ-
ated British Pictures (Scottish Branch), 105,
St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Booked at H.O.
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Ger-
rard 7887. 1,689 seats. Continuous. Phone,
Bridgeton 354.
Orient Kinema (we). — Geo. Taylor Circuit,
27, Merkland Street, Partick, Glasgow. 2,529
seats. Booked by George Taylor, 27, Merkland
Street. Phone, Bridgeton 229.
Oxford Cinema (rca), 35-5 1, Keppochhlli
Road, Springburn. — Prop., A. Frutin, 118,
Stockwell Street, Glasgow. Phone, Bell 2373-4 .
Station, Springburn. (Temporarily closed.)
Palace Theatre (we), Gorbals.— 1,821 seats.
Continuous from 2.15. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 4d. to is. Phone, South 0270.
Palaceum (we), Edrom Street, Shettleston. —
Prop., Scott Theatres, Ltd., Brandon Street,
Motherwell. 900 seats. Stage, 30 ft. ; three
dressing-rooms. Continuous. Pictures and
Variety. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. Phone, Shettle-
ston 1413. Station, Carntyne, L.N.E.R.
Palladium, Shawbridge Street, Pollokshaws.—
Prop., J. Graham, 26, Blythswood Square,
Glasgow. 900 seats.
Parade Cinema (ba), Meadowpark Street.
— Props., Denman Picture Houses, Ltd.,
New Galley House, Regent Street, London,
W.i. 1,400 seats. Booked at H. O. Continu-
ous. Prices, is. to is. 9d. Phone, Bridgeton
2699. Station, Central, L.M.S.
Paragon Theatre (bth.), 403, Cumberland
Street. — Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49,
Park Lane, London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair
7811. Continuous. Prices, 9d. to is. L.M.S.
Rly. Phone, Glasgow South 0297.
Paramount (we), Renfield Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, Lond 1,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7812. 2,792 ssats.
Continuous. Prices, is. 9d. to 4s. 6d. Phone,
Douglas, 3861. Cafe attached.
Park Cinema (rca), Marne Street, Dennistoun.
— Prop., Eastern Picture House Co., Ltd.,
203, Hope Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas
3431. 1,100 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to is. 9d. Phone, Bridge-
ton 2827. Station, L.M.S. Central.
Parkhead Picture Palace (bth), 49, Tollcross
Road. — Prop., Scottish Cinema and Variety
Theatres, Ltd., 105, Vincent Street, Glasgow.
1,250 seats. Booked at H.O., Associated
British Cinemas, 30-31, Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Pros-
cenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Bridgeton 294.
Station, Parkhead, L.M.S.
Phoenix (btp), Sawheld Place. — -Props., Associ-
ated British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch),
105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. 980 seats.
Booked at H.O. Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Station, Central, Glasgow.
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Picturedrome (we), Gorbals Cross. — Prop.,
George Green, Ltd., 11-29, Renfrew Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 5481. 955 seats.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
South 129. Station, Glasgow, Central.
Picture House (we), Saracen Street, Possil-
park. — Prop., J. Graham. 1,282 seats. Booked
at H.O., 26, Blythswood Square, Glasgow.
Continuous. Phone, Douglas 2128.
Picture House (we), Riddrie. — Props., Riddrie
Picture House, Ltd., Cumbernauld Road,
Glasgow, E.r. 1,791 seats. Prices, 6d. to is.
Booked at Hall. Continuous evenings, except
Tues. and Sat. Phone, Provanmill 4484.
Films by Road Transport.
Picture House (we), Wellfield Street, Spring-
burn. — -Prop., J. Graham, 26, Blythswood
Square, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 2128.
ij535 seats. Continuous. Two changes
weekly.
Plaza (rca), Bridgeton. — Props., Dalmarnock
Picture House, Ltd., 9, McFarlane Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Bell 2214. 1,100 seats.
Prices, 76.. t is. Continuous. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage,
20 ft. deep. Two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Bridgeton 3570. Station, Dalmarnock.
Plaza (rca), Govan Road. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 105, St. Vincent
Street, Glasgow, C.2. 2,280 seats. Con-
tinuous from 2.30 p.m. Booked at Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Govan 588. Transport.
Playhouse (we), Renfield Street. — Props-
George Green, Ltd., 11-29, Renfrew Street.
Glasgow. 4,312 seats. Booked at H.O-
Continuous. Cafe and Dance Hall. Stage,
I 6 ft. deep. Phone, Douglas 5481.
Premier Picture House (rca), Bridgeton. —
Prop., J. T. Singleton. 800 seats. Twice
nightly. Booked at Cosmo Cinema, Rose
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Bridgeton 11 11.
Premier Theatre (we), Shettleston Road,
Shettleston.— Prop., Scott's Theatres, Ltd.,
82, Brandon Street, Motherwell. Phone, 601.
397 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Booked at i8r, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Prices, 3d. and 6d.
Station, Carntyne, L.N. E.R.
Prince's Picture House (we), Gourlay Street,
Springburn. — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 105, St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow. Booked at H.O., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,000 seats.
Continuous from 2 p.m. — Two changes
weekly.
Regal Cinema (we), Sauchiehall Street. —
Prop., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.
(Scottish Branch), 105, Vincent Street,
Glasgow. 2,359 seats. Booked at H.O.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Phone, Douglas
2700. CaL attached.
Regent Picture House (we), Renfield Street.
. — Prop., Glasgow Picture House Co., Ltd.
1,316 seats. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Continuous. Prices,
is. 6d. to 3s. Phone, Douglas 3303.
Rex Picture House (we), Kiddrie. — Prop.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., (Scottish
Branch), 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Phone, Central 6662. 2,237 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golder Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887,
Rhul Picture House (we), Burnside. — Prop.,
Scottish Cinema and Variety Theatres, Ltd.,
105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Central 6662. 1,250 seats. Booked at H.O.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31.
Golden Square, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 78876
Continuous. Cafl\ Phone, Rutherglen 484.
Station, Burnside, L.M.S.
ialto (we), 15, Castle Road, Cathcart. —
Prop., Scottish Cinema and Variety Theatres
Ltd., 103, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
1,311 seats. Booked at H.O., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Phone, Merry-
lee 2122. Station, Cathcart, L.M.S.
Rio (rca), Canniesburn Toll, Bearsden. — Scottish
Central Cinemas, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings,
Drummond Street, Inverness. Phone, 1.
1,212 saats. Prices, is. to 2S. 3d. Continuous
nightly ; Sat. and Tues. from 2 p.m. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Bearsden, 01 12. Films by Carrier. Cafi
attached.
Ritz (we), Oatlands. — -Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 105, St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Central 6662. 1,555 seats.
Booked at H.O. Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Evenings only from
6.30 p.m. Phone, South 2958. Transport.
Rosevai.f. Cinema (we), 467, Dumbar-
ton Road, Partick. — Prop., Rosevale Cinema,
Ltd. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West Regent
Street, Glasgow. Phone; Douglas 1195.
2,100 seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to 2s. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Western 1245. Station, Partick.
Roxy Theatre (we), 1397 Maryhill Road. —
Prop., James Graham. 2,270 seat's. Booked at
26, Blythswood Square, Glasgow. Continuous.
Phone, Maryhill 246.
Royal Picture Palace (we). Main Street,
Bridgeton. Props., Royal Picture House, 102,
Main Street, Glasgow. 501 seats. Booked by
R. V. Singleton, Rose Street, Glasgow. Con-
tinuous. Three changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to
7d. Phone, Bridgeton 2270. Station, Bridge-
ton Cross, L.M.S.
St. James' Picture House (bth), Stirling Road.
Townhead. — Prop., St. James' Picture House,
Ltd., 55, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Phone,
South 2479. 504 seats. Booked at Scotia
Picture House, Glasgow. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 6 ft. Phone, Bell 1853,
Station, Glasgow termini, Queen Street
Goods. L.N. E.R.
Scotia Picture House (we). — Props., Douglas
Picture House Co., Ltd. 1,256 seats. Phone,
Bridgeton 1977. Continuous.
Seamore Picture House (wej, Maryhill Road,
— Prop., Astoria Cinema, Ltd., 208, Bath
Street, Glasgow, C.2. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Prices, 6d.
to is. Phone, Douglas 3883.
Standard Picture House (we), Dumbarton
Road, Patrick. — Prop., James Graham.
1,230 S3ats. Continuous.
State Cinema (we), King's Park. — Props.,
Cathcart Picture Playhouse, Ltd., 181, West
Regent Street, Glasgow, C.2. Phone, Douglas,
5071. 1,600 seats. Prices, iod. to is. 6d.
Continuous from 5.45 p.m. Phone, Langside
182.
State Cinema (wfJ, Shettlestone, Glasgow.
Strathclyde Cinema (we). — Summerfield
Street, Dalmarnock Road. 1,856 seats.
Continuous. Booked by George Green, Ltd.,
11-29, Renfrew Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Douglas 5481.
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The Picture House (we), Sauchiehall Street.
— Prop., Provincial Cinematograph Theatres,
Ltd., 123, Regent Street, London. 1,600 seats.
Continuous. Booked at H.O. Prices, is. gd. to
3s. 6d. Cafe. Phones, Douglas 1 102 and 3939.
Station, Central, L.M.S.
Tivoli (we), 53, Crow Road.— Props., Glasgow
Tivoli, Ltd., 1,918 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Stage, 15 ft. deep ; four
dressing - rooms. Phone, Western 3488.
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Toledo (rca), Clarkston Road. — Props., Associ-
ated British Cinemas, Ltd., (Scottish Branch),
105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Booked at
H.O., Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone,
Gerrard 7887. 1,600 ssats. Continuous.
Phone, Merrylea 2641. Station, Muirend.
Tonic Cinema (bth), Battlefield Road, Langside.
— Props., Pennycooks' Cinema Circuit. 550
seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Continuous from
5.30. Mats., Tues. and Sat. Booked at H.O.,
160, Battlefield Road, Langside, Glasgow.
Phone, Langside 3056. Central Station,
Glasgow.
Victoria Theatre (we), Whiteinch.
Victory, (we) Whiteinch. — Prop., Geo. Palmer.
Booked at Theatre.
Vogue Cinema, Govan (we). — Prop., Singleton
Cinemas, Ltd., H.O., The Cosmo Cinema, Rose
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 2151. 2,500
seats. Continuous. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Booked by G. Singleton at H.O. Phone, Govan
491. Station, Glasgow, L.M.S.
Vogue Cinema (we), Knightswood. — Prop.,
Singleton Cinemas, Ltd., Cosmo Cinema.,
Rose Street, Glasgow. 1,650 seats. Continuous
daily from 2 p.m.
Waverley Picture House (we), Shawlands
Cross. — -Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St. Vincent
Street, Glasgow. Booked at H.O., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,320
seats. Tea Room. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Phone, Langside 11 19.
Wellington Palace (rca), Commercial Road.—-
Props., Wellington Picture Palace (1933), Ltd.,
166, Buchanan Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Douglas 6338-9. 1,600 seats. Booked at
Picture House, Wishaw. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to iod. Phone,
South 0574. Station, Glasgow.
Western Cinema (rca), 177, Dumbarton Road,
Partick. — Props., Western Cinema Company,
Ltd. Booked at 175, West George Street,
Glasgow. Continuous. Two changes weekly .
Prices, 6d. to is. Phone, Western 3725.
Station, Partick, L.M.S.
Westway (we), Cardonald.
GLENBOIG (Lanarkshire). Pop. 4,000,
Cinema (rca). — Props., Glenboig Cinema Co.,
Ltd., 20, Muirside Avenue, Glasgow. Phone,
Shettlestone 1469. 545 seats. Once nightly.
Continuous from 6 p.m. Sat. Booked at
Glasgow. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Station, Glenboig, L.M.S.
GLENCRAIG (Fifesfire).
Peoples Picture Palace (Edibell).
GOUROCK (Renfrew), Pop. 8,844.
Picture House (Film Industries), Kempock
Place. — Props., Gourock Picture House, Ltd.
824 seats. Booked by S. Bendon, 156, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. Phone, Central 2522.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
gd. to is. gd. Phone, Gourock 121. Station,
Gourock, L.M.S.
GRANGEMOUTH (Stirlingshire), Pop.
11,000.
La Scala (ba). — -Prop., Mrs. H. Thorn. 700
seats. Continuous. Phone, Grangemouth
103. Station, Grangemouth, L.M.S.
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY (Moray), Pop.
1,577.
Picture House (we). — Props., Grantown
Picture House Company, Royal Bank
Buildings. Drummond Street, Inverness.
Phone, 1. 458 seats. Booked by A. B. King,
i9o,West Regent Street, Glasgow. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Phone, Grantown-on-Spev 60. Station,
L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
GREENOCK (Renfrew), Pop 77,928.
B.B. Cinema (we), Argyle Street. — Props.,
Greenock B.B. Cinemas, Ltd., 29 Nicholson
Street, Greenock. Phone, i58g. 1,635 seats.
Booked by A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 6d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 38 ft.
Phone, Greenock 91. Station, Central.
Central Picture House (bth), West Blackball
Street. — Props., The Central Picture House,
(Greenock), Ltd. 750 seats. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Phone. No. 529. Station, Princes Pier, L.M.S.
King's Super Kinema (we), West Blackhall
Street. — Prop., Sydney Friedman, 951, Finch-
ley Road, Golders Green, London, N.W.11,
Phone, Speedwell 7577. 1,500 seats. Continu-
ous from 2.30 p.m. daily. Prices, 7d. to
2s. 3d. Pictures booked at Hall. Occasional
Variety. Booked through Collins' Variety
Agency, 115, Renfield Street, Glasgow.
Proscenium width, 35 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ;
12 dressing-rooms. Phone 614. Station,
Central, Greenock.
La Scala (bth), Inverkip Street, Greenock West .
— Props., W. G. McAulay, Sen., G. B. McAulay,
3-5, Captain Street. 1,150 seats. Booked at
48, Inverkip Street, Greenock. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Greenock 666. Station,
Greenock West, L.M.S.
Pavilion (rca), 42, Rue End Street. — Prop.,
Pavilion Picture House (Greenock), Ltd., 3,
Captain Street, Greenock. 1,100 seats. Sec,
Geo. B. McAulay. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
4d. to is. Proscenium width, 23 ft. Phone,
425-
Picture Palace (rca), Brougham Street. —
Prop., Greenock Picture Palace Co., Ltd.,
95, Bath Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas
2769. 1,710 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. 6d. and 2s. 3d. Phone,
Greenock 893.
Regal (we), West Blackhall Street. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish
Branch), 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Booked at H.O., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,700 seats. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone,
287. Station, Greenock, L.M.S.
Haddington (East Lothian), Pop.
4,460.
New County Cinema (we). — Props., Scott and
Paulo. 998 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Phone, Hadding-
ton 125. Station, Haddington.
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HAMILTON (Lanark), Pop. 44,224.
Hippodrome (rca), Townhead Street. — Props.,
Hamilton Hippodrome, Ltd., 144, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. 813 seats. Variety-
only. Booked through Gaits Agency, 13,
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Prices, 9d. to
2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 27A ft. Stage, 29 ft.
deep; six dressing-rooms. Phone, 131.
Station, Hamilton, L.M.S., L.N.E.R.
La Scala (rca). — Prop., Denman Picture
Houses, Ltd., London. 1,300 seats. Prices,
gd. to 2s. 9d. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone, Hamilton 300.
Odeon Theatre (bth). — Townhead Street. — ■
Props., Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane,
London, W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices,
is. to 2S. 9d. Continuous. Phone, Hamilton
440.
Playhouse, Quarry Street. — Lessees : L. C. V.
Circuit. 600 seats. Booked by Mrs. H. W,
Urquhart, 34, St. Enoch Square, Glasgow.
Phone, Douglas 4465. Continuous. Prices
5d. to is. Phone, Hamilton 1066.
Plaza, Burnbank. — Singleton Holdings, Ltd.
H.O., Cosmo Cinema, Rose Street, Glasgow,
C3.
Regal (we), Townhead Street. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, 105, St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow. Booked at H.O., 30/31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
2,023 seats. Continuous daily, from 2 p.m.
Phone, Hamilton 339. Station, Hamilton
Central.
Roxy Picture House (rca), Townhead Street.
— Prop., H. Maitles, 65, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 3977. 700 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 7d. to
is. 6d. Phone, Hamilton 142. Station,
Hamilton Central, L.M.S.
HARTHILL (Lanark), Pop. 4,000.
Cinema (rca). — Sec, Jas. H. Laird, 11, Polkem-
met Road, Harthill. Booked at Hall. One
show nightly. Prices, 4d. to 8d. Station,
Westcraigs, L.M.S.
HAWICK (Roxburgh), Pop. 18,000.
King's Cinema (bth). — Props^, Odeon Theatres,
Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London. W.i. Phone,
Mayfair 7811. Continuous. Mat., Sat.
Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Phone, Hawick 2445.
Pavilion Theatre (we), High Street. — Prop.,
Scott's Theatres, Ltd., 82, Brandon Street,
Motherwell. Phone, Motherwell 601. 1,100.
seats. Booked at H.O. Two changes weekly.
Prices, gd. to 2s. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Mon. to Fri. Three shows on Sat. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Hawick 2004. Station,
Hawick, L.N.E.R., and Road Transport.
The Theatre (we), Croft Road. — Prop.,
Scott's Theatres, Ltd., 82, Brandon
Street, Motherwell. Phone, Motherwell 601.
550 seats. Booked at 181, West Regent Street,
Glasgow, C2. Continuous; three shows Sat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Hawick 2636.
Station, Hawick, L.N.E.R., and Road Trans-
port.
HELENSBURGH (Dumbarton), Pop. 8,893.
La Scala (we), James Street. — Prop., Helens-
burgh Picture House, Ltd., 190, West George
Street, Glasgow. 692 seats. Booked by A.B.
King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, 6d.
to 2S. Phone, 615. Station, Helensburgh.
Tower Picture House (we), Colquhoun
Square. — Props., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St. Vincent
Street, Glasgow. Booked at H.O., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30/31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 812
seats. Continuous from 6.30 p.m. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Stage, 14 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, 564. Station, Helensburgh
HOLYTOWN (Lanark), Pop. 8,850.
New Stevenston Picture House (rca). —
Props., New Stevenston Cinema, Ltd., 4,
Bank Street, Airdrie. 650 seats.
HUNTLY (Aberdeen), Pop. 4,579.
Playhouse (we), Gordon Street. — Props.,
The Highland Cinema Co., Royal Bank
Buildings, Inverness. Phone, 1. Booked by
A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Phone, Douglas iigs. 655 seats. Prices, gd. to
2S. gd. Continuous nightly. Three changes
weekly. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone, igs.
Station, Huntly L.N.E.R., and Road Trans-
port.
INNERLEITHEN (Peeblesshire), Pop.3,740.
New Cinema (bth).— Prop. J. McCallum, 31,
Nicolson Square, Edinburgh. Phone, 75039.
Once nightly, 750 seats. Prices, 5d. to is. 2d.
Booked at Glasgow. Station, Innerleithen-
L.N.E.R.
INVERBERVIE (Kincardine), Pop. 1,032.
Inverbervie Cinema (Kales). — Props., Barvic
Cinema Syndicate. Booked by Mr. Lyon at
King Street, Inverbsrvie. 300 seats ; four
nights weekly. Prices, 3d. to is. Phone,
Inverbervie 9. Station, Inverbervie, L.N.E.R.
INVERGORDON (Ross and Cromarty).
Pop. 1,384.
Playhouse (ba). — Props., Invergordon Picture
House Co., Royal Bank Buildings, Inverness.
Phone, 1. 500 seats. Prices, iod. to 3s.
Separate shows. Occasional Variety. Booked
by A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Proscenium width, 27 ft. Stage,
14 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Phone,
48. Station, Invergordon, L.M.S.
INVERKEITHING (Fife), Pop. 4,988.
Majestic Theatre (bth). — Props., Fife Talking
Pictures, Ltd. 688 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous evenings. Prices, 4d. to is. gd.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 270. Station,
Inverkeithing, L.N.E.R.
INVERNESS (Inverness), Pop. 23,500
Empire (we), Academy Street. — Prop.,
Caledonian Associated Cinemas, Ltd., Royal
Bank Bldgs., Inverness. Phone, 1. 1,000
seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Booked by
A.B. King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Continuous evenings ; Mat., Sat. Two
changes weekly ; Variety. Booked by Fred
Collins Variety Agency, 115, Renheld Street,
Glasgow. Proscenium width, 28 ft. 8 in.
Stage, 25 ft. deep ; seven dressing-rooms.
Phone, Inverness 9g9. Station, Inverness.
L.M.S.
La Scala (ba). — Props., Caledonian Associated
Cinemas, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings,
Inverness. Phone, Inverness 1. 961 seats.
Prices, gd. to 2s. gd. Continuous from
5.30 p.m. ; Sats., from 2.30 p.m. Booked by
A.B. King, igo, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Cafe attached.
Phone, Inverness 302. Station, Inverness,
L.M.S.
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INVERNESS — continued.
Playhouse (we), Academy Street. — Prop.,
Caledonian Associated Cinemas, Ltd., Royal
Bank Bldgs., Inverness. Phone, i. i,48oseats.
Prices, iod. to 2s. od. Continuous from 2.30
p.m. Booked by A. B. King, 190 West Regent
Street, Glasgow. Proscenium width,
36 ft. 10 in. Cafe. Phone, Inverness 30.
Station, Inverness, L.M.S.
INVERURIE (Aberdeen-), Pjp. 4,415.
Victoria Cinema (ba). — Props., Inverurie
Picture House, Ltd., West High Street. 500
seats. Continuous evenings. Prices, is. to
2s. 6d. Booked by A. G. Matthews, 8, Over-
wood Drive, Glasgow. Proscenium width-
29 ft. Phone 36. Station, Inverurie, L.N.E.R.
(G.N.S.R. Branch).
Town Hall (we).
IRVINE (Ayr), Pop. 16,000.
Green's Picturedrome (we), Bank Street. —
Prop., George Green, Ltd., 11-29, Renfrew
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 5481. 729
seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 25 ft. Phone, Irvine 3317.
Station, Irvine, L.M.S.
Kyle Cinema (rca).— Props., Vineburgh Pic-
tures (Irvine) Ltd., 109, Hope Street, Glasgow.
1,244 seats. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Continuous
from 6 p.m. Mat. daily. Booked at 58,
Hillhead Street, Glasgow. Phone, 3464.
Station, Irvine.
Palace Picture House (rca). — Prop., K. R.
Blair. 450 seats. Booked by Prop, at Hillhead
Street, Glasgow. Continuous. Prices, 3d. to
is. 2d. Phone, 3464. Station, Irvine, L.M.S
Regal (we). — Prop., Regal Picture House
(Irvine), Ltd., 65, W. Regent Street, Glasgow.
Phone, Douglas 3977. 475 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is.
Phone, 2315. Station, Irvine. F.T.S.
JEDBURGH (Roxburgh), Pop. 3.500
The Cinema (ba). — Lessee, A. C. Pinder. 500
seats. Booked at Playhouse, Kelso. Once
nightly. Three shows Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d .
Phone, 29. Station. Jedburgh, L.N.E.R
JOHNSTONE (Renfrew), Pop. 12,837.
George Picture House. — Prop., George
Street (Johnstone) Picture House Co., Ltd.
Continuous. Booked at Hall.
Globe (we).
The Pavilion (we), Houston Square.— Prop.,
George Green, Ltd., 11-29, Renfrew Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 5481. 963 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Phone, 140.
Station; Johnstone, L.M.S.
ICeITH Banff), Pop. 4,000.
Playhouse (we). — Prop., Caledonian Associated
Cinemas, Ltd. Royal Bank Buildings Inver-
ness. Phon3, Inverness 1. 650 seats. Booked
by A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Continuous. Proscenium width,
32 ft. Phone, Keith 123. Stations, Keith
Junction and Keith Town, L.M.S. and
L.N.E.R.
KELSO (Roxburgh), Pop. 3,800.
Roxy (bth). — Prop., W. G. Gilchrist, " Rose-
mede," Kelso. Phone, 210. 600 seats.
Once nightly. Twice Sat. Booked at Hall,
Prices, 5d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 36 ft.
Phone, No. 209. Station, Kelso, L.N.E.R.
The Playhouse (b.a.), Havannah Court. —
Lessee, A. C. Pinder. 600 seats. Booked at
Hall. Once nightly. Three Shows Sat.
Prices, 4d. to is. od. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Stage, 18 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Kelso 52. Station, Kelso, L.N.E.R.
KELTY (Fife), Pop. 8,738.
Gothenburg Picture House (ba), Main Street,
—Prop., Kelty Public House Society, Ltd.
Phone, Kelty 215. -1,000 seats. Booked at
Hall by Man. Continuous nightly from
5.45 p.m. Mat., Sat. Prices, 3d. ' to 7d.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Stage, 15 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Station. Cowdenbeath,
L.N.E.R.
KILBIRNIE (Ayr), Pop. 8,193.
Picture House. — Prop., Kilbirnie Picture
House, Ltd. 820 seats. Continuous. Booked
by H. S. Ormiston, 38, Brandon Street,
Motherwell. Phone, Motherwell 739. Three
changes weekly. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Phone,
69 Beith. Station, Kilbirnie.
Radio Cinema (we), Bridgend. — Props., The
Bridgend Picture House. Ltd., 190, West
George Street, Glasgow, Phone, Douglas
2496. 1,195 seats. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Continuous evenings, Mat. Sat. Booked at
H.O. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Station,
Kilbirnie, L.M.S.
KILMARNOCK (Ayr), Pop. 38,099.
Empire Picture House (ba), Titchfield Street.
— Prop. Empire Picture House, Kilmarnock,
Ltd., 154, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Central 5674. 900 seats. Booked by A. B.
King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices,
6d. to 2S. Station, Kilmarnock, L.M.S.
Forum Picture House (rca), Titchfield Street
— Prop, and Man., A. Claymore. 700 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d. Phone, 776.
Station, L.M.S.
George Picture House (we), West George
Street. — Prop., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Central 6662. 1,126 seats.
Booked at H.O. Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Phone,
536. Films by Road Transport.
Imperial Picture House (bth), Union Street,
— Prop., W. B. Pollin, The Imperial Cinema
Co., 8, Union Street, Kilmarnock. Booked
at Hall. 500 seats. Prices, 5d. to gd. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Kilmarnock 126. Station, Kilmarnock.
Palace (ba), Green Street— Prop., H. Marti e?,
65, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Douglas 3977-8. 620 seats. Booked in
Glasgow. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Stage, 25 ft. ; five dressing-rooms. Prices, 6d.
to is. 3d. Phone, Kilmarnock 551. Station,
Kilmarnock, L.M.S.
Plaza (we), Mill Lane. — Props., Marnock Trust,
Ltd., 208, Bath Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Douglas 3718. i,93 7 seats. Prices, 6d. to
2S. Continuous daily. Booked by A. B.
King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Phone, Kilmarnock 1555. Station, Kilmar-
nock, L.M.S.
Regal Cinema (we), Titchfield Street. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish
Branch), 105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow.
Booked at H.O., Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,881 seats. Con-
tinuous. Phone, Kilmarnock 23T"
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KILSYTH (Stirling), Pop. 10,047.
King's Cinema (rca). — Prop, and Res. Man.,
M. Stark. 500 seats. Twice nightly. Three
changes weekly. Prices, 4c!. to od. Pros-
cenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Kilsyth 38.
Station, Kilsyth. L.N.E.R.
Pavilion (rca), Low Craigends, Kilsyth. —
1,168 seats. Booked by S. A. Gratton, 9,
McFarlane Street, Glasgow. Phone, 2133.
KILWINNING {Ayr), Pop. 8,531.
Kingsway (rca), Almwell Road. — Prop.,
Helen W. Urquhart, 34, St. Enoch Square,
Glasgow. 500 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Stage, 18 ft. deep : four dressing-
rooms. Phone, Central 4465. Station, L.M.S.
KINGHORN (Fife), Pop. 2,016.
Regal (bth). — Pettycur Road. — Props.,
Luciani Bros., 22, High Street, Kinghorn.
600 seats. Pictures and Variety. Booked at
Glasgow. Once nightly. Continuous Sat.
Prices, 6d. to is. Proscenium width, 27 ft.
Stage 12 h ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Kinghorn 34. Ca£e and Dance Hall attached.
Station, Kinghorn, L.N.E.R.
KINGUSSIE (Inverness-shire), Pop. 2,360.
Picture House (we), Victoria Hall, Spey Street.
— Props., Kingussie Picture House Co., Ltd.
Royal Bank Buildings, Inverness. Phone, 1.
309 seats. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Once nightly, Mon.,
Tues., Thurs. and Fri. ; twice on Sat. Prices,
gd. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone, 21. Station, Kingussie, L.M.S.
KENLOCHLEVEN (Argyll), Pop. 1,900.
Public Hall (bth). — Prop., Kinlochleven
Village Improvement Society, Ltd, Bank
House. 400 seats. Booked in Glasgow. Three
times weekly. Prices, 6d. and is. 6d. Phone,
Kinlochleven 243. Station, Ballachulish.
Delivery by 'bus from Glasgow.
KINROSS (Kinross), Pop. 3,137.
County Cinema (bth). — Prop. Kinross Cinema
Co., Ltd. Managing Director, J. B. Milne.
Booked at Bannerman House, 27, South Tay
Street, Dundee. Phone, Dundee 4019. 665
seats. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous. Pro-
scenium width, 35 ft. Phone, Kinross 2125.
Station, Kinross, L.M.S.
KIRKCALDY (Fife), Pop. 48,000.
Carlton Cinema (rca), Park Road. — Props.,
Cinema Holdings (Kirkcaldy), Ltd., ioa,
George Street, Edinburgh. Phone, Edinburgh
27361. 1,400 seats. Prices, is. to is. gd.
Continuous. Booked at Hall. Proscenium
width, 52 ft. Phone, Dysart 5312. Station,
Sinclairtown, Kirkcaldy.
Palace (bth), Whytescauseway. — Prop., Asso-
ciated British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch),
105, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow. Central
6662. Booked at H.O., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 1,000 seats.
Nightly from 6.30. Sats. from 2.30 ; Mat.,
Wed. Phone, Kirkcaldy 3342. Station,
Kirkcaldy, L.N.E.R.
Palladium (bth), Rosslyn Street, Gallatown. —
Prop., T. Leishman. 450 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Three changes weekly,
Prices, 5d. to is. Phone, 5152. Station,
Sinclairtown, Kirkcaldy, L.N.E.R.
Pathhead Picture House (bth) . — Lessee, F. W .
Caxlow," Woodlea," Viceroy Street, Kirkcaldy.
600 seats. Continuous. Three shows Sat.
Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to 9d. Proscen-
ium width, 20 ft. Phone No. 2802. Station,
Sinclairtown, L.N.E.R. Closed.
Picture House (we), Port Brae. — Prop., Kirk-
caldy Entertainments, Ltd, 616 seats
Continuous. Prices, 3d. to gd. (Closed).
Raith Cinema (rca.).— Props., Raith Cinemas
Ltd., ioa, George Street, Edinburgh. Phone :
27361. 1,220 seats. Prices, is. to is. 9d.
Booked at Hall. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Sat. from 2 p.m. Mat. Wed. at 2.15. Pro-
scenium width, 38 ft. Stage 7 ft. 6 in. deep.
Two dressing-rooms. Phone: 2508. Station,
Kirkcaldy, L.N.E.R.
Regal Cinema (we). — Prop., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. Booked at H.O.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 1,311 seats. Continuous. Phone,
Kirkcaldy 2143.
Rialto (ba), 204, High Street. — Prop., Denman
Picture Houses, Ltd., 123, Regent Street,
London, W.i. 1,212 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Phone,
2587. Station, Kirkcaldy, L.N.E.R.
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Rio (rca). — Props., Scottish Central Cinemas,
Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings, Drummond
Street, Inverness. Phone, Inverness 1.
2,055 seats. Prices, is. to is. 9d. Booked
by A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Continuous. Mon., Wed., and
Sat. ; from 2 p.m. Tues., Thurs., and Fri.
6 p.m. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Phone,
2g62. Station, Sinclairtown.
KIRKCONNEL (Dumfries), Pop. 3,962.
Cinema (bth). — Prop, and Res. Man., Harry
Bradley. 800 seats. Prices, 3d. to 2s. 3d. Con-
tinuous, Mon., Wed., and Sat., from 5.15
p.m. Once nightly Tues., Thurs., Fri. Mat.,
Sat. Booked at Glasgow. Proscenium
width, 27^ ft. Phone, 30. Station, Kirk-
connel, L.M.S.
KIRKCUDBRIGHT (Kirkcudbright),
Pop. 3,188.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., E. Macalister
and B. T. and R. A. Austin, 27, St. Mary's
Drive, Kirkcudbright. 500 seats. Booked
at Hall. One show nightly. Prices, 4a.
to is. 6d. Phone, Kirkcudbright 11. Station,
Kirkcudbright.
KIRKINTILLOCH (Dumbarton), Pop.
13,000.
Black Bull Cinema (rca), East High Street. —
Prop., Black Bull Cinema (Kirkintilloch), Ltd.,
140, West George Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Douglas o5g4. 1,000 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Glasgow. Prices, 5d. to is. 6d.
Phone, Kirkintilloch 1242. Station, Kirkin-
tilloch.
KIRKMUIRHILL (Lanark).
Cinema (Morrison). — 275 seats.
KIRKWALL (Orkney), Pop. 3,517.
Albert Kinema (ba), Albert Street. — Props,,
Messrs. E. M. and J. D. and T. S. P. Shearer,
43, Albert Street. 375 seats. Twice nightly ;
three shows Sat. ; two changes weekly.
Booked at Glasgow. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d.
Phone, 149. Station, Thurso, Scotland,
L.M.S., per steamer from Aberdeen.
KIRRIEMUIR (Angus), Pop. 4,755.
Regal (bth), High Street. — Prop., Strathmore
Picture Houses, Ltd., East High Street,
Forfar. Phone, Forfar 222. 450 seats.
Booked at Regal Cinema, Forfar. Continuous
Mon. to Fri. ; two shows on Sat. Three
changes weekly. Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Kirriemuir 180. Station, Kirriemuir, L.M.S.
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LANARK (Lanark), Pop. 8,000,
Picture House (btii), Castlegate.— Lessees,
McAndrew & Co. 800 seats. Booked at
Alhambra, Carluke. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 4d. to is. Phone, Lanark 146.
Station, Lanark, L.M.S.
Regal (we), Bannatyne Street. — Props., Regal
Pictures (Lanark), Ltd., 156, St. Vincent
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Central 449. 1,316
seats. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to 2S. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Cafe
attached. Phone, Lanark 333. Station,
Lanark' L.M.S.
^ LANGHOLM (Dumfries-shire), Pop. 2,981.
Eskdale Cinema. — Prop., Robert Hughes.
Central Cinema. — Prop., Robert Hughes.
LARBERT (Stirling), Pop. 7,000.
Picture Palace (ba). — Prop., Mrs. M. Bishop,
" The Point," Stenhousemuir. Phone No.
125. 700 seats.
LARGS (Ayr), Pop. 8,470.
George Cinema (we). — Props.,
757 seats. Booked at H.O., Associated
G. P. Cinemas, 149, West George Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Central 1621. 757 seats.
Continuous daily from 2 . p.m. Prices, is.
to is. gu. Proscenium width, 33 ft. Phone,
Largs 3145. Station, Largs, L.M.S.
Picture Pavilion (f.i.). — Prop., Largs Electric
Picture Pavilion, Ltd., 190, West George
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 2496.
368 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to is. 9d.
Station, Largs.
Viking (we). — Props., The Bridgend Picture
House, Ltd., 190, West George S treet, Glasgow.
1,300 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. Booked at
H. O., Glasgow. Continuous. Phone, 3325.
Station, Largs, L.M.S.
LARKHALL (Lanark), Pop. 14,980.
Empire (we), 4, King Street. — Props., Scott
Theatres, Ltd., 82, Brandon Street, Mother-
well. Phone Motherwell 601. 868 seats.
Booked at H.O. Stage, 18 ft. deep; con-
tinuous. Three changes weekly. Prices 5d.
to lod. Phone, Larkhall 116. Station, Lark-
hall Central.
Regal (rca). — Prop., Clydesdale Cinemas, Ltd.,
900 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, 4d. to lod. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms.
Phone, Larkhall 790.
LAURENCEKIRK (Kincardine), Pop.
1,713.
Picture House (ba), Johnstone Street. — Prop.,
R. M. Cay, 58, Polmuir Road, Aberdeen.
Phone, 6376. 305 seats. Prices, 56.. to is. 2d.
Twice nightly, three days a week. Pros-
cenium width, 20 ft. Booked at Glasgow.
Station, Laurencekirk, L.M.S., or per F.T.S.
LEITH (Midlothian), Pop. 81,654.
Alhambra (we) Mirrophonic. — Prop., Robert
Saunders. 1,423 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, iod. to is. 9d.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage, 22 ft. deep ;
eight dressing-rooms. Phone, 36654. Station,
Waverley, Edinburgh.
Capitol (we). — Prop., Gaumont British Cor,
poration, New Gallery House, Regent Street-
W.i. 2,390 seats. Booked at H.O. Con-
tinuous. Prices, is. to is. gd. Phone, Leith
350X7*.
Gaiety Theatre (we), Kirkgate. — Prop.,
Leith Entertainers, Ltd., 340, West George
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 3908 /g.
1,400 seats. Booked by A. B. King at 190,
West Regent Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas
1 105. Continuous, evenings, from 5 p.m. ;
Wed. and Sat. from 2 p.m. Prices, 4d to
is. 6d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 35 ft
deep ; 11 dressing-rooms. Phone, Leith 35915.
Station, Leith Central.
Palace (bth), Duke Street. — Prop., Leith
Public Hall and Property Co., Ltd. 1,700
seats. Continuous. Mat. Sat. Two changes
weekly. Booked at Hall. Price- , 6d. to
is. Phone, Leith 36033. Station, Leith
Central, L.N.E.R.
Picture House (bth), Laurie Street. — Prop.,
Joseph Penn, 151, Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh.
Phone No. 43536. 375 seats. Booked at
Hall. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
' Prices, 3d. to 6d. Phone, Leith 36163.
State (rca). — Props., The Leith Cinema Co.,
Ltd. 1,700 seats. Prices, is. to is. gd. Con-
tinuous. Booked at Hall. Proscenium width
48ft. Phone: 37369. Station, Leith, L.M.S.
and L.N.E.R.
LERWICK (Shetland), Pop. 5,948.
North Star Cinema (bth). — Prop., North Star
Cinema Co., Ltd., 230, Union Street, Aber-
deen. Phone, Aberdeen 271. 576 seats. One
show nightly. Three changes weekly. Prices,
3d. to 2s. 6d. Proscenium width, 19 ft.
Station, Aberdeen (Joint).
LESLIE (Fife), Pop. 3,983.
Regal Cinema (we), Murray Place. — Prop.,
Andrew Shaw, Bank Plac, Leslie. 580 seats
Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Once nightly. Con-
tinuous Wed. ; Two houses Sat. Booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 25 by 35 ft. Phone,
Leslie 44. Station, Leslie.
Town Hall Cinema (Morrison). — Props.,
Dempsey Bros., Coaltown, Balgonie, Markinch,
Booked at Garage, Coaltown. Once nightly,
twice Sats. Prices, 3d. to gd. Phone, Markinch
22. Station, Leslie, L.N.E.R.
LESMAHAGOW (Lanark), Pop. 3,000.
Glebe Cinema (we). — Props., Glebe Cinema
Co., Ltd., Lesmahagow. 630 seats. Prices, gd.
to 2s. 3d. Once nightly ; three shows Sat.
Mats., Mon., Wed. and Sat. Proscenium
width, 2ii ft. Booked at Lesmahagow.
Phone, 80. Station, Lesmahagow.
Ritz (bth). — Prop, and Man., A. Palmer.
400 seats.
LEVEN (Fife), Pop. 7,411.
Regent (bth), Commercial Road. — Props.,
East Fife Cinemas, Ltd., ioa, George Street,
Edinburgh. Phone, Edin. 27361. Booked by
Wm. Carlow, at Raith Cinema, Kirkcaldy.
1,000 seats. Continuous. Prices, 3d. to is.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Leven 147.
Station, Leven.
Troxy (Duosonic), North Street. — Prop., Alex-
ander Stevenson, "Braemar," Largo Road,
Leven. Phone No. igo. 1,036 seats. Prices,
gd. to is. 6d. Continuous evenings ; Sat.
from 2 p.m. Phone, 3ig. Station Leve-o,
L.N.E.R.
LINLITHGOW (West Lothian), Pop. 4,000,
Empire Cinema (rca). — Lessees : Scott's Em-
pires, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings, Drummond
Street, Inverness. Phone, r. 566 seats.
Prices, gd. to is. gd. Continuous from 6 p.m.,
Mon. to Fri. ; three shows on Sat. Booked by
A. B. King, 1 go, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Phone, 196. Station, Linlithgow, L-N.E.R.
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LOANHEAD (Midlothian), Pop. 3,940.
The Picture House (ba). — Prop, and Res.
Man., Arthur Brodie. 700 seats. Booked at
Hall. Once nightly. Continuous Saturday.
Prices, 6d. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 18 ft.
LOCHGELLY (Fife), Pop. 9,297.
Cinema de Luxe (we), Bank Street. — Prop.,
Commercial Cinematograph Co., Ltd., Man.
Dir., Tom Timmons. 1,190 seats. Continuous
Mon. to Fri. ; two shows on Sat. Three
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to is. od. Phone,
Lochgelly 35. Station, Lochgelly.
Opera House (bth), Main Street. — Prop.,
Lochgelly Picture House, Co., Ltd,, East
Port, Dunfermline. 1,120 seats. Booked by
A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Phone, Douglas 1195. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Phone, Lochgelly 20. Station,
Lochgelly, L.N.E.R.
LOCHGILPHEAD (Argyllshire), Pop.
1,788.
Empire Cinema (bth). — Props., Mid-Argyll
Cinemas, Union Street. Lochgilphead. 365
seats. Prices, jd. to 2s. 3d. Once nightly.
Booked at Glasgow. Proscenium width,
20 ft. Phone 236. Road Transport.
LOCHORE (Fife), Pop. 3,000.
tar Theatre (ba). — Props., Star Theatre
(Lochore), Ltd., Regal Theatre, North Bridge
Street, Bathgate. Booked by L. F. Priest,
Regal Theatre, Bathgate.' Phone, 271.
648 seats. Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Phone, Lochgelly 90. Film Trans-
pDrt Services (Great Britain). Ltd.
LOCHWINNOCH (Renfrew), Pop. 3,868.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., J. Manders.
LOCKERBIE (Dumfries), Pop. 2,574.
Rex (we), Prop., Lockerbie Cinema Co., Ltd..
Bank of Scotland Chambers, Lockerbie,
816 seats. Continuous. Booked by G.
Green, Ltd. 11-29, Renfrew Street, Glasgow.
Proscenium width, 31 ft. Station, Lockerbie,
L.M.S.
LONGRIGGEND (Lanark).
Miners' Welfare Institute.
LOSSIEMOUTH (Morayshire), Pop. 3,912.
Regal (bth), Queen Street. — Props.. Highland
Cinema Co.. Ltd., Rcyal Bank Buildings,
Inverness. Phone, 1. 880 seats. Prices, iod.
to 2s. gd. Continuous. Booked by A. B.
King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Cafe. Phone, 2021.
Station, Lossiemouth.
LUMPHANAN (Aberdeen), Pop. 830.
Parish Hall. — Prop., Deeside District Council.
Booked by Secretary, Public Assistance
Office.
LUNDIN LINKS (Fife).
La Scala Picture House (Morrison). — Prop.,
Clayton Bros., Ellenbank, Lundin Links.
Booked at Hall. 350 seats. Prices, gd. to
is. gd. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Dance
Hall. Phone, 75. Station, Lundin Links,
L.N.E.R.
MACDUFF (Banff), Pop. 3,276.
The Regal (bth), Skene Street. — Props., J. B.
Milne Theatres, Bannerman House, 27, South
Tay Street, Dundee. Phone, 4019. 500 seats.
Booked at H.O. Prices, 3d. to 2s. 6d. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Phone 216.
Station, Macduff, L.N.E.R.
MAUCHLINE (Ayr). Pop. 2,484.
Abbey Cinema (bth), 37, Loudoun Street. —
Prop., R. Lawrence. 450 seats. Nightly.
Booked at Glasgow. Prices, 3d. to is. gd.
Proscenium width, 16 ft. by 14 ft. Phone,
Mauchline 209. Station, Mauchline.
MAYBOLE (Ayr), Pop. 4,200.
New Carrick (bth) Welltnees Street.— Prop.,
Carrick Cinema (Maybole), Ltd., 142, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. Phone, Central
1400. 750 seats. Booked at Hall. Evening
performance only. Stage, 7 ft. deep ; two
dressing-rooms. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Pro-
scenium width, 15 ft. by 12 ft. Phone,
Alloway 343. Station, Maybole, L.M.S.
METHIL (Fife), Pop. 8,500.
Imperial Cinema (ba). — Props., Stevenson and
Gray. 7g8 seats. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices, 3d. to is. gd. Booked at
Glasgow. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone,
Leven 235. Station, Metbil, or F.T.S.
Palace (bth), High Street. — Prop., Cowden-
beath Picture House Corporation, Ltd., 9, East
Port, Dumfermline. 1,100 seats. Booked by
a. B. King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Phone : Douglas 11 95. Continuous. Three
changg weekly.
Western Theatre (we), Wellesley Road. —
Prop., Stage Productions, Ltd., Redburn
Chambers. Phone, Kirkcaldy 2477. 680 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous from 6 p.m.
Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone, Buckhaven 3178. Station, Methil
L.N.E.R.
MID-CALDER (Midlothian), Pop, 2,793.
Mid-Calder Institute, known as The Star
Cinema. — Booked at Daisy Cottage, East
Calder, by Manager. One show weekly. Prices,
4d. to 6d. Station, Mid-Calder.
MILLPORT (Isle of Cumbrae), Pop. 2,083.
Miilport Picture House (Mihaly), Town Hall.
— Lessee, L.C.V. Circuit, 34, St. Enoch Square,
Glasgow. Phone, Central 4465. Twice
nightly. 350 seats. Booked by L. C. V.
Circuit, 34, St. Enoch Square, Glasgow. Prices,
gd. to is. 8d. Station, Millport Pier, L.M.S.
MILNGAVIE (Dumbarton), Pop. 5,056.
Douglas Picture House (rca) — Prop., Mrs.
Breckenridge, " The Kyles," Milnavie. Phone .
Milngavie 1271. 640 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 3d. to is. gd. Phone, 12 71.
Station, Milngavie, L.N.E.R.
MOFFAT (Dumfries), Pop. 2,522.
Bath Halls. — 500 seats.
Moffat Cinema (Morrison). — Prop., W. R.
Cameron, Ashgrove Terrace, Lockerbie,
Four shows weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d.
Station, Moffat.
MONIFIETH (Angus), Pop. 3,921.
Alhambra Cinema (bth), High Street. — Props.,
Alhambra (Monifieth), Ltd. 515 seats. Booked
at Regal, Carnoustie. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Phone, Monifieth 13. Station, Monifieth,
L.M.S. and L.N.E.R.
M0NTR08E (Angus), Pop. 10,000.
King's (we), Hulme Street. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 105, St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow. 1,000 seats. Booked at H.O.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7879. Continnous. Two changes weekly.
Phone, Central 2830.
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MONTROSE— continued.
Playhouse (we), John Street.— Prop., Cale-
donian Associated Cinemas, Ltd., Royal Bank
Buildings, In%Terrjess. Phone, i. Prices, is. to
2S. gd. 1,037 seats. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Con-
tinuous. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Phone,
Montrose 202. Station, Montrose.
MOSSEND (Lanark), Pop. 10,000.
Regal (we). — Props., George Palmer. 950
seats. Prices, 9d. to is. 6d. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; five dressing,
rooms. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Station,
Mossend, L.M.S.
MOTHERWELL (Lanark), Pop. (with
Wishaw), 64,708.
La Scala. (we), Brandon Street. — Props.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. Booked at H.O.,
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 888 seats. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Phone. Motherwell 326.
Odeon Theatre (bth), Brandon Street.- — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Motherwell 792.
Pavilion (ba), Brandon Street.— Prop., The
Gaumont-British Pictures Corpn., Ltd. i,no
seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Phone, Motherwell 214..
Rex (we), Windmill Street. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 105. St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow. Booked at H.O., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. 2,031 seats.
Continuous. Phone, Motherwell 21.
MUIRKIRK (Ayr), Pop. 4,358.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., William Coutts
Weir, Mason's Arms Hotel, Muirkirk. 500
seats. Continuous, Booked in Glasgow.
Pictures and Variety. Variety booked by
J. A. Cox, George Street, Glasgow. Prices,
4.d. to is. Stage 15 ft. deep; two dressing
rooms. Dance Hall. Station, Muirkirk.
Films by carrier.
Regal (rca), Main Street. — Props., Glebe
Cinema Co., Langdykeside, Lesmahagow
Phone 80. 600 seats. Prices, 8d. to is. 6d.
Separate shows nightly. Booked at Lesmaha-
gow. Proscenium width. 22 ft. Phone,
Muirkirk 62. Station, Muirkirk, L.M.S.
MUSSELBURGH (Midlothian), Pop. 29,000.
Central Picture House (bth). — The Mall. —
Prop., Alex. Reid, 29, Blythswood Square,
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 3908-3909. 1.264
seats. Booked at Playhouse, Edinburgh.
Continuous from 5.30 p.m. ; Wed. and Sat.
from 2 p.m. Two changes weekly. Prices, is.
to is. gd. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
Musselburgh 133. Station, Musselburgh,
L.N.E.R. ; and Film Transport.
Hay Weights Cinema ibth), Bridge Street. —
Prop., Trustees of the late D. Di Rollo, 26,
Bridge Street. 1,060 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, is. to is. 9d. Phone, 204.
Station, Musselburgh, L.X.E.R.
Pavilion (we). Props., Musselburgh Cinema
Co., Ltd., 85, High Street. 600 seats. Booked
at Hall. Continuous evenings : Sat. from
2 p.m. ; Mat. Mon. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Phone, 313. Station, Musselburgh.
Regal (rca). — Props., Inveresk Cinema Co.,
Ltd., ioa, George "treet, Edinburgh. 1,570
seats. Prices, is. to is. 9d. Continuous
evenings. Booked by Mr. A. Ellis, Blue Halls,
Edinburgh. Proscenium width, 41 ft. Phone,
44. Station, Musselburgh.
ISlAIRN (Xairn-shirei, Pop. 4,500.
Playhouse (we), Church Street. — Highland
Cinema Co., Ltd., Drummond Street, Inver-
ness. Phone, Inverness 1. 511 seats. Prices,
gd. to 2s. 3d. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Continuous evenings.
Proscenium width. 18 ft. Phone, 286. Station,
Nairn, L.M.S.
Regal (rca), Leopold Street. — Props., Messrs.
Robert, and Mrs. Jean Fairlie, The Blaar
Marine Road, Nairn. 900 seats. Prices, gd. to
2s. 3d. Continuous evenings ; Sat. from 2.15.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Cafe attached. Phone, 287. Station, Nairn.
L.M.S.
NEIL8TON (Renfrewshire), Pop. 3,499.
Glen Hall (C. B. Guest). — Props., Thome
Theatres, Ltd., 81, Bath Street, Glasgow.
Phone : Douglas 4041. 350 seats. Prices,
7d. to is. 9d. Continuous four nights a week.
Booked by K. M. Thome, 3, Kelvinside Ter-
race, Glasgow. Station, Neilston (High).
NEWBURGH (Fife), Pop. 2,019.
Public Hall Cinema (bth), High Street.—
Prop., A. Williamson, 217, High Street,
Newburgh. Sats. and Weds, periodically.
Prices, 4d. to is. 2d. Booked bv Prop. Station,
Newburgh, L.N.E.R.
NEW CUMNOCK (Ayr), Pop. 6,419.
Regal Picture House (bth), The Castle.—
Prop, V. Biddall. 549 seats. Continuous;
twice Sat. Prices, 3d. to is. iod. Proscenium
width, 16 ft. Station, New Cumnock, L.M.S.
NEWMILL8 (Fife), Pop. 2,200.
The Picture House (rca). — Prop., Francis
Howie, Main Street. 560 seats. Prices, 3d.
to 9d. Once nightly ; twice on Sat. Booked at
Hall. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone, 62.
Station, Torryburn.
NEWMILN3 (Ayr), Pop. (with Grebnholm)
3,979.
Picture House (bth), Main Street. — Prop.
Mrs. E. Young, 32, Brackenbrae Avenue,
Bishopbriggs. 514 seats. Prices, 6d. to is.
Booked at Rex, Glasgow. Once nightly ; Two
shows Sat. Phone. 304. Station. Newmilns.
L.M.S.
Rex (bth). — Prop., Mrs. E. Young, 32, Bracken-
brae Avenue, Bishopbriggs. 730 seats. Prices,
7d. to 2s. 3d. One show. Mon. to Fri. ; Two on
Sat. Booked by Prop. Phone, 304. Station,
Newmilns, L.M.S.
NEWTGN GRANGE (Midlothian), Pop.
4,468.
Newton Grange Palace (bth). — Prop., Burnt-
island Picture Palace Company, Manse
Place, Falkirk. Phone, Falkirk 327. 7*o
seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightlv .
Twice Sat. Prices, 9d. to is. gd. Phone, Gore-
bridge 63. Station, Newton Grange, L.N.E.R.
NEWTON-STEWART (Wigtown), Pop.
1,914.
Picture House (bth), 12, Victoria Street. —
Prop., Mrs. J. A. Gouldson. 600 seats. Booked
at Hall. Once nightly. Three times on Sat.
Prices, 8d. to is. 9d. Phone, 58. Station,
Newton-Stewart, L.M.S., and Road Transport.
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TJORTH BERWICK (East Lothian), Pop.
4,083.
Playhouse (ba), High Street. — Props., Scott's
Empire, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings, Drum-
raond Street, Inverness. Phore, Inverness i.
863 seats. Prices, rod. to 3s. Continuous.
Booked by A. B. King, 190, West Regent
Street, Glasgow. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone, 422. Station, North Berwick.
Oban (argyil), Pop. 5,759.
Cinema House (BTri), George Street. — Prop.,
Oban Playhouse, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings.
Phone, 48. 600 seats. Booked by A. G.
Matthews, 8, Overwood Drive, Glasgow.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
Qd. to 2S. 6d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone, Oban 221. Station, Oban, L.M.S.
and R.T.
Playhouse (we), Argyll Square. — Prop.,
Oban Playhouse, Ltd. 1,114 seats. Booked
at 8, Overwood Drive, Glasgow. Continuous.
Prices, gd. to 2s. gd. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Oban 244. Tea room and cafe attached.
OLD CUMNOCK (Ayr), Pop. 5,637.
Picture House (ba). — Prop., Cumnock Picture
House Co., Ltd. 750 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, jd. to is. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Station, Old Cumnock, L.M.S.
ORMISTON (East Lothian), Pop. 2,200.
Kinetone Kinema (bth). — Prop., Kinetone,
Ormiston. 476 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Continuous
Sat. Three changes weekly. Phone, Tranent
306. Station, Ormiston, L.X.E.R.
PAISLEY (Renfrew), Pop. 80,000.
Astoria (we), Lawn Street. — - Prop., H.
Winocour, 144, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Phone, Douglas 7237. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. 1,400 seats. Price, 6d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 23 ft. Phone, 3490.
Station, Gilmour Street, Paisley.
Kelburne Cinema (we), Glasgow Road. —
Prop., Caledonian Associated Cinemas, Ltd.,
Inverness. Phone, Inverness 1. 1,731 seats.
Booked by A. B. King, 190, West Regent
Street, Glasgow. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Proscenium width. 35 ft. Stage. 15 ft.
deep ; four dressing-rooms. Cafe. Phone,
Paisley 3612. Station, Gilmour Street, Paisley.
La Scai.a Picture Theatre (we), The' Cross,
Paisley. — Prop., Paisley La Scala, Ltd. ,340,
West George Street, Glasgow. Phone, Doug-
las 3908. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West
Resent Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas
1 195. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Stage, 30 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Station, Gilmour Street, Paisley. Phone, 2442."
New Alex. Cinema (we), 25, Xeilston Road. —
Prop., Caledon Entertainers, Ltd., 227, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. Phone, Central
1046. 1,509 seats. Booked by George Taylor,
27, Merkland Street, Glasgow. Continuous.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 3d. to gd.
Phone, Paisley 3446.
Paisley Palladium (we), New Street. — Prep.,
Palladium (Paisley), Ltd., 174, West George
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 0350. 900
seats. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Booked at Glasgow. Prices, 3d. to is. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 2310. Station,
Paisley (Gilmour Street), L.M.S.
Picture House (we), High Street. — Prop.,
Paisley Entertainments Ltd., 144, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. 2,281 seats. Booked
at H.O. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Stage, 18 ft. deep ; four dressing rooms.
Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 42 ft.
Phone, Paisley 2466. Restaurant and Dance
Room. Station, Gilmour Street, Paisley.
Regal (we), High Street. — Props., Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105,
St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, C.2. Phone,
Central 6662. 2,054 s^ats. Booked at H.O.
Associated British Cinemas, 30-31, Golden
Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 45 ft. Phone,
Paisley 4240. Station, Paisley (Gilmour
Street), L.M.S.
West End Cinema (we), Broomlands. — Props.
The Star Cinena (Paisley), Ltd., 55, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Continuous. Booked
bv G. Taylor, 27, Merkland Street, Partick
Glasgow, W.2. Western, 2766. Phone, 2473.
PEEBLES (Peebles), Pop. 5,853.
Empire (we), Bridgegate. — Props., Scott's
Empires, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings,
Inverness. Phone, 1. 627 seats. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Continuous nightly ; Mat. Sat. Three
changes weekly. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Peebles 100. Station, Peebles, L.M.S. and
L.N.E.R.
Playhouse (we), High Street. — Prop., Caledon-
ian Associated Cinemas, Ltd., Drummond
Street, Inverness. Phone, Inverness 1.
802 seats. Prices, iod. to 2s. gd. Booked by
A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Continuous evenings ; Sat. from 2.30 ; Mat.
Wed. Proscenium width, 42 ft. Stage, 8 ft.
deep. Phone, 100. Station. Peebles. L.X.E.R,
and L.M.S.
PENICUIK (Midlothian), Pop, 5,198.
Playhouse (we). — Props., Scott's Empires,
Ltd., Royal liank buildings, Drummond
Stree , Inverness. Phone, 1. 6g3 seats. Prices,
gd. t o is. gd. Continuous from 6 p.m. Pro-
scenium width, 18 ft. Booked by A. B. King,
igo, West Regent Street. Glasgow. Phone, 30.
Station, Penicuik, L.X.E.R.
PERTH (Perth), Pop. 33,000.
Alhambra (ba). — Prop., Denman Picture
Houses, Ltd., London. 1,010 seats. Phone,
265. Prices, is. to 2s. 9a. Booked at H.O.
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B.B. Cinerama (ba), Victoria Street. — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., Londoa,
1,158 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone, ngs. Station, Perth, L.M.S.
King's Cinema (we), 53, S. Methven Street, —
Props., Perth Picture House Co., Ltd., 174,
West George Street, Glasgow. Phone,
Douglas 350. 1,051 seats. Booked bv J.
■ Wallace, Ardniel House, St. Meddans Street,
Troon. Continuous from 2 p.m. Prices, iod.
to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width. 27 ft. Phone
Perth 5g8. Station, Perth ; F.T.S.
Playhouse (rca) Murrav Street. — Prop.,
Caledonian Associated Cinemas, Ltd., Drum-
mond Street, Inverness. Phone, Inverness 1.
1,687 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. gd. Continuous.
Daily from 2.15 p.m. Booked by A. B. King.
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Pro-
scenium width, 30 ft. Cafe. Phone. Perth
1226. Statio.i, Perth, L.M.S.
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PETERHEAD (Aberdeen), Pop. 15,286.
Playhouse (we), Queen Street. — Prop., Cale-
donian Associated Cinemas, Ltd., Royal
Bank Buildings, Inverness. Phone, i. 1,263
seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Continuous.
Booked by A. B. King, Glasgow. Proscenium
width. 40 ft. Cafe. Phone, 94. Station,
Peterhead.
Regal (bth). — Props., Regal (Peterhead), Ltd.,
Marischal Street. 1,500 seats. Prices, 6d.
to 2S. 3d. Mon. to Fri. from 5.30 p.m. Sats.
and Holidays from 2 p.m. Booked by J. B.
Milne at Bannerman House, 27, South Tay
Street, Dundee. Phone, Dundee 4019. Pro-
scenium width, 25 ft. Cafe and dance hall
attached. Phone, 212. Station, Peterhead,
L.N.E.R., and Film Transport.
PITLOCHRY (Perth), Pop. 2,240.
Regal (Parmeko). — Props., The Picture House,
Pitlochry, Ltd., Union Bank Buildings,
Pitlochry. Phone, No. 31. 500 seats. Prices,
9d. to 2S. 3d. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone, 60. Station, Pitlochry,
L.M.S.
PITTENWEEM (Fife), Pop, 1,644.
Picture House (Morrison), Backgate. — Prop.,
Dempsey Bros., Coal town of Balgonie Mark-
inch. Phone, Markinch 22. One show Mon.
and Thurs. Two on Sat. Booked at H.O.
Prices, 3d. to is. Station, Pittenweem.L.N.E.R.
POLMONT (Stirling), Pop. 7,619.
Picture House (Guests Cinema Equipment). —
Prop., W. and T. Duncan. 503 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked Glasgow and Hall. Three
changes weeklv. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Phone,
Polmont 64. "Station, Polmont, L.N.E.R.
PORT GLASGOW (Renfrew), Pop. 19,618.
Eclipse Pictures (we). — Prop., Eclipse Pic-
tures Co., Ltd. 800 seats. Continuous.
Three changes weekly. Booked by A. B.
King, 190, West Regent Street, Glasgow.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Port Glasgow 60.
PRESTONPANS (East Lothian), Pop,
5,986.
Biddalls Picture House (ba). — Prop., Albeit
Biddall, Fun City, Portobello. 360 seats.
Booked at Glasgow. Once nightly. Three
shows on Saturday. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Station, Preston-
pans, L.N.E.R.
PRESTWICK (Ayr), Pop. 8,538.
Broadway (we).— Props., Prestwick Cinema
Co., Ltd. 1,060 seats. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to 2s. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Booked
by A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Prestwick 78272. Station,
Prestwick, L.M.S.
Picture House (bth).— Props., Prestwick
Picture House, Ltd., 1, George Street, Burn-
bank, Hamilton. Phone, Hamilton 152. 800
seats. Booked by H.O. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Continuous. Station, Prestwick, L.M.S.
RENFREW (Renfrew), Pop. 40,816.
Picture House (bth), Moorpark. Prop, and
Res. Man., J. W. Cruikshank. 550 seats.
One show nightly, two on Sat. Two changes
weekly.
Regal (rca), Ferry Road. — Props., Renfrew
Pictures, Ltd., 140, West George Street,
Glasgow. Phone, Douglas 4609. 1,100 seats.
Booked by J. Hendry, 3, Sand a Street,
Glasgow. Continuous. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
Phone, 39. Station, Renfrew.
Tudor (rca), Giffnock. — Props., Crescent
Cinema Co., Ltd. Phone, 2666. 1,896 seats.
Continuous from 2 p.m. Prices, iod. to 2s 3d.
Width of proscenium, 42 ft. Stage, 12 ft.
four dressing-rooms. Cafe and Dance Hall.
Station, Giffnock.
RENTON (Dumbarton), Pop. 5,011.
Roxy (bth). — Prop., Pennycook's Cinema
Circuit. 600 seats. Once nightly. Booked at
H.O., 160, Battlefield Road, Langside,
Glasgow. Phone, Langside 3056. Prices, 8d.
and is. 6d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Stage,
12 ft. deep. Phone, Helensburgh 793. Station,
Ren ton, L.M.S.
ROSYTH (Fife), Pop. 3,000.
Palace (we), Queensferry Road. — Prop.,
Palace (Rosyth), Ltd., Whytescauseway,
Kirkcaldy, Fife. Phone, 2278. 848 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 9d. Proscenium
width, 29 ft. Booked at Glasgow. Phone,
Inverkeithing 78. Station, Rosyth Halt.
ROTHESAY (Bute), Pop. 9,346.
Palace (ba). — Prop., Palace Cinema, Ltd.,
18, East Princes Street, Rothesay. 882 seats.
Continuous. Booked by A. B. King, Glasgow.
Phone, Rothesay 133. Dance hall attached.
Station, Rothesay Pier.
Regal Cinema (ba), Duosonic, Argyle Street. —
Props., The Palace Cinema, Ltd., 18, East
Princes Street, Rothesay. 1,106 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked by A. B. King, Glasgow.
Cafe attached. Phone, Rothesay 555. Station,
Rothesav Pier.
Ritz Cinema (bth). — Props., Ritz (Rothesay),
Ltd. Controlled by Palace Cinema, Ltd., 18,
East Princes Street, Rothesay. 792 seats.
Continuous. Booked by A. B. King, Glasgow.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 531. Station,
Rothesay Pier.
Theatre de Luxe (bth). — Prop., Palace
Cinema, Ltd., 18, East Princes Street,
Rothesay. (Closed).
RUTHERGLEN (Lanark), Pop. 25,000.
Cinema (we). — Prop., Geo. Green, Ltd., 11-29,
Renfrew Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas
5481. 920 seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone, Rutherglen
109. Local Carrier.
Grand Central (we), Main Street.— Prop..
Grand Central (Rug), Ltd., 82, Brandon Street,
Motherwell. Phone, Motherwell 601. 920
. seats. Prices, iod. to is. 6d. Booked by Scott'
Theatres, Ltd., Motherwell. Continuous.
Nightly, Sat. from 2 p.m. Phone, Rutherglen
45°-
Odeon Theatre (we), Main Street. — Props.,
Odeon Theatres, Ltd., 49, Park Lane, London,
W.i. Phone, Mayfair 7811. Prices, is. to
2s. 3d. Continuous. Stage. Phone, Rutherglen
819. -■
Rio (rca), Glasgow Road.— Prop., Scottish
Central Cinemas, Ltd., Royal Bank Buildings,
Drummond Street, Inverness. Phone, 1. 2,016
seats. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Continuous from
2 p.m. Proscenium width, 60 ft. Phone,
Rutherglen 1244. Station, Rutherglen.
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Saltcoats (Ayr). Pop. 10,173.
Countess Picture House (we). — Lessee,
Mrs. M. Thomson. 740 seats. Booked by
A. B. King, Glasgow. Continuous.
La Scala (we), Hamilton Street. — Prop.,
Harry Kemp, 7, Hamilton Street, Saltcoats.
1,000 seats. Booked at Hamilton Street.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, od.
to is. gd. Phone, 345. Station, Saltcoats.
Regal (we). — Prop., Harry Kemp, 7, Hamilton
Street, Saltcoats. 1,200 seats. Booked at
Hamilton Street. Continuous. Two changes
weekly. Prices. 9d. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Phone. Ardrossan, Saltcoats 345.
Station, Saltcoats.
SANQUHAR (Dumfries), Pop. 3,345.
Sanquhar Picture House (bth), High Street.
— Frop., George H. Findlay, 5, Baron's Court,
Sanquhar. 430 seats. Prices, 3d. to is. gd.
Booked at Glasgow ; once nightly. Three
shows Sat. Station, Sanquhar ; and FT. S.
SELKIRK (Selkirk). Pop. 7,075.
Ettrick Picture House (we). — Prop., Selkirk
Picture Hall Co. One show nightly. Two
on Sat. Three changes weekly.
Picture House (we).— Props., Selkirk Picture
Hall Co. 800 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 3d.
Phone 163. Station, Selkirk, L.N.E.R.
SHOTTS (Lanark), Pop. 20,537.
Empire Theatre (ba), Station Road. — Prop.,
Shotts Empire Theatre, Ltd. 050 seats.
Booked by Thos. Ormiston, Sec, MotherwellT
SOUTH QUEENSFERRY (West Lothian),
Pop. 5,00C.
Rio Cinema (we) (Guests).— Prop., R. Daybell,
Bridge House, South Queensferry. 800 seats.
Booked by Prop. Proscenium width, 40 ft. ;
Once nightly. Continuous Sat. Occasional
Variety. Prices, iod. to is. gd. Dance hall
attached. Station. Dalmeny.
ST. ANDREWS (Fife), Pop. (with St.
Leonards) 9,987.
Cinema (we). — Prop., St. Andrew's Cinema
House Co., Ltd., 115, South Street,
St. Andrews. Phone, 69. 808 seats. Booked
by A. B. King, 190, West Regent Street,
Glasgow. Continuous nightly. Daily Mat.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Phone,
164. Station, St. Andrews, L.N.E.R.
New Picture House (we), 117, North Street. —
Prop., New Picture House (St. Andrew's),
Ltd. 936 seats. Continuous from 6.15 p.m.
Daily Mat. Prices, gd. to 2s. gd. Booked by
A. W. Jarratt, 30-31, Golden Square, London,
W.i. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Stage, 18 ft.
deep ; six dressing-rooms. Cafe. Phone, 5og.
Station, St. Andrews.
STEVENSTON (Ayr), Pop. 11,572.
De Luxe Cinema (we). New Street. — Prop.,
Stevenston Picture House, Ltd., 7, Hamilton
Street, Saltcoats. Phone, Saltcoats 345. 800
seats. Booked at H.O. by Harry Kemp.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, gd.
to is. gd. Proscenium width, 28 ft. Phone,
Ardrossan, Saltcoats 840. Station, Steven-
ston, L.M.S.
Grange (we). — Props., George Kemp Theatres,
Ltd., 7, Hamilton Street. Saltcoats. Phone,
345. 1,200 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Proscenium
width, 40 ft. Phone, Ardrossan, Saltcoats 14.
Station Stevenston.
STEWARTON (Ayrshire), Pop. 3,701.
Stewarton Picture House (bth), Lainshaw
Street. — Prop., Stewarton Picture House. 600
seats. Twice nightly ; three shows on Sat.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium widtn, 22 ft.
Stage, 15 ft. ; two dressing-rooms. Prices,
iod. to is. pd. Phone, Stewarton 4. Station,
Stewarton, L.M.S.
STIRLING (Stirling), Pop. 22,897.
Alhambra (bth).
Cinema (bth), Balfron. — Props.,. Parmycook's
Cinema Circuit, 160, Battlefield Road, Lang-
side. Phone, Landside 3056. 400 seats.
Prices., 7d. to is. 9d. Booked at H.O.
Once nightly. Proscenium width, 10 ft. by
13 ft. 6in. Station, Balfron.
Kinema, Orchard Place. — Prop., Menzies
Bros. 600 seats. Continuous. Two changes
weeklv. Prices, 4d. to qd. Phone, Stirling
837. 'Station, Stirling, L.N.E.R.
Miners' Institute (rca). — 302 seats.
Picture House (we). — Prop., Stirling Cinemas
and Variety Theatres, Ltd., Orchard Place,
Stirling. "1,003 seats. Booked at H.O.
Twice nightly. Prices, 7d. to is. 4d. Phone,
Stirling 837.
Queen's Kinema (we). — Prop., Stirling Cinemas
and Variety Theatres, Ltd., Orchard Place,
Stirling. 1,000 seats. Booked at H.O.
Continuous. Prices, 7d. to is. Phone, 837.
Randolph.
Regal (we). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd. (Scottish Branch), 105, St.
Vincent Street, Glasgow. Phone, Cen. 6662.
2,194 seats. Continuous from 2.30 p.m. daily.
Booked at H.O., Associated Britisn Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i.
Phone, Gerrard 7887. Proscenium width,
40 ft. Stage, 15 ft. deep. Cafe. Phone, 766.
Station, Stirling, L.N.E.R. and L.M.S.
STONEHAVEN (Kincardine), Pop. 4,185.
Picture House (we), Allardice Street.— Prop.,
J. F. Donald (Aberdeen Cinemas), Ltd.,
19, North Silver Street, Aberdeen. Phone,
3716. 1,000 seats. Continuous nightly.
Booked at H.O. Prices, gd. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 34 ft. Phone, Stonehaven 196. Station,
Stonehaven, L.M.S., L.N.E.R.
STONEYBURN (West Lothian), Pop.
2,000.
Picture Palace (ba). — Prop. Wm. Paton. 400
seats. Mon. Fri. and Sat. only. Prices, 3d.
and 7d. Booked at Glasgow. Station,
Addiwell, L.M.S.
STORNOWAY (Ross and Cromarty), Pop.
4,079.
Playhouse (we). — Props., J. B. Milne Theatres,
Bannerman House, 27, South Tay Street,
Dundee. Phone, 4019. 950 seats. Prices, 3d.
to 2S. 3d. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
STRANRAER (Wigtown), Pop. 6,490.
Kinema (bth), St. Andrew's Street. — Prop.,
Eric R . Varley. The Pavilion, Girvan. Phone,
Girvan 2211. 1,000 seats. Booked at Girvan.
Continuous nightly. Mat. Sat. Two changes
weekly. Occasional Variety. Prices, is. to
2S. 6d. Proscenium width, 35 ft. Stage,
30 ft. by 10 ft. Two dressing-rooms. Phone,
108. Station, Stranraer, L.M.S.
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STRANRAER — continued.
Rkgal (we), Dalrymple Street.— Prop., The
Stranraer Picture House, Ltd., 340, West
George Street, Glasgow. Phone, Douglas
3908. 1,100 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. to
2S. 6d. Proscenium width, 44 ft. Phone, 242.
Station, Stranraer, L.M.S.
STRATHAVEN (Lanark), Pop. 4,210.
The Dale Cinema (bth), 21, Barn Street. —
Prop., Strathbole Cinemas, Ltd., 23, Barn
Street, Strathaven. 550 seats. Prices, 6d. to
is. 6d. Continuous. Booked at Hall. Occa-
sional Variety. Booked direct. Stage, 18 ft.
deep ; three dressing-rooms. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, 2269. Station, Strath-
aven, L.M.S.
Ritz (bth), Townhead Street. — Props., Newton-
on-Ayr Picture House, Ltd., 86, St. Vincent
Street, Glasgow. Phone, Central 1400. 584
seats. Prices, 9d. to is. gd. Continuous from
6 p.m. Mats., Sat. and Holidays. Booked
at Glasgow. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, 3108. Station, Strathaven Central.
STRATH MiGLO (Fife), Pop. 1,609.
Royal Cinema (Devry). — Prop., R. D. Robert-
son, Kildare, Bow Road, Auchtermuchty.
270 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. One show
nightly. Continuous from 5 p.m., and
matinee Saturday. Booked at Gaumont-
British and B.I.F. London. Proscenium
width about 15 ft. Station, Strathmiglo,
Fife.
STROMNESS (Orkney), Pop. 2,116.
Picture House.
Town Hall (Kalee), Hellihole Road. — Props., J.
Anderson and J. M. Linklater. 300 seats.
Prices, 7d. to 2s. Booked at Glasgow. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. One house, two days per
week. Phone, 251.
STRONSAY (Orkney), Pop. 974.
Cinema.— Prop., H. Maxwell, Honsbay,
Stronsay. Booked at Hall. Three times weekly.
Pictures and Variety. Booked in Glasgow.
Stage, 20 ft. deep ; 2 dressing-rooms. Prices,
6d. to is.
TaIN (Ross and Cromarty), Pop. 2,176
The Picture House (we), Tower Street.—
Props., Tain Picture House, Ltd., Royal Bank
Buildings, Inverness. Phone, 1. 379 seats.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. 6d. Twice nightly six nights
a week. Booked by A. B. King, 190, West
Regent Street, Glasgow. Proscenium width,
16 ft. Station, Tain, L.M.S.
TARBERT (Argyll), Pop. 1,933.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., Regal Cinemas,
Ltd., Union Bank Buildings. Secretary:
J. Campbell. 519 seats.
TAYPORT (Fife), Pop. 3,164.
Picture House (bth), Queen Street. — Prop.,
J. B. Milne Theatres, Bannerman House,
27, South Tay Street, Dundee. Phone, Dun-
dee 4019. Booked at Bannerman House,
Dundee. 560 seats. Continuous nightly.
Prices, 6d. to is.9d. Proscenium width, 20 ft.
Phone, 8063287. Station, Tayport, and
Film Transport.
THURSO (Caithness), Pop. 3,095.
Picture House (bth). — Prop., Thurso Picture
House Co., Ltd. 500 seats. Booked by
A. G. Matthews, Glasgow. Twice nightly.
Prices, gd. to 2s. 3d. Proscenium width, 29 ft.
Station, Thurso, L.M.S.
TLLICOULTRY (Clackmannan), Pop.
4,461.
Town Hall Cinema (bth). — Prop. W. Huntar
Byars. 510 seats. Continuous. Two shows
Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d. Proscenium width,
19 ft. Phone 28, Station, Tillicoultry, L.M.S.
and L.N.E.R.
TRANENT (East Lothian), Pop. 4,900.
Picture House (bth). — Props., Mrs. R. Codona,
J. T. Williams and A. Williams. 760 seats.
Continuous. Booked at Hall. Prices, 6d. to
is. Proscenium width, 25 ft. by 11 ft. 9 in.
Station, Prestonpans, L.N.E.R.
TROON (Ayr), Pop. 8,544.
Embassy (rca). — Props., The Embassy (P. H.
Troon), Ltd., 109, Hope Street, Glasgow, C.2.
1,200 seats. Booked at 58, Hillhead Street,
Glasgow. Continuous evenings ; Mats, daily.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 34 ft.
Stage, 10 ft. ; two dressing-rooms.
Pavilion (ba), 15, Templehill. — Prop., Pavilion
(Troon), Ltd., 15, Templehill, Troon. 800
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
6d. to is. 6d. Phone, Troon 345.
Picture House (ba), Portland Street. — Prop.,
Troon Picture House, Ltd. 850 seat*
Booked by H. McCall, Pavilion P.H., Troon.
Continuous. Two changes weekly. Stage,
15 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Prices,
7<1. to is. 4d. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
TURRIFF (Aberdeen), Pop. 3,944.
Town Hall (gb). — Prop., Turriff Towti Hall
Cinema Co., British Linen Bank Building!,
Turriff. 400 seats. Three shows weekly. Book
at Glasgow. Prices, 7d. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Turriff 5. Station, Turriff.
UDDfNGSTON (Lanark), Pop. 10,000.
New7 Picture House (fi). — Prop., LTddingston
Varieties, Ltd. 700 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Pavilion (bth), Crofthead Street. — Prop.,
Uddingston Picture House Co., Ltd. 750
seats. Continuous. Three changes weekly.
Booked at Glasgow. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d., Sat.
gd. to is. 6d. Width of proscenium, 2i£ ft.
Phone 346. Station, Uddingston, L.N.E.R.
UPHALL (West Lothian), Pop. 1,191.
Cinema House (we), Uphall. — Prop., Wm.
Bryce. 552 seats. Continuous. Booked at
Glasgow. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Broxburn 53. Station,
Uphall, L.N.E.R.
WaLKERBURN (Peebles), Pop. 1,170.
Cinema. — Prop., Walkerburn Cinema Co.
Booked at Hall.
WEST CALDER (Midlothian), Pop. 6,817.
People's Palace Theatre (rca). — Lessee,
West Calder Properties, Ltd., 140, West
George Street, Glasgow. Phone, 0594. 604
seats. Continuous from 6 p.m. ; Sat., from 2.30
p.m. Three changes weekly. Prices, 5d. to
is. 6d. Booked at Glasgow. Proscenium width,
21 ft. Phone, West Calder 7. Station, West
Calder.
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Regal (ba), Main Street. — Props.. Lothian's
Star Theatres, Ltd., Regal Theatre, North
Bridge Street, Bathgate. Phone, Bathgate
271. i,oor seats. Prices, 9d. to is. od.
Continuous, Mon., Wed., Sat. from 1.30 p.m.
Tues., Thurs. and Fri. from 5 p.m. Three
changes weekly. Booked by L. F. Priest,
Regal Theatre, Bathgate. Pictures and
Variety. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage,
28 ft. ; three dressing-rooms. Films bv F.T.S.
(Great Britain), Ltd. Phone, West Calder 90.
WEST KILBRIDE (Ayr), Pop. 3,848,
Picture House (Guest), Alton Street. — Prop.,
The Picture House (West Kilbride), Ltd. 500
seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly.
Continuous Sat. Prices, is. to 2s. Station.
West Kilbride, L.M.S.
WHITBURN (West Lothian), Pop. 12,618.
Miners' Welfare Hall (bth). — Props., Whit-
bum and District Miners' Welfare Association,
48, West Main Street. Phone, Whitburn 57.
619 seats. Booked at Glasgow. Continuous
Mon., Fri., and Sat. ; and once nightly.
Prices, 3d. to is. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Stage, 18 ft. deep ; three dressing-rooms.
Phone, Whitburn 32. Films by Motor
Transport.
The Picture House (bth). — Prop., G. Wright,
Harthill. Phone, Harthill 15. 700 seats.
Booked at Glasgow. Continuous from 6.30.
Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Films by Carrier.
WHITHORN (Wigtown), Pop 1,796.
Star Electric Cinema. — Prop., W. McLean.
Booked at Hall. Station, Whithorn (Port
Patrick and Wigtown joint sections), L.M.S.
WICK (Caithness), Pop. 8,600.
Brkadalbane Hall (ba), Breadalbane Terrace.
— Props., Caledonian Ass. Cinemas., Ltd.,
Royal Bank Buildings, Inverness. Phone 1.
479 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. 6d. Continuous.
Nightly, from 5 p.m., except Wed. ; dancing
on Wed. from 8 p.m. Booked by A. B. King,
190, West Regent Street, Glasgow. Pro-
scenium width, 22 ft. 6 in. Stage, 12 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Phone, Wick35. Stations,
Wick, Caithness, L.M.S.
Pavilion (ba). — Prop., Caledonian Associated
Cinemas, Ltd., Royal Bank Bldgs., Drummond
Street, Inverness. Phone, 1. 674 seats. Prices,
lod. to 2s. 6d. Booked by A. B. King, 190,
West Regent Street, Glasgow. Continuous
from 4.30 p.m. ; Sats., from 2.15 p.m. Pro-
scenium width, 21 ft. Phone, Wick 35.
Station, Wick, L.M.S.
WIGTOWN (Wigtownshire).
Picture House (bth).
WINDYQATES (Fife), Pop. 2,829.
Cinema (Morrison), Station Road. — - Props.,
Clayton Bros., La Scala, Lundin Links.
Phone, 75. 350 seats. Prices, gd. to is. 6d.
Once nightly, Tues. and Thurs. Two houses,
Sat. Station, Cameron Bridge, L.N.E.R.
WISHAW (Lanark), Pop. 25,263.
Picture House (rca), Main Street. — Prop.,
Wishaw Picture Palace, Ltd. 1,000 seat*.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 5d. to
is. 2d. Phone, Wishaw 4. Station, Wishaw.
L.M.S.
Playhouse (we), Kirk Road. — Props., George
Green, Ltd., 11, Renfrew Street, Glasgow.
2,g8o seats. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 54 by 9 ft. Cafe and dance
floor. Phone, Wishaw 598. Station, Wishaw.
Plaza (rca). — Props., Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 105, St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow. 1,090 seats. Booked at H.O.
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden S quare, London , W . 1 . Phone, Gerrard
7887. Continuous. Station, Wishaw, L.M.S.
Wishaw Cinema (ba), Kirk Road. — Prop.,
Denman Picture Houses, Ltd., London.
917 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 6d. to 2s. 3d. Phone,
Wishaw 117.
TRAVELLING SHOWS.
Cinema, Gatehouse-on-Fleet, Kirkcudbright.
Cinema, Port William, Wigtownshire. Closed.
Cinem*., Inveraray, Argyllshire. Military
running shows for troops only.
Cinema (ba), Strathmiglo, Fifeshire. Open Sat.
Welfare Cinema. — Chapelhall, Airdrie.
Welfare Cinema. — Longriggend, Lanark.
Northern Cinemas. — Prop., Cay, Laurencekirk.
Open Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Turiff, open
every day except Thursday.
Spey \ale Cinemas, — Prop., H. C. Stewart,
Ingledene, Nethybridge.
Fort George.
Aberlour.
Nethybridge.
Dufftown.
Props.. McRae and Clark. — Aberfeldy, Killin.
Open daily.
Prop., D. Dempsey.— Pittenweem, open Wed.
and Sat. ; Coaltown of Balgonie, open Mon.
and Fri.
Prop., S. Paulo, Chapelhall, Longriggend,
Newarthill. Films booked for three days
and shown one dav at each hall.
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EIRE
(FORMERLY IRISH FREE STATE KINEMAS).
The Sound system installed is shown after the name. (BTP) = British
Talking Pictures, Ltd.; (RCA) = RCA Photophone Ltd. ; (WE) = Western
Electric Co., Ltd. ; (B A) = British Acoustic ; (BTH) = British Thomson-Hous-
ton. Other systems are indicated by name.
In view of the difference in Customs and other
duties between Northern Ireland and Eire, the
Irish kinemas are given in two sections. There
are no Customs barriers between Northern
Ireland and Great Britain, but there are
duties on films, etc., sent to Eire from Great
Britain and Northern Ireland. The Eire kinemas
are given first.
ArDEE (County Louth) Pop. 1,730.
Ardee Cinema (rca). — Props., Ardee Cinema,
Ltd. 450 seats. Once nightly. Booked at H.O.
Prices, 8d. to is. 4d. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Phone 5. Station, Ardee.
ARKLOW (Co. Wicklow), Pop. 4,526.
Ormonde. — Prop., J. Kavanagh. 600 seats.
Prices, 4d. to is. 46.. One show daily. Booked
at Dublin. Occasional variety booked by
Prop. Proscenium width, 25 ft. Stage, 20 ft.
deep ; two dressing-rooms. Ball-room and
cafe attached. Station, Arklow.
Paramount Cinema (Zisis). — J. Kavanagh.
450 seats. Nightly except Sat. Prices, 4d.
to is. 6d. Nearest station, Arklow.
ATHBOY (Co. Meath), Pop. 575.
St. James' Hai.l (electra). — Prop , James
Garry, Athboy. 280 seats. Once nightly.
Prices, 8d. to is. 4d. Station, Athboy, G.S.R.
AT H LONE (Co. Westmeath), Pop. 7,546.
Garden Vale Kinema (rca). — Props., Eppel
& Weiner. 500 seats. Booked at Hall.
One show nightly. Mat. Sun. Prices, 4d.
to is. 6d. Station, Athlone, G.S.R.
Ritz (we). — Props., Western Cinemas, 9, Eden
Quay,.- Dublin. Phone, 73615. 977 seats.
Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Booked at H.O. Once
nightly. Occasional Variety. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Athlone 68. Station,
Athlone, G.S.R.
Savoy. — Prop., Capt. Elton Knight.
ATHY (Co. Kildare), Pop. 3,459.
Athy Picture Palace (ba). — Prop., Athy P.P.
Ltd. 600 seats. Dir. and Man., Captain H . J.
Hosie. Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Mat.
Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d. Station, Athy.
BAGENALSTOWN (Co. Carlow), Pop.
1,825.
Palace Cinema (Sound on Film).- — Prop-
H. Godfrey Brown. Booked in Dublin.
Twice daily on four days in the week. Prices,
4<1. to is 6d. Stage, 8 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 14 ft. Station,
Bagenalstown.
BALLAGHADEREEN (Co. Roscommon),
Pop. 1,317.
Roxy Cinema. — Props., Roxy Cinemas, Ltd.,
Picture House, Bray. 400 seats. Prices, 9d.
to is. 4d. Four nights per week. Mat. Sun.
Booked at 112, Marlboro' St., Dublin. Phone
71432. Proscenium width 20 ft. Stage 20 ft.
deep; four dressing-rooms. Station, Ballagha-
dereen, G.S.R.
BALLINA (Co. Mayo), Pop. 4,872.
Estoria (rca). — Prop., Estoria Cinema Co.
715 seats. Once nightly. Mat. Sun. Booked
at Hall and at Dublin, by Mrs. Egan. Prices,
4d. to is. 4d. Proscenium width, 20 ft
Phone, Ballina 5. Station, Ballina.
BALLINASLOE (Co. Galway), Pop. 5,300.
Central (we).
Plaza Cinema (rca), Society Street. — Props.,
The Clonfert Diocesan Trustees under auspices
of Ballinasloe Town Hall Committee, St.
Michael's, Ballinasloe. Phone No. 16. 550
seats. Five nights weekly. Mat. Sun.
Prices, yd., is. and is. 4d. Booked at Dublin .
Proscenium width, 27 ft. Stage 24 ft. ; two
dressing rooms. Station, Ballinasloe.
BALLINROBE (Co. Mayo), Pop. 1,585.
Popular Cinema. — 360 seats. — -Prop., J.
Gammon.
Robe Cinema (rca), Main Street.— 300 seats,
Props., Miss Elizabeth Cooney and J. Walsh.
Booked at Hall. Four shows weekly. Prices,
is. and 2s. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Station,
Ballinrobe, G.S.R.
BALLYMAHON (Longford), Pop. 661.
Ritz Cinema (philips). — Prop., F. J. Farrell,
Cloncoose, Longford. Phone, Longford 50.
450 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Booked at
Longford. Proscenium width, 11 ft. Station,
Longford, G.S.R.
BALLYSHANNON (Co Dohegal)— Pop.2112.
Rock Cinema (electra). — Prop., Rev. Fr. C.
B. Finnegan. Booked in Dublin. 300
seats. Once nightly. Prices, 4d. to is. 4<1.
Proscenium width, 14 ft. Station, Bally-
shannon.
BANDON (Co. Cork), Pop. 2,816.
Cinema. Hall, Bandon (btp). — Props., T.
Lowney and J. O'Brien. 350 seats. Booked
at The Cinema, Clonakilty. One show nightly
for six days. Mats. Sun. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d. Width of proscenium, 25 ft. Stage,
14 ft. Phone 61. Station, Bandon, G.S.R
BANTRY (Co. Cork), Pop. 3159.
Garrison Cinema (kalee). — Props., Garrison
Welfare Board, Fort Berehaven, Bere Island. —
200 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d. Two-hour
shows on Wed., Thurs., Sats. and Suns. only.
Booked in Dublin. Proscenium width, i6ft.3in.
Phone, Rerrin 2. Station, Ban try.
Stella Cinema (we). — Prop., W. McSweeney,
The Square, Bantry. 600 seats. Prices, 4d.
to is. 4d. Booked at Tralee. Once nightly.
Two shows Sunday. Occasional variety.
One dressing-room. Proscenium width, 7 ft.
Stage, 15 ft. deep. Phone, Bantry 12. Station,
Bantry, G.S.R.
BIRR (Offaly), Pop. 3,391.
Rialto, Cinema (we) — Prop., W. Murphy. 500
seats. Nightly on Sun., Mon., Wed., and
Thurs. Mat. Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. gd.
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BOYLE (Roscommon), Pop. 2,322.
The Abbey Cinema (rca), Bridge Street. —
P^op., John Lowe, Bridge Street, Carrick-on-
Shannon. Phone No. 8. 6oo seats. Booked
at H.O. Nightly, Mat. Sun. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d. Proscenium width, 15 ft. Stage, 12 ft.
deep ; two dressing-rooms. Phone, Boyle 18.
Cafe. Station, Boyle.
BRAY (Wicklow), Pop. 8,639.
Picture House (rca), Quinsboro' Road. —
Prop, and Res. Man., Maurice Baum. 600
seats. Booked at 112, Marlboro' St., Dublin.
Phone 71432. Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Mat., Sat. and Sun. Prices, 4d. to
is. Width of pros;3niam, 25 ft. Station,
Bray, G.S. Rly.
Star (we). — Albert Walk. Prop., T. G. Cooper,
Casino Cinema, Killarney. Phone 38. 650
seats. Continuous. Nightly. Prices, 4d. to is.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. by 14 ft. Booked at
Dublin. Occasional variety. Two dressing-
rooms. Station, Bray.
BRUFF (Limerick), Pop. 1,818.
Picture House. — Prop, and Res. Man., Wm.
O'Donovan. Two changes weekly. Available
for Dramatic, Revue and Varietv companies.
Station, Kilmallock, G.S. & W.R.
BUNCRANA (Co. Donegal), Pop. 2,308.
Parochial Cinema (we).— Prop., Rev. Peter
Tracy, Railway Road. Phone, 21. 500 seats.
Prices, 4<i. to is. 4d. Booked at Dublin.
Twice nightly. Sun., Wed. and Fri. Mat.
Sun. for children. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Dance hall attached. Phone, 6. Station,
Buncrana.
BUNDORAN (Donegal), Pop. 2,116.
St. Patrick's Hall. — Prop., R. McKiernan.
Nightly. Mats. Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sun.
Prices, 4d. to 2s.
CaHIR (Tipperary), Pop. 1,707.
Savoy Cinema (we). — Prop., P. McGrath, 26A,
Pearse St., Dublin. Phone, Dublin 61882.
400 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. 8d. Booked at
Dublin. Proscenium width, 14 ft. wide by
12 ft. high. Station, Cahir.
CAHIRCIVEEN (Kerry), Pop. 1,773.
Kingdom Cinema (philips). — Prop., Chas. Troy,
Main Street, Cahirciveen. 420 seats. Once
nightly. Thurs., Sat. and Sun. Prices, is. 6d.,
od. and 4d. Booked at Dublin. Variety Acts.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage, 18 ft. deep.
Three dressing-rooms. Station, Cahirciveen.
CALLAN (Kilkenny), Pop. 1,200.
Gaiety (we), Green Street. — Prop., W. F. Egan.
450 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Once nightly.
Booked at Dublin. Phone, Callan 15. Station,
Kilkenny, G.S. & W.R.
CAR LOW (Carlow), Pop. 7,175.
Coliseum (we), Tullow Street. — 800 seats.
Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Once nightly, Mon.,
Wed. and Sat. ; twice nightly Tues., Thurs.
and Fri. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 25 ft.
deep ; two dressing - rooms. Variety acts.
Phone, Carlow 1. Station, Carlow.
Ritz Cinema (we), 130-1, Tullow Street. —
Prop., Carlow Cinemas, Ltd., 130-1, Tullow
Street, Carlow. Booked at 9, Eden Quay,
Dublin. 1,054 seats. Twice nightly, Mon. to
Fri., once on Sat. Three times Sunday.
Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Carlow, 31. Dance Hall attached.
Station, Carlow, G.S.R.
CARNDONAGH (Co. Donegal). Pop. 668.
Parochial Hall (rca). — Prop., Trustees of
Colgan Hall, Carndonagh. Phone, Carndonagh
4. 404 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Not con-
tinuous. Booked at Dublin. Station, Car-
donagh.
CARRICK-ON-SHANNON (Co. Leitrim)
Pop. 1,013.
Gaiety (morrison), Bridge Street. — Prop., John
J. Flood, Carrick-on-Shannon. 350 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Occasional
Variety. Prices, 4d. to 2s. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Caff and Dance Hall attached. Station,
Carrick-on-Shannon.
CARRICX-ON-SUIR (Tipperary), Pop.
4,675.
Park View Cinema (we). — Prop., P. McGrath.
300 seats. Six shows weekly. Pictures
and Variety. Station, Carrick-on-Suir.
CASH EL (Tipperary), Pop. 2,945.
Rock (we). — -Prop., P. Delahunty. 500 seats.
Nightly Sun., Mon., Tues., and Wed. Mat.
Sun. Prices, .id. to is. 6d. Station, Cashel,
G.S. & W. Rly.
CA8TLEBAR (Mayo), Pop. 4,300.
Concert Hall, Town Hall.— Prop., Very Rev.
Archdeacon Fallon, The Presbytery. Res.
and Booking Man., J. Corcoran. Occasiona.
shows. Prices, 6d. to 3s. Station, Castlebar.
County Cinema (philips). — Prop., A. M.
Bourke, The Bungalow, Marylands, Castlebar.
680 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d. Once nightly.
Booked at Dublin. Proscenium width, 23 ft.
Phone, 45. Station, Castlebar.
CASTLECOMER (Kilkenny), Pop. 1,000.
The Cinema (philips). — Props., White, Quinn &
McKenna. 350 seats. Nightly, Sun., Wed. and
Fri. Booked by Mrs. Thos. White. Prices, 4d.
to is. 4d. Proscenium width, 16 ft. Stage,
13 ft. deep ; one dressing-room. Station,
G.S.R. Road van for film delivery.
CASTLE ISLAND (Kerry). Pop. 1,333.
Carnegie Hall. — 400 seats.
Cinema (napier). — Prop., P. Coffey. 300 seats.
Nightly Sun., Tues. and Thurs.
CAVAN (Cavan), Pop. 3,056.
Cinema (Philips), Town Hall, Drumelis. — Prop.,
Ed. McKiernan, Drumelis, Cavan. Phone : 74.
600 seats. Occasional shows. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d. Booked at Dublin. Proscenium
width, 16 ft. Stage, 20 ft. ; two dressing
rooms. Station, Cavan.
Magnet (rcai, Farnham Street. — -Props., Cavan
Cinema, Ltd., Cavan. Phone, Cavan 53.
630 seats. Once nightly. Sat. Mat. Prices,
4<i. to 2S. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Booked
at Dublin. Station, Cavan.
CHARLEV1LLE (Co. Cork), Pop. 1,684.
The Pavilion (rca), Main Street, Charleville. —
Prop., T. J. Hurley. 700 seats. Nightly,
Sun. to Fri. Booked at Charleville. Prices,
4d. to is. 4d. Stage, 14 ft. by 28 ft. deep ; four
dressing-rooms. Proscenium width, 43 ft.
Dance Hall attached. Phone, Charleville 17.
Station, Charleville.
CLARA (Offaly). Pop. 1,025.
Cinema (philips). — Prop., M. Fleming, Bally-
cumber, Offaly. 550 seats. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d. Once nightlv. Proscenium width
16 ft.
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CLAREMORRIS (Mayo), Pop. 1,069.
Town Hall Cinema (bth). — 300 seats. Nightly,
Sun. and Mon. only.
CLONAKiLTY (Co. Cork), Pop. 2,771.
The Cinema (gec), 40, Strand Road, Clonakilty.
— Prop., T. Lowney. 400 seats. One show
nightly. Booked at Hall. Prices, 4d., gd.
and is. 4d. Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage,
15 ft. deep ; two dressing-rooms. Phone,
Clonakilty 26. Station, Clcnakilty, Co. Cork.
CLONES (Co. Monaghan), Pop. 2,358.
St. Joseph's Temperance Hall, (rca), Church
Hill. — Props., Clones Catholic Club. 350 seats.
Sun., Tues. and Friday. Prices, 2d. to is. 3d.
Booked in Dublin. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Two dressing-rooms. Station, Clones, G.N.R,
CLONMEL (Tipperary), Pop. 8,989.
Oisin (we). — Prop., Wm. O'Keefe. Once nightly.
Mats., Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. 550 seats.
Booked at Hall. Prices, is. and is. 4d.
Station, Clonmel, G.S.R.
Ritz (we). — Props, Ritz (Clonmel), Ltd., 9, Eden
Quay, Dublin. Phone, 73615. 980 seats.
Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Continuous. Occasional
Variety. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone,
128. Station, Clonmel.
COBH (Co. Cork). Pop. 7,070.
Arch Cinema (aah). — Prop., J. J. Frenett. 450
seats. Films booked, Dublin. Twice nightly.
Prices, 4d. to is. 6d.
Coliseum (Electra). — Props., Queens town Picture
House, Ltd. 417 seats. Two shows nightly.
Phone, 36. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d. Station,
Cobh.
CORK (Co. Cork), Pop. 80,000.
Assembly Rooms Cinema (we), 22, South
Mall, Cork. — Prop., Assembly Rooms Cinema
Ltd., 670 seats. Booked at Hall. Daily 3,
7 and 9 o'clock. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d. Phone,
Cork 52. Station, Cork, G.S. & W.
Coliseum (we), McCurtain Street. — Props.,
Southern Coliseum, Ltd., 3, Grafton Street,
Dublin. Phone, Dublin 74034. 702 seats,
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Daily 1m at.
Prices, 4d. to is. Phone, Cork 893. Station,
Cork, G.S.R.
Imperial Cinema (morrison), Oliver Plunkett
Street.— Lessee, Stephen Whelan. 350 seats.
Booked at Dublin. Three shows daily, 3, 7,
and 9 o'clock. One show on Sunday, 8.15.
Two changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Lee Cinema (we), Winthrop Street.— Props.,
Lee Cinema, Ltd. 452 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Dublin. Prices, 4d. to is. 8d. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Phone, Cork 1138.
Station, Glanmire, G.S.R.
Lido (rca). — Prop., E. L. Coghlan. Continuous.
One show Sun. 420 seats. Prices, 4d. to is.
Booked at Hall. Phone, 1514. Station,
Glanmire, Cork.
Palace (we), MacCurtain Street, Cork. — Prop.,
The Palace Theatre (Cork), Ltd. 1,000 seats.
Pictures and occasional Variety, at 3, 6.50
and 9 daily. Sun. at 8.30. Booked at Dublin .
Proscenium width, 28 ft. Prices, 9d. and
is. 3d. Sundays, is. and 2s. Stage, 29 ft.
deep ; six dressing-rooms. Phone, Cork 614.
Station, Cork, G.S.R.
Pavilion (we), Patrick Street. — -Prop., James
Tallon. 777 seats. Shows from 3 to 5 and
7 to 11. Once nightly on Sun. Prices, 4d.
to 2s. Booked at Dublin. Proscenium
width, 26 ft. Cafe. Phone, Cork 891.
Station, Cork, G.S.R.
Ritz Cinema (we). — Props., Ritz (Cork), Ltd. —
568 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. Mats.. 4d. to
is. 4d. Continuous, Booked at Hall. Pro-
scenium width, 23 ft. Phone, 1146. Station
Glanmire, G.S.R.
St. Mary's Hall (morrison), St. Mary's Road. —
Prop., Parochial Hall. 400 seats. Two shows
nightly. Once Sun. Three changes weekly.
Prices, 4d. to 8d.
Savoy Cinema and Restaurant (we), Patrick
Street. — Prop., Irish Cinemas, Ltd., 19, Upper
O'Connell St., Dublin. Phone, Dublin 44788.
2,249 seats. Continuous. Once on Sun.
Prices, gd. to 2s. Booked at Dublin. Phone,
Cork 1597. Station, Glanmire.
CURRAGH CAMP (Co. Ki.dare .
Picture Palace (btp).- — C. Silvester. 600
seats. Nightly. Mat. Sat. Prices, 4d. to
is. 6d.
Sandes Cinema (ba). — Miss Magill. 500 seats.
Nightly.
DlNGLE (Kerry), Pop. 1,998.
Cinema (philips). — Nightly, Sun., Mon. and
Thurs. 600 seats.
DROGHEDA (Louth), Pop. 12,688.
Abbey. — Prop., J. Miuphy.
Boyne Cinema (btp). — Props., Boyne Cinemas.
330 seats. Continuous. Mat. Sat. Prices,
4d. to is. 4d. Phone, Drogheda 70-
Whitworth Hall (rca). — 600 seats. Pro-
scenium width, 22 ft. Phone, 186. Station,
Drogheda.
DUBLIN (Dublin) Pop. 419,156.
Adelphi Cinema.
Astor Cinema (we), 51, Lr. O'Connell Street. —
Props., McNally Cinemas, Ltd. 233 seats.
Continuous, twice on Sunday. Prices, 2s.
only. Booked at Hall. Proscenium width,
18 ft. Phone, Dublin 753001. Station,
Dublin.
Bohemian Picture Theatre (we), Phibs-
borough Road. — Props., Bohemian Picture
Theatre (1931), Ltd., 154-155, Phibsborough
Road, Dublin. Phone, Dublin 71230. 796 seats.
Continuous. Booked at Dublin. Prices, 4d. to
is. 8d. Stage, 10 ft. by 22 ft. ; two dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 29 ft. All Dublin
Stations.
Broadway Cinema (rca), Manor Street. —
Prop., Associated Picture Houses, Ltd.
650 seats. Continuous.
Capitol Theatre (we), Princes Street. — Prop.,
G. P. Fleming. 2057 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. to 3s. 9d. Phone, Dublin 44490.
Carlton (we) — Prop., Carlton Cinema (Dublin),
Ltd. 2,000 seats. Continuous. Booked at
Hall. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Phone, Dublin
74098.
Classic (we), Terenure. — Props., Sundrive
Cinemas, Ltd., 30, Lower Ormond Quay,
Dublin. 750 seats. Continuous. Prices, 7d.
to is. 4d. Booked at Hall. Proscenium width,
35 ft. Phone, 95583. Station, Dublin.
Corinthian Cinema (we), Eden Quay. —
Props., Dublin Kinematograph Theatres, Ltd.,
35-39, Lr. O'Connell Street, Dublin. Phone,
22231. 841 seats. Continuous. Prices, is. 4d.
and 2s. Booked at Metropole, Dublin. Phone,
4461 1. Station, G.N.R., Amiens Street, or
G.S.R., Westland Row, or Tara St.
Fairview Grand Cinema (rca), Fairview
Avenue, Dublin. — Props., Fairview Grand
Cinema, Ltd. 1,750 seats. Cont'imous.
Three changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Booked at Hall. Proscenium width, 40 ft.
Stage 8 ft. deep ; two dressing rooms. Phone,
Dublin 5344. Station, Dublin.
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Grafton Picture House (we). — -Props.,
Grafton Picture House Co., Ltd., 72, Grafton
Street, Dublin. 620 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. 4<i. and 2s. Phone, 232961. Cafe
attached.
Grand Central Cinema (rca). — Capitol and
Allied Theatres, Ltd., Capitol Theatre, Princes
Street, Dublin. Phone, 74490. 800 seats.
Prices, is. to 2s Phone 73877.
Grand Cinema (rca). — Prop., Drumcondra
Grand Cinema, Ltd. 1,200 seats. Booked
at Fairview Cinema, Dublin, by L. E. Ging,
Man. Dir. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Proscenium width, 31 ft. Phone, Dublin
72218. Station, Dublin.
Inchicore Cinema (we), Inchicore. — Prop.
J. Kirkham. Dublin. 723 seats. Continuous.
Booked at Dublin. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 4d. to is. 4d
Lyceum Picture Theatre (napier), Mary
Street.— Prop., G. H. Porter, 202, Clontarf
Road, Dublin. 600 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 4d. to gd. Station, Amiens Street,
G.N.R.
Lyric Picture House (rca), James' Street.
Props., Associated Picture Houses, Ltd.,
O'Connell Street, Dublin. 550 seats. Continu-
ous. Three changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to
is. Phone, Dublin 51950.
Mary Street Cinema (we), 12-13, Mary Street,
Dublin. — Prop., Irish Kinematograph Co.
(1920), Ltd., 6-7, Lr. O'Connell Street,
Dublin. Phone, Dublin 43877. 1,119 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 4d. to is. Booked
locallv. Phone, Dublin 73034. Station
Dublin.
Masterpiece Picture House (rca), 99, Tal-
bot Street. 400 seats.
Metropole Cinema (we), O'Connell Street. —
Props., Metropole & Allied Cinemas, Ltd.
Phone, 22231. 1,008 seats. Continuous. One
change weekly. Prices, is. 4d. to 2s. 6d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Cafe, Restaurant and
Ballroom. Station, Westland Row, Dublin.
Nbw Electric (we), 45, Talbot Street. —
Prop., Irish Kinematograph Co. Ltd, (1920).
Olympia Theatre (napier). — 1,750 seats.
Phibsboro Picture House (rca), Blacquier,
Phibsboro. — Prop., Dublin Kinematograph
Theatres, Ltd. Booked at Hall. 626 seats.
Continuous. Three changes weekly. Prices,
4d. to is. 4d. Phone, Dublin 51837. Station,
Dublin. '
Phoenix Picture House (bth), Ellis's Quay. —
Props., Phoenix Picture Palace, Ltd. Lessee,
R. J. G. Aherne. 728 seats. Continuous.
Th^ee changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to is.
Phone, Dublin 74888.
Pillar Picture House (rca), Upper O'Connell
Street. — Props., Irish Kinematograph Co.,
Ltd. 400 seats. Continuous. Two changes
weekly.
Pla^a (we). — 1, 200 seats.
Princess Cinema (we), 145, Lower Rath-
mines Road. — Props., Princess Cinemas,
Ltd. 700 seats. Continuous. Booked at
Dublin. Three changes weekly. Prices, 8d. to
is. 4d. Phone, Rathmines, 92140.
Queen's Theatre (we), Pearse Street. Phone,
44455- — Props., Dublin Kine. Theatres, Ltd.,
Queen's Theatre, Pearse Street. 1,200 seats.
Cine- Variety. Continuous. Proscenium width,
38 ft. Prices, 4d. to 3s. Booked all renters.
Variety Acts booked through Elliman &
Edwards, 83a, Bold Street, Liverpool. Stage.
Legitimate theatre. Fully equipped ; 12
dressing-rooms.
Regal (we). — Props., Dublin Theatre Co., Ltd.
750 seats.
Regal Cinema (bth), Ringsend, Dublin. — Prop.,
Regal Cinemas, Ltd., Ringsend. Phone,
Dublin 64492. 900 seats. Continuous from
6.45 to 11 p.m. weekdays. Mat. Sats., Sun-
days, 3 o'clock and 8.30. Proscenium width,
22 ft. Prices, weekdays, 4d., 7d. and 9d. ;
Sundays, 7d., gd. and is. 3d. Booked at
Hall. Films collected from Renters' offices.
Regent (rca), Blackrock. — Props., Associated
Picture Houses, Ltd., 31, Upper O'Connell
Street, Dublin. Phone, 73314- 500 seats.
Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Booked at Dublin.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Phone,
82729. Station, Blackrock, G.S.R.
Rialto (we). — Props., Dublin Cinemas, Ltd.,
36, Dawson Street, Dublin. Phone, 71533.
1,500 seats. Prices, 7d. to is. 4d. Booked
at 112, Marlboro' St., Dublin. Phoue, 71432.
Continuous. Mat. Sun. Occasional Variety,
Three changes weekly. Proscenium width.
40 ft., stage 15 ft. deep. Phone, 51 167,
Station, Dublin.
Ritz (we) .—Props., Ritz (Dublin), Ltd., Balls-
bridge, Dublin. 600 seats. Prices, 4d. to is.
weekdays, 8d. to is. 3d. Suns. Continuous,
evenings. Mat. Sat., Suns., at 3 and 8.30 p.m.
Booked at Regal Cinema, Ringsend. Pro-
scenium width, 22 ft. Phone, 63752. Station,
Dublin.
Rotunda Cinema (rca), Cavendish Row.—
Props., Exors. of William Kay. 1,200 seats.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Three changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to iod. Phone, 1627.
Sandford Cinema (we), Sandford Road,
Ranelagh, Dublin.— Prop., Suburbia Cinemas,
Ltd. Booked "at Hall. 634 seats. Continu-
ous. Prices, gd. to is. 4d. Phone, Dublin
92192. Station, Ranelagh, Dublin.
Savoy Cinema (we), 19, Upper O'Connell
Street, Dublin. — Prop., Irish Cinemas, Ltd.
19, Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin. 2,792
seats. Continuous. Sundays, two perform-
ances. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Booked at
Theatre. Phone, Dublin 44788/80. Res-
taurant attached, Station, Dublin.
Stella Cinema (we) Rathmines. — Prop.,
Stella Picture Theatre, Ltd., Rathmines,
Continuous. Prices, gd. to is. iod. Phone,
91281.
Stephen's Green Cinema (we). — Prop.,
Stephen's Green Cinema Co., Ltd. 1,496
seats. Continuous. Booked at Dublin. Prices,
9d. to is. gd. Proscenium width, 26 ft.
Stage, 26 ft. by 14 ft. Restaurant attached.
Phone, 51753 and 51881. Station, Dublin.
Strand Cinema (we), North Strand Road. —
Prop., Strand Cinema Ltd. Booked at Fair-
view Grand Cinema, Dublin. 1,100 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Proscenium width, 35 ft. Phone, Dublin
71059. Station, Dublin.
Sundrive Cinema (we), Sundrive Road,
Kimmage. — Props., Sundrive Cinema, Ltd.,
30, Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin. Phone,
Dublin 44417. 700 seats. Continuous.
Prices, 4d. to gd. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, Dublin gn5i. Station, Dublin.
Sutton Grand (we). — -Props., Sutton Grand
Cinema, Ltd., Sutton Cross. 720 seats.
Prices, gd. to is. 8d. Continuous. Booked at
Fairview Grand Cinema. Phone, Sutton 180.
Station, Sutton Cross.
Theatre de Luxe (we), 84 and 86, Lr. Camden
Street. — Props., Metropole and Allied Cinemas,
Ltd., Lr. O'Connell Street, Dublin. Phone,
Dublin 22231 (private exchange). 1,387 seats.
Booked at Metropole. Continuous daily,
two shows Sun. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Stage,
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DUBLIN— continued.
32 ft. deep ; six dressing-rooms. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Phone, Dublin 51840. Station.
Dublin.
Theatre Royal (we). — Props., Dublin Theatre
Co., Ltd. 3,850 seats. Continuous Cine.
Variety. Prices, is. to 2s. 6d. Stage, 40 ft.
deep ; 14 dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
Phone, 44441. Station, Westland Row.
Volta Cinema. — 45, Mary Street Dublin.
Lessees R. J. G. Aherne. 420 seats. Three
changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to 8d. Phone,
Dublin 44619.
DUNDALK (Louth), Pop. 14,700.
Magnet (we). — Prop., Rev. J. Stokes Horn, St.
Patrick's, Dundalk. 750 seats. Prices, 6d. to
tv 4d. Twice nightly, Suns, at 3 and 8.30 p.m.
Occasional variety. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Stage, 20 ft ; two dressing-rooms. Booked at
Dundalk, Phone, Dundalk 184. Station,
Dundalk., G.N.R.
Oriel Cinema (btp). — Prop., Boyne Cinemas.
300 seats. Booked at Boyne Cinema, Drog-
heda. Phone. Drogheda 70. Twice nightly.
Mat. Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Station,
Dundalk, G.N.R.
Park Street Cinema (btp), Park Street, Dun-
dalk. Phone, 35.— Prop., Irish Empire
Palaces, Ltd., 3, Grafton Street, Dublin.
Phone, 74034. 490 seats. Twice nightly
Mat. Sat. Prices, is. 4d. 9d. and 4d. Booked
at Dublin. Station, Dundalk, G.N.R.
Town Hall Cinema (rca), Crowe Street. —
Prop., Leo MacCarron, Clanbrassil Street,
Dundalk. 800 seats. Twice nightly. Mat.
Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Pictures and variety.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage, 22 ft. deep ;
one dressing-room. Phone, 202. Station,
Dundalk, G.N.R.
DUNGARVAN (Waterford), Pop. 5,202.
Cinema (rca), Bridge Street. — Props., Daniel
Crotty & Sons, Bridge Street. 950 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly. Mat. Thurs.
and Sun. Pictures and occasional variety.
Three dressing-rooms. Prices, 8d. to is. 4d.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Dance hall.
Phone, Dungarvan 8. Telegrams, Crotty
Cinema, Dungarvan. Station, Dungarvan,
G.S. & W.R.
DUN LAOQHAIRE (Co. Dublin),
Pop. 18,992.
Astoria (we). — Prop., James F. O'Neill, 66,
St. Helens Road, Booterstown, Co. Dublin.
Phone, 82782. 701 seats. Prices, 7d. to
is. 4d. Continuous. Booked at Dublin.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, 81589.
Sandycove Station.
Pavilion Gardens (we), Marine Road. —
Props., Associated Picture Houses, Ltd.,
30-31, Upper O'Connell Street. Phone,
Dublin 21278. 1,310 seats. Booked at 204,
Pearse Street, Dublin. Continuous, Sunday
Mat. and evening show. Three change's
weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. 8d. Proscenium
width, approx. 36 ft. Phone, 81061, Dun
Laoghaire. Station, Dun Laoghaire.
The Picture House (bth), Upper George's
Street. — Piop., Associated Picture Houses,
Ltd., 31, Up. O'Connell Street, Dublin.
Phone, Dublin 73314. 500 seats. Booked at
Dublin. Continuous. Proscenium width,
approx. 20 ft. Prices, 7d., is. and is. 4d.
Phone, 81252. Station, Dun Laoghaire,
G.S.R.
DUNMANWAY (Co. Cork), Pop. 1,619.
Broadway Cinema (philips). — Prop., Barnabas
Deane, Dimmanway. 250 seats. Prices, 2d.
to ioid. Booked at Dunmanway. Proscenium
width, 6 ft. Station, Dunmanway.
Cinbma. — Mr. Houssett.
^DENDERRY (Offal y'), Pop. 2,093.
Fr. Paul Murphy Hall (philips) (Known as
Star Cinema). — Lessee, Sean O'Ceallar^, The
Mart, Edenderry. 400 seats. Three nights
weekly. Mat. Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Booked at Dublin. Dance Hall attached.
Proscenium width, 14 ft. Portable stage.
Station, Enfield, Co. Meath.
ENNISCORTHY (Co. Wexford) Pop. 5,546.
Astor. — Prop., T. Doyle.
Grand Central Cinema (bth). — Prop., K,
G. Gould. Nightly. Booked at Hall. Prices.
4d. to is. 3d. Station, Enniscorthy, G.S.R.
FeRMOY (Cork), Pop. 4,505.
Palace Theatre and Hall (erf).— Prop..
Dr. O'Brien, Fermoy. 500 seats. Nightly.
Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed. and Thurs. Mat.
Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. Variety occasionally,
four dressing-rooms. Proscenium width
40 ft. Dance Hall. Phone, 42. Station.
Fermoy.
QaLWAY (Galway), Pop. 18,000.
Central Cinema (bth). — Gort. — Prop., Dan
Ryan, Marine Parade, Kilkee. 500 seats.
Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. One show, Thurs. . Two
on Sundays. Booked at Dublin. Stage,
25 ft. by 15 ft. Phone 11. Station, Gort.
New Cinema.— (In course of construction.)
Savoy (rca).— Props., Galway Cinemas, Ltd.
75, Mid-Abbey Street, Dublin. Phone, 75,169
1,254 seats. Continuous daily, Sun., from 3.30
to 8.30 p.m. Prices, 4d. to 2s. Booked at
Dublin. Occasional Variety. Booked by H.
Culleton, at HalL Cafe. Proscenium width,
31 ft. Phone, Galway 28. Station, Galway.
Town Hall Cinema (bth).— Mr. Hardiman,
Francis Street. 600 seats. Nightly. Mat.,
Sun., Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d. Pictures and Variety. Booked at
Galway. Proscenium width, 28 V. Stage,
20 ft. deep ; four dressing-rooms. Station,
Galway.
QOREY (Wexford), Pop. 2,291.
Ormonde Cinema (Philips). — Prop., James J.
Kavanagh, Arklow. 600 seats. Variety booked
by Prop.
Town Hall (bth). — Lessee., T. A. Carvon,
Gorey Cinema. 200 seats. Sun. and Wed.
nights, winter only. Prices, 9d. to is. gd.
Variety Acts ; two dressing-rooms. Station,
G.S. and Western Rly.
GREYSTONES (Wicklow). Pop. 1,592.
Picture House (Electra). — Prop., J. Hippie,
Coolagad, Greystones. 210 seats. Once
nightly Sua., Mon., Wed. and Thurs. Booked
at K.R.S. Dublin. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d.
Station. D.S.E. Rly., Greystones.
ANTURK (Co. Cork), Pop. 1,630
Cosy (Duosonic).— Prop., J. O'Sullivan, Strand
Street, Kanturk. 300 seats. Nightly Sun.,
Mon., Wed. and Thurs. Mat. Sun. Booked
at Strand Street. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d.
Proscenium width, 24 ft. Station, Kanturk.
KILDARE (Co. Kildare), Pop. 1,971.
Tower Cinema (rca). — Preps., Tower Cinema,
Kildare. 650 seats. Once nightly. Pro-
scenium width, 20 ft. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Films and. Variety. Booked by W. Kehoe,
Emo, Portarlington. Depth of stage, 35 ft.;
two dressing-rooms. Phone, Kildare 38.
Station, Kildare, G.S.R.
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KILKEE (Co. Clare), Pop. 1,682.
Town Hall Cinema (philips). — Prop., Dan
Ryan. 300 seats. Booked at Dublin. Seven
shows a week. Prices, 4d. to is. 4.6.. Dance
Hall. Two dressing-rooms. Station, Kilkee,
G.S. & W. Rly.
KILKENNY (Co. Kilkenny), Pop. 10,056.
Kilkenny Theatre (we). — Prop. The Kilkenny
Cinema Co., Ltd., Kilkenny. 700 seats.
Continuous. Occasional Mac. Sun. Prices,
4d. to t». 8d. Booked at Theatre. Station,
Kilkenny, G.S.R.
Savoy (we). — Props., Messrs. T. & R. Walsh,
20, North Main Street, Wexford. 1,000 seats.
Price, 4d. to is. Sd. Continuous from 7 p.m.
Booked at 20, North Main Street, Pictures
and occasional Variety. Proscenium width,
26 ft. 6 in. Stage, 27 ft. 6 in. by 13 ft. deep ;
one dressing-room. Lounge Bar attached.
Phone, Kilkennv 131. Station, Kilkenny,
G.S.R.
KILLARNEY (Kerry), Pop. 5,325.
Casino (we). — Prop., T. Cooper. Once
nightly. Mat. on Sundays. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d.
Killarney Picturedrome (bth), East Avenue
Hall. — Prop., Private Co. 750 seats. One
show nightly. Sun., Mon., Tfrars. and Fri.
Three changes weekly. Prices, 8d. to is. rod.
Station, Killarney, G.S. & W.R.
Town Hall Cinema (we). — Prop., Jas. C.
Houlihan, Dingle, Kerry. Phone, 28. 700
seats. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Once nightly.
Proscenium width, 35 ft. Booked at Dublin.
Occasional Variety. Stage, 19 ft. deep ; four
dressing-rooms. Dance Hall. Station, Kil-
larney.
KILLORGLIN (Kerry), Pop. 1,087.
Carnegie Picture Hall. — Props., Carnegie
Trust Committee. Booked at Hall by Man-
ager. One show on Sunday only on occasions.
Prices, 6d. to is. Station, Killorglin,
G.S.W.R.
KILMALLOCK (Co. Limerick) Pop. 1,101.
People's Hall (bth). — Props., Kilmallock
Co-operative Friendly Society, Ltd., Kilmal-
lock, Co. Limerick. 600 seats. Talkie Pictures
three times weekly. Proscenium width,
5 ft. Prices, variable. Variety Acts booked
through Manager. Stage, 20 ft. ; two dress-
ing rooms. Cafe and dance hall attached.
Station, Kilmallock.
Super Grand Cinema. — Prop., Howard.
KILRUSH (Co. Clare), Pop. 3,346.
Palace Cinema (Napier). — Prop., P. Tubridy.
350 seats. Booked at Hall. One show nightly.
Prices, 7d. to is. 4d. Station, Kilrush.
LeTTERKENNY (Donegal), Pop. 2,308.
Cinhma (Sound). — Props., Letterkenny Cinema
Co. 250 seats. Booked in Dublin. Prices, 4d.
to is. 3d. Station, Letterkenny.
La Scala. — A. C. Cinemas, Ltd., City Pictures,
Ltd. 250 seats.
LIMERICK (Limerick), Pop. 39,690.
Carlton (we). — Props., Carlton Cinema
(Limerick), Ltd. 800 seats. Prices, od. to 2s.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Phone, Limerick 61. Station,
Limerick.
Coliseum (we).— Props., Helena and Thos.
Gough. Booked by T. Gough. 550 seats. Two
shows nightly. Mat. Sat. Three changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Phone,
Limerick 259. Station Limerick, G.S.
Grand Central (we), Bedford Row. — Props..
A. E. Goodwin. 650 seats. Booked at Dublin.
Continuous. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Prices, 9d. to 2s. Phone, Limerick 361.
Station, Limerick, G.S.
lyric (we). — Prop., P. J. Cronin. 900 seats.
Continuous from 2.30 p.m. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d.
Savoy Theatre (we).
Thomond(we). — -Props., Thomond Cinema, Ltd.
Tivoli (rca), The Mall.— Props., Paul and May
Bernard. 350 seats. Two shows nightly. Three
changes weekly. Daily Mat. Prices, 2d.
to 9<i.
LISTOWEL (Kerry), Pop. 4,392.
Plaza (we). — Prop., A. McSweeney. 600 seats.
Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Nightly, two shows Sun.
Occasional variety. Phone, Tralee 95.
Station, Listowel, G.S.R.
LONGFORD (Longford), Pop. 3,682.
Odeon (we), Bridge Street.— Props. Midland
Amusements Ltd., Longford. 652 seats. Prices
4d. to 2S. Booked at Veritas House, Lower
Abbey Street, Dublin. Once nightly. Pros-
cenium width, 25 ft. Stage, 15 ft. deep; two
dressing-rooms. Phone 57. Station, Long-
ford.
Stafford's Cinema (rca). — Prop., and Man.,
F. J. Farrell, Cloncoose, Longford. 430
seats. Booked at Longford. One show
nightly ; twice Sun. Prices, 4d. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 12 ft. Phone, Longford
50. Station, Longford, G.S.R.
LOUGHREA (Co. Galway), Pop. 2,790
Town Hall (rca), Barrack Street. — Props.,
Michael Timlin. 350 seats. Booked at Hall.
Four or five shows weekly. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d. Proscenium width, i6£ ft. Stage, 13 ft.
deep. Phone, Loughrea 4. Dance Hall
attached. Station, Loughrea.
■VIaCROOM (Co. Cork), Pop. 2,413.
Castle Cinema. — Nightly. Four times weekly.
Mat. Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d.
MALLOW (Co. Cork), Pop. 4,562.
Capitol.— Props., Robinson and Ward. 300
seats. Nightly except Sat. Mat. Sun. Prices,
7d. to is. 6d.
Central Cinema (rca), Main Street. — Prop, and
Res. Man., E. J. Donovan. 650 seats.
Booked at Hall. Once nightly except Sat.
Mat. Sat. and Sun. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d.
Pictures and Variety. Telegrams, Donovan.
Central Hall. Station, Mallow, G.S.R.
MARYBOROUGH (Leix), Pop. 3,382.
Coliseum. — Props., Coliseum (Portleix), Ltd.
Electric Cinema (awh). — Prop., P. Delany.
400 seats. Booked at 20," Main Street,
Maryborough. One show nightly. Sat.
excepted. Mat. Sunday. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station,
Maryborough, G.S.R.
MIDDLETON (Co. Cork), Pop. 3,182.
Southern Star Cinema (Napier). — Props. ,
Southern Star Cicen a Co., Ltd. 500 seats.
Booked at Dublin. Once nightly. Sun.
Mat. Prices, 9d. and is. 3d. Proscenium
width, 15 ft. Phone, Middleton 17. Station,
Middleton, G.S.R.
MITCKELSTOWN (Co. Cork), Pop. 2,011.
Savoy Cinema (bth). — A. E. Russell. 400
seats. Nightlyfive days a week. Mat.
Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d.
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MITC.HELSTOWN — continued.
Star Cinema (p iilips). — Prop., G. H. Sharp.
400 seats. Booked at Hall. Once nightly
except Sat. Mat. Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Phone, Mitchelstown 4. Station, Mitchels-
town.
MONAGHAN (Co. Monaghan), Pop. 4,272.
Diamond Cinema (rca). — Manager, Martin
Rennie. 640 seats.
Magnet Cinema (rca). — Props., Monaghan
Cinema, Ltd. 600 seats.
MOK1LL (Co. Leitrim) Pop. 755.
Ritz Cinema (philips), Glebe Street. — Prop.,
F. J. Farrell, Cloncoose, Longford. Phone, 50.
400 seats. Prices, gd. to 2s. One show nightly ;
twice Sun. Booked at Longford. Proscenium
width, 12 ft. Station, Mohill, G.S.R.
MOUNTMELLICK (Leix), Pop. 2,275.
C.Y.M.S. Cinema (napier equipment,). — Props.,
C.Y.M.S. Society. 400 seats. Booked at
Dublin. Nightly Sun., Mon., Wed. and Fri.
Mat. Sun. Proscenium width, 14 ft. Stage,
16 ft. ; three dressing-rooms. Dance hall.
Prices^ 4d. to is. 4d. Station, Mountmellick,
G. S.R.
MULLINGAR (Co. Westmeath). Pop. 5,293.
Coliseum Cinema (napier). — -Props., Healy
Bros. 680 seats. Booked at Mullingar.
Films and Variety. Nightly, except Sat.
Mat. Sun. Prices, 4d., gd. and is. 3d. Station,
Mullingar.
County Hall (we), Patrick Shaw. 500 seats.
Pictures and Variety. Booked at HalL Prices,
4d. to is. 3d. One show nightly. Proscenium
width, 24 ft. Stage, 30 ft. deep ; three dress-
ing-rooms. Station, Mullingar.
SMAAS (Co. Kildare), Pop. 3,443.
Cinema (btp). — Prop., C. S. Silvester, Curragh
Picture House. 300 seats. Booked in
Dublin. Once nightly. Prices, gd. to is.
Station, Naas.
Coliseum (we).
Town Hall (btp). Nightly except Sat. and
Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d.
NAVAN (Meath), Pop. 3,649.
Navan Ficture Palace (electric reproduc-
tion), Ludlow Street. — Prop., Navan Picture
Palace Co., Ltd. 582 seats. Booked at Dublin.
One show daily. Mat. Sun. Prices, 4d.
to is. 4d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station,
Navan, G.N.R. & G.S.R.
NENAGH (Tipperary), Pop. 4,517.
Ormond Cinema (awh). — Prop., Ormonde
Cinema Co. 250 seats. Nightly five days
a week. Mat. Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. 3d.
Station, Nenagh, G.S.R
Town Hall Cinema (napier). — Props., E. D.
Kennedy, Emmet Place, Nenagh. 400 seats.
Prices 4d. to is. 4d. Booked at Emmet Place.
Nightly. Four days a week. Mat. Sun.
Proscenium width, 26 ft. Stage, 24 ft. deep.
Two dressing rooms. Station, Nenagh.
NEWBRIDGE (Co. Kildare), Pop. 2,400.
Newbridge Picture Palace. — Lessees, Poy
& McGovern. 500 seats. Booked at Hall.
Occasional Variety, four nights weekly,
Sun., Mon., Wed. and Thurs. Prices, 4d., gd.
and is. 3d. Stage and two dressing-rooms.
Odeon (we). — Props., Newbridge Cinemas,
Ltd. 630 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Booked
at Veritas House, Lower Abbey Street,
Dublin. Once nightly. Proscenium width,
24 ft. Stage, 6 ft. Phone, Newbridge 47.
NEWCASTLE WEST (Limerick), Pop. 2,687.
Desmond Cinema (we). — Prop., Patrick
O' Carroll Nash, Demesne House, Newcastle
West. 500 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Pictures and occasional variety. Once nightly.
Mats. Wed. and Sat. Booked at Newcastle
West. Proscenium width, 22 ft. Stage, 10 ft.
deep : two dressing-rooms. Cafe and Dance
Hall attached. Phone 25. Station, New-
castle West.
Latchford's Cinema.- — Mr. Latchford. ajo
seats. Nightly Tues. and Fri.
NEWPORT (Co. Mayo), Pop. 200.
New Cinema (philips). — Props., The Local
Clergy. 250 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 4d. Shows
Sun. and Mon. nights. Dance Hall attached.
Rail to Wesport, and Road Transport.
NEW ROSS (Wexford), Pop. 5,009.
Savoy Cinema (rca). — Prop., New Ross Cinema
Co. 600 seats. One show, nightly. Mats. Wed.,
Sat. and Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d. Station,
New Ross, G.S. and W.R.
Passage west (Co. cork), Pop. ijso
C.Y.M.S. Hail.— Rev. T. McCarthy.
PORTA RLSNGTON (Leix), Pop. 1,951.
Electric Cinema (Napier). — W. Higgins,
Patrick Street, Portarlington. 500 seats.
Prices, 4d. to is. Once nightly. Mat. Sun.
occasionally.
PORTLAOIGHISE (Co. Leix), Pop. 3,272
Coliseum (we).
PORTUMNA (Co. Galway). Pop. 873.
Town Hall. — Hon. Secretary, M. C. Stronge.
800 seats. Prices, gd. to is. 6d. Stage, 20 ft.
deep. Station, Birr.
ROSCOMMON (Co. Roscommon), Pop. 3,009.
Roxy Cinema (rca), The Square. — Props.,
Roxy Cinemas, Ltd., 112, Marlboro St.
Dublin. Phone, 71432. 450 seats. Prices,
gd. to is. 4d. Once nightly. Four changes
weekly. Mat. Sun. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 25 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep;
two dressing-rooms. Dance Hall attached.
Station, Roscommon, G.S.R.
RoSCREA (Tipperary), Pop. 2,694.
New Hall. — Mr. Moynihan. 200 seats. Nightly,
Sun. and Mon. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d.
Skerries (Dublin), Pop. 1,770.
Pavilion (rca), Skerries, Co. Dublin. — Prop.,
P. L. Flanagan, Imperial, Skerries. 550 seats.
Proscenium width, 16 ft. Prices, gd. to
is. Sd. Booked at Dublin. Stage, 20 ft. ; two
dressing-rooms. Phone, Skerries 15. Station,
Skerries, G.N. Rly.
SKIB3EREEN (Cork), Pop. 2,620.
Coliseum. — Prop., M. S. D. Driscoll, 53,
Bridge Street. 200 seats. Nightly, Sun. and
Mon. Prices, gd. to is. 3d. Station, Skibbereen.
The Cinema (g.e.c). — Props., The Skibbereen
Cinema Co., Ltd., Townsend Street, Skib-
bereen. 450 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Once nightly. Booked at Hall. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Stage 14 ft. ; two dressing-
rooms. Phone, 32. Station, Skibbereen, G.S.R.
SLIGO (Co. Sligo), Pop. 11,439
Gaiety (we), Wine Street. — Props., The Gaiety
(Sligo), Ltd. Phone, Sligo 151. 1,000 seats.
Once nightly, Mon. to Fri. Mats. Sun. and
Wed. Continuous Sat. Prices, 4d. to is. od.
Booked at Hall. Cafe. Station, Sligo, S.S.R.
Pavilion (rca). — Props., G. P. Gaynor. 500
seats. Once nightly. Booked at Woodvilk,
Foster Avenue, Blackrock. Occasional variety.
Prices, 4d. to is. 3d. Stage, 17 ft. ; two dress-
ing-rooms. Phone, 78. Station, Sligo, G.S.
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Savoy Cinema (rca), Market Street. — Prop.,
Western Counties Theatres, Ltd. 850 seats.
Booked by Curran Theatres, Capitol Cinema,
Belfast. Not continuous. Proscenium width,
30 ft. Prices, 4.d. to is. 9d. Stage, 25 ft.
deep ; five dressing-rooms. Phone, Sligo 130.
Station, Sligo, G.S.R.
TeMPLEIWORE (Tipperary), Pop. 2,230.
Abbey Cinema (philips), Templemore, Co.
Tipperary. — Prop., Roscrea & Athy Cinema
Co., Roscrea. 450 seats. Booked at Dublin.
Once nightly. Proscenium width, 20 ft. by
22 ft. Prices, 8d. to is. 4d. Station, Temple-
more, G.S.R.
THURLES (Tipperary), Pop. 4,796.
National Theatre (we). — Lessee, Patrick
McGrath. 500 seats. Once nightly. Mat., Sun.
Prices, 4d., 9d. and is. 4d. Films booked
Dublin. Variety occasionally. Two dressing-
rooms. Station, Thurles, G.S. and W.R.
New Cinema (we), P. Delahunty. 600 seats.
Nightly, four day; a week. Prices, 8d. to
is. 6d.
TIPPERARY (Tipperary), Pop. 5,554.
Excel (we).
Pictured rome (Marshall), James St. — Props.,
W. G. Evans & Son. 430- seats. One show
nightly. Two Mats, weekly. Three changes
weekly. Prices, 4d. to 2s. Cafe. Phone,
Tipperary 4. Station, Tipperary.
Town Hall. — Once nightly. Mat. Wed., Sat.
and Sun. Prices, 4d. to is 6d.
TRALEE (Kerry), Pop. 10,536.
Ashe Memorial Hall (we). — Prop., A.
McSweeney. 900 seats. Twice nightly. Two
shows Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Occasional
Variety. Phone, 95. Station, Tralee, G.S.R.
Picturedrome (we). — Prop., P. Coffey. Con-
tinuous. 900 seats. Prices, 4d. to is. 4d.
Booked at Hall. Phone, 55. Station, Tralee,
G.S.R.
TRAMORE (Waterford), Pop. 1,812.
Strand Cinema. — Prop., Mr. T. Cooper,
Killarney. Phone, 36. 500 seats. Booked by
Prop. Continuous. Prices, 8d. to is. 4d.
Station, Tramore, G.S. and W.R.
TRIM (Co. Meath), Pop. 1,488.
Cinema (echo).
TUAM (Galway), Pop. 3,288.
Mall Cinema (rca). — Prop., The Mall Cinema,
Ltd. 450 seats. Once nightly. Prices, 4d. to
is. 9d. Booked by P.M.O. O'Connor, St.
Tarlath's Terrace, Bishop Street, Tuam.
Phone, Tuam n. Station, Tuam, G.S.R.
TULLAMORE (Offaly), Pop. 4,924.
Grand Central Cinema (we), Tullamore. —
Props., Mahon and Cloonan, Tullamore.
Phone, 13 Tullamore. 724 seats. Booked
at Dublin. Once nightly. Mat. Sun. Prices,
4d. to is. 4d. Proscenium width, 12 ft.
Stage, 21 ft. ; two dressing-rooms. Station,
Tullamore.
TULLOW (Carlow), Pop. 1,616.
Grand Central Cinema (we), Main St. — Prop.,
Thomas Flynn, Church St., Tullow. 500 seats.
Once nightly. Mat. Sunday. Prices, 8d. to
is. 4d. Booked at Tullow. Phone, Tullow 5.
Station, Tullow.
Waterford (Waterford), Pop.28,ooo.
Coliseum (rca), Adelphi Quay. — Prop., Amuse-
ments, Ltd., 3, Grafton Street, Dublin.
Phone, 74034. 1,132 seats. Price, 4d. to is.
Once nightly. Mats. Sun., Tues., Thurs.
and Sat. Booked at H.O. Proscenium
width, 30 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep; two
dressing - rooms. Phone, 273. Station,.
Waterford.
Regal Cinema (rca). The Glen. — Prop., Martin
S. Breen, Bridge Hotel, Waterford. 1,300
seats. Nightly at 8 p.m. and. Mats, daily,
Prices, 4d. to is. 4d. Phone, 33. Booked
at Waterford. Station, Waterford.
Savoy Cinema (rca), Broad Street. — Prop.,
Waterford Cinema Co., Ltd., 33-4, Anglesea
Street, Dublin. Phone, Dublin 22361. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. 1,200 seats. Prices,
4d. to is. 8d. Stage ; two dressing-rooms.
Phone, Waterford 61. Cafe attached. Station,
Waterford, G.S.Rlys.
Theatre Royal (rca). — Prop., Martin S. Breen,
Bridge Hotel, Waterford. Phone, Waterford
291. 900 seats. Pictures and all Stage Shows.
Once nightly. Daily Mat. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d. Stage, 26 ft. deep ; eight dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 18* ft. Phone
Waterford 356. Station, Waterford.
WESTPORT (Co. Mayo). Pop. 3,490.
New Cinema Theatre (rca). — Props., Stanton,
Ruddy, Kenny & Joyce. 430 seats. Once
nightly except Sat. Mat. Sun. Prices, 7d. to
is. 4d. Proscenium width, 23 ft.
WEXFORD (Co. Wexford), Pop. 11,870.
Capitol Cinema (we). — Prop., Capitol Cinema
(Wexford), Ltd. Phone, 43 Wexford. 75c
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices.
4d. to is. 8d. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Station, Wexford, G.S.R.
Cinema Palace (rca), Harper's Lane. — Prop.,
Wexford Cinema Palace, Ltd. 600 seats.
Res. and Booking Man., R. W. Latimer.
Twice nightly. Once Sun. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d. Phone, Wexford so. Station, Wex-
ford, G.S.R.
WICKLOW (Co. Wicklow), Pop. 3,027.
Excelsior Cinema —350 seats. Nightly four
days a week. Mat. Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. 6d.
Rialto Cinema (rca), Fitzwilliam Square. —
Props., Rialto Cinema, Wicklow, Ltd. 750
seats. Booked at 112, Marlboro' Street,
Dublin. Phone, 71432. Once nightly. Mat.
Sun. Four changes weekly. Prices, 4d. to
is. 4d. Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 15 ft.
deep. Two dressing-rooms. Phone, Wick-
low 14. Station, Wicklow, G.S.R.
YoUGHAL (Cork), Pop. 5,340.
Horgan's Picture Theatre (kamm). — Props.
Horgan Bros. 390 seats. Booked in Dublin .
Nightly except Fri. Mat. Sun. Prices, 3d
to is. 3d. Proscenium width, 16 ft. Station
Youghal.
Hurst's Picture Palace (morrison). — Prop.,
R. Hurst, Friar Street, Youghal. 425 seats.
Booked at Dublin. Daily shows. Mat. Wed.
and Sun. Prices, 4d. to is. Proscenium
width, 16 ft. Station, Youghal, G.S. & W.
TRAVELLING SHOWS.
George Coates.
Ballybofey, Manorhamilton and Donegal,
E. Mc Kiernan.
Town Hall, Bailieborough.
Town Hall, Ava.
Town Hall, Cavan.
Menets Talkies.
Dundrum, Co. Down.
Up-to-Date Cinemas.
Cookstown, Co. Tyrone and Kilrea, Co. Loo-
donderry.
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IRELAND
NORTHERN IRELAND K1NEMAS.
The Sound system installed is shown after the name. (BTP) = British
Talking Pictures, Ltd. ; (RCA) - RCA Photophone, Ltd. ; (WE) - Western
Electric Co.9 Ltd. ; (BA) —British Acoustic ; (BTH) = British Thomson-Hous-
ton. Other systems are indicated by name.
ANTRIM (Antrim), Pop. 1,973.
The Cinema (rca). — Props., Antrim Cinema.
Ltd., 500 seats. Prices, 8d. and is. 9d. Twice
nightly. Booked at Hall. Proscenium,
width, 20 ft. 'Phone, Antrim 26. Station,
Antrim, L.M.S. Films by L.M.S. Railway or
N.I. Road Transport.
ARMAGH (Armagh). Pop. 7,356.
City Cinema (we). — Prop., J. Kelly, 8, Market
Street, Armagh. 317 seats. Booked at Belfast.
Twice nightly. Prices, od. and is. 6d. Phone,
148. Armagh and B.O.C
Picture House (btp), Russell Street. — Prop.,
Irish Empire Palaces, Ltd., 3, Grafton Street,
Dublin. Phone, Dublin 74034. 363 seats.
Continuous. Prices, gd. and is. gd. Mat.,
Sat. Booked at Dublin. Proscenium width,
20 ft. Phone, Armagh 165. Station, Armagh,
G.N.R.
Ritz (we). — Props., Ritz Belfast, Ltd. (Union
Cinemas Group), managed by Associated
British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square,
London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard 7887. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. Station, Armagh,
G.N.R.
AUGHNACLOY (Tyrone), Pop. 1,010.
Picture House. — Prop., J. Bell. 300 seats.
BaLLYCASTLE (Antrim), Pop. 1,485.
Cinema (Duosonic). — Prop., E. F. McCambridge
9, Castle Street, Londonderry. Phone : 2934.
Continuous. 430 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s.
Booked by Prop. Width of proscenium,
20 ft. Phone : 218. Station, Ballycastle,
L.M.S.
BALLYCLaRE (Antrim), Pop. 3,389.
Cinema (rca). — Prop., Mr. Logan, 35, Royal
Avenue, Belfast. Phone : Belfast 21996. 400
seats. Booked at Belfast. Continuous. Mat.
Sat. Prices, 7d. to is. 6d. 'Bus, N.I.R.T.B.
BALLYKINLAR (Down). Pop. 216.
Sandes Cinema (bth). — -Prop., Miss Sandes,
Sandes Soldiers' Home, 'Phone, Ballykinlar
202. 630 seats. Once nightly. Tues. Wed.,
Friday, twice Mon., Thurs. and Sat. Price, 6d.
Proscenium width, 20 ft. Station, Tully-
murry, Co. Down.
BALLYMENA (Antrim), Pop. 11,381
State Cinema (rca). — Props., State Enter-
prises, Ltd., 35, Royal Avenue, Belfast. Phone:
21996. 1,100 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s.
Continuous from 6 p.m. Booked by Props.
Phone • Ballymena 306.
Towers (rca). — Prop., Supreme Cinemas, 35,
Royai Avenue, Belfast. Phone : Belfast 21996.
1,150 seats. Continuous from 6 p.m. Booked
at 35, Royal Avenue, Belfast. Prices, 9d. to
2S. 3d. Pnone, 240.
BALLYMONEY (Antrim), Pop. 3,100.
Cinema (bth). — 300 seats. Twice nightly. Mat.
Sat. Prices, 6d. and is. 3d. Station, Bally-
money.
Palladium (bth). — Prop., J. N. Crawford.
400 seats. Prices 6d. and is. 3d. Station,
Ballymoney.
BALLYNAHINCH (Down), Pop. 1,667.
The Picture House (bth). — Prop., B. H.
Bloomfield, Scotch Street, Downpatrick.
^hone, Downpatrick 43. Booked at Hall.
300 seats. One show nightly on Mon., Tues.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 3d. to is. Station,
Ballynahinch, Co. Down.
BALLYWALTER (Down), Pop. 575.
Mid-Ards Cinema.
BANBRIDGE (Down), Pop. 5,101.
Picture House (bth). — Props., Picture House
(Banbridge), Ltd. 756 seats. Booked at
Irish Theatres, Ltd., Whitehall Buildings,
Ann St., Belfast. Prices, 9d. and is. 6d.
Twice nightly. Proscenium width, 25 ft.
Stage, 20 ft. 4 dressing-rooms. Phone : Ban-
bridge 2246. Station, Banbridge, and N.
Ireland Road Transport.
BANGOR (Down> Pop. 18,000.
Adelphi (rca), Main Street. — Props., Adelphi
Cinemas, Ltd. 1,300 seats. Booked at Hall.
Continuous. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscen-
ium width, 30 ft. Cafe. Dance Hall. Films,
Station, Bangor, B.C.D.R. Phone, Bangor
594-
Picture Palace (bth). — Prop., Irish Electric
Palaces, Ltd., 79, Donegall Street, Belfast.
Phone, Belfast 5800. 600 seats. Booked at
Head Office. Continuous. Two changes weekly.
Prices, 4d. to is. 66. Phone, Bangor 187.
The Tonic (we), Hamilton Road. — Props.,
Bangor Cinemas, Ltd., 403, Antrim Road,
Belfast. Phone, Belfast 43228. Films booked
at Curran Theatres H.O. Continuous. Prices,
9d. to 2S. Proscenium width, 49 ft. Stage,
22 ft., four dressing-rooms. Cafe and Ball-
room. Phone, Bangor 830. Station, Bangor,
B. & C.D.R. N. Ireland Transport.
BELFAST (Antrim), Pop. 45P.000.
Alhambra Theatre (bth), North Street. Prop.,
Alhambra Theatres, Ltd. 800 seats. Con-
tinuous from 1.30 p.m. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Booked at Irish
Theatres, Ltd., Ann Street, Belfast. Phone,
Belfast 20380. Steamship service.
•Ambassador (rca;, Cregagh Road. Prop.,
Mrs. E. McGhie. 1,030 seats. Prices, 6d. to
2s. 3d. Continuous from 6 p.m. Mats., Mon.,
Wed., Thurs. and Sat. Booked at Hall.
Phone : Belfast 57182. Station, G.N.R.,
L.M.S., B.C.D.R.
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Apollo Cinema (we), Ormeau Road, Belfast. —
Props., M. Curran & Sons, Ltd., 405, Antrim
Road, Belfast. Phone, 43228/9. 870 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous. Prices, 7d. and
is. Proscenium width, 40 it. Phone, Belfast
27049. Station, Belfast.
Arcadian (bth), Albert Street.— Props.,
Arcadian Picture Co., Ltd. 600 seats,
Twice nightly. Prices, 5d. and 9d. Pros-
cenium width. 25 ft. Stage, 24 ft. deep ;
two dressing-rooms. Phone 2690. Station.
Belfast, G.N.R. and L.M.S.
Astoria (rca), Upper Newtowxiards Road,
— Props., M. Curran and Sons, Ltd., 403,
Antrim Road, Belfast. Phone, Belfast 43228.
1,240 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Prices, gd. to is. 9d. Proscenium width, 30 ft.
Phone, 53733. Cafe attached. Station,
Belfast.
Broadway (we), Falls Rd., Props., M. Curran
and Sons, Ltd., 405, Antrim Rd., Belfast.
Phone: 43228/9. 1,380 seats. Prices, 9d.
to is. gd. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone : 21527.
Cafe attached.
Capitol (we), Antrim Road. — Props., M. Curran
4 Sons, Ltd., 403, Antrim Road. — 1,000 seats.
Booked at Antrim Road office. Continuous
from 1.45 p.m. Prices, 8d. to is. 9d. Cafe
attached. Phone, 43228 9.
Castle Cinema (rca), Castlereagh Road. —
Props., Jas. M. Crawford, Cinemas, Ltd., 84,
Castlereagh Road, Belfast. 900 seats. Booked
at Hall. Prices, gd. to is. 3d. Continuous.
Proscenium width, 40 ft. Phone, Belfast
57762. Station, Belfast.
Cintral Picture Theatre (Majestone), Smith-
field.— Prop.. Central Belfast Picture Theatre
Co., Ltd. 420 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous. Two changes weekly. Prices, sd.
and gd. Phone, 2o73g.
Classic Cinema (we), Castle Lane.— Prop. ;
Classic Cinemas, Ltd., 13, Donegall Square,
Belfast. 1,810 seats. Booked by A. W.
Jarratt at New Gallery House, 123, Regent
Street, London, W.i, and Gaumont-British.
Continuous. Prices, is. gd. to 3s. 6d. (Mat.),
is. 6d. to 3s. (Even.). Phone, Belfast 24987.
Cafe and Restaurant attached. All Belfast
Stations and Donegall Quay (Cross Channel).
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Clonard Picture House (we), Falls Road. —
Props., Clonard Hall Co., Ltd. 1,000 seats.
Two shows nightly. Booked at Hall. Prices,
5d. to is. Proscenium width, 32 ft. Phone,
Belfast 21958.
Coliseum (bth), Grosvenor Road. — Props.,
Irish Theatres, Ltd., Whitehall Buildings,
Ann Street, Belfast. Phone, 21418. 900 seats.
Continuous from 6.30 p.m. Twice nightly, Sat.
•Prices, 6d., 9d., & is. Proscenium width, 27ft.;
stage, 30 ft. deep ; five dressing-rooms.
Phone, Belfast 256g2. Steamship Service.
Crumlin Picture House (we), Crumlin Road.
— Props., The Crumlin Picture House, Ltd.
973 seats. Continuous from 6 p.m. Four
mats weekly. Two changes weekly. Prices,
5d. to is. ; mats., 3d. to 9d. Phone, 44135.
Station, Belfast.
Curzon Cinema (rca), Ormeau Road. — Prop.,
John Gaston. 1,500 seats. Continuous from
2.30 p.m. Prices, 7d. to is. gd. Booked at
Hall. Phone, Belfast 41373. Cafe. Station,
Belfast, L.M.S. and G.N.R.
Diamond Picture House (bth).— 600 seats.
Prices, 5a. and 8d. Phone, 5200.
Duncairn Picture Theatre (rca), 12, Dun-
cairn Gardens. — Prop., Duncairn Picture
Theatre Co., Ltd. gso seats. Continuous
nightly, three mats. Booked at Hall. Prices,
7d. to is. Proscenium width. 20 ft. Phone,
Belfast 43532. Stations, Belfast. L.M.S. and
G.N.R.
Gaiety, North Street, (C.U.).— Prop., The
Belfast Gaiety Picture Theatre Co., Ltd..
155/161, North Street. 1.000 seats. Booked
at Hall. Cine-Variety. Twice nightly, 6.45
and 8.45. Proscenium width, 24 ft. Stage,
• r3 ft. deep ; 3 dressing-rooms. Phone : 22746.
All Belfast Stations and Cross-channel boats.
Imperial Picture House (Bauer), Cornmarket.
— Prop., Ulster Cinematograph Theatres,
Ltd. 1,000 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous from 1 to 10.30. Prices, is. to 4s. 6d.
Cafe\ Phones : 21160. Station, Donegall
Quay, M.R. and G.N.R.
Lyceum Cinema (we) .Antrim Soad. — Prop.,
M. Curran & Sons, Ltd., 403, Antrim Road,
Belfast. Phone, 43228/9. 950 seats. Prices,
6d. to is. 4d. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Proscenium width, 22 ft. Phone, Belfast
4419 1. Films via Liverpool or Stranraer and
Lame Stations, L.M.S.
Majestic (rca), Lisburn Road. — Union Cinemas,
Ltd. (managed by Associated British Cinemas,
Ltd., 30-31, Golden Square, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Phone : Belfast 65390. Station Cross Channel
Steamers from Liverpool, Heysham, and
Stranraer and Glasgow.
New Kelvin Cinema — (RCA). Prop. Raymond
Stross, 16-18, College Square East, Belfast.
632 seats. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d. .booked at
Hall. Continuous daily from 1 p.m. Weekly-
change ; occasional Variety. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. 6 in. Stage, 8 ft. deep ; two
dressing-rooms. Phone: 21191. Stations,
G.N.R., L.M.S., B.C.D.R.
New Princess Palace (bth). — Prop., City and
Suburban Cinemas, Ltd. 808 seats. Booked at
Hall. Twice nightly. Prices, 9d. and is.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Stage, 20 ft. deep,
two dressing-rooms. Phone: Belfast 57513.
Station, Belfast.
Park Cinema (rca). — Props., Supreme Cinemas,
Ltd., 35, Royal Avenue. Belfast. Phone :
Belfast 21996. 1,000 seats. Prices, 9d. to
is. 6d. Paone : 43175.
Picturedrome (bth), Mount Pottinger.—
Prop., Mount Pottinger Cinemas, Ltd.,
1,000 seats. Prices, 9d. to 2s. Booked at Irish
Theatres, Ltd., Ann Street, Belfast. Mat., and
continuous from 6.30 p.m. Phone : 57063.
Station, Belfast, G.N.R.
Picture House (we), Royal Avenue. — Prop.,
Northern Theatres, Ltd. 850 seats. Con-
tinuous. Booked at Hall. Prices, is. to 2s. 3d.
Proscenium width, 29 ft. Cafe attached.
Theatre phone : Belfast 27058 ; Cafe phone :
Belfast 125131. L.M.S. Rly.
Popular PICTURE Theatre (Majestone), New-
townards Road. 700 seats. Prices, 3d., 6d.
and 7d. Twice nightly. Booked at Hall.
Phone: 57g33- (Closed.)
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BELFAST — continued.
Regal (we), Lisburn Road. — -Props., M. Curran
& Sons, Ltd., 403, Antrim Road. Phone :
43228. 1.380 seats. Booked at Antrim Road
office. Continuous from 2 p.m. ■ Prices, od. to
is. gd. Stage and two dressing-rooms. Cafe
attached. Phone : 66730.
Ritz Theatre (we). — Props., Ritz Belfast, Ltd.
(Union Cinemas Group). Managed by-
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 7887. 2,219 seats. Continuous.
Booked at H.O. Phone : Belfast 22484.
Proscenium width, 49 ft. 6 in. Stage, 27 ft.
Eleven dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
Station, Belfast Docks, L.M.S. Donegal
Quay.
R oyal Cinema (we). — Props ..Warden, Ltd., 968
seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices,
is. and 2S. Cafe. Phone : Belfast 20480,
Station, Belfast, L.M.S. (N.C.C.). Boats from
Liverpool, Heysham and Glasgow.
Royal Hippodrome (we), Gt. Victoria Street. —
Prop., G. L. Birch, Woodside, Holywood, Co.
Down. Phone : Holywood 2135. 1,800 seats.
Continuous. Prices, 9d. to 2s. 3d. Booked at
Theatre. Stage, 36 ft. deep ; 14 dressing-
rooms. Proscenium width, 46 ft. Phone:
Belfast 20971. Steamship Service.
Sandro Cinema (rca), 71-73, Sandy Row. —
Prop., Sandro Theatres, Ltd., 35, Royal
Avenue, Belfast. Phone : 21996. 600 seats.
Twice nightly. Booked at H.O. Prices,
6d. and 9d. ; Mat. prices, 3d. and 6d. Pro-
scenium width, 22 ft. Phone : 24368. Stations,
G.N.R. (I.) and L.M.S.
Savoy (rca). Crumlin Road. — Props., Savoy
Picture House, Ltd. Phone: Belfast 43325.
1,150 seats. Booked at Hall. Continuous.
Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Proscenium width, 24 ft.
Station, Belfast.
Shankill Picturedrome (bth), 148, Shankill
Road. — 500 seats. Three shows daily. Two
changes weekly. Prices, 3d. and 6d. Phone :
Belfast 21715- Station, Belfast, G.N.
Strand (rca). — Props., S. & U. Cinemas, Ltd.
Managed by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd.,
30-31, Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone :
Gerrard 7887. Continuous. Booked at H.O.
Phone : Belfast 53760. Station. Steamship
Service.
T*oxy (rca), Shore Road.- Props., Troxy
Cinemas (Belfast), Ltd. Booked at Hail.
1,200 seats. Continuous from 2.30 p.m.
Prices, 8d. to is. 9d. Proscenium width,
36 ft. Two dressing-rooms. Cafe attached.
Phone : Belfast 46463. Station, Belfast, L.M.S.
& G.N.R.
West End Picture House (bth), 108, Shankill
Road. Phone : 4422. — Props. Mrs. Craig,
Mrs. Newel and H. A. Newel. 800 seats.
Three shows daily. Prices, id., 3d. and 6d.
VVlLLOWFIELD PICTURE HOUSE (BTH), Wood-
stock Road.- Prop., Willowheld Unionist
Club, Woodstock Road. 1,000 seats. Booked
at Hall. Twice nightlv. Two changes weekly.
Prices 4d. to 6d. Phone, 57741. G.N.R. &
L.M.S.
Windsor Cinema (bth), Donegall Road. —
Props., Underwood Entertainments (Belfast),
Ltd. 1,250 seats. Prices, 9d. and is. 9d. Con-
tinuous from 6 p.m. Booked at Irish Theatres,
Ltd.. Whitehall Buildings, Ann Street, Belfast.
Proscenium width, 30 ft. Phone, Belfast
26013. Station, Belfast, G.X.R., B.C.D.R.
and L.M.S.
BUSHMILLS (Antrim), Pop. 970.
Orange Hall. — Prop., H. Black. 300 seats.
CaKRICKFERGUS (Antrim), Pop. 4,608
Ideal Cinema (ba). — 545 seats. Once nightly.
Twice nightly Sat. Mat. Sat. Prices, 7d. to
is. 2d. Proscenium width, 20 ft. Station,
Carrickfergus.
CASTLEDERG (Tyrone), Pop. 835.
The Cinema (rca). — Props., Castlederg Cinemas,
Ltd. 300 seats. Prices 9d. to 2s. Nightly,
at 8 p.m. Booked at The Commodore,
Strabane. Proscenium width, 29 ft. Phone,
Castlederg 238. Station, Castlederg, G.N.R.
COAUc LAND (Tyrone), Pop. 936.
The Cinema (btp), Coalisland. — Prop., Coalis-
land Cinema Co. 230 seats. Twice nightly,
except Tues. and Thurs. Proscenium width,
16 ft. Prices, 7d. and is. 6d. Station, Coal-
island (G.N.R.), and L.M.S. Booked at Hall.
COLERAINE (Londonderry), Pop. 7,788.
Palladium (rca), Society Street. — Props.
Coleraine Palladium Cinema Co., Raymond
Stross Cinemas, College Street, Belfast. Con-
tinuous. Booked at H.O. 760 seats. Prices,
6d. to 2S. 3d. Phone, 248. Station, Coleraine,
L.M.S.
The Picture House (we), Railway Road. —
Props., Coleraine Picture Palace Co., Ltd.
Booked by Irish Theatres, Ltd., Whitehall
Buildings, Ann St., Belfast. 500 seats.
Continuous nightly Mat., Thurs. and Sat.
Prices, 9d., is. 3d., and 2s. 3d. Phone,
Coleraine 264. Station, Coleraine, L.M.S.
(N.C.C.)
COMBER (Down). Pop. 2,589.
Picture House (Lodge), Castle Street, Comber.
— Props., Comber Picture House, Ltd.
Phone : "White Abbey 126. 300 seats. Once
nightly, two shows Sat. Mat. Sat. Films
booked at Scotch Street, Downpatrick.
Phone : Downpatrick 43. Proscenium width,
18 ft. Prices 3d. to is. Station, Comber
B. C.D.R. Co.
COOKSTOWN (Tyrone), Pop. 3,500.
Cookstown Picture House (rca). — Prop.,
C. H. Donaghy, Glenearne, Campsie Road,
Omagh. Phone, Omagh 98. 400 seats.
Booked at County Cinema, Omagh. Twice
nightly. Prices, iod. to 2s. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone, Cookstown 374. Station,
Cookstown, per L.M.S. and G.N.R.
QoNAGHADEE (Down), Pop. 2,213.
Regal Cinema (rca), Manor Street. — Props.,
Solar Cinema, Ltd., 6, Howard Street, South,
Ormeau Rd., Belfast. Phone, Belfast 238389.
300 seats. Booked at H.O. Continuous from
3 p.m. Prices, 9d. to is. 9d. Proscenium
width, 20 ft. Phone, Donaghadee 144.
DOWNPATRICK (Down), Pop. 3,199.
Grand Cinema (rca), Market Street. — Prop,
and Man., Thos. Breen, Corner House, Down-
patrick. 550 seats. Prices, 3d. to 2s. .3d.
including Sun. Continuous nightly from
6.30 p.m. Booked at Corner House. Phone,
Downpatrick 39. Station, Downpatrick.
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DROMORE (Down), Pop. 2,364.
Dromore Cinema (Morrison). — Props., J. and
R. W. Dale, Church Street. 280 seats.
Nightly Fri. and two shows Sat. Sometimes
Mon. and Tues. Prices, 3d. to is. Station,
Dromore, G.N.R.
DUNGANNON (Tyrone), Pop. 3,830.
Cinema (bth), Market Square. — Props., L. and
W. Cinemas. Ltd., 35, Royal Avenue, Belfast.
Phone: Belfast iqq6. 500 seats. Booked
at H.O. Twice nightly. Phone, Dungannon
88. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d. Station, Dun-
gannon, G.N.R.
DUNGIVEN Londonderry), Pop. 655.
Picture House (rca). — Prop., J. Hunter,
Limavady. 200 seats.
IEnNISKILLEN (Fermanagh), Pop. 4,847.
Regal (rca), Town Hall Street. — Props.,
Enniskillen Cinemas, Ltd., Whitehall Build-
ings, Ann Street, Belfast. Phone, Belfast
25800. Booked at H.O. 798 seats. Continuous.
Prices, is. and 2s. Proscenium width, 32 ft.
Phone, Enniskillen 2217. Station, G.N.R.
(Ireland), Ltd.
Town Hall (rca). — Prop., Ekn. St. Helena,
Dundalk. Phone : Dundalk 116. Booked at
Dundalk. 400 seats. Prices, 8d. to 2s. Twice
nightly ; Mat., Wed. and Sat. Proscenium
width, 21 ft. Station, Enniskillen, G.X.R.
HOLYWOOD (Down), Pop. 4,035.
Holywood Cinema (bth), High Street. — Prop.,
J. Turner, The Lodge, Sydenham Avenue.
Belfast. Phone: 53501. 500 seats. Prices,
od. and is. qd. Continuous. Proscenium width,
25 ft. Booked at Belfast and Hall. Phone,
3283. Station, Holywood.
Maypole Cinema (we). — Prop., Raymond
Stross, Orchard Hill, Holywood. Phone :
2171. 425 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous from 2.30 p.m. daily. Prices, 5d.
to is. od. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Phone,
Holywood 3285. Station, Holywood, B.C.D.R.
KlLKEEL (Down), Pop. 1,620.
Royal Cinema. — Prop., John Rooney. 250
seats. Once nightly. Mat. Mon. and Thurs.
Prices 6d. to is. 6d.
KILLYLEAGH (Down), Pop. 1,610.
Cinema (Majestone). — Prop., H. S. McMurray
Gweedore, Saul Rd., Downpatrick. 300 seats.
Booked by Props. Prices, 7d. and is. qd.
Twice nightly. Phone, Downpatrick 134.
Films perN.I.R.T.B.
LARNE (Antrim), Pop. 8,035.
Regal (bth), Curran Street. — Prop., Irish
Electric Palaces, Ltd., Whitehall Buildings,
Ann St., Belfast. Phone : 25800. 900 seats.
Booked at H.O. Continuous from 6.30. Mat.
Tues., Thurs. and Sat. Prices, 6d. to 2s.
Phone, 69. Station, Larne, L.M.S. and Road
Transport.
LIMAVADY (Londonderry), Pop. 2,667.
Regal (rca). — Prop., J. Hunter. 600 seats.
Nightly. Mat. Sat. Prices, 7d. and is.
Roe.— Prop., J. Hunter. (Closed.)
LISBURN (Antrim), Pop. 12,388.
The Picture House (rca), Market Square. —
Prop., Lisburn Electric Palace, Ltd., The
Picture House, Market Square, Lisburn.
Phone : Lisburn 3231. 650 seats. Booked
at Whitehall Buildings, Ann St., Belfast.
Twice nightly. Mats. Mon., Thurs. and Sat.
Proscenium opening, 23 ft. Prices, 5d. to
2s. Station, G.N.R., Lisburn.
LISNASKEA (Fermanagh), Pop. 710.
Cinema (rca). — Props., Messrs. J. McCaffrey,
H. H. Jordan, Matt. O'Reilly, and T. A.
Maguire. 235 seats. Prices, iod. to is. gd.
Booked at Lisnaskea. Twice nightly. Phone :
254. Station, Lisnaskea, G.N.R.
LONDONDERRY (Londonderry), Pop.
46,000.
City Cinema (we). — Props., City Pictures, Ltd.,
William Street, Derry. 1,000 seats. Prices,
5d. to 2s. 3d. Booked at Hall. Continuous
from 6.40 p.m. ; Mat. daily. Proscenium
width, 25 ft. Phone : Londonderry 2807.
Station, Londonderry, L.M.S. , G.N.R., and
N.I.R.T. Board.
Midland (we). — Lessees, M. Curran & Sons,
Ltd. Booked at H.O., Capitol, Belfast.
850 seats. Continuous. Prices, 4d. to is. 2d.
Station, Londonderry, L.M.S. and G.N.R.
Palace (rca), Shipquay Street, Londonderry.
Phone, 567 Pte. Exchange. — Props., Ritz
Belfast, Ltd. (Union Cinemas Group). Managed
by Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone : Gerrard
7887. 800 seats ; Twice nightly. Mat., Mon.,
Thurs. and Sat. Proscenium width 25 ft.
Bookings, J. Boughton, London. Occasional
Variety. Stage, 7 ft. deep ; two dressing-
rooms. Rly., G.W.R., L.M.S. ; also Cather-
wood's Bus Service.
Rialto Theatre (rca), Market Street. Phone,
567, Pte. Exchange. — Props., Ritz Belfast
Ltd. (Union Cinemas Group). Managed by
Associated British Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31,
Golden Square, London, W.i. Phone, Gerrard
7887. 800 seats. Continuous. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Station, G.N.R., and L.M.S. ;
also Catherwood's Bus Service. Stage, 17 ft.
deep ; four dressing-rooms.
St. Columb's Hall (we), Orchard Street. —
Prop., St. Columb's Hall Committee. 1,100
seats. Sec, J. Bonner. Continuous. Occa-
sional Variety. Mat. Sat. Booked at Hall.
Prices, 5d., iod., and is. gd. Station, G.N.R.
and L.M.S.
Strand (we). Strand Road, Londonderry. —
Props., M. E. Curran & Sons, Antrim Road,
Belfast. 1,050 seats. Prices, 6d. to is. 6d.
Bookings at H.O., Antrim Road, Belfast.
Cafe attached.
LURGAN (Armagh), Pop. 12,553.
Foster's Picture House (bth).— Prop., A.
Foster. 500 seats. Booked at Hail. Con-
tinuous from 6.45 p.m. Prices, 5d. to is.
Phone, Lurgan 101.
Lyric Cinema (bth) — Prop., J. M'Muaray.
500 seats. Twice nightly. Mat. Mon., Wed.
Fri. and Sat. Prices, 3d. to is. 6d. Station,
Lurgan.
5¥3aGHERA (Londonderry). Pop. 872.
The Cinema (rca), Main Street. — Props.,
Supreme Cinemas, Ltd., 35, Royal Avenue,
Belfast. Phone, Belfast 21996. 300 seats.
Booked at H.O. Once nightly. Prices, 9d. to
is. 9d. Proscenium width, 18 ft. Station,
Maghera, L.M.S.
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The Kinematograph Year Book.
MAGH ERAFELT (Londonderry), Pop.
1,600.
Cinema (rca). — Prop., Supreme Cinemas, 35,
Royal Avenue, Belfast. Phone : 21996. 412
seats. Once nightlv. Prices, gd. to is. gd.
Booked at H.O. Phone : 56. Station, Mag.
herafelt.
Newcastle (Down), Pop. 3,500.
Palace Picture House (bth). — Prop., B.
Cusack. 350 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous from 6.30 p.m. Prices, 7d. and is. gd.
Proscenium width, 24 it. N.I.T.B., B.C.D.R.,
and G.N.R.
Ritz. — Prop.,F M'Murray, Lurgan. 500 seats.
NEWRY (Down), Pop. 11,963.
Frontier Cinema (we), M. Curran and Son,
Ltd.. Capital Cinema, Belfast. Phone, Belfast
43228-9. 800 seats. Booked at H.O. Twice
nightlv at 6.45 and 9 p.m. After, show at
3.15. Prices, gd. and is. 6d. Proscenium
width, 22 ft. Station, Newry, G.N.R.
Imperial (rca).— Prop., Frank Murtagh. 320
seats. Twice nightly. Once Sun. Prices,
6d. and is.
SAvoy Cinema (bth). — Prop., The Savoy
(Newry) Ltd.. Newry St., Banbridge. Phone :
2210. '755 seats. Twice nightly. Mat. Tues.,
Thurs. and Sat. Prices, gd. to is. gd. Booked
at Irish Theatres, Ltd., Whitehall Buildings,
Ann Street, Belfast. Proscenium width, 22 ft.
Phone : Newry 153. Station, Newry and N.I.
Road Transport.
NEWTOWNARDS (Down), Pop. 12,007.
Regent Cinema (rca). — Props., Solar Cinemas,
Ltd., 6, Howard Street South, Belfast.
Phone, Belfast 23S38. 850 seats. Prices, 7d. to
2s. 3d. Continuous. Booked at H.O. Phcne,
226g. Station, Newtownards, Belfast and Co.
Down Rly.
Ritz (we).— Ritz Belfast, Ltd. (Union Cinemas
Group). Managed by Associated British
Cinemas, Ltd., 30-31, "Golden Square, W.i.
Phone, 7887. Booked at H.O. Continuous.
Station, Newtownards, Belfast and Co. Down
Rlv.
0MAGH (Tyrone), Pop. 4,836.
County Cinema (rca), Market Street. — Prop.
C. H. Donaghy, Glenearne, Campsie Road
Omasrh. Pnone', g8. 821 seats'. Prices, iod.
to 2s7 3d. Continuous from 6.30 p.m. Booked
at Hall. Proscenium width, 38 ft. Phone,
261. Station, Omagh, G.N.R.
Picture House (bth), High Street. — Prop., C.H.
Donaghy, Glenearne, Campsie Road, Omagh
Phone, g8. 590 seats. Once nightly. Mat.
Sat. Booked at County Cinema, Omagh.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, No. 121.
Station, Omagh, G.N.R.
Star Kinema (bth), Sedan Avenue. — Prop.,
Chas. H. Donaghy, Glenearne, Campsie Road,
Omagh. Phone, g8. 460 seats. Once nightly.
Booked at County Cinema, Omagh. Proscen-
ium width, 15 ft. 'Prices, 5d. to 2s. 3d. Phone-
Omagh 121. Station, Omagh, G.N.R.
PoRTADOWN (Armagh), Pop. 11,727
Picture House (btp). Phone 98. — Prop.
Irish Empire Palaces, Ltd., 3, Grafton Street,
Dublin. Phone, Dublin 74034. 343 seats.
Booked at Dublin. Con'inuous. Mat. Sat.
Proscenium width, iS ft. Prices, 7d. to is. gd.
Station, Portadown, G.N.R. (Ireland).
Regal Cinema (we), Bridge Street. — Prop.,
Regal Theatres, Ltd., 27, Garfield Chambers,
Royal Avenue, Belfast, goo seats. Con-
tinuous. Prices, gd. and 2s. Phone :
Portadown 261. Station, Portadown, G.N.R.
Savoy Cinema (bth). — Props., Robert Spenoe.
Booked at Hall. Continuous. Prices, 7d.
to is. gd. Station, Portadown.
PORTAFERRY (Down), Pop. 1,518.
The Cinema (Morrison). — Prop., J. K. Hinds,
High Street, Portaferry. 370 seats. Four
nights weekly. Prices, 7d. to is. 4d. Stage
13 ft. deep. Three dressing-rooms. Pro-
scenium width, 14 ft. Films booked from
Belfast, N.I.T.B. Cafe and Dance Hall
attached. Phone : Portaferry 215. Northern
Ireland Road Transport Co., Belfast.
PORTRUSH (Antrim), Pop. 3,388.
Majestic (we). — Props., Portrush Majestic
Cinema Co., Ltd. 700 seats. Prices, iod. to
2s. 3d. Continuous. Booked at Hall. Pro-
scenium width, 40 ft. by 30 ft. Phone : 3266.
Station, L.M.S., N.C.C.', Portrush.
Picture House (bth), Main Street. — Prop., The
Portrush Estate Co., Ltd., Main Street
Portrush. 600 seats. Booked at Hall. Con-
tinuous from 6.30 ; Sats. from 2.10 p.m. Mat.
Wed. Summer, continuous, 2.10 p.m. Pro-
scenium width, 24 ft. Prices, iod. to 3s. 6d.
Cafe attached. Phone, Portrush 2334. Station,
Portrush, L.M. & S. and Northern Ireland
Road Transport Board, Portrush.
PORTSTEWART (Londonderry), Pop.
2,500.
Palladium Cinema (rca), Portstewart, Co.
Derry. — Prop., Raymond Stross Cinemas,
16-18, College Square, Belfast. Phone, Belfast
2iigi. Booked at H.O. 409 seats. Continuous.
Prices, iod. to 2s. 3d. Phone, Portstewart
58. Station, Portstewart, L.M.S., N.C.C.
RANDALSTOWN (Antrim), Pop. 986.
Cinema (rca). — Props., Supreme Cinemas. 35,
Royal Avenue, Belfast. 300 seats. Prices.
gd. to is. gd.
STRABANE (Tyrone). Pop. 5,107.
Commodore Cinema. — Props., Wilton and Barry.
600 seats.
VVARRENPOINT (Down), Pop. 2,054.
Garden Cinema (rca).— Props., Cinemas 4
General Finance Corporation, Ltd., *q,
Donegal 1 Street, Belfast. 300 seats. Films
booked, 29, Donegall Street, Belfast. Twice
nightlv, once Sun. Prices, 6d. and is. 3d.
Phone', Warrenpoint 79. Station, Warren-
point, G.N.R.
WHITEHEAD (Antrim), Pop. 1,209.
Cinema (rca).— Props., Supreme Cinemas, 35,
Royal Avenue, Belfast. 500 seats. Prices
is. to 2S.
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MEMORANDA.
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The Kinematograph Year Book.
Index to Advertisements.
Ace Publicity 25
Accurate Check, Ltd. 189
Anglo-American Films Corp., Ltd. and
British National Films 34- et sea.
Ardente Acoustic Laboratories, Ltd. 49 et seq.
Automatic Coil Winder and Electrical
Equipment Co., Ltd. ... ... Bookmark
Automaticket, Ltd 187
B. & B. Batteries, Ltd 337
Beard, R. R., Ltd ... —qi
Betts, John, & Sons, Ltd 264
Boosey & Hawkes, Ltd. ... 50
British Films Ltd ... 85
British Lion Film Corporation, Ltd.
Inside Back Cover and 362 et seq.
British Thomson-Houston Co., Ltd. ... 205
Brockliss, J. Frank, Ltd. ... Facing page 51
Champion, Charles H., & Co., Ltd.
(Ship Carbons) ... ... Spine of Cover
Cinesales, Ltd. ... ... 340
Coltman, A., & Co., Ltd. ... 333, 336, 338
Coltman Displays, Ltd. ... 10, 334, 346
" Complete Projectionist, The " ... ... 397
Compton (John) Organ Co., Ltd. Facing page 50
Crown Theatre ... 49
Curtis Manfg. Co., Ltd ... 341
Denham Laboratories, Ltd. Inside Front Cover
Dufay-Chromex, Ltd. ... ... ... 287
Ealing Studios, Ltd. ... 83
Films of Gt. Britain, Ltd 78
Fosters (Curtains), Ltd. ... ... ... 339
Friend, W. O. 350
F. T.S. (Great Britain), Ltd. 162
G. B. — Kalee, Ltd. ... ... Facing page 162
G.B. — Kalee, Ltd. ... Front Cover and 20, 45,
152, 203, 222, 260, 303, 313, 353, 360, 381, 395
General Electric Co., Ltd. ... Facing page 228
Girosign, Ltd. 190, 314, 380
Gordon's Sales and Advertising Service,
Ltd 347
Gregory, H. A., & Co., Ltd. Facing pages 25, 26
Harold, Alfred (Uniforms), Ltd. Facing page 361
Hewittic Electric Co., Ltd.... Facing page 229
Hummel Optical Co., Ltd ^09
Humphries, George, & Co., Ltd.
Inside Front Cover
PAGE
Ilford, Ltd ... 277
Kine Ads ... ... ... 379
Knight & Co. (Engineers), Ltd. Facing page 381
Leevers-Rich & Co., Ltd. ... ... ... 291
Lockvvood, L. B., & Co ... r85
Merton Park Studios 81
Modernisation, Ltd. ... ... ... 355
Mole-Richardson (England), Ltd 289
Morgan's Projected Publicity ... 193, 351
Moy Omnia (Ernest F. Moy, Ltd.) 19, 48, 261
National Screen Service, Ltd. ... ... 44
Olympic Kinematograph Laboratories,
Ltd. ... ... Facing pages 262, 263
Palmer, George 344, 345, 348, 349
Pathe Equipment, Ltd. ... Facing page 301
Pathe of France, Ltd. Back Cover and Edges
Pathe Pictures, Ltd. ...Facing pages 44, 45
Presbury, S., & Co., Ltd 47
Pride, F. H., Ltd. ... ... Facing page 300
Provincial Cinematograph Trading Co.
1, 396, 469
Pyrene Co., Ltd ... ... 6
RCA Photophone, Ltd. ... Facing page 333
Rigby, Robert, Ltd. 2
Roe, Jack (Cinema Supplies), Ltd.... 165, 302
Russell & Co. 398
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ales, J. Rowland ... ... ... ... 302
Scott-Russell, J ... 281
Stillograph Ltd. ... ... ... ... 335
Strand Electric & Engineering Co., Ltd.... 342
Strand Film Co., Ltd 74
Strong Electric Distributors, Ltd 300
Taylor, Taylor & Hobson, Ltd.
Facing page 598
Trinity Chair Works, Ltd. ... Facing page 332
Uniform Clothing and Equipment Co., Ltd. 352
Verity Films, Ltd 76
Vinten, W., Ltd 262
Vitavox, Ltd. 332
Walturdaw Cinema Supply Co., Ltd. ... 4
Western Electric, Ltd. ... Facing page 163
Westone Screens (Andrew Smith Hark-
ness, Ltd.) Facing page 380
Wurlitzer Organs ... ... Facing page 360
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